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ith a record number of restaurant and bar openings in the city of Worcester, I have observed the subsequent elevation of our local service industry. Bartenders have long been viewed as transient employees; however, today’s most successful restaurateurs recognize the value in investing in resources and professional development to retain serious talent. For this week’s cover story, I followed a group of 12 talented bartenders from Worcester to New Orleans for Tales of the Cocktail, the world’s premier trade conference for the spirits industry. “Worcester’s Best Bartender,” Joy Flanagan of Armsby Abbey, is a veteran of the conference and a proud ambassador for the city of Worcester. One question loomed over every seminar throughout the week: What are employers doing to increase the retention of service industry professionals? Here, we explore fair compensation models, questions of intellectual property, and the rise of a career bartending culture.

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Hartford ballpark a caution for Worcester Bill Shaner

s city officials seem more and more intent on courting the Pawtucket Red Sox to move to Worcester and build a brand new ballpark, they are preparing for a gamble. Many say a Triple-A affiliate in Worcester would further the economic renaissance the city seems to be experiencing; it would bring foot traffic to the area and cachet to the city in general. While that is the case for many ballparks, it isn’t for all of them, City officials need look only as far as Hartford, Conn. to find an example of a ball park project that ended up a detriment. Dunkin’ Donuts Park, home of the Hartford Yard Goats, a Double-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, missed an entire season as the developer and city squabbled over cost overruns. Construction on the $56-million ballpark, which was supposed to open in April 2016, languished for almost a year as the city and developer went back and forth over a $10-million cost overrun. Both parties were reticent to spend more money, accord-

ing to the Hartford Courant’s coverage at the time, and the argument had a ripple effect through the league. The example should make politicos in Worcester wary of a ball park project that relies on city funds, said Holy Cross economist Victor Matheson, a professor that specializes in stadium projects. “You might say, if only a private agency had built this, they might have been more concerned about getting their season started on time,” said Matheson. “I probably agree with that 100 percent. As a matter of fact, the team, if they wanted to move to Hartford, should have been building that stadium themselves.” The consideration is an important one if ever the city and state evaluate a deal like the one the Paw Sox pitched to Rhode Island. The $83-million offer involved $23 million from the state and $15 million from Pawtucket. The team itself offered to pick up the remaining $45 million. In late June, the Rhode Island Legislature passed on the offer, leaving it out of the final A look at what a ballpark in the Canal District might look like, made by continued on page 6 Mike Lawton manager of the Twitter @woosox.

WOO-TOWN INDE X The Worcester Bravehearts extend their season to earn chance to crack semifinals in Futures Collegiate Baseball League – and make good on it No matter how the playoffs turn out, not a bad showing after a tough year. +4

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Starting a new school year without a contract in place for Worcester teachers not exactly starting things off on a good note. Hopefully, it gets resolved. -3

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Our own Tom Matthews, well our former employee Tom Matthews, now a giant billboard for the Worcester Railers. Look, ma, top of the world! +1

The one-year anniversary of Vanessa Marcotte’s vicious murder reminds us of life’s fragile nature – and the brutality that exists within some people. -10

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A weekly quality of life check-in of Worcester

Way to go, Holden Little Leaguers! You may have been eliminated from the New England Regional, but you inspired Central Mass and represented us well. +5

Wilmington company rightfully forced to make good on failing to pay prevailing wages on a project in Worcester. -4

The horses with the Worcester Police Department’s Mounted Patrol Unit have new stables, thanks to the Worcester County Jail and House of Correction. +3

Camels, ponies and skunks, oh my! The animals were part of a parade protesting the firing of the Dudley librarian. What, no fire trucks? +2

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Southbridge facing life post-landfill Bill Shaner

ith the Southbridge Recycling and Disposal Park now sure to close, town officials are tasked with rearranging a budget that relied heavily on its contributions. Meanwhile, local environmental activists are left dealing with a site that may still be leaking. Town Manager Ron San Angelo said he is confident the town can absorb the loss of about $4 million per year with minimal damage. And John Jordan, a leader in the push to clean up groundwater contamination allegedly stemming from the site, said he and others are looking at making the landfill an EPA Superfund site. After a voter referendum defeat and amid allegations of pollution, Casella Waste Management has made official plans to close the Southbridge Disposal and Recycling Park by the end of next year. Its closing has been celebrated by environmental activists across the state who feel the landfill was a last bastion of a damaging practice. But for local officials and residents living around the landfill, the site will remain a problem long after it stops taking new trash. In its second-quarter meeting last Wednesday, John Casella, chairman and CEO of Casella Waste Systems, told shareholders the landfill will close after 14 years. “Given the innumerable regulatory and political roadblocks we have faced over the last three years as we have worked to develop additional capacity at the site, and expect we would continue to face, we do not believe that further development at the existing landfill site will generate an adequate risk adjusted return,” he said, as quoted in a post in the Nasdaq Global Newswire. The closure means the company will not push for any of the four expansions it had initially proposed. “As such,” Casella said, “during the second

Gas collection wells, the yellow and black piping sticking up out of landfill, are placed across the landfill to collect gas generated by decomposing waste. In the background crews spread and crush trash. quarter we adopted a plan to close the South- Voters overwhelmingly rejected a question put money away from the operating budget; $1.7 million that was dedicated to costs such as forward by the company intended to gauge bridge landfill when the current permitted employee salaries has been shifted to less public support for an expansion. airspace is fully consumed, with the site critical accounts. The money now goes to The vote came despite heavy contributions expected to close by December 31, 2018.” fund post-employment benefits for town retirto the town by way of cash payments and “Airspace” is shorthand for the room Casella ees and insurance liabilities. has to expand the landfill upward per its permit. services. The landfill contributed roughly $4 million annually to the budget. For the past The announcement comes after a stinging But as the Casella money dries up, the town continued on page 7 two years, officials have been moving Casella defeat at the Southbridge ballot box in June.

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fiscal 2018 budget. Matheson’s position is the city should contribute no money to the building of a stadium. The PawSox would have public appeal, to be sure, but he likened the draw — about 600,000 fans a year — to that of a large cinema. And the spillover effect is just as great. People go out before and after movies to bars and restaurants. “We don’t think about subsidizing them, so why would we think about subsidizing a minor league stadium?” Matheson said.

The economic boom, especially for the neighborhood the ballpark is in, is not to be downplayed. It brings real stimulus and real incentive for investment, he said. But there is also a honeymoon effect. The economic uptick produced by minor league stadiums lasts about 10 years, he said. “We know that these honeymoon effects are real,” Matheson said. “We see them with essentially every team, but we also see them fade away.” For every Hartford project — and Hartford’s was especially bad — there is an example of a

ballpark that has contributed to the success of a neighborhood. One of them, Matheson said, is Coors Field in Columbus, Ohio’s Arena District. Coupled with a hockey arena, it helped form a thriving district much in line with the vision leaders have for the Canal District. “It has created a lot of foot traffic in the area that did not have any before,” Matheson said. “Definite example of creating the sort of foot traffic and kind of vibrant entertainment district anchored by an arena and a stadium.” Most recently, Worcester officials have

“It’s easy for these legislators and mayors and city councilors to get stars in their eyes. They can get bamboozled by these very fancy things.” — Holy Cross economist Victor Matheson, a professor that specializes in stadium projects

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pushed for the PawSox in the form of a letter accompanied by 107 signatures from business leaders and politicians. In the letter, addressed to PawSox chair Larry Lucchino personally, City Manager Ed Augustus Jr. makes the argument that Worcester is already on the rise, and the Red Sox would both help and benefit from that process. While Matheson agreed with the sentiment in abstract, he maintained that public money for the ballpark could be wasted. Instead, he said, the funds would be better directed toward making Kelley Square more adept at handling large volumes of traffic. As for why public funding is even an option for the project, Matheson said it has a lot to do with the perception of status the ballpark would bring. “It’s easy for these legislators and mayors and city councilors to get stars in their eyes,” he said. “They can get bamboozled by these very fancy things.” The people promoting public funding for stadiums represent billion-dollar franchises. They have consultants to justify why it is necessary, Matheson said. The people on the other side, he said, don’t have that kind of backing. “It’s kind of an uneven arms race,” he said, “and this happens at city [after] city.” Bill Shaner can be reached at 508-7493166 x324 or at wshaner@worcestermag. com. Follow him on Twitter @Bill_Shaner.

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groundwater seeping from the landfill – so much so that the state is paying for a municiwill have to figure out its own trash collecpal water line to his street. tion service. As part of the contract, Casella The Town of Southbridge and Casella are provided that service for free, and will conboth on the hook to clean up the pollution, tinue to do so until 2027. That gives the town he said. about a decade to figure out how to fund a “The worst thing would be if it’s just forservice that may end up costing as much as gotten about,” said Jordan. $1.5 million per year. When the landfill closes, he said he plans While the lack of Casella money won’t lead to get the site on the EPA’s list for Superfund to immediate layoffs, it does compromise the projects, among other actions. town, which is among the poorest in the state, The contamination itself is a source of conin the long-term. tention. Both Casella and town officials argue “The reality is it’s going to be detrimental there’s no way to prove the contamination is to the town for revenue,” said San Angelo. coming from the landfill. “It’s going to hurt.” “The town’s position and Casella’s posiThough it’s unclear how as of yet, the tion, based on the studies done, is that there’s money will likely have to be made up, at least nothing to indicate the contamination is comin part, via tax increases, he said. ing from the landfills,” said San Angelo. For years, the Southbridge landfill was the At the heart of the matter is a lawsuit filed largest solid waste landfill in the state. More against both the town and company regarding recently, allegations of contaminated groundthe contamination, but a resolution is likely water seeping from the landfill into nearby to take years. private drinking wells had mired the company Some on Southbridge City Council would in battles with residents and state regulators. like to see the town take the remaining years Environmental advocates have hailed the of free trash pickup to adopt a progressive, announcement as a watershed moment in the zero-waste trash policy. push to reform waste disposal across the state. Kristen Auclair, a town councilor and the “It’s clear that when citizen action compels leader of a citizen campaign against the landthe enforcement of environmental regulafill’s ballot question, said she has started to tions, landfills are no longer profitable and gather information on what it would take. She get shut down,” said Kirstie Pecci, a Consercalled the contract with Casella “a 10-year vation Law Foundation attorney active in the head start to get the town into more environinvestigation of contamination at the landfill. mentally-friendly waste techniques.” Casella officials said in a statement that the Others on the council were supportive Southbridge ballot question weighed heavily of the landfill, and felt the town missed an in the decision to close the landfill. opportunity. Councilor Monique Manna said “We’ve been a good and willing partner to the town could have worked with Casella to the Town of Southbridge but, as the recent June 2017 referendum indicated, there simply harness more of the methane produced by the landfill for green energy. Now, she said, the isn’t enough support in Southbridge for the town needs to do a better job coming up with future of this facility,” the statement read. a plan to make up the missing funds. The officials said they are proud of what “I’m frustrated,” she said. “That’s a busithey accomplished at the landfill since taking it ness. Now our town is losing $3-$4 million over in 2003. At the time, the officials said the and there’s no plan. There’s nothing.” landfill was poorly operated, but the company invested money in making the landfill safer. Bill Shaner can be reached at 508-749Jordan, the founder of Clean Wells, said 3166 x324 or at wshaner@wickedlocal.com. he feels the landfill is not safe, and closing Follow him on Twitter @Bill_Shaner. it won’t make it safer. His and other groundwater wells in the area have been polluted by LANDFILL continued from page 5

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WORK-TO-RULE:

Tensions between school administrators and teachers are continuing to sour over stalled contract negotiations. This week, the Education Association of Worcester, the teachers union, upped the ante, threatening workto-rule for the upcoming school year. Workto-rule is a negotiating tactic that involves putting in the absolute bare minimum until the administration comes around. Union President Roger Nugent told the Telegram & Gazette disrespect from the school administration has put the union at wits end, and they’re considering work-to-rule as a last resort. The union wants a threeyear contract with annual cost-of-living pay increases. If you’re wondering whether or not work-to-rule would have a detrimental effect on school morale and student learning, it almost certainly would. Teachers. more than any other profession, take their work home with them. It’s why many, including Mayor Joe Petty and Superintendent Maureen Binienda, are calling for an end to the dispute before the school year. Whether or not the two sides can get there remains to be seen. But people are getting tired of it. Even community activist Bill Coleman wants to weigh in. He told me during a recent visit to the office the two sides should sit down for a “marathon session” this month and get the contract hashed out before the first day of school. It’s not a bad idea.

WPI IN BOSTON: Worcester’s

powerhouse engineering school is looking for a footprint in Boston (The horror!). Last week, the school announced it leased some real estate in the burgeoning Seaport District, amid spangled and brand-spanking-new skyscrapers. The 6,400-square-foot space is expected to open in the fall.

WPI President Laurie Leshin said the school’s presence in the neighborhood will allow the school to better collaborate and build partnerships with the many corporate powers setting up shop in that area. The space will be used for classes and meetings. It was funded with a $5-million grant from the Mass. Technology Collaborative, with matching contributions from GE Healthcare and WPI. While it’s great to see one of Worcester’s colleges thrive, as a recent graduate facing decades of student loan payments, news like this leaves a bitter taste in my mouth. Keep this story in mind when we inevitably report on WPI tuition increases.

BEETLE BOLO: Department of Agriculture scientists have put out a B.O.L.O (be on the

lookout, for you normies not listening to the police scanner all day) for the infamous Asian Longhorned beetles. A USDA official told the Telegram & Gazette that “if you love trees, now is the time to take 10 minutes” to look for them. The beetles decimated trees in the Burncoat neighborhood in 2008. While no beetle has been discovered this year, they’ve seen some signs, including about 50 infested trees in Boylston. Signs of the beetle include perfectly round, quarter-inch holes on tree bark, sawdust-like material on the ground or dead limbs on otherwise healthy trees. If you see the signs, call (866)-702-9938. Save the trees. They’re better than people.

A TALE OF TWO BRIDGES: I’d just like to point out a glaring discrepancy between the treatment of Boston and Worcester, our two largest cities, via two bridge projects: The Belmont Street I-290 overpass and the Commonwealth Avenue Mass. Pike overpass. In Boston, the bridge repair took about a month. It started the last week in July, and it’s expected to wrap up by mid-August, according to the Boston Globe. Granted they are doing the other half of the bridge in a similar fashion next year. So two months of work spread over two years, with as minimal impact to commuters as possible. Juxtaposition time! The Belmont Street I-290 overpass took three years. Three. Years. And just wrapped up. And it wasn’t done in neatly packaged and well-promoted periods. It was constant roadwork with no outreach campaign. I find it hard to believe that whatever they did for Boston couldn’t have been replicated in Worcester.

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makeover. The Historical Commission gave the management company the go-ahead last week to make some changes to the exterior, which mostly include repairing structural issues intended to keep the aging building from falling right onto Mechanic Street. So don’t worry, it’ll still look like the good ‘ol Mid Town Mall, just less dilapidated.

HANO-CANNED: Bad news for the employees of one of Worcester’s largest companies: Hanover Insurance is set to cut about 3 percent of its workforce, about 160 positions, of which 80 will be cut from the Worcester office. The cuts, intended to save about $30 million, come as the company announced surging $78.4 million net income in Q2, according to MassLive. A profitable company laying off employees is all too familiar to a local journalist like myself. I feel for anyone affected by the Hanover cuts. MOORE POWER: Our local state Sen. Michael Moore took on an outsized role last week.

As reported in the Worcester Sun, he was appointed to serve as the Senate chair of the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security. The role gives him considerable power in deciding what bills related to public safety make it to vote and how funding is spread around across the state. If you have strong feelings on the matter, now’s good a time as any to give your local state senator a call.

THAT THEATER MONEY: More downtown development news as the Money Stop building has a new owner with new intentions. MassDevelopment purchased the building at 526 Main St. for $800,000. Atop the building now is a billboard advertising the area as a theater district and promoting the Theater District Alliance, which includes folks from City Hall, Hanover Theatre, Action! Worcester and the Grid District, according to MassLive. The group is tasked with reshaping the stretch of Main Street as a true theater district. A tall task indeed, but if the downtown is as white-hot as people say, it shouldn’t be too hard to accomplish. DANTE’S FUTURE: Our Future, a political institution launched by Bernie Sanders after his

failed bid for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination, has thrown its support behind the sole challenger in the race for six School Committee seats. “Our Revolution is proud to endorse such a committed parent and community leader who has spent his life bringing people together to solve problems,” said Paul DePalo of Our Revolution Massachusetts, in the group’s endorsement statement. The image is far from the one painted by the conservative wing of Worcester media. Turtleboy Sports especially has a hit out on Dante, calling him a junkie, criminal and racist. The website’s anonymous authors have vowed to block him from office. These are the same folks that once told me some of their writers, including the guy that runs the Twitter account, voted for Bernie. Feels like a tough position to reconcile.

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Worcester city elections in November. In a recent blog post, they lined it up as such: Michael Gaffney for mayor (He hasn’t officially declared for mayor yet, but who are we kidding). On down the line, the ticket includes Coreen Gaffney for District 4, Davis Asare for District 3 (they spelled his name Davis Assare), Paul Franco for District 5 and for School Committee, “everyone except Dante Comparetto.” Not a ticket I’d want to be on, but luckily, I’m not on any ticket, save for a few parking tickets.

WOOTRIFICATION?: I highly suggest folks interested in the urban character of Worcester take the time to read a wonderful, thoughtful essay by Joyce Mandell on possible gentrification in Worcester. It ran in the Worcester Sun earlier this week, and looks at the very blatant gentrification going on in the Bay Area next to Worcester, which is just now seeing the kind of development boom that could very well lead to displaced people. It’s the kind of essay that could very well start a city-wide conversation. Give it a read. WHAT ABOUT THE PAW?: Poor Pawtucket, the little city left in the friend zone as its Triple

A baseball team goes out looking for a new partner. The Telegram last week went to a game at the aging, but iconic McCoy Stadium to talk to Pawtucket residents about what remains their team, at least for now. The consensus is they don’t want the team to move and said they wouldn’t go to games in Worcester. But the PawSox are a business, and one that appears to be taking Worcester seriously. Worcester seems to want it. The city sent the Pawsox a letter earlier this week with three full pages of signatures from local business and cultural leaders, urging them to ditch McCoy for a new Worcester stadium. McCoy has been hosting the PawSox since 1973. Just think about it. Fifty years from now, some reporter could be interviewing grumpy Worcesterites bitter at the prospect of the WooSox moving to New Hampshire or something. Of course, that’s assuming there are still reporters. Bill Shaner can be reached at 508-749-3166 x324 or at wshaner@worcestermag.com. Follow him on Twitter @Bill_Shaner.

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The Education Beat: Back-toschool tips to consider care. Looking forward to meeting you soon.” The message in this column is we can only succeed if we all work together, and that parents play a major ard to believe, but in a few weeks schools will open role in their child’s success. Thus, all schools need to be their doors and the summer vacation will have ended. receptive to reaching out to parents, and making sure they Thus, it’s time for parents and teachers to think about what we can do together to assist our students to get off to feel welcome and that schools want them to be part of the learning process. Schools, in the words of philosopher and a great start. author Dr. Haima Ginott, need to do the following: “To Just recently, I came across a report card dated June reach a child’s mind a teacher must capture his heart. Only 1906. I was amazed to read the message from the school if a child feels right can he think right.” to the parents: “The principal and teachers desire the This brings me to the parents’ role in the education of assistance of parents to secure excellence in character, their child. Research shows no matter what the parents’ thoroughness in scholarship and perfection in attendance. income or background was, students with involved parents Cooperation between parents and teachers is one of the earned higher grades and test scores, enrolled in higher-level most efficient methods of insurance against failure.” There was another message below the parent signature line: “The programs, attended school regularly, had better social skills, showed improved behavior, and graduated and went on to best records in school are obtained by those pupils who post-secondary education. Even with very busy schedules, make the most thorough preparation in study at home.” parents can make a real difference in their child’s education Times haven’t changed much; even 111 years ago the by encouraging them to talk about their day and by listening schools knew the importance of parent participation and the role parents have in the education of their child. This is to them explain the events at school. Talking to your child the same message educators continue to espouse to parents: about school sends a message that you value their education, and the discussions provide an opportunity for children to be involved in your child’s education. use language they are learning in school. I also pulled out the booklet that I used to send to Parents need to develop good management practices Belmont parents when I was principal and the message at home, such as homework time and packing their states, “As parents you are the child’s first and most children’s backpacks before turning in and placing them influential teachers. As educators, we welcome and at the outside door. Speaking of backpacks, parents need encourage you to work with us in providing the best to retrieve them as soon as their children come home education possible for your child. The roles of parents and teachers cannot be entirely separated. Their responsibilities and get those papers out. Sign permission slips and add frequently overlap. Parents constantly do things that assist appointments on the family calendar. In addition, routines can be a potent force in keeping children in learning, and teachers often relate to children with parental affection and encouragement. In the minds of everyone on the same track. Consider a checklist for the simple tasks of who gets to use the bathroom first and children, these two groups of people are virtually the most what’s for breakfast. important adults in the world. Therefore, it is important that we work together for the good of the children in our continued on page 11 John Monfredo

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“That’s probably the only thing I miss, to be honest.” - former Worcester Bravehearts player Zack Tower, now playing for the Wachusett Dirt Dawgs in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League, on the fans in Worcester. “As we reflect on the first anniversary of Vanessa’s tragic death,

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s first reported online by Worcester Magazine, Mayor Joe Petty is putting forth a resolution for the City Council’s next meeting asking councilors to direct City Manager Ed Augustus Jr. to anything and everything within in his power to lure the Pawtucket Red Sox to Worcester. If you have visions of big league players rehabbing in Worcester dancing in your head, the resolution likely has you feeling pretty good. Others, perhaps not as vocal as the supporters, have suggested the mayor should be focused on other issues closer to home – and in current time. A PawSox move to the city wouldn’t happen until after 2020, although that is not as far away as it may seem. It is not asking much to expect the mayor – or the City Council, for that matter – to juggle more than one issue at a time. Remember, some councilors have already come out either in favor of, or at least willing to talk about, moving the PawSox to Worcester. Yes, there are many other issues requiring the attention of city officials, not the least of which is a possible move to work-to-rule by the teachers union. Worcester Public School teachers, in case you are unaware, have been working without a contract for about year now. Negotiations have failed to produce a new one, and mediation has not yet taken place. With school set to resume later this month, having an unsettled contract is a headache the city doesn’t need – or want. But that does not require the work of city councilors other than Petty, who as mayor also chairs the School Committee. And it does not mean Petty and councilors cannot, or should not, deal with other issues. If there is a chance the Pawtucket Red Sox could end up in Worcester, the city should at least explore that possibility, and time is not on the side of moving slow. There is one particular issue that warrants attention: the Worcester Bravehearts. It was good to see Augustus at the team’s last regular season home game of the summer recently. Perhaps the city has not forgotten who brought summer baseball back to Worcester. Since the PawSox announced they were open to negotiating with other cities over a possible move from Rhode Island, the Bravehearts’ future has certainly become cloudy. They are, after all, a college-level team that could not compete with the nearMajor League talent of a minor league baseball team, let alone the Triple-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. What a PawSox move to Worcester would mean for the Bravehearts and their owners, the Creedon family, has been raised both here and by other local media. Again, the city has myriad issues with which to deal. And let us not forget this is an election year, which means councilors’ eyes are also on November and whether they will still have a job for the next two years. They are, however, elected to help run the city – and that means dealing with many different challenges, sometimes all at once. Nothing says Petty cannot keep his eyes on more than one bouncing ball at once. As mayor, we should, in fact, expect that he can. The teachers contract should be resolved. The day-today work of the city should continue – that is why we have a city manager. And talks with the PawSox can be had without the city suffering for it.

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we remember her as a beautiful, generous, and caring young woman who continuously sought good for the community.” - The family of Vanessa Marcotte, in part of a statement on the anniversary of her death last year. Marcotte was murdered while jogging near her mother’s home in Princeton. “It’s very difficult for the teachers to do that. It’s common knowledge they do a lot of their work on their own time.” - Roger Nugent, president of the EAW teachers union in Worcester, on a possible work-to-rule among teachers when they return to school this month as the result of unresolved contract negotiations, as reported in the Telegram & Gazette.

Research coming out of the Southwest Educational Development Laboratory has found the best predictors of students’ achievement in school are when families create homes that encourage learning, express high, yet realistic expectations for their children, and become involved in their children’s education at school and in the community. Research also shows children are more likely to succeed academically, and are less likely to engage in violent behavior, if their families are involved in their education. Parents also need to make every effort to meet their child’s teacher early in the school year. It is always best to make an appointment to meet with your child’s teacher to introduce yourself and let them know you are there to support your child’s learning. Taking time to meet and introduce yourself and your child to the principal is also a way to let your child know other adults at the school are there to help. These are especially good ideas to use if your child has special needs, or if the family may be going through difficult times such as divorce, an illness or death of family member, or a recent or pending move. Other ideas I would suggest parents do: • Learn everything you can about your child’s school • Review the school’s handbook and the

John Monfredo is a former high school principal and current Worcester School Committee member.

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district’s website • Contact the teacher immediately if your child doesn’t understand an assignment or if you notice a change in your child’s behavior or school performance. • Participate in parent meetings and conferences and special events at the school. Join the school’s parent organization. Remember the importance of reading, for reading is a key to a successful school year. Here are some other tips to consider: • Read to and with your child every day (including weekends) • Make sure your child sees you reading regularly • Talk to your child about what you are each reading. In addition to keeping your child on track, regular reading activities with your child will help you spot any possible problems in plenty of time to work with teachers and prevent them from becoming serious. So, practice day-to-day reading and include writing by having your child write in a journal about the day’s events. Be consistent and have this done perhaps before bedtime. Best wishes for a great school year, and should you need any advice please feel free to contact me at monfredoj@gmail.com.

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n five years, Working For Worcester, a wholly student-run organization based out of the College of the Holy Cross whose roots actually stretch as far away as Russia, has built playgrounds and other recreational spaces at more than 100 sites throughout the city. Hundreds of volunteers and thousands of dollars have gone into an effort to provide opportunities for Worcester’s school kids. It has come a long way from the dorm room discussion of two roommates – and even farther from where the first seeds were planted for an idea that started small and quickly grew bigger than anyone could have imagined. In 2012, Jeff Reppucci was a sophomore at Holy Cross, having spent his freshman year pretty much just going to classes and playing hockey. What happened over the summer after

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that first year would change his life – and, ultimately, literally transform the school scene in Worcester. “I was a Russian Studies major at Holy Cross,” Reppucci said recently. “I got invited to do a six-week summer program in Moscow to study Russian. It was an eye-opening experience.” While there, Reppucci made many friends, one of whom took him to his hometown of Suzdal, northeast of Moscow. As he toured the town, the Newburyport native met the principal of the local elementary school. “They didn’t have a playground. There were broken vodka bottles all over throughout the bathrooms and hallways,” Reppucci said, acknowledging a reporter’s follow-up question. “Yes, this was an elementary school. There is a very big alcoholism problem over there, a lot of drugs.”

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Reppucci ended up staying in touch with some of the people he me there throughout his sophomore year. He started a project to return to Suzdal, build a playground at the elementary school and perform volunteer work there. He spent six months after his sophomore year living in Russia and building a new playground. The goal, he said, was to establish a recreational program at the school. “I was really passionate about this,” Reppucci said. “So I started thinking, ‘Hell, we’ll go build a playground at the school.” He helped raise the necessary money and learned how to establish a nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization, Helping Children Across Borders. The entire experience, he said, “rocked my world.” From there, Reppucci said, “I was just compelled to do more of these types of projects.” He and others ended up doing other work around the world, in places like Haiti and Uganda. What Reppucci specifically enjoyed about his volunteer efforts was the tangible evidence left behind of the work done.

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“A lot of volunteering,” he said, “it’s hard to quantify it for the volunteers. The great thing about building stuff is, it’s really easy to make a volunteer see and understand and touch and feel their impact on the community. I love that feeling.” Enough so that he was not content to return to Holy Cross for his junior year without doing something similar. He and his roommate and hockey teammate, Derek Kump, eventually came up with the idea to do projects like the one in Suzdal here in Worcester. “It just kind of hit us,” Reppucci said. “Here we were, we spent two years living in Worcester and we didn’t know anything about it. All I knew was College Hill and Via. When the hockey parents came to town for a game, we’d go to Via to eat.” The friends aimed to changed that, with Reppucci Googling all things Worcester. Then they hopped in a car and started driving around the city to get the lay of the land. “What I started to notice,” Reppucci said, “was there seemed to be a lot of parks and school yards that were undeveloped, or sort of in disrepair, or unforgotten. I turned to Derek and said, ‘If we could build this in

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rural Russia, we could probably this here in Worcester.’” That was the fall 2012. Reppucci and Kump started thinking about building a playground, but quickly realized a lot of schools could benefit from that. “I said, ‘You know what? We can’t just do one. We’ve got to do a bunch,” Reppucci said. “So this idea of a citywide service day [came]. We could go build a bunch of projects.” It took planning, legwork and a whole lot of help. Through luck and sheer will, Reppucci and Kump ultimately realized their vision. Community partners, corporate sponsors, friends, family, strangers – everything and everyone seemed to come together to turn into reality what started as an idea. By the time project day rolled around in April 2013, Working For Worcester had raised $64,000, gained about 15 corporate sponsors and rounded up some 900 or so volunteers. About 700 people showed up for the morning rally before fanning out across the city. It did not go off without a hitch. There were glitches and goofs, mistakes and missteps. Come 9 that night, however, several schools had new playgrounds, play spaces and learning spaces. Completely independent from Holy Cross,

and on top of their regular studies and extracurricular activities, a group of dedicated college students had pulled it off. “We thought it was going to be a one-off project. We weren’t planning on building an organization,” Reppucci said. “All of a sudden, it’s the summer before my senior year and all these partners and sponsors are writing, ‘Alright, what’s the plan for next year?’” Reppucci and his team of volunteer students went about fashioning their organization like a business. They developed an advisory board, implemented a Request For Proposal process to allow prospective project partners to apply for inclusion and helped institute a plan for sustainability. What they did worked. In its second year, 2014, Working For Worcester expanded to 25 sites, building community gardens, basketball courts, even a dance studio. In 2015, there were 19 community sites, 21 in 2016 and, in its fifth year this past spring, there were 22 project sites. A new executive leadership team – or in some cases, an individual – has taken over each year. For 2018, seniors Noah Magid and Colleen Naber will oversee what Naber hopes continued on page 16

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WPI, Girls Who Code partner to help shatter perceptions Jackie Matthews

percent of all computer science graduates were women; now, that number is just 18 percent. By 2020, there will be 1.4 million he quickest way to bridge the gap between the number of people we need jobs available in computing related fields. U.S. graduates are on track to fill 29 percent of with computing expertise to fill jobs and those with the talent to do that work, is to those jobs. Women are on track to fill just 3 encourage more women and underrepresented percent. The joint venture with WPI marks the first minority students to pursue computer degrees time Girls Who Code has in college.” partnered with a higher That is a message education institution delivered by Kristin to provide college Tichenor, senior vice scholarships to alumnae president of enrollment of its programs. Through at Worcester Polytechnic its free summer programs Institute. and after-school clubs, To fill that nee, WPI in Girls Who Code works to 2016 partnered with Girls inspire and equip girls Who Code and adopted a with the computing skills new scholarship program to pursue 21st-century in which they offer up to opportunities. $100,000 a year for five “WPI is thrilled to Girls Who Code program join Girls Who Code graduates to attend on this groundbreaking WPI and continue their initiative to support upcomputer science–related and-coming women who studies. are passionate about Girls Who Code is a using technology for nation-wide nonprofit good,” WPI President organization founded Laurie Leshin said at upon one main mission: the school’s 2016 commencement exercise, to close the gender gap in computer science adding, “WPI is dedicated to growing and and technology. Tech jobs are the fastest growing in the country, and women are often diversifying our nation’s high-tech workforce. This program illustrates our commitment to found left behind and left out of this field help women reach their academic and life and opportunity. Since the 1980s, the gender potential and join the next generation of gap in computing has been getting worse, global technology leaders.” according to girlswhocode.com. In 1984, 37

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The keynote speaker for the WPI graduation that year was Reshma Saujani, founder and CEO of Girls Who Code. Coding seems to be on a path to becoming more and more popular, as many Central Mass schools do offer related programs, especially community colleges – Berkshire Community College and Mount Wachusett Community College among them. In today’s world, there is a push for young students to pursue degrees in the field of science, not necessarily leaving humanities courses high and dry, but making technology and science available for willing participants to take on these roles. There are almost 10 times more U.S. computing jobs open right now than there were students who graduated with computer science degrees. In 2015, there were nearly 60,000 students who graduated with a computer science degree, and about 528,000 open computing jobs. WPI’s partnership with Girls Who Code allows them to reach out to thousands of young women who have been through an

introduction to coding, and to expand this introduction into an education that will last a lifetime. These scholarship winners are at an advantage, for they have already chosen to be involved and excited about careers in computer science. Programs like Girls Who Code are seen as crucial in encouraging women to break preconceived notions that the science field, computer science specifically, is made for men. The partnership between WPI and Girls Who Code may serve as a model for colleges, especially those focused on technology and engineering, to bring young girls and those of minority status into the picture. In the words of Tichenor: “We need every brain available — women, first-generation students, students from urban and rural backgrounds and underrepresented minority students —to meet the talent requirements of the U.S. We bring them to WPI, where they can get the skills they need and we have employers ready to hire them.”

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A student’s view: saving for college

Emma Monahan

ritt Whitford, a senior at MCLA from Schaghticoke, New York, is a waitress at her local Red Robin and a sales associate/ trainer at Greystone Ranch, her family’s horse farm. While at school, she has to go home every three weeks to work at Red Robin, or she’s kicked out of their system. Why make the the trip back and forth? That’s simple: the cost of college demands it. College, of course, is an exciting time. Incoming freshmen are able to fantasize about their dorm room, imagine how they’ll decorate it, what their roommate will be like and what kind of clubs they’re going to join. Despite all of that fun stuff, the stress starts to kick in far before the classes begin. July rolls around and the first semester bill has arrived in your mailbox. According to Top Universities, the average cost at U.S. universities for the 2016-17 academic year at a public four-year college, with in-state fees, was $20,090. The bill at a private, nonprofit, four-year college was $45,370. For us college students, we’re broke. How are we supposed to cough up that much money within the next few weeks before our bills are due? Maybe if you’re super, super rich, you don’t need to worry, but most students aren’t. In a Forbes article published in February, student loan debt was reported as the “second highest consumer debt category,” knocking out credit cards and auto loans. For members of the class of 2016, the average student debt is $37,172 in loans. Whitford’s advice to other college students trying to balance a higher education with the reality of student debt? “Save every penny,” she said. “You want to be able to go to Hot Harry’s on a random night for a burrito and quesadilla instead of studying. College is about having fun and you don’t want to ignore that because you are low on funds.” How to take some of the sting out of such a big financial hit can be tricky. There are multiple ways college students can save money. Finding that perfect summer job that will also let you work on long weekends and winter breaks is a start. For me, working at a supermarket the past three years has given me this opportunity. Minimum wage isn’t that

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bad, you just need to be good when it comes to saving, but that’s also another challenge. Moving money to your savings account can be tricky, but getting into the habit of moving a certain amount from your paycheck every week will show an increase. To do this, first look at what you have going on over the coming week or two, decide how much money you’ll need for certain activities (movies, dinner, mini golf), what bills are coming up (Netflix, car payments, phone bill), the essentials (gas!), and then move the remainder over into your savings. It’s hard to make money while you’re at school as well, especially if you don’t apply for work study. Some schools do offer minimum wage jobs. My own, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, has a job called the Resident Area Security Monitor (RASM), where students can work at a front desk in one of the dormitories and monitor what’s going on, sign in residents’ guests, work with the resident advisors, etc. Applying to be a RA is also an option. A job I’ve worked myself, it can be fun, stressful and a learning experience, and the paycheck isn’t bad either. Usually, colleges will release scholarship packages in the middle of the year. Some require certain specifications, like your major, class rank, etc., but most schools are good about offering money to their students, because they want you to stay at your school. Time management is also key with saving money. Like Whitford said, you want to be able to do fun things with your friends, but sometimes you have to be responsible. For Whitford, playing for MCLA’s women’s soccer team helps her with time management with required study halls. Emmy Resabala, a junior at MCLA, also gave advice on how to save money. “Start saving money when you’re first able to work,” she said. “Put away maybe $20 2017

every paycheck into your savings account.” When it comes to her time management, the Long Islander loves planners. “I need to have everything written down,” Resabala said. “You have to make yourself get into a routine, because mom and dad won’t be there to manage your time.” Still not sure what else you can do? There are all sorts of rewards programs, discounts your college ID can get you, and renting textbooks or buying them for cheap is always a good plan. Saving your money is never going to be easy, no matter how old you are. Once you’re in a routine of putting money aside and have a solid game plan, your four (or more) years at college will be so much more fun. Emma Monahan is a summer intern with Worcester Magazine and a senior at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

will be a team of at least 1,100 volunteers. “Maybe 1,200,” the Shrewsbury native said by phone recently. “We want to break the record.” Naber has taken part in Working For Worcester since her freshman year. As a sophomore, the effort attracted 1,100 volunteers. The way she sees it, Working For Worcester has become so successful because of the foundation Reppucci and Kump put in place. Each subsequent leadership team has added its own twist, made it just a little better. “Everybody has contributed something,” Naber said. “We’re lucky with the leadership. I know the team Noah and I have put together for this upcoming year has a lot of people who have been with Working For Worcester since their freshman year, and we’ve pulled in some new people as well who are just really dedicated.” “It is a full-time job on top of school. We’re lucky enough to have people that are willing to put in that time and give back to community.” There are, added Reppucci, a few reasons Working For Worcester has worked so well. Perhaps the biggest, he said, is the city itself. “In all my travels, I do not believe this project could happen the way it did in any other city than Worcester,” he said. “If I were a student at [Boston University] who was a rising senior with no money and I wanted to build a playground in a gritty part of Boston, would I get a meeting with [Mayor] Marty Walsh? Within three months of getting this idea out there, I got to sit down with [Worcester Mayor] Joe Petty. Would I get a meeting with a Fortune 500 company and an executive? Within three months I was sitting with [former Unum executive] Chris Collins. “There is a level of openness … that’s just the way this city works. There’s like a, ‘Weare-Worcester-all-hands-on-deck’ mentality I just haven’t seen in other cities, big or small. It has changed my life. Of course, there are challenges. At the end of the day, people collaborate in this city in a way that is really rare.” Walter Bird Jr. is editor of Worcester Magazine. Share story tips and comments at 508-749-3166, ext. 322, or by email at wbird@worcestermag.com. Follow Walter on Twitter @walterbirdjr and “like” him on Facebook. Don’t miss Walter every week on WCCA TV 194 as a panelist on Rosen’s Roundtable.

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Sarah Connell

I’m sitting with Ti Martin and Lally Brennan, co-proprietors of one of the world’s most successful restaurants, and they want to hear more about Worcester.

They have invited me for cocktails at Commander’s Palace, which has long served as a grooming ground for culinary celebrities. This is the New Orleans restaurant renowned for producing legends like Emeril Lagasse, on whom Ti’s mother, Ella Brennan, took a chance when he was just 23 and shaped him into an American icon. Commander’s Palace has only had four executive chefs since the young Brennan siblings took over in the PHOTO COURTESY OF COMMANDER’S PALACE

1970s. All four chefs have gone on to receive honors from the James Beard Foundation, including Tory McPhail, who stops by halfway through our cocktail hour to ask how I like my Cajun Caviar. Martin has just plopped down on the floor to make room for more guests. She is a vision in white, a wardrobe choice that serves to intensify her fiery auburn hair. She is excited about the film treatment that has just arrived on her desk, based on the book she wrote with her legendary mother, “Miss Ella of Commander’s Palace: I Don’t Want a Restaurant Where a Jazz Band Can’t Come Marching Through.” Martin and Brennan, who are not just business partners, but also cousins, have fun imagining who would play them in the film, should it ever get made. “I suppose, all the people I’d want to play

Ti Martin and Lally Brennan are co-proprietors of Commander’s Palace, the restaurant that launched both Emeril Lagasse and Worcester’s Jonathan Demoga.

me are dead,” says Brennan. Someone suggests Meryl Streep would make a great Ella, and the whole room toasts in agreement, her daughter and niece included. There are no shorts allowed at Commander’s Palace, a fact I learn the hard way. My saving grace comes in the form of a sundress crumpled up at the bottom of my backpack. The hostess lets me change in the ladies’ room before I can be escorted upstairs. I’m here on account of Tales of the Cocktail, the world’s premier trade conference for the spirits industry. Given the occasion, I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised when I’m beckoned to the bar to mix my own Old Fashioned, Miss Ella Brennan’s favorite drink. The bartender is kind enough to help me muddle my way through, and the drink is actually quite good, which is what I tell Martin when she shakes my hand for the first time. She likes that I introduce myself by my whole name and repeats back slowly, “Sar-ah Connell.” Then, she adds with approval, “My mother says it’s rude not to give your last name the first time you meet someone.” This is good news, because I’m not ashamed to say, I’d do anything Miss Ella Brennan told me to. Martin and Lally Brennan were part of Tales of the Cocktail 15 years ago when it was just a walking tour of historic New Orleans bars. Since then, Tales of the Cocktail has channelled $100 million into the local New Orleans economy, according to festival organizers. Tales of the Cocktail and Commander’s Palace only took a brief pause after the devastating hit of Hurricane Katrina, a travesty that helped New Orleans to appreciate, perhaps better than anywhere else, the pride a city can take in its bar and

restaurant industry. Martin and Lally Brennan can understand why I’m so excited that Worcester’s own bar and restaurant scene is on the rise. Martin has been working on a project of her own to cultivate capable restaurateurs in her hometown. New Orleans Culinary and Hospitality Institute is set to open in the fall 2018. She asks whom I would invite to make remarks if I called the shots at NOCHI. I suggest Danny Meyer, recipient of the 2017 Julia Child Award, but I can tell she has already thought of that herself. I’ll bet she even has him on speed dial. On my way out, Martin signs a copy of her book for me to take back to Jonathan Demoga, owner of Worcester’s MamaRoux - a Creole and Cajun food truck. Demoga worked for Martin years ago, and she is pleased to hear he has brought a piece of New Orleans home to Worcester. She asks what I’m doing later and I tell her the Worcester contingent will be attending a Snoop Dog concert hosted by Diageo at the Contemporary Arts Center. She doesn’t look half surprised, but then, I remember that she and Snoop share a mutual acquaintance in the likes of Martha Stewart. Back downstairs, Lally Brennan gives me a hug goodbye, pressing me hard against the cascade of pearls that hangs from her neck. I tell her that I aspire to someday possess her poise and she says, “Dear, you already do!” Then, she points me down the block toward Sandra Bullock’s house, which she insists is worth a glance as long as I’m in the neighborhood.

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“restaurant renaissance.” With millions of dollars pouring into the city from outside developers, Worcester’s service industry is naturally on the rise. For new business owners like Marco Tonelli of The Pint, Tales of the Cocktail presents the opportunity to attend product launches and seminars alongside his staff during a formative stage in their bartending careers. Tonelli is proud to have maintained a consistent “squad” since opening in the fall 2016, but recognizes his team is still young. The way he sees it, Tales of the Cocktail has the potential to elevate his bar staff so they can continue to compete with veteran operations in and around Worcester.

bartenders. This year, a dozen bartenders from Worcester County have made the trip to Tales of the Cocktail, including representatives from Armsby Abbey, deadhorse hill, The Pint, Volturno, Less Than Greater Than, Rail Trail Flatbread Co. and Hangover Pub. Make no mistake: these people are not just slinging Tito’s and sodas (though, if you ask them, they’ll tell you that’s a fine drink.) Left: Bartenders Derek Grimm of deadhorse hill and Charles Schleyer of The Pint sit on the steps of the historic New Orleans mansion that housed 12 Worcesterites over the duration of Tales of the Cocktail. Above: Tales of the Cocktail is a chance for the world’s best-selling brands to court rockstar bartenders; this year, representatives from John Dewar and Sons encouraged attendees to have their facial hair groomed, including a skeptical Derek Grimm.

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These are intellectuals, highbrow cocktail wizards. And when they get home from New Orleans, they’re apt to make you a drink. Most notably, Joy Flanagan of Armsby Abbey is being honored as a “Gray Coat” for the second year in a row. This is a distinction of the Cocktail Apprentice Program, a facet of Tales of the Cocktail that boasts a global reputation. In her role as a Gray Coat, Flanagan will oversee a group of up-andcoming bartenders from around the world over the course of the five-day festival. Her headquarters in the Sonesta Hotel is buried in choreographed chaos, Flanagan directing her team with the same elegance and wit that earned her the title of Worcester’s Best Bartender 1,500 miles north. This is her vocation. Next door at the Hotel Monteleone, Grey Goose Global Brand Ambassador Joe McCanta reports to the crowd that 600,000 individuals identify as “career bartenders” in America right now, a number that is growing at a pace of 10 percent each year (According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of bartenders in 2014 totaled 580,900). McCanta introduces Mitsuhiro Nakamura, who has traveled to Tales of the Cocktail from Tokyo, where he works at The Peninsula Hotels. In Japan, Nakamura knows bartenders whose careers have lasted up to 70 years. He sees these lifetime commitments to the

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craft as a result of the ethos: ‘ichi-go ichi-e,’ which means, “Now is never again.” Behind Nakamura’s bar, cocktail service operates with the seriousness of a sacred tea ceremony. His attention to detail is otherworldly. Tales of the Cocktail has brought Nakamura together with another legend of the trade, JJ Goodman, owner of the London Cocktail Club bar group. Goodman is credited with revolutionizing London’s cocktail scene. It’s a bit odd to see the two men sitting next to one another, because Goodman matches every ounce of Nakamura’s measure and grace with his own level of animated intensity. Also, Nakamura is wearing a kimono, Goodman a T-shirt. The latter is adamant that most bartenders are paying attention to the wrong things. He spreads his arms wide and says, “This is 100 percent. What percentage of a great bar experience is drinks and what percentage is service?” He shrinks the gap between his fingertips to demonstrate a new ratio. “Isn’t it funny that we only spend 20 percent of our time on drinks and 80 percent on service? A bad drink is forgivable if you’re having a great time.” Goodman’s commitment to service is no joke. Employees from all 10 of his bars meet every Thursday, no excuses. Most weeks, over 70 of his employees attend for trade talks and guest speakers. “Process is so much more important than

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Krysta Kowal and Emily Briggs both, of The Pint, attend Rhum Barbancourt’s rooftop tasting at the Hotel Montelone. the outcome,” he says, adding, “It’s about pure-blooded, red-hot fun. We’re going out everyday to [expletive deleted] crush it together.” I see this quality emerge in him later that evening when our paths cross once more at an event hosted by Altos Tequila called Luchaslam. I’m eating some sort of gourmet pork dish out of a Fritos bag and someone

is asking me to choose between a free foam finger or a wrestling mask as I make my way closer to the ring. There is a fierce wrestling match going on between an imposing heel wearing furry purple leg warmers and two gentlemen dressed in chicken suits. Goodman is ringside, arms raised, cheering louder than anyone. I wave on my way by and he pulls my arm up in the air in a triumphant fist.

“You have to live for it,” he tells me. “This sort of thing is not going on in careers like banking, is it?” This is just one of the elaborate events I find myself enjoying at Tales of the Cocktail, where the nightly parties set spirits companies back hundreds of thousands of dollars. According to the Distilled Spirits Council, in 2016, U.S. spirits suppliers topped $25.2 billion dollars in revenue. Figures like these likely account for most of the luxury and splendor that gets thrown around during the festival. Later in the evening, William Grant & Sons leads everyone over a train platform by the Mississippi River. Professional tattoo artists are on site to give free tattoos to anyone who would like one. Hendrick’s has constructed a giant rose garden under a tent, complete with a gin fountain. A steampunk bicyclist is pedaling 20 feet in the air to power a cucumber slicer down below. He’s not the only one pedaling something; everyone is here on business. The Red Bull girls are the most conspicuous — blonde and wired — chugging some sort of green energy drink with fervor. They throw themselves into figure skater-like lifts whenever they see familiar passersby. This is the industry. This is also the only night I witness Flanagan leave her post at The Sonesta, albeit briefly. A gaggle of her awe-struck protégées,

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myself included, are following close behind. Flanagan has a long history of excellence at Tales of the Cocktail; she is Worcester’s chief ambassador in its finest hour. And then, just as quickly as she appeared, she is gone – a 14-hour workday looming both behind and in front of her. The next morning, I meet Worcester resident and Metrowest Bartending Champion Krysta Kowal in the French Quarter. We are headed to the House of Elyxx, where refreshments are served by the man who invented the Cosmo, Toby Cecchini, out of

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10-pound squirrels forged from copper. Absolut has flown in a Swedish chef named Klaus to prepare us brunch. A jazz singer is crooning onstage. Guests can duck into a back room to have copper bracelets engraved, but we decide the line is too long. We do, however, take advantage of the salon, where a makeup artist and a hairstylist are offering up their services. A woman wearing a limitededition, copper-sequined turban designed by Julia Clancey hands us champagne popsicles and I wonder whether or not we’re supposed to tip her. On our way out the door, a security guard checks my backpack to ensure I haven’t stolen any copper squirrels. We’re not in Worcester anymore.

Above: Diageo welcomed Tales of the Cocktail attendees to an intimate Snoop Dog concert at the Contemporary Arts Center. Below: Tom Arsenault of Volturno enjoys a thoughtfully-curated cocktail prepared by Fernet-Branca.

In America, the national tipping average falls between 15-18 percent, and rises to 21 percent in metropolitan areas. Aside from tipping, restaurants have very few alternative options. Some places add a service charge and divvy the profit out to employees by the hour. Other models allow owners to determine each employee’s tip out, but the owner often collects a cut as well, in order to offset payroll costs. In a European model, menus are all-inclusive, a system adapted in 2015 to suit Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group in New York. Meyer has sent Chief Restaurant Officer Sabato Sagaria to address this year’s Tales of the Cocktail attendees. Sagaria will be the first to say employee buy-in is a must for restaurants looking to eliminate tipping. There is no expectation for tipping in a USHG restaurant; they call the system “hospitality included.” Sagaria believes the all-inclusive menu allows USHG to find and retain talent with unparalleled success. This model reduces the wage gap between the front and back of house because guests are taking care of the whole team. His logic is this: “If you were a coach who wanted a well-rounded football team, you wouldn’t let fans determine player salaries. If you did that, you’d end up with a well-paid quarterback and nothing for a defensive line.” In order to retain high-performing full-

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Metrowest Bartending Champion Krysta Kowal makes her way across the lawn of the Marigny Opera House at Fernet-Branca’s industry party. time employees as they enter new stages of their lives, USHG has developed a three-tier system. You reach 100 level once you have trained sufficiently to attain your own station. You climb to 200 level once you prove your ability to train others, to think on your feet and to build rapport with regulars. You top out at 300 level, which. Sagaria jokes, “makes you a unicorn.” At 300 level, an employee demonstrates the height of efficiency and service. As a result, USHG can continue to employ 300-level bartenders who are limited to daytime availability because of family commitments. Better yet, valued bartenders who work for USHG can still tuck their kids in at night. The shift to “hospitality included” didn’t come lightly. Most menu items saw a 40-percent increase in price, with the exception of commodities like coffee. USHG closely observed customer ordering for three months before making the slightest changes. Sagaria says they sought to identify the “elastic items” that could withstand the added costs of “hospitality included.” Sagaria also notes the popularity of food delivery services like Foodler has helped the public warm to the idea of paying a service fee. With the roll-out of Foodler in Worcester in January, I wonder how long it will be before my local restaurants begin to experiment with models like “hospitality included.” Later that evening, at Bacardi’s Portfolio Party, I talk tipping with Derek Grimm of Worcester’s deadhorse hill. The venue is called The Sugar Mill and he doesn’t have a ticket, but he has generously offered to accompany me to the gate so I won’t have to go alone. He walks me to the press entrance and with one look at Grimm’s 6-foot 7-inch frame, the ticket taker waves him through so we can continue our conversation. Grimm tells me deadhorse is a “pooled house,” meaning tips are shared equally

among employees at the end of each week. He says it promotes teamwork and yields remarkable service. We pause to paint “508” on a giant wall that has been primed for attendees to get creative, reminiscent of Pow!Wow! Worcester. Inside, a gentleman beckons Grimm to sit down in a barber’s chair and styles his beard with some sort of wax. Grimm looks hesitant, but I urge him to sit, remembering what Goodman told me the night before about embracing the oddball perks of this industry. There’s a DJ and a giant video screen that displays the sunset. Stilt walkers dressed like flamingos mingle with the crowd, dodging folds of cargo netting that drape down from the ceiling. We come to a wall of slushy machines next to a parklet that has popped up out of nowhere, an oasis in the night. I wonder whose idea all of this was.

Once a bartender receives a W2, the business owns everything he or she creates throughout employment. Dave Verdeni might have dreamed up The Boynton Bucket back in the ’90s, but years later, his idea still belongs to The Boynton. Of course, there’s no harm in keeping a “Classics” section on the menu, just as long as the correct brands are represented. A Painkiller must be made with Pusser’s, a Dark and Stormy must be made with Goslings, and of course, a Bacardi Cocktail must be made with Bacardi. In the modern world of spirits (and social media), bartenders have to be diligent about never misrepresenting brands. With such deep pockets, liquor companies make for challenging adversaries. Consequently, Tales of the Cocktail is about helping bartenders fall in love with products and building mutual respect. This accounts for Rhum Barbancourt’s rooftop pool party with floating pineapples, Jameson’s blowout in a 164-year-old monastery and, of course, Fernet-Branca’s Mod Party at the Marigny Opera House. Every brand is trying its hardest to be memorable. The industry has long had a love affair with Fernet, so much so that a shot of the medicinal amaro is often likened to a “bartender’s handshake.” Fernet is hosting the party that attendees from Worcester are

coins. Each challenge coin is embossed with Fernet-Branca’s logo, and more than the free sunglasses or T-shirts we’ve been given, the coin represents membership into an exclusive club and it means something powerful when presented at any bar worth its weight in Peychaud’s. I am here on assignment and feel undeserving of the token. I haven’t navigated the uphill battle of becoming a career bartender, nor do I wish to dilute what that means. I announce I will gift the coin to my favorite bartender at The Dive Bar in Worcester. They look at me like I’m a Boy Scout turning down the rank of Eagle. Charles Schleyer, a bartender from The Pint, asks, “Why would you do that? Why don’t you want to keep it?” I think about it for a beat before replying, “I guess because it’s not my passion.” Worcester’s bartenders know better than anyone, now is never again. Spirits are, indeed, their passion, and our city will reap the benefits of that. In an occupation that is so famously transient, it can easily feel like a risk to invest time, travel and resources into professional development for bartenders. Tales of the Cocktail is evidence that these very same things are what attract a new caliber of talent to the spirits and cocktail industries; fair

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Ideas are big money in the spirits world. Patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets run rampant. The number one concern is dilution: watering down the strength of an idea or decreasing the value of a brand. Creativity is like a slowly melting ice cube, bringing out the subtleties of a complex spirit; that said, no one wants a watered-down cocktail. Naturally, bartenders desire to protect their recipes. But who owns the rights to a bartender’s intellectual property – the bartender or the bar? The answer is the bar.

Alan Ercolani, Lindsey Jaworek-Dinneen, and Luke Doherty traveled from Rail Trail Flatbread Co. in Hudson to network with bartenders from around the world at Tales of the Cocktail. most excited about. I spot Tom Arsenault of Volturno deep in conversation with a brand rep. Luke Doherty of Less Than Greater Than and Alan Ercolani of Rail Trail Flatbread Co. are leaning up against a fence by the Fernet gelato table. The Pint’s crew has taken up residence playing bocce in a lush corner of the lawn. Upon entry, we were all handed challenge

compensation models will keep them there. I kick off my shoes to join the bocce game. After a week’s worth of lavish parties, it seems I’ve forgotten how to behave. Emily Briggs, another young bartender from The Pint, laughs and says, “You can take the girl out of Worcester, but you can’t take Worcester out of the girl.” I hope, for my own sake, that she’s right. AUGUST 10, 2017 • WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM

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Classic can do that. Family activities, food, basketball. What a great way to bring the city Last year marked the debut of the together.” Barbosa was inspired to create the WorcesWorcester Summer Jam Classic, ter event after a trip New York with his a home-grown event promotapparel company, American Pyramids. While ing unity in an interesting way: there, he stopped to check out the Dyckman through basketball with a family Park Basketball Tournament in Washington Heights. entertainment bend. This year, was kind of out of the blue last year,” founder Anthony Barbosa brings said“ItBarbosa. “I do a lot of traveling with the Worcester Summer Jam Clas- my company and I went to Dyckman. Rucker sic back to Grant Square Park, Park and Dyckman. The biggest basketball between Northampton and Wind- tournament. They do food and music and stuff for the kids. It’s become a big event. NBA sor streets Saturday, Aug. 19, 9 go each year. I saw the idea and we a.m. to 7 p.m. With a year under players don’t have something like that in the region his belt, Barbosa and team plan here. I think it’s something that brings people to make the event as special as it together. It’s unity. How can they get 2,000 people to go to the park without problem? can be. Without fights. How can we do that?” “The most important thing is bringing the The debut event last year was a success, city together as one,” said Barbosa from besaid Barbosa, but there were time-constraints. hind his desk at the Worcester Boys and Girls Club, where he is teen director. To his left is a Barbosa said he had only a month to get the event together, though there were still 300pool table and there are chalk drawings over 400 attendees. his shoulder. “It went great,” he said. “It was rushed. I “I think there needs to be more big comrushed it. I did all of it in a month. I got admunity events to attend,” he continued. “I want to be the change and I think the Summer vice from Ike McBride [director of operations, Joshua Lyford

Boys & Girls Club of Worcester] and Khrystian King [at-large city councilor]. I didn’t want it to be just a tournament. I wanted it to be a family-based community event. I did limited marketing. This year there are 22 sponsors. Last year, we had two.” The basketball tournament will remain the center piece of the event, with six teams made up 60 players, 47 of which play or have played basketball at the college level. Each team captain put together their own team and Barbosa, who played college basketball at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, put together one of the Worcester teams. “I didn’t want to just have a regular basketball tournament,” he explained. “I want kids

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An eclectic mix of shows at Ralph’s

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Worcester’s Ralph’s Diner, 148 Grove St., has a long history of hosting an eclectic mix of shows. Tucked away at the back of a parking lot with a wide patio and neon lights overhead, the bar is a perfect match for a wide variety of acts, both musical and otherwise. While a glimpse at their calendar will tell you the bar is more than willing to experiment, the next several months show Ralph’s Diner bringing on everything from power pop legends The Flamin’ Groovies, to literal circus acts in Tinderbox Circus.

“It’s for fun. I don’t want to downplay it, but I have a day job,” said Marcus Ohanesian,

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the event manager for Ralph’s Diner. “I think that’s probably the better way to keep it to not make it a stressful day job. It’s fun. It’s about keeping things on your radar.” Ohanesian began his role at Ralph’s back in September 2015. He didn’t consider himself a talent buyer, but music is in his blood. Owner of Honor Roll Productions and manager of bands like Herra Terra, Ohanesian organized Worcester’s Open Road Festival as well as the ongoing music business discussion, Crescendo. With Ralph’s booking, it’s a matter of putting the right bands on the right lineups. “Anyone can fill a calendar,” he said. Ohanesian is drinking a cold brew coffee on the patio of Lock 50. Behind him, there is a bright (and appropriate) mural of saxophones, violins, drums and trumpets. Water Street is bustling to his left. “There are a ton of bands who play shows,” he continued. “I could easily throw on some bands and call it a show. What makes a good show is a cohesive tone and theme to the night. If you can take that one step continued on page 23

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they’re winning a trophy.” In addition to the basketball on display, there are number of kid-focused back to school happenings at the event. There will be free back-to-school haircuts and 150 backpacks with back-to-school supplies provided by Barbosa’s company, as well as food, bouncy houses, entertainment and music. The givingback component of the Summer Jam Classic is important to Barbosa. “Growing up, all the programs and all the giving back I’ve received, it’s like a sponge,” he said. “It’s helped me get to where I am. I’m the first in my family to graduate college. I feel like that happened because of the events I went to growing up. I feel like a kid can come to the park and get inspired and maybe he wants to do an event like this in the future. One of my goals is to mentor the kids and give them something to look forward to.” The Worcester Summer Jam Classic will be a yearly event, said Barbosa and the hope is that it can grow along with the city and help strengthen Worcester and its communities. “I want this to be an annual event every summer,” Barbosa said. “If the kids love it, it can rub off on the parents. I want them to take it back to school and say next year you have to come. I think our city is on the rise. I think

our city deserves this. I think this could be a huge event every summer. I hope everyone comes out and enjoys it. The work will speak for itself. The dunk tank, the food, the bouncy houses, the basketball, the entertainment. It’s going to be a great family event and I hope it stays like this. The downtown is being reconstructed, we have great colleges, but I think the city is missing something and I think the Summer Jam can be that.” The second annual Worcester Summer Jam Classic is a free event headed to Grant Square Park, between Northampton and Windsor streets Saturday, Aug. 19, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The free event is open for kids and families of all ages. Presented by American Pyramids and Final Assembly, Co., the event will feature a basketball tournament, kid’s activities, free back-to-school haircuts and back-to-school supply backpacks. For more information, find the event on Facebook. Worcester Magazine is a proud sponsor of the second annual Worcester Summer Jam Classic. Reporter Joshua Lyford can be reached at 508-749-3166, ext. 325, or by email at Jlyford@worcestermagazine.com. Follow Josh on Twitter @Joshachusetts and on Instagram @ Joshualyford.

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further and make it more of an event and have sponsors, you’re adding things to the event and can make it more successful.” To the untrained eye, the Ralph’s events calendar can look alarming. Metal is a staple of the venue, but there is no shying away from other genres. It’s not uncommon to see punk bands, folk music and even comedy shows and open mic nights. “The beauty of Ralph’s is you can book a lot of stuff and get away with it,” said Ohanesian. “I don’t mean it in a sneaky way. It’s just so open-minded. The musician and artist crew, WPI is right there, there are older people that came here 30 years ago and come back here. When we get older bands in, or comedians that haven’t been here for years that say how it looks the same, it’s awesome to hear they’re coming back, which shows sustainability, but also, it’s the same old Ralph’s. I feel like it will always be that way. Ralph’s is Ralph’s. You love it or you hate it.” That open-mindedness has allowed the space to be successful in the music world for many years. Two recent successes featured a weekend of Trance Buddha and Espresso Bar reunion shows. Both venues – now defunct – were popular spots for local music. “The two that stick out in my mind is the

weekend of Espresso shows that happened in December of 2016 and the two Trance Buddha shows that happened more recently,” said Ohanesian. “Those shows were a labor of love and it was a lot of coordinating. You don’t know the history of why they’re not a band anymore. The bands that got together for all four of those shows, the energy and the mood and the amount of love in that room – everyone was friends and now it’s 15 or 20 years later.” Reporter Joshua Lyford can be reached at 508-749-3166, ext. 325, or by email at Jlyford@worcestermagazine.com. Follow Josh on Twitter @Joshachusetts and on Instagram @Joshualyford.

UPCOMING AT RALPH’S Aug. 22: The Flamin’ Groovies w/ Muck and the Mires, The Downbeat 5 Sept. 1: Tinderbox Circus and the Federation of Belligerent Writers Sept. 22: No Trigger, Choke Up, Save ends, Hot Knife Oct. 1: Chuck Mosely - Faith No More singer Oct. 5: Tyce - Meatloaf tribute act, Alex Nester Oct. 6: The Robin Williams Experience Roger Kaber brings impersonations, including 45 minutes of Robin Williams Oct. 7: The Beautiful Ones-Prince Tribute Oct. 12: Jonah Matronga (Far) For more information about Ralph’s Diner, including a full schedule, head to Ralphsrockdiner.com.

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us applauding the tenderness of the beef. Then, a gentleman set down a dish double the size of the first on our table, explaining that he had accidentally brought us the wrong portion on his first goaround. Needless to say, we were not bothered by the error. Next, came the Mejillones Salteados con Tomate, sauteed mussels tossed with garlic, sun-dried tomato, basil, cracked black pepper, white wine and cream. The mussels were delicate and sweet. We received a bowl too small for our pile of shells and also a large plate full of crusty bread to sop up the creamy broth. The table had grown into a delightful puzzle of oddly-sized dishes by the time the Ensalada De Madalena arrived. Here, we identified one of the menu’s filler dishes. The heaping salad had generous bites of avocado, slices of red onion, hearts of palm, manchego and tomatoes that tasted like water. I was surprised the salad hadn’t been the first dish sent out, but perhaps it was best sandwiched between other items more memorable like the mushrooms that followed. The Saltea Do De Setas del Bosque included sauteed forest mushrooms, silky polenta, goat cheese butter, sherry vinegar glaze and shallot crisps. This continued on page 25

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CHALLENGE ACCEPTED

Pow!Wow! Worcester’s first official cocktail

challenge begins Thursday, Aug. 10 and will run through Thursday, Aug. 24. Each participating restaurant has been assigned a Pow!Wow! mural to inspire a signature drink and the competition is heating up. Your purchase of a Pow!Wow! cocktail will help engage our community’s youth in a collaborative mural while establishing Worcester as a visitor destination. A winner will be crowned Friday, Aug. 25 and receive a special prize from festival organizers. Participants include: Armsby Abbey, BirchTree Bread Co., The Boynton, British Beer Company, The Civic, deadhorse hill, Hangover Pub, Lock 50, The Pint and Volturno.

WOMEN WHO WARBLE

The Aug. 10 edition of Out to Lunch at the Worcester Common Oval will coincide with National Farmers Market Week and include performances by Women of Worcester Productions, including Cara Brindisi, Amanda Cote and Sarah French. Local crafts and produce will be available from Sweetwater Farm, Regional Environmental Council, Stillman Quality Meats, Sweet Pumpkins Farm, Schultz Farm, Black Seed Farmers Market, Handicrafts, Maria Eke and Red’s. The fun starts at 11 a.m.

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small plate offered the most complexity of any of the tapas we sampled on account of its pillowy base. Our last two dishes had been our server’s selections, and just as we suspected, she had a knack for rounding out our meal. The Jerez Panceta de Cerdo a la Brasa was comprised of crisp braised pork belly, creamy corn and potato puree, sriracha barbecue and pickled vegetables. The pork belly vanished almost immediately, so light and indulgent. Finally, we enjoyed the Remolachas Asadas - a dish our server suggested we recreate at home for its delicious simplicity. The satisfying combination included earthy roasted beets, silky avocado, crumbly feta, orange blossom honey, sherry vinegar and a sprinkle of toasted hazelnuts. It could have substituted for dessert. That said, Churros and Warm Banana Walnut Bread Pudding arrived regardless – both of which felt like a bit of an

like the Hill Farmstead at Worcester’s favorite haunt for elusive craft brews. Drink a beer, eat a taco and challenge a friend to join. MamaRoux Trailer will provide tasty taco treats for the night, courtesy of Worcester’s master of southern cuisine, Jonathan Demoga.

WINE NOT?

The People’s Kitchen’s ‘Taste of Oregon’ wine dinner

will take place Tuesday, Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. Oregon is now recognized as one of the world’s elite winemaking regions. Pairings are designed to showcase America’s shifting wine culture. The menu includes a Dungeness Crab Cake, Sausage & Lentils, Wild Salmon and Milk & Cookies for dessert. The all-inclusive event is $75 per person. Tickets can be purchased on Niche Hospitality’s website.

CALLING ALL MILLENIAL FALCONS

The Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce is keen on elevating our city’s young professional scene. On Aug. 17, The Edge at Union Station will host an after-work networking event with light refreshments sponsored by Nichols College. Millennials represent the largest generation in the workforce, but can be difficult to attract and retain as a region. Worcester is dead set on establishing a bold millennial network in Central Mass. The event is free, but preregistration is suggested.

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We have long said Worcester is in need of a great rooftop bar (hint, hint: hungry new developers.) Now, we’re getting a temporary fix with “Sunset in the City,” featuring DJ Dupe, food and cocktails by Flying Rhino and craft beer by Wormtown Brewery on Saturday, Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. The event will take place at the peak of the Union Station Garage and promises some stunning city views. Admission is $20 at the door or $15 on Eventbrite. afterthought, neither exuding the freshness I craved at the end of a marathon meal. Bocado hasn’t changed a great deal in nearly a decade of operation, but it represents a landmark in Worcester’s restaurant history that supersedes a call for growth. Plenty of servers and bartenders date back to the establishment’s beginning in an industry that famously struggles with retention. Accordingly, the staff knows Bocado’s menu inside and out; ordering without asking for guidance from Bocado’s team of professionals is a misstep on the part of any guest. Bocado’s tapas have been adapted to suit American culture, and likely won’t amuse individuals with authentic Spanish cuisine in mind, but they mark the perfect stepping stone for newly adventurous eaters and eclectic groups in search of a playful experience. Two rounds of drinks, six small plates and dessert left us with a total of $179.42.

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Taylor Leonard and her family did more than take in the last regular season home game for the Worcester Bravehearts Saturday, Aug. 5. Taylor Leonard, who resides in Worcester, was honored on the field before the game as this year’s recipient of Worcester Magazine’s Bravest Heart award.

Nominated by her father, Micheal Leonard, Taylor Leonard did something not all of us will be called upon to do. She donated a kidney to her ailing father last year after a years-long battle with diabetes left him in need of a kidney transplant. The 23-year-old Taylor Leonard put her own life at risk because, simply put, her father is the number one man in her life. During the ceremony, both Taylor Leonard and her father were escorted onto the field, joined by Worcester Bravehearts General Manager Dave Peterson; Alma Morey, Darryl Diamond and Corrine Zambarano, branch managers for contest sponsor Digital Federal Credit Union; and Worcester Magazine editor Walter Bird Jr. As this year’s Bravest Heart, Taylor Leonard receives $500, season tickets to the Bravehearts and a team jersey bearing her name. Her father was also awarded a jersey. Taylor Leonard was also featured in the Aug. 3 edition of Worcester Magazine. Worcester Magazine is thankful to its contest partners, DCU and the Worcester Bravehearts for their generous support and participation. The Bravest Heart enters its fourth year in 2018.

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“Landline” is set in 1990s New York, when payphones and floppy discs constituted the communications superhighway. The movie time-warps to the point where you half expect Jerry, Elaine, George and Kramer to emerge from a diner, arguing over which historic world leader was the least attractive (Brezhnev, I believe). Thank goodness the “Seinfeld” crew didn’t have access to cellphones. So many of their plots hinged on missed connections that today are resolved with a single text, there would have been no show.

The time element makes little difference to how “Landline” plays out (other than supplying a healthy dose of Steve Winwood and Natalie Merchant on the soundtrack). The film deals with infidelity, immaturity and scattered urban neuroses with a Woody Allen-lite sensibility, tracking a family in distress as they confront ugly truths about themselves. “Landline” opens with Dana (Jenny Slate) engaged in artless outdoor intercourse with her fiancé, Ben (Jay Duplass). Bugs and poison ivy intrude before consummation is possible. But, hey, nice effort. Dana’s younger sister, Ali (Abby Quinn) is a teenage twit — self-absorbed and rebellious, she defies her strict mother, Pat (Edie Falco) and cons her lenient father, Alan (John Turturro), who operate in classic good cop/ bad cop fashion. Ali goes clubbing on the sly, has sex with her boyfriend and experiments with snorting heroin. When Pat frets that Ali will one day be mugged, Alan assures her it will never happen. “She’s too scary,” he insists. Ali isn’t the only daughter with issues. At

a party, Dana runs into an ex-boyfriend who exudes a young Josh Brolin vibe. They click, and in a moment of weakness and confusion, she sleeps with him. Dana soon finds herself moving in an unfamiliar direction, somewhere short of reckless, but getting there. One day, while sifting through computer files on her father’s hard drive, Ali discovers a cache of love poems he’s written to another woman. Clearly, Dad is having an affair. Suddenly, the girl who can barely exchange a civil word with her mother is seized with sympathy for her. Ali confides to Dana, and the two begin stalking their father to determine his mistress’ identity, while debating whether they should tell Mom. Written by Elisabeth Holm and Gillian Robespierre, and directed by Robespierre, “Landline” punctures the notion of idealized love so treasured in classic rom-coms. Nobody here is angelic (Pat comes close), and the film is particularly astute in observing how an undernourished marriage can harden spouses’ attitudes toward one other, making monogamy an almost existential challenge. Unfortunately, the best adult conversation in the film — a slice of searing honesty delivered by Turturro and Falco — arrives very late in the film. Until then, we’ve endured the snarky stylings of Ali and Dana, who can fire off crackling one-liners with the best of them, and also can act in profoundly annoying ways. A scene in which the sisters get sloppy drunk while swimming in a condo pool, driving the other swimmers away, is borderline antagonistic toward the viewing audience. My sympathies lie with the grown-ups in the room, Alan, Pat and Ben, who are muddling through life, while Dana and Ali are spinning off into space. Yes, there’s good reason to be nostalgic for a Manhattan where people aren’t staring into their iPhones, but these sisters would be irritating in any decade.

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Josh Briggs Live Music Acoustic on the Deck. 9-11 a.m., 5-7 p.m., 7 p.m.-9 p.m., 7 p.m.-9 p.m., 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420 or jjsnorthboro.com Ultimate Emcee Elvee. 21 + Doors open 6pm Curfew 2am Music 10pm-?? $5 admission “ The Ultimate Emcee Elvee embodies a style that he calls mindless. This is based on The Ultimate Emcee Elvee being the core of many different styles of rap. Elvee’s alias’ include: pimp juice, L.O.D., street legends and tha trak starz. His ability to transform himself is nothing short of amazing; this is why he is called The Ultimate Emcee Elvee.” nichemuzik.blogspot.com/ $5. 10-2 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629 or find them on Facebook. Circle of Songs with Hugh Hanley. Join Hugh Hanley as he leads the circle in a variety of songs, fingerplays, and music activities. Hugh draws on over 35 years of work as an early childhood educator and entertainer for his beloved program! Recommended for ages 2 - 7. Free. 11-11:45 a.m. Worcester Public Library, Saxe Room, 3 Salem Square. 508-799-1655. 2017 Music Series Presents Dam Chick Singer. Celebrate the CERES 2017 Music Series with refreshing cocktails, al fresco dining, and Dam Chick Singer performing live on select dates! 6-9 p.m. CERES Bistro at Beechwood Hotel, 363 Plantation St. 508-754-2000. Dana Lewis Live! Dana Lewis Live! Playing the Greatest Hits of the 50’s to the 80’s in the lounge “The sound track of your Youth” Best Wood fired Pizza’s, Italian Food, Full Bar, Lottery & Me! No Cover. Come on out! Free! 6-9 p.m. Cafe’ Sorrento, 143 Central St., Milford. 508-478-7818 or find them on Facebook. Jumpin’ Juba: Blues, Roots-Rock; free concert. Free outdoor concert and ice cream social! Indoors if rain. Jumpin’ Juba mixes blues and roots-y rock styles from Memphis, Chicago, and New Orleans. Great piano and guitar! Originals and covers. More at stevehurl.com and reverbnation.com/jumpinjuba free. 6-7 p.m. Sargent Memorial Library, 427 Mass. Ave., Boxborough. 978-263-4680 or stevehurl.com Open Mic Night/Local Musicians Showcase at KBC Brewery Every 3rd Thursday! 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 Facebook. Any slot marked as “open” usually is! Free! 6-9 p.m. Kretschmann Brewing Co (KBC Brewing) - Brewery and Beer Garden, 9 Frederick St., Webster. P.E. James at the Grill on the Hill! Come out and enjoy a dinner and/or an adult beverage while listening to your favorite acoustic rock classics from the 50s, 60s, and 70s! P.E. James performs on the patio (weather permitting!) with the best sunset view of Worcester every Thursday and Saturday night from the clubhouse at the Green Hill Golf Course. Just off Belmont Street, past the new Technical High School. Free! 6-8:30 p.m. Grill on the Hill at Green Hill Golf Course, Skyline Drive. pejamesmusic.com Open Mic Most Thursdays @ Barbers North. 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

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The 135th Bolton Fair is held Friday-Sunday, Aug. 11-13, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., at The Lancaster Fairgrounds, Harvard and 7 Bridge roads, Lancaster. Don’t miss out on all the fun, including tractor pulls, monster trucks, music and more. Cost is $10 for adults, $6 for seniors, $5 kids 5-12 and military personnel. Children 4 and under free. For more information, visit boltonfair.org, email info@ boltonfair.org or call 978-365-7206.

supportive – and many are: * Former or currently signed recording artists * Award-winning pro’s or semi-pro’s * Regularly gigging paidperformers * Published songwriters * Recording studio owner/operators * Combinations of any and/or all of the above. To check the schedules and open slots visit Facebook. Any slot marked as “open” usually is! Free! 6:30-9:30 p.m. Barbers Crossing (North), 175 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8438. Brother Rex. 7-11 p.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. Open Mic @ The Blue Plate. Show off your musical talents, collaborate, or just listen to some cool tunes in a laid back atmosphere. Most Thursdays. PA provided. Free. 7-10 p.m. Blue Plate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508-829-4566. Sam Woolf live in Boston on August 10. Come see American Idol finalist Sam Woolf at The Hooley House (Upstairs) in Boston on Thursday, August 10, 7:00-8:00pm. Tickets at $10. Admits all ages. $10. 7-8 p.m. Hennessy’s Hooley House (Upstairs), 25 Union St., Boston. 617-742-2121 or ticketfly.com Bob Marley (Comedy). Yes that’s right, it’s that time again. A word to the wise on this show, buy early - always sells out! Bob Marley is a riot. Celebrating 15 years as a stand-up comic, Bob Marley is one of the hottest and most sought-after comedians in the country. He has been featured in his own special on Comedy Central, and is one of the few comics to do the complete late-night TV circuit: “The Late Show” with David Letterman, “The Tonight Show” with Jay Leno, “Late Night” with Conan O’Brien and “The Late Late Show” with Craig Ferguson and Craig Kilborn. A regular at the Aspen and Montreal comedy festivals, Marley was named one of Variety’s “10 Comics to Watch,” Marley has also appeared in several films, including the cult favorite, “Boondock Saints,” where he played Detective Greenley. Marley, a Maine native and University of Maine at Farmington graduate, uses biographical and observational material for his high-energy routines. He began his career in his hometown of Portland, and then moved to Boston to gain experience in a city known for spawning comedy all-stars. He works nonstop throughout the country, in such cities as Los Angles, Las Vegas, Washington, D.C., Boston, New York and Denver. And after living in Los Angles for several years, he, his wife and three children have returned to Maine to live. 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, old-world charm. . $27.50. 7:30-10:30

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p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-4254311 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com Amanda Cote. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Sqare, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Brian Twohey. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Quinn’s Irish Pub, 715 West Boylston St. 508-459-2025. Decades & Genres. Celebrate the music of decades and genres. Thursdays will host performances that focus on music from the 60’s to the 90’s and beyond or genres from the Blues to Country. Follow our Facebook posts or the home page of our website for details. No Cover. 8 p.m.-noon Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877 or livemusicworcester. com Ken Macy Performs at Loft, Saturday at 8. 8-11:59 p.m. Loft 266 Bar & Lounge, 266 Park Ave. 508-796-5177. Live Music. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580. Open Mic Night With David Bazin. Acoustic Style, bring your acoustic instrument down and or sing and share your talent! No Cover. 8-11 p.m. Belfont Hotel, 11 South Main St., Millbury. 508-917-8128. Audio Wasabi. 8:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Peter HIFI Ward & electric blues. Peter Ward, Bob Berry, and George Dellomo play the blues with a dollop of classic country music. No cover. 8:30-10:30 p.m. Dunny’s Tavern, 291 East Main St., East Brookfield. Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. Karaoke. DJ Nancy, of Star Sound Entertainment. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-798-8385. Karaoke Party with Matty J! 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. DJ Cuzn Kev. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Whiskey on Water, 97 Water St.

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Josh Briggs Live Music Acoustic on the Deck. 9-11 a.m., 5-7 p.m., 7 p.m.-9 p.m., 7 p.m.-9 p.m., 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420 or jjsnorthboro.com TheSHIFT. 21 + Doors open 6pm Curfew 2am “theSHIFT is about altering your consciousness through the sheer power of rock n’ roll,”

declares Shannon. “Our lyrics don’t question the government, they question the nature of your reality.” theshiftofficial.com/ 9-2 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629 or find them on Facebook. Dana Lewis Live and Well! Enjoy a cool beverage on a summer evening out on the deck at “Worcester’s Best Kept Secret” Great New Menu, Full Bar, Gorgeous vistas, Spectacular Sunsets and me playing Live, acoustic Music from the 50’s to the 80’s. “The Sound Track of your Youth” Grill on the Hill, 1929 Skyline Drive, off Belmont Street at Green Hill Park. No Cover, Be There! (weather permitting) Free! 5:30-7:30 p.m. Grill on the Hill, 1929 Skyline Drive. 508-854-1704 or find them on Facebook. Sean Fullerton and his Mad Loops Laboratory. Sean Fullerton specializes in Acoustic Blues, Rock, Folk, Memphis Soul and Fingerstyle Guitar using a wide variety of guitars, harmonicas, guitar looping, vocal harmony technology, Bose and UltraSound sound systems. Sean performs solo for many venues and events throughout New England year-round. Music & Fun. 6-9 p.m. Wild Acres Campground, 179 Saco Ave., Old Orchard Beach. 207-934-2535 or seanfullertonmusic.net Bill McCarthy Every Friday at Barbers Crossing North. Now catch Bill McCarthy playing his heart out every Friday at Barbers North (Sterling, MA) @6:30pm Visit: BillMcCarthyMusic.com for info. Free! 6:30-9:30 p.m. Barbers Crossing (North), 175 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8438. Hot Dish. This Friday we have Hot Dish performing for us. They are a talented duo who playing some of our favorite classic rock hits! If you are looking for an entertaining night with some great music, food and drinks then this is where you want to be! N/A. 7-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, Bar / Lounge, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. Ken Macy. 7-10 p.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508-304-6044. Alan Goodrich. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Happy Jack’s, 785 North Main St., Leominster. 978-466-3433. Drunken Uncles Performs at Loft, Friday at 8. 8-11 p.m. Loft 266 Bar & Lounge, 266 Park Ave. 508-796-5177. Janiva Magness. Anyone who has ever heard Janiva Magness sing, live or on any of the 13 releases she has put out since coming on the scene 26 years ago, hears a charismatic, powerhouse performer who has survived a difficult life by anyone’s measure to become one of the top blues vocalists of her generation; only the second woman, after blues legend Koko Taylor, to win the Blues Music Awards’ coveted B.B. King Entertainer of the Year award in 2009 for Entertainer of the Year (the second woman to ever win this award, Koko Taylor was the first). She also won Contemporary Blues Female Artist Of The Year, an honor she received in 2006 and 2007. She has received a total of seventeen Blues Music Award nominations. In 2015 she was nominated for Song of the Year for “Let Me Breathe” - Contemporary Blues Album for her CD, “Original” and she won Contemporary Blues Female Artist Of The Year. Her 13th and newest CD, “Blue Again,” is a succinct artistic statement, Blue Again collects Magness’ interpretations of a half dozen classics from the blues canon and beyond, including numbers made famous by Bo Diddley, Freddie King, Etta James, and Nina Simone. “The whole record is about getting back to my taproot,” says Magness. “The process was just digging through a large pile of some of my favorite material, my favorite classic blues songs, to come up with these, my absolute favorites.” Magness has more than earned her right to sing the blues. Her life story comes straight out of a blues song. As she recounts in her soon-to-be-published memoir, she was born in Detroit, and among the fondest memories of her childhood were the sounds of her father’s blues and country record collection. Childhood was short lived for Magness, however; as an adolescent she lost both parents to suicide. She spent the next several years bouncing around the foster care system, a traumatic experience that inspired her adult advocacy involvement with a variety of foster care programs. As a young woman, her life was seemingly spiraling out of control. She was saved one night in Minneapolis when, underage, she snuck into a show by bluesman Otis Rush, which started her down the music career path, working as a recording engineer before being coaxed out in front of a microphone as a backup singer and finally forming her own group in Arizona. Since then Magness’ life has not been without its downs, but she has persevered. Blue Again comes hot on the heels of Magness’ 2016 album “Love Wins Again,” which became the biggest commercial and critical success of her career, reaching the top

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of the blues radio charts and remaining in the Top 10 for seven months while crossed over into the Americana chart. That album earned the singer her first Grammy nomination for Contemporary Blues Album of the Year. “Hopefully, this recording will bring the rest of the world to Janiva, and then they’ll know, like I know, that she’s one of the “real deals” out there.” - Bettye LaVett “One of the most fiery and original vocalists in contemporary blues and soul- Thoughtful, inventive and almost unerringly on the money.” - MOJO 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, old-world charm. . $22 advance; $26 day of show. 8-11 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com Jay Graham. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. Josh Briggs. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Quinn’s Irish Pub, 715 West Boylston St. 508-459-2025. Kevin Shields. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The GazBar Sports Grill, 1045 Central St., Leominster. Live Music. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580. Live Music. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Blacksheep Tavern, 261 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-0255. The Flock returns to the Cove! Come get your dose of 80’s mayhem when The Flock returns to the Cove! 21+ Doors at 8pm Show at 9pm $10 at the door $10 at the door. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Cove Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or find them on Facebook. The Two Timers. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Square, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Zack Slik. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. South Side Grille & Margarita Factory, 242 West Broadway, Gardner. 978-632-1057. Karaoke. 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Foodworks, Route 20. 508-752-0938. Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122.

Ed & Dave. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Every Friday - Original Rock Bands. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-439-9314. Jay Frigoletto and The Diplomats of Funk. The Diplomats of Funk will keep you on your feet with classic funk and soul from the late 60’s, 70’s, and early 80’s. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877 or find them on Facebook. The Petty Larceny Band, a Tom Petty tribute band plays Indian Ranch, 200 Gore Road, Webster Friday, Aug. 11, 8 p.m. Cost is $10. For more information, visit indianranch.com, email Bossbandbob@gmail.com or call 508-414-5015.

Jim Devlin Trio. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978345-5051. Karaoke Fridays at Three G’s Sportsbar. Join Magic Mike Entertainment every Friday night for Karaoke! Free! 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Three G’s Sports Bar, 152 Millbury St. magicmikeentertainment.com Karaoke with DJ Bruce. Free. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Meiji Asian Cuisine, 24 Leicester St., North Oxford. 508-731-0120.

Lavender Restaurant Karaoke. Join Magic Mike Entertainment DJ’s for Karaoke Night every Friday & Saturday Night! Free. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Lavender Restaurant, 519 Boston Post Road, Sudbury. magicmikeentertainment.com DJ TecThreat. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Whiskey on Water, 97 Water St. DJs. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508-304-6044. DJ 21+Canal. Live Dj pushing out all the latest hits for you’re listening and dancing pleasure! N/A. 10:30 p.m.-1:40 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. DJ Joe T Performs at Loft at 11. 11-11:59 p.m. Loft 266 Bar & Lounge, 266 Park Ave. 508-796-5177. Safe House Radio Show. This is a live radio broadcast with 2 living DJs hoping to drag you out of your lonely IPods and phone apps to hear the local & national metal, thrash, screamo, punk and alternative you wont hear on mainstream radio. Tune into WCUW 91.3FM in the Worcester and surrounding areas. Or stream live on wcuw.org (hit the listen live button in the upper left corner of screen) Join your DJs Summi and Momma Bear for an hour of metal, thrash, screamo, punk & alternative. Your not alone in your digital world. Were out here live! Call in to let us know your listening @ (508)753-2284 after 11pm. Hope you tune in to hear local and national metal and more! 91.3fm or wcuw.org It’s your community radio! So enjoy it already! Sheesh! 11 p.m.-midnight WCUW Studios, 910 Main St. 508-753-2284 or find them on Facebook.

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weather flowers, apples, and gourds towards the fall. All of the items sold are locally grown (Lunenburg, MA). Enjoy the museum galleries before or after your market visit! Market runs Saturdays, June 17, 2017 - October 21, 2017, and does not operate during anticipated lightning. Visiting market is free! 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Worcester Art Museum, Salisbury Parking Lot, 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406. Sean Fullerton and his Mad Loops Laboratory. Sean Fullerton specializes in Acoustic Blues, Rock, Folk, Memphis Soul and Fingerstyle Guitar using a wide variety of guitars, harmonicas, guitar looping, vocal harmony technology, Bose and UltraSound sound systems. Sean performs solo for many venues and events throughout New England year-round. Dinner, Drinks, Music and Fun. noon-4 p.m. Surf 6 Oceanfront Grille, 2 Cortland Ave, Old Orchard Beach. 207-934-2058 or seanfullertonmusic.net Open Mic w/ TJ Peavey! Bring a new song and surprise the group of talented musician’s that frequent TJ’s Open Mic Saturday. Hosted in the Union Music Performance Center. TJ welcomes all types & styles of acoustic and electric string instruments, solo or duet, singer/songwriters, keyboard, and hand percussionists’. No spoken word. Show Up to Sign Up! Free Event. 1-3 p.m. Union Music, Union Music Performance Center, 142 Southbridge St. 508-753-3702 or find them on Facebook. Holden Hoedown! Cosmic Slim and His Intergalactic Plowboys. Enjoy a musical afternoon on the grounds of the Red Barn. The Red Rock Duo opens the show, 03:00-03:45 PM; Dedication of a historic school bell takes place from 03:45-04:00 PM. From 04:00-6:00 PM Cosmic Slim and his Plowboys will regale you with their singular blend of string band, folk rock, rock rock, country, western, country and western, roots and old-timey tunes. Bring a blanket or folding chairs and a picnic, too, if you like. No charge, donations encouraged. 3-6 p.m. The

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happening next! N/A. 7-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, Bar / Lounge, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. Right Angle Woman - Classic Rock Covers by your Favorite bands. 7-11 p.m. U.S Marine Club- Marine Corps League Worcester Detachment, 181 Lake Ave. 508-612-5639. Christian Soldiers - The Street Nation Tour! Christian Soldiers is an Alabama based big Rock band with a big sound! $6 Donation. 7:30-10 p.m. !Cafe con Dios!, Main Room, 22 Faith Ave., Auburn. 508579-6722. Children of the Korn- A tribute to Korn at the Cove. Children of the Korn are back so throw on your ADIDAS and rage with us! More TBA $10 at the Door 21+ Doors at 9pm $10 at the door. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Cove Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or find them on Facebook. Dan Cormier & Ethan Caouette. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Square, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Dave O’Brien Performs at Loft, Saturday at 8. 8-11 p.m. Loft 266 Bar & Lounge, 266 Park Ave. 508-796-5177. Live Music. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580. Live Music. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Blacksheep Tavern, 261 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-0255. Rick’s Acoustic Hits. 8-11 p.m. Loft 266 Bar & Lounge, 266 Park Ave. 508-796-5177. Scott Babineau. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. TC Polk. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. South Side Grille & Margarita Factory, 242 West Broadway, Gardner. 978-632-1057. The Corvettes Doo Wop Revue. The Nation’s Hottest 50’s Show is back! “I know that you’re in love with him cause I saw you dancin’ in the gym you both kicked off your shoes Man, I dig those rhythm and blues” The Corvettes Doo Wop Revue is dedicated to preserving and performing

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the music of the 1950s Doo Wop era. From New Hampshire to New Orleans and Virginia to Vegas, The Corvettes perform the great music of the Doo Wop era with a fresh new energy. Their incredibly entertaining show and comical stage antics have left many a happy audience screaming for more! In the tradition of legendary Doo Wop revivalists Sha Na Na, every Corvettes show is more than a concert – it’s an all out a Doo Wop Celebration! In addition to performing their own outstanding concerts, the Corvettes tour with many legendary Doo Wop groups including The Drifters, The Tokens, Danny & The Juniors, The Platters, The Marvelettes, The Shangri Las, The Shirelles, The Belmonts, Gary U.S. Bonds, The DelVikings, The Teenagers and many more. Some of the great

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Tim Pacific. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Quinn’s Irish Pub, 715 West Boylston St. 508-459-2025. Tony Soul Project at Simple Man Saloon. The Tony Soul Project will be rocking the Simple Man Saloon in Clinton MA on August 4, 2017 The Tony Soul Project has taken many of the standards of the Delta and surrounding areas and their influence & put a monstrous bass line & back beat to make the likes of Elmore, Muddy, T-Model, RL, Wolf, Hooker come to life. We have added many Motown & Stax Record tunes to our list & we dance all night long. Whether a venue, party, wedding or house party, you will be delighted with the sound & personality of this band made up of the finest musicians assembled anywhere. The Tony Soul Project is a unique blend of stylistic musicians from diverse backgrounds, melded together to provide Soul Music, yes Soul Music. James Brown, Otis, Wilson Pickett, Al Green, Stax & Motown. 8-11 p.m. Simple Man Saloon, 119 High St., Clinton. 978-365-1949 or tonysoulproject.com Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Sean Fullerton and his Mad Loops Laboratory. Sean Fullerton specializes in Acoustic Blues, Rock, Folk, Memphis Soul and Fingerstyle Guitar using a wide variety of guitars, harmonicas, guitar looping, vocal harmony technology, Bose and UltraSound sound systems. Sean performs solo for many venues and events throughout New England year-round. Dinner, Drinks, Music and Fun. 8:30-11:30 p.m. Happy Jack’s, 785 North Main St., Leominster. 978-466-5788 or seanfullertonmusic.net Analog Heart w/ Pat & the Hats & Brazen Youth. 21 + Doors open 6pm Curfew 2am $7 cover “Analog Heart , a vocal powerhouse, guitar-driven, genre-colliding rock and roll band, threatens to take over New England with their latest 2016 release, ‘Sun Here I Come.’ Analog Heart seamlessly combines alt-rock, pop, blues, alt-country, and R+B, among many other musical styles with jaw-dropping live

performances that will take you on an unforgettable hypnotizing musical journey.” youtube.com/analogheartmusic instagram.com/ analogheartmusic/ analogheartband.com/ Pat & the Hats are a heavy hitting pop-rock band based out of Boston. Their music and stage presence are contagious! patandthehats.com/ The Brazen Youth Alternative Indie Atmospherical Simon and Garfunkel Acoustic Emotion Rock thebrazenyouth.com/ $7. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629 or find them on Facebook. Karaoke-DJ Fenton with Music and Dancing. A jewel in the fashionable Canal District sandwiched between Harding and Water St @ Kelly Square in Worcester, MA...A great fun, and exciting social gathering that allows you to be relaxed, sing your heart out or just sing along with those who love to take the mic and belt one out. Also, enjoy warm, efficient servers who will get to know your name and have your drink request before you ask for it. Take a tour of political memory lane of photos, bumper stickers and artifacts that line the wall...if walls could speak! But proprietor Guy Glodis states...leave the politics at the door and come in enjoy an evening of friends, music and cocktails or beer. Drinks are also very reasonable...a top shelf straight up martini is priced way under $10...other places have them over $10..Shaken not Stirred! Free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. The Ballot Box, 11-17 Kelly Square. 774-243-1606 or find them on Facebook. Spaceout. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. Trigger. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508853-1350. Zen at Eleven. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978-345-5051. Lavender Restaurant Karaoke. Join Magic Mike Entertainment DJ’s for Karaoke Night every Friday & Saturday Night! Free. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Lavender Restaurant, 519 Boston Post Road, Sudbury. magicmikeentertainment.com

DJ TecThreat. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Whiskey on Water, 97 Water St. DJs. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508-304-6044. DJ 21+Canal. Live Dj pushing out all the latest hits for you’re listening and dancing pleasure! N/A. 10:30 p.m.-1:40 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. DJ Joe T Performs at Loft at 11. 11-11:59 p.m. Loft 266 Bar & Lounge, 266 Park Ave. 508-796-5177.

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Dan Kirouac - acoustic rock. Dan has been part of the regional music scene for thirty years. When not busy with the tribute band Beatles For Sale, his solo performances showcase vocals accompanied by a six-string acoustic guitar. From the one-hit wonders to the lost classics, from the 1960s to today, every show is a different experience, drawing from almost 500 contemporary and oldie songs. More information at dankirouac.com. Free. 1-4 p.m. Janine’s Frostee, 149 East St., Ware. Dwight Yoakam. Indian Ranch announced that Dwight Yoakam will return on Sunday, August 13, 2017. Tickets are now on-sale at www. indianranch.com. Dwight Yoakam has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide, and he is a 21-time nominated, multiple GRAMMY Award winner. He has 12 gold albums and 9 platinum or multi-platinum albums, with five of those albums topping Billboard’s Country Albums chart, and another 14 landing in the Top 10. Nearly 40 of Yoakam’s singles have charted, with 14 peaking in the Top 10. He received the Artist of the Year award at the 2013 Americana Music Honors & Awards ceremony, the most prestigious award offered by the organization. In September of 2016, Yoakam released his first ever bluegrass album Swimmin’ Pools, Movie Stars on Sugar Hill Records. Featuring a band of bluegrass luminaries, this album boasts a collection of reinterpreted favorites from his catalogue, as well as a cover of Prince’s “Purple Rain.” Produced by nine-time GRAMMY winner Gary Paczosa (Alison Krauss, Dolly Parton), Jon Randall (songwriter of “Whiskey Lullaby”),

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and Yoakam himself, and mixed by Chris Lord-Alge, this album reflects the love for bluegrass music that Yoakam developed at an early age in Kentucky, and that has inspired him for many years thereafter. In 2015, Yoakam released his latest album Second Hand Heart on Warner/ Reprise records, the follow up to his critically-acclaimed album 3 Pears. In addition to his musical career, Yoakam is a formidable film and television actor, capable of seamlessly melting into his roles, and impressively standing toe-to-toe with some of the world’s top thespians over the course of his storied and successful acting career, including Jodie Foster, Tommy Lee Jones, Jared Leto, Forest Whitaker, and Matthew McConaughey. Indian Ranch offers music lovers a chance to see some of the greatest country, classic rock and pop bands steps from Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg. Nestled between pine trees, the amphitheater offers the ability to see the stage from anywhere in the audience. $23.75 - 62.50. 2-5 p.m. Indian Ranch, 200 Gore Road, Webster. 508-943-3871 or indianranch.com Jumpin’ Juba: Blues, Roots-Rock; free concert. Free outdoor concert. Jumpin’ Juba mixes blues and roots-y rock styles from Memphis, Chicago, and New Orleans. Great piano and guitar! Originals and covers. More at www.stevehurl.com and reverbnation.com/ jumpinjuba Free. 5-7 p.m. Hopkinton Town Common, Main St., Hopkinton. stevehurl.com Dana Lewis Live! Dana Lewis Live! Playing the Greatest Hits of the 50’s to the 80’s in the lounge “The sound track of your Youth” Best Wood fired Pizza’s, Italian Food, Full Bar, Lottery & Me! No Cover. Come on out! Free! 6-9 p.m. Cafe’ Sorrento, 143 Central St., Milford. 508-478-7818 or find them on Facebook. Open Mic Sundays @ Park Grill & Spirits. To check the schedules and open slots visit: Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on

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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 Facebook. Any slot marked as “open” usually is! Free! 6-9 p.m. Park Grill and Spirits, 257 Park Ave. Rick’s Acoustic Hits. 7-10 p.m. Quinn’s Irish Pub, 715 West Boylston St. 508-459-2025. The Jelly Jam Ft. members of King’s X, Dream Theater, & Winger. The Jelly Jam The Jelly Jam is made up of members of King’s X, Dream Theater, and Winger/The Dregs. Ty Tabor of King’s X handles the vocals and guitars. John Myung of Dream Theater plays bass with the legendary Rod Morgenstein from Winger/The Dregs on drums. The Jelly Jam was previously known as Platypus. They changed their name to The Jelly Jam after the departure of keyboard wizard, Derek Sherinian. Platypus released two CDs, “When Pus Comes to Shove” and “Ice Cycles”. After the name change to The Jelly Jam, the guys released two more critically acclaimed CDs, “The Jelly Jam” and “2” thejellyjam.com/ With Special Guests: Tester tester13.com Prying Eyes pryingeyes1. bandcamp.com/ $20 in advance/$25 at the door 21+ to enter 8pm Get tickets here: showclix.com/event/the-jelly-jam-w-tester-pryingeyes $20 advance/$25 at the door. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Cove Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or find them on Facebook. Karaoke. DJ Nancy, of Star Sound Entertainment. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-798-8385. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508798-8385. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978-345-5051. Karaoke with DJ Soup. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Whiskey on Water, 97 Water St.

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Blue Mondays - Live Blues. 7-11 p.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Karaoke. DJ Nancy, of Star Sound Entertainment. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-798-8385. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-7988385.

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

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The Motown Jukebox. Join “Motown Tom” Ingrassia--Worcester’s very own Agent Double-O Soul--every Wednesday morning from 9 am to noon for The Motown Jukebox on WCUW 91.3FM for 3 hours of Motown music and the stories behind the hits. “Motown Tom” is a Motown The annual Barbara J. Walker Butterfly Festival at Broad Meadow Brook will be held Saturday, Aug. 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy educational fun for all ages, including face painting and more at Mass Audubon; Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 414 Massasoit Road, Worcester. Cost is $4 adult members, $4 child members, $5 adult nonmembers, $5 child nonmembers. For more information, visit massaudubon.org or email bmbrook@massaudubon.org.

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 Facebook. Any slot marked as “open” usually is! Free! 6-9 p.m. CJs Steakloft, 369 W. Main St. (route 20), Northborough. 508-393-8134 or find them on Facebook. Jazzed Up featuring vocalist/pianist Mauro DePasquale. A perfect blend of jazz classics, American songbook favorites, and farm to table dinning. If you like Sinatra, Connick Jr., Buble’, Bennett you will love Jazzed Up. If you love great food and service you will love Bull Mansion! No Cover. 6:30-8:30 p.m. GAR Hall, Bull Mansion, 55 Pearl St. Toast Masters. Speak before a group, develop speaking skills 7-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St . (Grotto), 65 Water St. 508926-8353. Beatniks Open Mic Night. Beatniks Open Mic Night...Free entry! Every other Wednesday. Check our calendar for details. Stop by for music, poetry, comedy and other entertainment. Set up in the bar or on the stage, it’s your choice. Great chance to try your routine out or simply get some stage time. 8-11 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Jesse Garcia. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Quinn’s Irish Pub, 715 West Boylston St. 508-459-2025. Open Mic. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508-304-8133. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-7988385. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978345-5051. Karaoke with DJ Soup. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Whiskey on Water, 97 Water St. Karaoke with Mikey Mic’s. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. MB Lounge, 40 Grafton St. 508-799-4521.

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historian and author. His current book--Reflections Of A Love Supreme: Motown Through The Eyes Of Fans was named the Best Music Book of 2016 by the National Indie Excellence Awards. “Motown Tom” has twice been named Best Radio Personality in local media polls. WCUW streams live online at wcuw.org. 9 a.m.-noon WCUW 91.3 FM - Worcester’s Community Radio Station, 910 Main St. 508-753-1012 or wcuw.org Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 5-7:30 p.m. Sunset Tiki Bar, 79 Powers Road, Westford. 978-692-5700. Canal District Music Series. The 2017 Canal District Music Series will once again offer free concerts on Wednesday evenings throughout the summer -- outdoors in the inimitable, carnival atmosphere of Kelley Square. Bring your lawn chairs, partake of delicious fare from our food trucks, and enjoy world class entertainment from the likes of We and the Dawg, Eric Paslay, the Alchemistics, the Cocker Rocks, the Matthew Sanchez Orchestra, and Toni Lynn Washington. There’s no better ambiance in Worcester; and it’s free! In case of rain, the events will move indoors to the White Room of the adjacent Crompton Building. Free. 6-8:30 p.m. Harding Street at Kelley Square, Harding St. at Kelley Square. 508-868-4274 or CanalDistrictMusicSeries.com Open Mic Wednesdays at CJ’s Steak Loft in Northborough. 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

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Castles & Catapults. Build a catapult, color your own 3D castle, and learn all about medieval architecture! For ages 6 - 12. Free. 3-4 p.m. Worcester Public Library, 3 Salem Square. 508-799-1655. Zentangle®: Intro to Renaissance Tiles. Designed for those who have taken the Intro to Zentangle class, Intro to Renaissance Tiles introduces the method of tangling with ecru tiles using black, white, grey and sepia inks. With CZT Aimee, we will explore different ways of working with known tangles to see how different the visual effects can be. Cost includes Class Kit additions for you to take home. $45. 6-8 p.m. Clayground Paint Your Own Pottery Studio of Worcester, 65 James St. 508-755-7776 or placefull.com Paint Nite @ Canal. Come “Enjoy” an evening and “Create” a memorable evening painting with friends at The Canal Restaurant & Bar. Come early and enjoy some of our dinner and drink specials prior to the event. See Webpage Link Below. 7-9 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-527-7306 or paintnite.com

>Saturday 12

Garden Photography Workshop. Instructor: Steve McGrath Learn tips and techniques to improve the way you photograph flowers and gardens and take your abilities to the next level. Member $60, Non-member $75. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111, ext. 124 or towerhillbg.thankyou4caring. org Organic Delft Casting. This introduction workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn the basics process of beginner small-scale casting. The workshop will begin with using simple household items such as water, straw and even beans to pour molting metal into! The result castings can then be transformed into a ring or pair of earrings. The second part of the class will focus on cuttlefish and delft or sand casting. Delft clay is a reusable molding material that provides quick results and helps to retain intricate details. Feel free to bring in a variety of small items such as plastic toys, keys and buttons you may want to try to delft cast! While the metals studio is equipped with exhaust vents please note that during this workshop we will be using organic materials that smell as

a by-product during the casting process. Class is limited to 8 students. Beginners are welcome! A 30-minute lunch break will be included during this workshop. Materials fee covers cost of bronze (enough for 2 pours/ projects) but does not included sterling silver. Sterling and extra bronze will be available for purchase during this workshop, please remember to bring in cash or personal checks (no credit cards). Cost varies depending on project scale as well as current precious metal market price but each student should expect to pay up to or over $40 for sterling silver casting grain. Students may also bring in their clean (no solder) sterling silver scrap metal. Fee Breakdown: Student Fee: $80.00 Studio Fee: $9.00 Materials Fee: $20.00 $109. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Worcester Center for Crafts, Metals Studio, 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183, ext. 301 or register.worcestercraftcenter.org Children’s Cooking in the Garden Class. Instructor: Alice Puccio Make tasty, healthy snacks from the summer garden harvest. Ages Pre-K+ Pre-registration required, max 12 Member: $10 per adult-child pair, Nonmember: $22 per adult child pair, includes cost of admission. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111, ext. 124 or towerhillbg.thankyou4caring.org Yoga at the Common & Fitness Fun: Worcester Pilates. Free and open to the public Yoga at the Common Saturdays throughout the summer! Yoga at the Common- 10:30-11:30am Rise and shine on these summer Saturdays with some stretching and sun salutations! Bring your mats, water, and good vibes to join one of our awesome instructors for a free yoga class in the Worcester Common! With Yoga at the Common instructor, Marlena Ashley: Marlena’s initial interest in yoga came as a restorative alternative to her rigorous running training. She completed her training in India in 2014. She has taught at Clark University and at Flowforms yoga studio. Now, she enjoys teaching donation based classed in and around Worcester. Marlena can’t wait to get moving on the Common! Namaste. Worcester Pilates instructor: Christopher Roberts Worcester Pilates is a boutique Pilates studio that provides private Classical Pilates instruction on all of the Pilates equipment: reformer, tower, chair, etc. Whatever your goal is, during your one on one instruction I will guide you, and provide inspiration, motivation and accountability to help you achieve your fitness and wellness goals. Free. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Worcester Common Oval, 455 Main St. 508-929-0777 or worcesterma.gov Intro to the Lighting Studio. The Lighting Studio is a resource designed for rental by artists to document 2D and 3D artworks. Within the studio you will find the tools and equipment to stage, light and capture high quality images of artworks, both on film and digitally. This workshop will cover the proper use and care of the associated equipment, as well as three basic lighting scenarios for 2D and 3D artworks. The guidelines and policies for independent rental of the Lighting Studio will be covered as this workshop is a pre-requisite to access the studio via independent rental. $25. 1-4 p.m. Worcester Center for Crafts, Lighting Studio, 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183, ext. 301 or register.worcestercraftcenter.org Learn to Use to Potter’s Wheel. Use the potter’s wheel to throw pots, and bowls, and have fun while learning. You will be taught the basics of throwing, practice on the wheel under the instructor’s guidance, and decorate and fire your successful “first works”. *Limited to 10 students Fee Breakdown: Student Fee: $49 Materials Fee: $10 $59. 1-4 p.m. Worcester Center for Crafts, Wheelthrowing Studio, 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183, ext. 301 or register.worcestercraftcenter.org

>Saturday 12 – 26

Zumba. Zumba classes are for ages 12 and older. Wearing work-out clothes and sneakers is recommended. And remember to bring water! Zumba is a high energy, calorie-burning fitness class that uses pop and Latin music to create a dance-party atmosphere. Low-intensity and high-intensity moves are easy to follow for all level participants who can set their own pace. Alina Khaspekov is a certified Zumba instructor with over 3 years experience teaching Zumba and Zumba Tone classes. Classes offered Saturdays 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/12, 8/19 and 8/26 Register online at mywpl.org or call 508-799-1655x3 free. 10:40-11:40 a.m. Worcester Public Library, Banx Room, 3 Salem Square. 508-7991655, ext. 3.

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>Sunday 13

Chef Demos and Tastings - Kevin Conner. Kevin Conner, Executive Chef at Community Servings. Space is limited, pre-registration required. Member $7, Non-member $20, including admission. 2-3 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111, ext. 124 or towerhillbg.thankyou4caring.org

>Monday 14

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group. Now meets on Mondays! Grandparents raising Grandchildren- includes other kin. The support group meets with a Social Worker from Childrens Friend, Inc. 6-8 p.m. YWCA of Central Massachusetts, Library, 1 Salem Square. 508-756-1545 or eswa.org

>Monday 14 - Friday 18

Science & Art Summer Program. A weeks worth of hands-on activities in science, technology and art. Biology labs, artisan crafts, use of our laser cutter and 3D printer and more! Includes excursions for yoga, lunch outside and local live music! All activities take place at the maker space Technocopia and occasionally outside one block away in the Worcester Common. Ratio of students to teachers is 6:1. Many activities are available independently, or save and sign up now for the full week! $350. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Think Tank at Technocopia, 44 Portland St. 508757-8265 or worcesterthinktank.com

>Monday 14 – September 4

Learn to Salsa dance with Salsa Worcester. Come and learn to dance Salsa in our fun, exciting classes that are full of excited and happy people. We teach in a relaxed setting with a very easy going pace. Once you step foot in our class, you will be wondering why you hadn’t done it sooner! $50 for 4 weeks. 7-8 p.m. White Eagle Polish Club, 112 Green St. 774-239-1328 or salsaworcester.co

>Tuesday 15

Jewelry Night with Lisa Marie. Jewelry Making with Lisa Marie, project tbd, check Event’s Webpage. See Webpage Link Below for more details. 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353 or find them on Facebook. Introduction to Finding Grants. There are many considerations to be made when seeking funding to support your non-profit organization. This workshop will provide an overview of the grant seeking process as outlined by the Foundation Center and will provide a look at how to use the Foundation Directory online database. Register online at mywpl.org or call 508-799-1655 ext. 3 for more information. Free. 1-2:30 p.m. Worcester Public Library, 3rd Floor Computer Lab, 3 Salem Square. 508-799-1655, ext. 3.

>Tuesday 15

Learn to shoot in Manual Mode with Jessica White. In this three-hour class, you will learn all about the exposure triangle, and how your ISO, shutter speed, and f-stop work together to create the images you want. There will be free time at the end of the class for questions and practice. You’ll also get a small booklet to take home with exercises and tips that will help you practice shooting in manual mode. Class Requirements, if any: You must know how to operate your camera, and it is recommended that you bring your manual. There is a minimum of 2 students to run this class and a maximum of 8. How to find us: Turn in at the Blue Hive parking lot (233 Stafford St.) drive to the back of the lot and turn right to go behind the building. There will be a large garage door. The entrance to the WorcShop is the door on the right with the blue awning. $100 WorcShop Members / $125 Non-Members. 2-5 p.m. The WorcShop, Studio 12, 243 Stafford St. 774-293-8165 or eventbrite.com

>Wednesday 16

Build & Use a Lightbox with Jessica White. In this 2 hour class at True Life Photography of MA, with Jess, you will learn to build and learn to effectively use your own foam board collapsible light box. You will need to bring your own camera (camera phones welcomed), and

you will be responsible for knowing how to use your camera. Jess will supply everything you need for your lightbox, Be sure to bring something smaller than 1’x1’x1’ to use as a subject, though if stumped, you may use a prop from my studio. Minimum of 2 students needed to run this class, limit of 8 students If this class does not meet minimum enrollment 3 days prior, it will be canceled. $80 WorcShop Members / $100 Nonmembers. 3-5 p.m. The WorcShop, Studio 12, 243 Stafford St. 774-2938165 or eventbrite.com Family Sunset Yoga Class. Instructor: Helen McCandless In this adult-child class, enjoy learning basic yoga poses as you travel through the gardens. Class will be held in the conservatory in the event of rain. Ages 9+ Pre-registration required, max 20 people In the event of rain, the class will be held in the conservatory and participants are asked to bring their own mat. Please dress in comfortable clothes to be outside. Pajamas are welcome! Member: $20 per adult-child pair, Nonmember: $35 per adult-child pair, includes cost of admission. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111, ext. 124 or towerhillbg.thankyou4caring.org Support Group for Spouses and Family Members of Breast Cancer Patients & Surivors. Is your spouse or family member a breast cancer patient or survivor? Do you keep your questions, concerns or fears to yourself? Have you wished there were others you could talk with who have been in your shoes? Please join us for our monthly support group led by the husband of a breast cancer survivor. Free. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Generations Healing Center, 250 Main St., Oxford. 508-987-3310 or pinkhippy.org

lectures >Wednesday 16

Urban Planning with the People with Dr. Tom Conroy. This interactive presentation and discussion will explore ways that cities such as Worcester can include citizens in early stages and throughout the urban planning process. Dr. Tom Conroy is the Chair and Associate Professor of Urban Studies at Worcester State University. An urban historian by training with a Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, both his scholarly work and community-engaged scholarship focuses on the idea of urban exclusion historically and contemporarily, and ways to redress it. Urban exclusion refers to the variety of processes whereby people are disenfranchised in and by the cities in which they live and work. He has recently co-authored “In Search of Opportunity: Latino Men’s Path to Post-Secondary Education in Urban Massachusetts” and is a co-creator of the CitySpeak Initiative, a research- and arts-based approach to urban planning and community development. Register online at mywpl.org or call 508-799-1655x3 Community Conversation Series Traveling with Purpose: Making a Difference Overseas Tuesday, July 11 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Saxe Room Returning to Community After Prison Tuesday, July 18 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Saxe Room Civic Engagement: Serve and Be Heard Wednesday, July 19 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Saxe Room Supporting Worcester’s Refugees Tuesday, July 25 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Saxe Room Addiction & Recovery: Book Talk and Discussion Tuesday, August 1 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Saxe Room Urban Planning with the People with Dr. Tom Conroy Wednesday, August 16 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Saxe Room free. 6-7:30 p.m. Worcester Public Library, Saxe Room, 3 Salem Square. 508-799-1655, ext. 3.

arts

ADC Performance Center (@ The Artist Development Complex), 18 Mill St., Southbridge. 508-764-6900 or adcmusic.com Anna Maria College, 50 Sunset Lane, Paxton. 508-849-3300 or annamaria.edu ArtsWorcester, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free. 660 Main St. 508-755-5142 or artsworcester.org Asa Waters Mansion, Admission: $3 for guided tour $7-10 for tea. 123 Elm St., Millbury. 508-865-0855 or asawaters.org Assumption College: Emmanuel d’Alzon Library, 500 Salisbury St. 508-767-7272 or assumption.edu

Booklovers’ Gourmet, The Art of the Sunflower, Through Aug. 31. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 55 East Main St., Webster. 508-949-6232 or bookloversgourmet.com Clark University: University Gallery, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, noon-8 p.m. Wednesday, noon-5 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. 950 Main St. 508-793-7349 or 508-793-7113 or clarku.edu Clark’s Cafe and Art On Rotation Gallery, Hours: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday - Saturday. Admission: Free for gallery. 310 High St., Clinton. 978-549-5822 or 978-365-7772 or aorgallery.com College of the Holy Cross: Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, 2-5 p.m. Saturday. 1 College St. 508-793-3356 or holycross.edu Danforth Museum of Art, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, noon-5 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 123 Union Ave., Framingham. 508-620-0050 or danforthmuseum.org EcoTarium, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $15.00 adults; $10 for children ages 2-18, college students with ID & senior citizens. Children under 2 & EcoTarium members free. Additional charges apply for Tree Canopy Walkway, Explorer Express Train, planetarium programs & other special event. 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700 or ecotarium.org Fisher Museum Harvard Forest, 324 N. Main St., Petersham. 978-724-3302 or harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu Fitchburg Art Museum, Hours: noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, noon-4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 25 Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg. 978-345-4207 or fitchburgartmuseum.org Fitchburg Historical Society, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, closed Thursday - Saturday. Admission: Free. 781 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-345-1157 or fitchburghistoricalsociety.org Fitchburg State University: Hammond Hall, 160 Pearl St., Fitchburg. fitchburgstate.edu Framed in Tatnuck, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. 1099 Pleasant St. 508-770-1270 or framedintatnuck.com 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 Highland Artist Group, 113 Highland St. highlandartistgroup.com Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Hours: 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 414 Massasoit Road. 508-753-6087 or massaudubon.org Museum of Russian Icons, Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Adults $10; Seniors (59 +), $7; Students, $5; Children 3-17, $5; Children <3, free. 203 Union St., Clinton. 978-5985000 or 978-598-5000 or museumofrussianicons.org Old Sturbridge Village, Cabinet Making in Early 19th Century New England, Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Oct. 29. Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - Saturday. Admission: $28 Adults, $26 Seniors (55+), $14 Youths (4-17), free for Children 3 & Under, $14 College Students with valid college ID. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 800-733-1830 or 508-347-3362 or osv.org Park Hill Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday Friday, closed Saturday. 387 Park Ave. 774-696-0909. Post Road Art Center, Hours: closed Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 1 Boston Post Road, Marlborough. 508-4852580 or postroadartcenter.com Preservation Worcester, Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 10 Cedar St. 508-754-8760 or

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preservationworcester.org Prints and Potter Gallery: American Arts and Crafts Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 142 Highland St. 508-752-2170 or printsandpotter.com 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 Quinsigamond Community College: Administration Building, 670 West Boylston St. qcc.edu Rollstone Studios, Hours: 11-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. Admission: free. 633 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-348-2781 or rollstoneartists.com Salisbury Mansion, Hours: closed Sunday - Wednesday, 1-8:30 p.m. Thursday, 1-4 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 40 Highland St. 508-7538278 or worcesterhistory.org SAORI Worcester Freestyle Weaving Studio, 18 Winslow St. 508-757-4646 or 508-757-0116 or saoriworcester.com Sprinkler Factory, Admission: free. 38 Harlow St. sprinklerfactory. com Taproot Bookstore, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 1200 West Boylston St. 508853-5083 or TaprootBookstore.com Tatnuck Bookseller & Cafe, Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 18 Lyman St., Westborough. 508-366-4959 or tatnuck.com The Foster Gallery, 51 Union St. 508-397-7139 or thefostergallery. com Top Fun Aviation Toy Museum, Hours: 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. 21 Prichard St., Fitchburg. 978-342-2809 or 978-297-4337 or topfunaviation.com Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $12 Adults, $9 Seniors & $7 Youth, free to Members & Children under. 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111 or towerhillbg.org Worcester Art Museum, Helmutt on the Move, Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sept. 1 - Aug. 31; Jeppson Idea Lab: Master Vases from Ancient Greece, Through Oct. 1; John O’Reilly: A Studio Odyssey, Through Aug. 13; Reusable Universes: Shih Chieh Huang, Through Nov. 12; Art + Market with Dick’s Market Garden, Saturdays, through Oct. 21; Sunday Public Tour, Sundays, through Dec. 17. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free for members, $14 adults, $12 seniors, free for youth 17 and under. Free for all first Saturdays of each month, 10am-noon. 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406 or worcesterart.org Worcester Center for Crafts, Exhibition: spärk, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Sept. 2. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org Worcester Historical Museum, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 30 Elm St. 508-753-8278 or worcesterhistory.org Worcester Public Library, Hours: 1:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. 3 Salem Square. 508-799-1655 or worcpublib.org WPI: George C. Gordon Library, 100 Institute Road. wpi.edu

theater/ comedy

Dick’s Beantown Comedy Escape at Park Grill & Spirits

AUGUST 10, 2017 • WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM

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for under 18 and over 60. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Southbridge Middle/High School, 132 Torrey Road, Southbridge. Call 508-764-4531. Ragtime - Friday, August 11 - Saturday, August 12. In turn-of-the century New York, everything is changing- and anything is possible. - Fridays, Saturdays, Saturday, September 18 - Tuesday, December 31. The stories of an upper-class wife, a determined Jewish immigrant Dick Doherty’s Beantown Comedy Escape at Park Grill & Spirits 257 Park and a daring young Harlem musician are united by their desire and Ave Worcester MA 01609 Dick Doherty’s Beantown Comedy belief in a brighter tomorrow. Winning Tony Awards for Best Book and Clubs Showtimes: Friday 9pm-Saturdays 8pm -$20pp Reservations Best Musical Score, this 13time Tony Award nominated musical is a Recommended at 800-401-2221 Prices: $20 Fri/Sat pp except Special timeless celebration of life - what it could and should be! August 11, Events Drinks and Appetizers available in the show room Full Dinner 12, 18, 19 at 8:00PM; August 20 at 2:00pm $22. 8-10:30 p.m. Available before Show in Restaurant $5off with College ID and Mount Wachusett Community College: Theatre, 444 Green St., Reservations 2 for 1 Active Military or Veterans and Reservations $4 off Gardner. Call 978-630-9388 or visit mwcc.edu with Dinner Receipt and Reservations. Fri & Sat August 11th & 12th Dan YSP Presents Guys and Dolls Jr - Saturday, August 12. Guys Boulger Dave Lamb and Friends Fri & Sat August 18th & 19th Shawn and Dolls Jr. is an adaptation of the show considered by many to be Carter Nick Lavallee and Friends Fri & Sat August 25th & 26th Carolyn the perfect musical comedy. Set in Damon Runyon’s New York City, Plummer Mike Bain and Friends Dick’s Beantown Comedy Escape at Guys and Dolls Jr. follows gambler, Nathan Detroit, as he tries to find Park Grill & Spirits Great Food and Fun Make Reservations Early at the cash to set up the biggest crap game in town while the 800-401-2221 or online at dickdoherty.com authorities breathe down his neck; meanwhile, his girlfriend and Comedy Open Mic in the Cabaret! - Mondays, Monday, May 15 nightclub performer, Adelaide, laments that they’ve been engaged for - Monday, December 18. The 1st and 3rd Monday of every month! Sign fourteen years without ever getting married. Nathan turns to fellow ups are at 7:30 and the show starts at 8:00! Free. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Nick’s gambler, Sky Masterson, for the dough, but Sky ends up chasing the Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. Call 508-753-4030. straight-laced missionary, Sarah Brown. Guys and Dolls Jr. takes us “Evita” presented by The Regatta Players - Sundays, Fridays, from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, but everyone Saturdays, Friday, August 4 - Saturday, August 12. Fame, power and ego eventually ends up right where they belong. $12. 2-4 p.m., 6 p.m.-8 generate a perfect storm when an impoverished dreamer is thrust into the p.m. Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. Call national spotlight, becoming the voice of a revolution. Andrew Lloyd 877-571-7469 or visit thehanovertheatre.org Webber and Tim Rice’s epic rock-opera, Evita, details the controversial Disney’s Little Mermaid - Sunday, August 13. Gateway Players rise and fall of 1940’s Argentinian political leader, Eva Peròn. This intimate Theatre, Inc. will present “Disney’s Little Mermaid” on August production employs an impassioned, powerhouse cast of eleven to 11,12,13 at Southbridge Middle/HS, Torrey Road. Showtimes are collectively tell the human story of a larger-than-life woman. The Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2pm. This beloved compelling Latin and rock infused score features musical theater classics Disney musical is directed by Bill Guy, with Chris Rubenacker as such as “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina,” “And the Money Kept Rolling In music director. This production is funded in part by a grant from the (And Out),” and “You Must Love Me,” among many others. Fiercely Southbridge Cultural Council, a local agency, supported by the political. Wildly unconventional. Ever relevant. The Regatta Players’ vibrant Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. It is also presented production of Evita is truly like you’ve never seen it before. Attendees of with permission of Music Theater International. Tickets are $15-$13 August 4th’s debut performance are invited to an “Opening Night and are available at the box office (508 764 4531) and online at Celebration” beginning at 6:30PM, featuring a complimentary wine and brownpapertickets.com. Gateway Players Theatre celebrates its 42nd cheese hour, a silent auction featuring prizes from local businesses and a season with this fun show, featuring 40 adults and youth. While formal announcement of The Regatta Players’ upcoming winter rehearsals will be held in its home theater, located at 111 Main St in production. Tickets are on sale now at regattaplayers.com; reservations Southbridge, the performances will be at the comfortable, aidcan also be made by email or by phone. $18 General Admission, $15 conditioned auditorium of the Middle/High school. Based on one of Student/Senior. 2-4 p.m., 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Southgate at Shrewsbury, Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic Flanagan Theater, 30 Julio Drive, Shrewsbury. Call 508-925-0583 or visit animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful regattaplayers.com love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award Disney’s Little Mermaid - Friday, August 11 - Saturday, August winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and 12. Gateway Players Theatre, Inc. will present “Disney’s Little a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your Mermaid” on August 11,12,13 at Southbridge Middle/HS, Torrey heart with its irresistible songs, including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Road. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at Girl” and “Part of Your World.” Ariel, King Triton’s youngest daughter, 2pm. This beloved Disney musical is directed by Bill Guy, with Chris wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, Rubenacker as music director. This production is funded in part by a bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. grant from the Southbridge Cultural Council, a local agency, But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. It is colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian also presented with permission of Music Theater International. Tickets the crab to restore order under the sea. $15 for adults, $13 for under are $15-$13 and are available at the box office (508 764 4531) and 18 and over 60. 2-4 p.m. Southbridge Middle/High School, 132 online at www.brownpapertickets.com. Gateway Players Theatre Torrey Road, Southbridge. Call 508-764-4531. celebrates its 42nd season with this fun show, featuring 40 adults Worcester Shakespeare Company presents Coriolanus and youth. While rehearsals will be held in its home theater, located - Wednesday, August 16. Worcester Shakespeare Company presents at 111 Main St in Southbridge, the performances will be at the a free Preview of Coriolanus on the Oval! Free Admission. 7:30-9 p.m. comfortable, aid-conditioned auditorium of the Middle/High school. Worcester Common Oval, 455 Main St. Call 508-929-0777. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn >Wednesday 16 Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will Trip to Naumkeag & Chesterwood: Gardens, Art & capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including “Under the Architecture in the Berkshires. Visit two unique estates in the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World.” Ariel, King Triton’s Berkshires, featuring art, architecture and magnificent gardens. We’ll youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the start with a guided tour of Chesterwood, the summer estate of Daniel world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her Chester French, sculptor of Abraham Lincoln for the Lincoln Memorial. tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the After a buffet lunch, we’ll enjoy a guided tour of Naumkeag’s McKim, help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Mead & White-designed “cottage” and Fletcher Steele-designed Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea. $15 for adults, $13

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gardens. Member $150, Non-member $175, including transportation, guided tours and buffet lunch. 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111, ext. 124 or towerhillbg.thankyou4caring.org Systematic Garden Tour. Leader: Joann Vieira Explore the logic behind the garden’s layout and the important relationships between different plants. Free with Admission. 5-6 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111, ext. 124 or towerhillbg.thankyou4caring.org The 12th annual Worcester World Cup 2017 takes the city by storm Friday-Sunday, Aug. 11-13, at Foley Stadium, 305 Chandler St., Worcester. The opening game is Friday, Aug. 11, 5:30 pm. There will be kids activities and, of course, plenty of soccer. Cost is $6 for a weekend pass. Free for anyone under 18. For more information and a schedule, find the event page at Facebook.com/ WorcesterWorldCup or email ksen.piedmont@gmail.com.

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Art Carts: Family Fun - The Antioch Mosaics. Ever wonder how our wonderful collection of mosaics got here? How they were made? Where they came from? Where is Antioch? Learn about all this and try your hand at making a mosaic! (Programming subject to change) Free with Museum admission. 1-2 p.m. Worcester Art Museum, Renaissance Court, 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406.

>Friday 11

Escape Room: Archaeological Escape. Test your sleuthing mettle with these dramatic games of deduction. We’ll lock you in, and you’ll have 45 minutes to follow the clues and find the final key. Do you have what it takes to escape the room? Ages 12 and under. Free! 1-2:30 p.m. Worcester Public Library, 3 Salem Square. 508-799-1655. Escape room for Teens: Archaeological Escape. Test your sleuthing mettle with these dramatic games of deduction. We’ll lock you in, and you’ll have 45 minutes to follow the clues and find the final key. Do you have what it takes to escape the room? Ages 13-17. Free! 2-4 p.m. Worcester Public Library, 3 Salem Square. 508-799-1655. One Love Cafe Jamaican food pop-up. Authentic Jamaican cuisine $12/plate. Vegan options. Please call 774-272-3969 or email onelovecafe@gmail.com to make a reservation. Follow OneLoveCafeWorcester on Facebook to get more details. Happens every second and fourth Friday! 6-9 p.m. 3cross Brewing Company, 26 Cambridge St. 508-615-8195.

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Nature Explore: Live! - A Passion for Birds. Join us for a series of exciting live performances on the Music and Movement Stage in our Nature Explore® Outdoor Exhibit held on select Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. in July and August. Explore science and nature topics through educational and interactive experiences! Using masks, comedy and continuous audience participation, Lappen explores how and why birds have adapted to their environment. Science comes to life as he demonstrates how birds move and act. Learning some specific mime skills, the audience joins Lappen in this highly interactive program as he takes on the character of each bird. Participants don masks and soar as eagles, stalk as herons and swim as puffins. Free with EcoTarium admission ($18 adults, $14 children 2-18, seniors 65+ and students with ID); Free for EcoTarium Members and children under 2. 11-11:45 a.m. EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700 or ecotarium.org

Arms and Armor: Legio III Cyrenaica. Learn from this Roman living history group that strives to accurately portray the famous Legion based in Alexandria, Egypt during the Flavian period (60-100 AD/ CE). You will meet Legionary and Auxiliary soldiers and learn about the Legion’s history, weapons, tactics, and daily life in this engaging presentation. (Programming subject to change) Free with Museum admission. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Worcester Art Museum, Conference Room, 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406. Zip Tour: The Chapter House. Zip tours are fast-paced views of one artist or work of art, and last only 20 minutes. Free with Museum admission. Tour begins in the Lancaster Welcome Center. Free with Museum admission. 1-1:30 p.m. Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406.

>Saturday 12 – Sunday 13

Art Carts: Family Fun - Roman Empire. Did you know that our Roman collection includes art from five different countries, spread across ten centuries? Discover Europe’s first great empire, by using one of our maps to learn where our objects came from, handle their armor, and see their money. (Programming subject to change) Free with Museum admission. 2-3 p.m. Worcester Art Museum, Renaissance Court by the Roman Gallery, 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406.

>Sunday 13

Arms and Armor: The Real Cleopatra. Cleopatra, the last queen of Egypt, is one of the most famous female rulers in history, though better known for the men she loved than the armies she led. But what was Cleopatra really like? Join us for a look at the real woman who >Thursday 10 – Friday 11 became the legend. (Programming subject to change) Free with Museum Art Carts: Family Fun - Arms and Armor. Knightly armor admission. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Worcester Art Museum, Conference is nice and shiny, but how does it feel? How heavy is the armor? Room, 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406. Is it comfortable? How and why did they decorate it? Discover the Vegan Potluck. Join Sunta Africa & friends for an afternoon of yummy Vegan food, health conscious conversations and some positive vibes. answers to these questions and more with our hands-on armor activity! Raw food recipes and discussion will be included. We hope to build (Programming subject to change) Free with Museum admission. 2:30a community that can come together and support each other on The 3:30 p.m. Worcester Art Museum, Medieval Galleries, 55 Salisbury St. Journey’s Path to Health! If you are Vegan or just Vegan interested please 508-799-4406. feel welcome! Bring a dish to share or donations to WCUW are welcome! Art Carts: Family Fun - The Antioch Mosaics. Ever wonder how our wonderful collection of mosaics got here? How they were made? (Please be sure to use no animal products in recipes - Thank You!) Bring a dish or a donation. 4-7 p.m. WCUW 91.3 FM - Worcester’s Community Where they came from? Where is Antioch? Learn about all this and Radio Station, Front Room Event, 910 Main St. 508-753-1012 or find try your hand at making a mosaic! (Programming subject to change) them on Facebook. Free with Museum admission. 11 a.m.-noon Worcester Art Museum,

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>Wednesday 16 – Friday 18

Art Carts: Family Fun - Colonial Times. What was life like 250 years ago? How did they live? Look at and try on clothes they wore. Play some of the games they played. See and touch the mugs they drank from and the pitchers that poured their drinks. What was it like to live during the American Revolution? Discuss the divisions, and commonalities between Loyalists and Patriots during America’s first civil war. (Programming subject to change) Free with Museum admission. 11 a.m.-noon Worcester Art Museum, Early American Gallery, 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406.

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Out to Lunch-National Farmers Market Week. After years of side conversations with fellow women musicians about the importance of collaborating, Cara Brindisi gathered 13 area performers for a collective concert that was held in April of 2016. Though all of the women were accustomed to playing solo or lead in their own groups, the concert became a defining moment in the Worcester music scene; a night of teamwork and new beginnings. The public responded with a call for more musicians, more events, and more collaboration. Amanda Cote and Sarah French soon joined Cara in the efforts to establish a local production

company based on the idea that women of all ages and backgrounds have a place to share music, art, and leadership for the betterment of our community in Worcester County. In one-year time, Women of Worcester Productions has held 3 public events, all with the intention of inclusivity, creativity, and giving back to various organizations such as Abby’s House and Worcester County Food Bank. There are a multitude of events on the horizon, ranging from small workshops to larger formal events. The original April 2016 concert has now been dedicated as an annual event to be held each April with a rotation of musicians and artists from around Worcester County. Look out for activities hosted by these local organizations: AARP MA The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts WCCA TV 194 “The People’s Channel” 90.5 WICN MassHousing CENTRO City of Worcester City of Worcester Public Health Feeley Dental & Associates City of Worcester Emergency Communications Center Grab a bite from one of these delicious vendors: The Dogfather Talytas Café, Mexican & Salvadorean cuisine. Teddy’s LunchBox Minuteman Kettle Corn Captain Ron’s Catering & Food Truck Kitchen Figs & Pigs One Love Cafe The Vegan Nest And pick up some local produce and crafts from our local vendors: Sweetwater Farm Regional Environmental Council (REC) Stillman Quality Meats Sweet Pumpkins Farm Schultz Farm Black Seed Farmers Market Handicrafts Maria Eke Red’s Free Admission. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Worcester Common Oval, 455 Main St. 508-929-0777 or worcesterma.gov

>Friday 11

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>Friday August 11 - 13

The 135th Bolton Fair. Held over 3 days on 53 acres of beautiful grounds, the Bolton Fair is the quintessential New England Fair with old fashion fun for the entire family. Enjoy great attractions such as the Tractor pulls, the Lumber Jack Show, Demolition Derby and Monster Trucks will be part of the festivities this year. Kid’s Country, The Old MacDonald’s Farm petting zoo, livestock exhibits, midway rides and lots of animals provide fun for kids. Great fair food including beer garden with music, shopping, crafters, exhibits, farmers’ market are here for your enjoyment as well. Live entertainment in the form of bands, fiddlers and acoustical performances. The horse and oxen pulls are here too. You won’t want to miss this year’s Bolton Fair. See the website for details- boltonfair.org Adults: $10, Seniors: $6, Age 5 - 12: $5, Military Personnel: $5, Age 4 and under Free. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Lancaster Fairgrounds - The Home of The Bolton Fair, Harvard Roadand 7 Bridge Road, Lancaster. 978-365-7206 or boltonfair.org

>Saturday 12

10th Annual Barbara J. Walker Butterfly Festival at Broad Meadow Brook. Enjoy educational fun for all ages at the 9th Annual Barbara J. Walker Butterfly Festival at Broad Meadow Brook, where butterflies fly free in their natural habitats. The day’s activities include naturalist-led walks and workshops, performances, live caterpillars,

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>Sunday 13

Armenian Picnic. Enjoy our delicious food, shish kebab, losh kebab, kheyma or vegetarian meal. Homemade baked delicacies. Listen or dance to the Armenian music of DJ Shaheen. Enter our backgammon tournament. Bouncy house for the kids. Fun for all. Free admission. Noon-4 p.m. Armenian Apostolic Holy Trinity Church, 635 Grove St. 508-852-2414.

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CARUSO PAVING Residential & Commercial Driveways - Parking Lots Sealcoating OSHA & Highway Certified Free Estimates 508-886-4736 carusopavingcompany.com

STARBARD CONSTRUCTION 508-886-2000 Evan E. Starbard Excavating of all Types Custom Screening - Dark, Rich Screened Loam - Wall Stone Since 1983 82 Barre Paxton Road Rutland

Creative Floors, Inc. Ceramic-Carpet-Vinyl Marble- Granite- Laminate Wallpaper Pre-finished Hardwood Sales-Design- Installation Residential & Commercial Free Estimates. Carpet Binding Financing Available Come visit our showroom! 508-829-7444 www.creativefloorsinc.com

Central Glass Co. A Complete Line of Glass. Automotive-Residential. Window Glass Repairs, Screen Repairs/Pet Screens, Tub & Shower Glass Enclosures, Table Tops, Mirrors & More. Family Owned Over 50 Years. 127 Mechanic St. Leominster 978-537-3962 M-F 8-4

Wachusett Painting Co. Let our skilled painters complete your painting needs. Exteriors & Interiors Call or email today for an appointment for your free estimate. 508-479-6760 Email: wachupainting@gmail.com Fully Insured & Registered Accepting Credit Cards www.wachupainting.com

B & F Sealcoating Hot Crack Sealing Free Residential Estimates 15 Years Exp. Fully Ins. Quality Work Reasonable Price Bob Fahlbeck 508-839-3942

Sachs Electric Established 1989 Fully Insured David J. Sachs, Proprietor Master License # A14758 28 Haven Hill Rd., Rutland 508-254-6305 ELECTRICAL SERVICES Kurt Smollin, Electrician All your electrical needs. Additions, pools, spas, service upgrades. 32 yrs exp. Quality work. Masters Lic. 20050A Insured. Call (508)829-5134 EXCAVATION BBC EXCAVATING Site work for new homes/additions. Septic system installation repair. Driveway maintenance/repair. Drainage/grading. Sewer/water connections. Stump removal. 17 Years in Business. NO JOB TOO LARGE OR SMALL. Brian Cheney 978-464-2345

A.C.G. EXCAVATION 508-829-0089 Will Beat Any Legitimate Written Quote by 10% Site Work - Drainage - Land Clearing - Additions & Cellar Holes - Landscape, New Lawns Septic Systems CELL: 508-450-0808 www.acgexcavation.com FLOORING/CARPETING

C & S Carpet Mills Carpet & Linoleum 30 Sq. Yds. $589 Installed with Pad. Free Metal Incl’d. Berber, Plush or Commercial. Call Tom: 800-861-5445 or 508-886-2624

Let us help make the most dangerous room in your home SAFE No need for an expensive bathroom renovation with a bathtub conversion. We install Clean Cut Bath tub steps, doors, and convertibles in fiberglass, steel, or cast iron tubs. Ask about grab bar and ramp installations and other services to help keep you SAFE!!!! Call Dan for a quote and to discuss your needs.

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OLD MAN OIL Why Pay More? Serving Wachusett Region. Scott Landgren 508-886-8998 24 hour service (508-832-5444 service only) Visa, MC, Discover, Cash. oldmanoil.com Midnight Oil 508-853-2539 MidnightOilService.com Lowest Possible Pricing Standard and Deluxe Burner Service Contracts 508-853-2539 Holden Discount Oil Don’t Be Left Out In the Cold! Fast Friendly Service Service & Installations Senior Citizen Discounts 24 Hour Burner Service STILL LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED 140 Reservoir Street Holden, MA 01520 508-829-9585

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Sentry Oil Home Heating Oil Service and Installations Chimney Liners and Chimney Caps Electrical Services Ductless Mini-Split 24 Hour Emergency Service For Our Oil Customers 508-886.4337 sentryoil.com FURNITURE RESTORATION

Paul G. Hanson Furniture Repair. Major/Minor Repairs. Chair regluing. Touch ups. Pick-up & delivery. Call Paul (978)464-5800

HANDYMAN SERVICES HANDYMAN/ RENT-A-BUDDY THE HONEY DO LIST MAN $100 Minimum 508-963-3593 ROBERT

HEATING /AIR CONDITIONING Rutland Heating & A/C SERVICE & INSTALLATION "We cater to the independent oil customer!" Rutland, MA Call 774-234-0306

KITCHEN & BATH Johanson Home Improvement Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling - Any Carpentry/Tiling Needs Over 20 years experience. Chad 508-963-8155 MASONRY Donald F. Mercurio BULKHEADS Repaired & Replaced Foundation Repairs Brick*Block*Stone Basement Waterproofing 508-835-4729/West Boylston Owner Operator Insured

PLUMBING

JOSH SHEA PLUMBING Master Plumber Lic.13680 Insured & 20 yrs. experience Drain cleaning sinks, tubs, toilets & main drains Credit cards accepted 508-868-5730 Joshsheaplumbing.com ROOFING

Roof Problems? Roof Replacements. Repairs, Shingles. Rubber. *Best Prices* 28 Years experience. Licensed, Insured, References. Free estimates. Call Ken. O’Brien Home Services. 508-373-4653 ROOFING

ROOFING SPECIALIST John Hickey Const. Free estimates, call for the best roof at the best price. Fully insured. MA Reg#103286 Shingle or rubber, seamless gutters. 1-800-435-5129 or 978-537-1641 Commercial and Residential jhickey6019@yahoo.com

SIDING Sneade Brothers VINYL SIDING & REPLACEMENT WINDOWS Fully licensed & Insured Richard Sneade 508-839-1164 www.sneadebrotherswindow andsiding.com TREE SERVICES Ross A. McGinnes Storm Damage, Tree Work Stump Removal. Free Estimates. 508-365-9602

LAWN & GARDEN LANDSCAPING & LAWN MAINTENANCE

Burnham Maintenance Clean-ups. Lawn Maintenance. Shrub Pruning. Bark Mulch, Screened Loam & Compost. Patios & Walkways. Fertilization Programs. Deliveries Available. Please call 508-829-3809 or 508-400-4263

MASONRY Cornerstone Masonry Master Stone Masons Brick & Block Stone Walls, Walkways, Patios, Fireplaces. We do repairs. 978-580-4260 30 Years Experience PAINT/WALLPAPER

Interior Painting Only $159 Average 12x16 room. Prompt service. Reliable. Refs. Dutch Touch Painting 508-867-2550

FOSTER CARE

FOSTER PARENTS WANTED Therapeutic Foster Care Seeking families throughout Central Massachusetts who are interested in improving a child’s life. Call to inquire about our upcoming foster parent training. $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS Call for Details (Must mention this ad during inquiry)

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*Composted Loam* 3/8 screened, $22/yd del’d, 10 yd min; 3/4 screened, $20/yd del’d 15 yd min. No additives, fillers or byproducts. Local delivery only. Call Eliot Starbard 508-882-0140 MULCH & LOAM Sterling Peat LLC Quality Screened Loam & Compost, Screened Loam/ Compost Mix, Mulches, Screened Gravel. Fill, Fieldstone. 978-422-8294

EMPLOYMENT HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

WE WANT YOU! Now that we have your attention...

ARCHway, Inc. An agency serving adolescents and adults on the autism spectrum is seeking energetic and creative people to fill the following positions:

Special Education Teacher (BA/M.Ed) Severe Disabilities: All levels

Classroom teacher needed to teach students on the autism spectrum pre-academic and vocational skills. Classes are small and energy levels are high. Full time/year round position with 8 weeks paid vacation, health and dental benefits.

Residential Instructor Instructor needed to teach activities of daily living and social skills.

Part time hours: 2nd and 3rd shifts Monday-Friday 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts on Saturday and Sunday Starting pay: $13.50/hour

We are looking to fill a temporary position in our Creative Services Department. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing advertising for newspapers and magazines and the ability to paginate pages for our publications. The right person has a good eye for detail, design and can work in a fast-paced, deadline oriented environment. This position is from September till the end of November. Interested candidates should submit their resumes to: Donald Cloutier Director of Creative Services

dcloutier@holdenlandmark.com

Please send resume and letter of interest to APPLY: ARCHway, Inc. • 77 Mulberry Street, Leicester, MA 01524 Fax: 508-892-0259 - Email: scombs@archwayinc.org

Opportunity Knocks Tired of just getting by? Job is boring? Dream again!! Start Part-time; we train. Call Mark A. 508-8650900 cell: 508-769-4976

Holden Landmark Corporation

Publishers of The Landmark, Leominster Champion, Millbury-Sutton Chronicle, The Grafton News, Worcester Magazine and baystateparent

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Millbury Public Schools Substitute Cafeteria Workers 3 Hours a day email Mary Leslie, Food Service Director mleslie@millburyschools.org

Worc. County Memorial Park, Paxton Garden of Honor, 2 plots, Plot 17, Unit C, Graves 3 & 4. Today’s cost is $8,800 for both. Asking $2950 total for both. Call 978-582-9309 978582-9309

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

2 Handmade Adirondack Chairs $50 each. Need power washing & polyurethane. Call 508-752-1646

PS2 Rock Band Set wireless & corded guitar controllers (2), drum set, microphone, 4 slot SB adptr $50. Call 978-342-4579

COMMUNITY

Dog Crate and Bed Crate 20"x 21"x 28". $60. Bed is memory foam, 29" long by 25" wide. $20. 978-464-5953

Apple iPad Mini 1 w/2 covers excellent condition, $125 OBO 978-342-0595

Our Readers Make Great Employees! Call Michelle today to place your Help Wanted ad! 508-829-5981 ext.433

LAW SERVICES EMPLOYMENT LAW ATTORNEY Law Offices of

SCOTT A. LATHROP Townsend, MA • 978-597-9020 scott.lathrop@comcast.net

MERCHANDISE CEMETERY PLOTS

Worcester County Memorial Park - Paxton Unit C, section Heritage II, plots 1 and 2. Today’s price is $6500, asking $3500. 508-344-9626

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

Cemetery Plots Two cemetery plots at Worcester County Memorial Park for sale. I am a 1968 Wachusett grad. Please call (713) 557-8659 and ask for Anne Heil.

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

Cemetery Plots Two cemetery plots at Worcester County Memorial Park for sale. I am a 1968 Wachusett grad. Please call (713) 557-8659 and ask for Anne Heil.

Worcester County Memorial Park - Paxton Garden of Serenity Two lots for sale. Present price $3495 for both, will sell for $900 each, totaling $1800. Call 801-294-7514

Worcester County Memorial Park - Paxton Garden of Faith, Double Lot , Current Price $4600. Asking $2300 OBO. 239-450-6553

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

HELP WANTED

EXPERIENCED FREELANCE REPORTER WANTED The Grafton News, a weekly print publication and daily online news site owned by the Holden Landmark Corporation, is seeking an experienced freelance reporter to cover our central Massachusetts community. The right candidate can work from home, produce 3 to 5 stories per week and report regularly to the editor. This position is flexible and offers great hands on experience. We are looking for a motivated person who can: • work on a tight deadline, • take photos, and • has experience covering local government and school committee meetings as well as community events. Those with a journalism or English degree or relevant experience are preferred. A command of the AP Style Handbook is necessary. Please send resume and writing samples to editor@thegraftonnews.com. No phone calls, please.

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New Howard Cemetery Sutton, Mass 1 lot for sale. Present price $500.00, will sell for $350.00. Call 508-579-0587 Worcester County Memorial Park Paxton, MA Garden of the Cross Premier Location, Must sell Value $5250 Asking $4000 OBO 508-799-5678 ESTATE SALE

Estate Sale - Worcester Saturday, Aug 12th 14 Oxford St. Worcester 9 am 2 pm. Antique furniture, minicooper winter tires - 185/65 R15 88 - Colonial cabinet, church pew, kitchen table set. FOR SALE

Electric Hoyer Lift Battery charger, extra battery and canvas carriers. $400. Call 508829-0468

Elegant Diamond Engagement Ring Approx. 2 carats set in white gold. Replacement cost $6585, asking $4495. 508-829-3363

Trees Evergreens, Hemlocks Spruce, Pine (3’ to 4’ tall) 5 for $99 Fieldstone Round/Flat $28/ton 508-278-5762 Heavy Duty Prototype PVC Pipes Hammock Frame w/1 cloth & 1 rope material, all accessories. $50 978-537-9925

Bedroom Set - 3 Piece Pennsylvania House Queen bed, dresser w/ 8 drawers & large mirror, and 6 drawer bureau. Asking $800. Also mahogany hutch, asking $400. Call 508-798-1879

Antique Horse Drawn Doctor’s Carriage $600. Antique cooking stove with stove pipe, $500. 508-735-9568 Kenmore 10,000 BTU Air Conditioner $75 508-414-7833 Pack and Play Excellent condition $20.00. Call 508-826-5043

Invacare Series 9XT Wheelchair Invacare 9XT High Strength Lightweight Manual Chair. 20" urethane tires, electric red, 18"x18" Jaycare back seating and back support, rear ant tippers, footrests, full length adjustable arm rests. Purchased brand new $2450, used 2 weeks. Asking $1500 OBO. All original paperwork and receipt. 978-314-3270 for more info/ viewing. Ladies dark brown high leather boots tan straps never worn. Org. price $249. Size 11 Wide asking $100 508-853-7379

4 Goodyear 225/R 16" Assurance all season tires Exc Cond. MNTD on 5 lug alloy rims $600 or BO 978-422-8084

Sears Kenmore Z-Tag Sewing Machine Model 1219. Good Cond. $100 Call 978-342-2901 Evening.

Purple king comforter. skirt. 2 pillowshames/pillows. valences 37"w, matching Pd $125 asking $50. 508-829-9240 U.S. C14 Zeppelin Stamp (U) Flag cncl. $175. Stamp questions? Ron 413-896-3324

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

REAL ESTATE We Pay Top Cash For Houses and Land. Any Condition. No Hassle, Fast Closing.

978-423-6529 EDUCATION TUTORING

Christine Keating-Collins, Ph.D. Writing Tutor

Professionally certified English teacher in Massachusetts with a Master’s degree in Education that focused on writing instruction. Certified to teach grades 5-12. Published author. Twenty years of experience teaching writing and literature in high schools as well as colleges. "My individualized instruction results in students learning to create and compose organized, concise, and articulate essays that effectively meet the objectives of any teacher’s assignment." -- Christine 774-437-3253 cckeating@earthlink.net

PETS & ANIMALS

Publisher’s Notice All real estate advertised in this publication is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, the Massachusetts Anti Discrimination Act and the Boston & Cambridge Fair Housing Ordinances which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, ancestry, age, children, marital status, sexual orientation, veterans status or source of income or any intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll free at 1-800-827-5005. For the NE area call HUD at 617-994-8300. The toll free number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275 or 617-565-5453

REAL ESTATE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Warehouse Space for Lease

LOST AND FOUND

LOST CAT Kaki, 16 lb. ginger tomcat, last seen near 16 Osgood Road in Sterling on Friday, 21 July. Friendly. REWARD. If found, please call Jim Wilkinson: 978-563-1415

Approx 15,000 sf near Routes 146 & 395. Open floor, private bathrooms, separate office space. 12 x 14 overhead door and separate shared loading dock. 480v 3 phase power available. Monthly rent dependent on, electric and heat may be included. 508-476-1928

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AUTOS

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

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

2014 Chevrolet Spark LT2 20K Mi. Silver 1.2 Auto Remote Start 37 Highway Mpg 32 City A/C C-D Heated Leather Cruise Fully Serviced, Fully Loaded $6,950 774-239-0800

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

2011 Hyundai Elantra 38,850 mi., blue, 4 dr., automatic, new brakes. $7150. 508-847-3551

2012 Yamaha Zoomer 49cc scooter. Great condition, rode once. 4 miles. $2300 neg. Must be seen, serious inquiries only. 508-770-1797 2001 Suzuki Intruder 1500cc, showroom condition, lots of chrome, Vehix pipes. $2900. Call John at 978-466-6043. 2007 Suzuki Boulevard Cruising Motorcycle C90T; 1474cc; 6300 miles, 1 owner, perfect cond. accessories and new battery. Garaged, covered & serviced. $6,000 508-8498635

1999 Road King Under 8,000 miles. Too many extras to list. Always stored in room temperature. $10,000 obo 978-4645525 or 978-549-3670 cell

2006 GMC Sierra 1500 V8, Power everything, 1 owner. Trailer pkg, track rack, 84K mi. Chrome steps, Rhyno bed. Mint. Remote start. 10,000 OBO 508735-1218

1932 Ford Coupe Little deuce Coupe, with a Corvette mill and four on the floor. 6,000 aprox. mi. Original hot rod, all steel, show car, looks and sounds great. Holden area. $47,000. 407-375-3917

AUTO/TRUCK 2006 Honda Ridgeline 188K mi, runs like new, remote start, ice cold air, good tires, no leaks. $5600. 508-735-3012

1930 Ford Model A Sport Coupe, Grey and Black. 50,000 miles. Holden area. $16,500. 407-375-3917

AUTO/VAN

1978 MG MGB 47,000 mi. Green ext. Very solid car from GA. Good overall condition. $7500. Please call 508-7351845.

2008 Ford E250 Extended Van 3dr, A-T/AC, Power package. Roof racks. Int. shelving, tow package, 6 rims, 8 tires in good cond. Exc. overall cond. 57K miles. $9,999. 508-8292907

2013 BMW 128i 7K Orig Miles, Grey, 3.0, Automatic, Fully Loaded, Serviced. $14,900. 774-239-0800

1999 Pontiac Grand Am 6 Cylinder, automatic, needs work or use for parts. 159,903 miles. $675. 978-422-8084 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Original low mileage beauty. Recent 350/ 325 hp engine. Must see! Trophy winner. 774-437-8717 $6,500 1987 Mazda RX-7 Coupe, 50,000 mi, red, power sunroof, all original, 5 spd, sharp, fast car. Excellent cond., smells new, very clean. $8500 or make offer. Ken 978-534-1505

1985 Nissan 300ZX Original owner, 96K mi, black, auto, digital dash, 6 CD, stored winters. $4950. Call Bruce at 978537-6646.

2008 Honda Fit 102K mi, 4DR hatchback, red/black cloth interior, 1.5 engine, 5 spd stick, ac, cd, pwr power windows & locks. Fully serviced, reliable gas saver, exc. cond. $2999. 774-239-0800

2008 Audi A3 60K Original mi. 4 DR hatchback, black w/charcoal cloth, Ac, cd, all pwr options. Fully serviced. Like new. $6999. 774-239-0800 2004 Chevrolet Impala Great shape, clean, power everything, recent sticker, runs great, front wheel drive, good tires, 130k highway miles, $1,200 OBO. 774-364-4636

AUCTION

Public Online Auction Surplus property of Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School To include (2) Enclosed cargo trailers, Powermatic Lathe, Mig Welder, Lg Enclosed Parts Cleaner, Tile Saw, Upright Staging, Framing Nailer, Snap On Wheel Balancer, and approx (20) more lots. View & Bid Online www.AuctionByEmail.com Bids close at noon, August 19th For more info call Fred Tousignant Mass Lic #309 Tel. 978-407-4452

Paula K. Aberman Associates, Inc.

Paula Savard Gail Lent

ABR, CRB, CRS, GRI ABR, CRS, GRI

(978)-660-9548 (978)-660-9538

Sandra DeRienzo ABR, GRI

Tracy Page* Tracy Sladen (978)-413-0118 (978) 870-7572

(508)-783-5782

Hannah Meyer

508-662-6807

Stefanie Roberts

Yasmin Loft Brandy Bolio (706) 870-4000

(978) 808-4991

(978) 537-4971 • 1-(800) 924-8666 Fitchburg $84,900

6 room 1 bath colonial. Ideal for builder needing lot with sewer and water or paved drive . RC zoning. Aberman Assoc Inc. Paula Savard 978-537-4971 x 101 www.paulasavard.com

Lancaster $125,000

Build your dream home on this peaceful, wooded, dead-end street. 2 acre Lot has been cleared and leveled and is ready to go. Approved Septic design on hand. Water connection completed and the tie-in fee was paid by the seller. Aberman Assoc Inc. Hannah Grutchfield Meyer 978-537-4971 x108

Templeton $214,900

4 br, 1 1/2 bath colonial on a 1/2 acre. Property also offers a detached barn with 2 garage bays. Aberman Assoc Inc. Paula Savard 978-537-4971 x 101 www.paulasavard.com

Lancaster $379,900

4 bedroom traditional style cape with granite kitchen, dining area , formal dining, 4 bedrooms 2.5 baths. Private off street Lot with gardens, gazebo and storage. Aberman Assoc Inc. Paula Savard 978-537-4971 x101 www. paulasavard.com

978-870-5430

2086 Main Street, Lancaster www.paulasavard.com

Anna Mary Kraemer CRS (508) 713-5172

Commercial Office* 486 Chestnut Street, Suite 11 Gardner MA 01440

Hubbardston $110,000

Commercial zoned stand-alone building with new roof. Located on Route 68. High traffic, great visibility. Clean. Off-street paved parking, ramp entrance, porch, full basement, 1000 gallon septic tight tank. Right next to diner and store with plenty of customers to see your business. Come take a look. Buyer due diligence to include confirmation of all property details and proposed uses with town. Aberman Assoc Inc Tracy Page 978-537-4971 x111

Sterling $154,900

Want to build a 2 family or a single with in law? Rare opportunity over looking Sterling Town Beach. This land is zoned for 2family or inlaw up to 5 bedrooms or 4 bedroom single family. Seller will provide Septic design. Aberman Assoc Inc. Paula Savard 978-537-4971 x 101 www.paulasavard.com

Hubbardston $236,333

COUNTRY SETTING-Raised ranch on over two acres. Three bedrooms, nice kitchen, convenient upstairs laundry. Ceiling fans in all three bedrooms and living room. Oil furnace with Peerless boiler and Beckett gun. Insulated doors, thermal-pane windows and storm doors. Roof (2010) has 25-year transferable warranty. Systems have been well maintained. Remote controlled power open garage doors. Paved 150 foot driveway. Shed (9x14). Wood stove present but needs work. Washer/dryer and refrigerator do not stay. Agent is related to seller.Aberman Assoc Inc. Tracy Page 978-537-4971 x111

Templeton $850,000

Property to be sold in “as is” condition. Buyer’s due diligence to include verification of property condition and allowable uses. Lot size taken from survey plan which differs from Town records. Existing structures do not appear suitable for any use. Aberman Assoc Inc. Peter Haley 978-537-4971 x 109

Tara Sullivan

(774)-266-6096

Linda Barry

(508)-868-9628

Robin Dunbar Bain

(978) 501-0426

Peter Haley*

(978) 697-0891

Nick Massucco

978-855-4424

Beth Lamontagne 508-340-0574

Jack Vankann 978-870-4998

Winchendon $124,900

Cute 2 bedroom cottage. Small lot easy to maintain. Corner lot which abuts is not included. Huge country kitchen with lots of cabinets. Living room with Pellet stove and walk in closet. upstairs 2 bedroom and full bath with Tub and Shower combination. Tenant occupied. 24 hours notice to show. Aberman Assoc Inc Paula Savard 978-537-4971 x 101 www.paulasavard.com

Gardner $199,000

2 br, 1 bath cape. Residence converted from schoolhouse. Barn is attached but needs roofing. Three car garage detached. Subject to short sale approval. Aberman Assoc Inc. Paula Savard 978-537-4971 x 101 www.paulasavard.com

Gardner $270,000

ENTERTAIN IN STYLE! Lovingly maintained home with an immaculate three-bedroom apartment on the second floor and a former food and spirits establishment on the first floor. Charming, vintage features throughout. Second floor has a formal dining room and large sunroom. Four garages to work on and store your vehicles. First floor bar/restaurant with mohogany bar and mirrored back bar which was bought from a hotel in Boston following Prohibition. Seat 83 friends and family for holidays and parties. This is a must see! Prequalification prior to showing. Aberman Assoc Inc Tracy Page 978-537-4971 x 111

Athol $1,250,000

Handsomely built Chateau sited on 222 Acres. Offers about 1/2 mile of waterfront on Secret Lake. Commanding Views for miles. Custom crafted post and beam. Stone and brick exterior. Soaring ceilings with open concept living areas accented with cozy corners and warm gas or wood stoves. Uniquely built to be self sufficient with active solar producing electricity. Massive stone fireplace. Multiple baths and 4 bedrooms. Double kitchens and walk in pantry. Private beach area. Oversized detached garage for storage cars, rec. vehicles, boat etc. Off the Grid but easily accessible with Rt. 2 East and West nearby. Aberman Assoc Inc. Gail Lent 978-537-4971 x102 www.gaillent.com

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Mer. Benz 260 E (6) Sedan, 1989. Ex. green (G.M.) & tan int. Starts 1st time, runs + drives exc. Auto trans. No stall/overheat/alarm. 244K mi. Asking $800. 978-660-8034

Backyard Grillin’ DIRECTORY

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1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6 cylinder gas. Very good cond. Runs exc. $3200.00 195k miles. Located in Sutton, MA 774-287-0777

The only good mosquito is

25 HP Suzuki (Like New) with Boat & Trailer Holden area. Pete 407-375-3917 $2,000

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LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES Town of Millbury BOARD OF APPEALS In accordance with Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws and the Zoning Ordinances of the Town of Millbury, a public hearing will be held in the hearing room of the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm St, Millbury, MA on: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at: 7:30 p.m. To act on a petition from: Brian & Susan L. Larosee, 77 MacArthur Drive, Millbury, MA 01527 is seeking to build a 880 sq. ft. one story single family house with an attached 440 sq. ft. two car garage plus a wood framed seasonal screen house for winter storage. Millbury Zoning Ordinance relative to property at 77 MacArthur Drive, Millbury, MA, Map #23, Lot# 157, S – 3. Duly Recorded at the Worcester Registry of Deeds Book# 35032, Page# 26. Brian & Susan Larosee are seeking two variances for the residence at; 77 MacArthur Drive, Millbury, Ma, Map #23, Lot #157, S – 3 District; first variance (section 22.3 lot area) the minimum required lot area in this district is 20,000 square feet, if using Municipal Sewer Service, this lot contains 5,828 square feet a variance granting relief of 14,172 square feet is required from the Millbury Board of Appeals. Second variance; (section 22.3 lot frontage) this applies to new construction with the S – 3 district, the minimum lot frontage required in this district is 100 feet this lot contains approximately 45 feet a variance granting relief of 55 feet is required from the Millbury Board of Appeals. All interested parties are invited to attend. Paul Nigosian, Chairman Millbury Board of Appeals

Town of Millbury BOARD OF APPEALS In accordance with Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws and the Zoning Ordinances of the Town of Millbury, a public hearing will be held in the hearing room of the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm St, Millbury, MA on: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at: 7:00 p.m. To act on a petition from: Michael Muller, 52 Rayburn Drive, Millbury, MA 01527 Seeking a Use Variance for a Home Occupation Permit in the Millbury Zoning Ordinance relative to; Property at 52 Rayburn Drive., Millbury, MA, Map #47, Lot #104, S – 3 District. Duly Recorded at the Worcester Registry of Deeds Book# 20695, Page# 96. Michael Muller is seeking a use variance for a home occupation permit under the regulations of the Millbury Zoning By-laws section 41 for the residence at; 52 Rayburn Drive, Millbury, Ma, Map #47, Lot# 104. After a complaint was filed with the Millbury Building Commissioner, Zoning Enforcement Officer; Michael Muller is operating a landscaping business from the premises, employees are parking on the street there is noise and traffic congestion. Michael Muller is applying for a use variance for a home occupation permit under the regulations of the Millbury Zoning Bylaws section 41 through the Millbury Board of Appeals. All interested parties are invited to attend. Paul Nigosian, Chairman Millbury Board of Appeals

Town of Sutton Conservation Commission The Sutton Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 7:50PM, at the Sutton Town Hall, 4 Uxbridge Road, Sutton, MA. The purpose of this hearing is to review a Notice of Intent submitted to the Conservation Commission by Stockwell Farm, LLC, MA. The project consists of construction of a single-family home with private well, septic, paved driveway and associated grading and utilities, on Map 19, Parcels 69, on 159 Dodge Hill Road, Sutton, MA. This notice is publicized in accordance with the provisions of General Law Chapter 131, Section 40 commonly known as the Wetlands Protection Act, and the Sutton Wetlands Protection Bylaw.

Town of Millbury Conservation Commission The Millbury Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 7:15 P.M. at the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street to act on a Notice of Intent from Brian and Susan Larosee to construct a new home with driveway and utilities located at 80 MacArthur Drive. Said work falls under the jurisdiction of the Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40. Donald Flynn Chairman

RE: Notice of Vegetation spraying In conformity with the requirements of Chapter 85 of the Massachusetts General Laws, and 333 CMR 11.07(3), the Town of Millbury DPW hereby gives notice that it intends to apply herbicides along select locations on the town’s streets, sidewalks and curbing to control vegetation, including poison ivy that poses a public nuisance and/ or poses a safety risk to pedestrian or vehicular safety. Dates of application are September 5 – September 6, 2017. The herbicides to be used are Rodeo, EPA Reg#62719-324 and Oust Extra, EPA Reg# 352-622. It will be applied with low pressure, selective foliar treatment. No application shall commence more than ten days before nor conclude more than ten days after the treatment periods listed above. If you should have any questions regarding this please contact Robert VanMeter, Operations Manager-DPW, at 508-865-9143

Invitation For Bids The Worcester Housing Authority invites sealed bids for Backflow Preventer Installation at MA 12-13,15 Webster Square Towers West and East in accordance with the documents prepared by Garofalo Design Associates, Inc. The work is estimated to cost $35,000. Project consists of but is not limited to: installing back flow preventers in two highrise buildings. General Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday August 30, 2017 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 mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday August 16, 2017 in the front lobby at 1050 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01603 at which time bidders must visit the project site(s) with the 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. 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 August 9, 2017 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 contract 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 contract will be awarded to the responsible and eligible bidder with the lowest proposed contract price including the dollar amount of all accepted alternates. Questions regarding this project shall be submitted in writing 72 hours prior to opening and emailed to Mod-Bids@worcester-housing.com. Reference the WHA Job Number only in the subject line. Worcester Housing Authority Joseph P. Carlson, Chairman

The Millbury Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 7:15 p.m. at the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA to act upon the application for Change in Beneficial Interest for UR of Millbury MA, LLC d/b/a Uno Chicago Grill, 70 Worcester/ Providence Tpk. Sutton Planning Board Public Hearing Notice In accordance with the provisions of Section VI.L of the Sutton Zoning Bylaw – Accessory Apartment Bylaw, the Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the application of Ronald Leblanc, 72 Hill Road, Charlton, to construct a 1000 s.f. +/- attached accessory apartment at 14 Old Tavern Lane (main home is currently in construction). The hearing will be held at the Sutton Town Hall, third floor on Monday, August 21, 2017 at 7:15. A copy of the plans and application can be inspected in the office of the Town Clerk during normal office hours. Wayne Whitter, Chairman

PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF MILLBURY STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL MAURA HEALEY, HAS RETURNED APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENTS FROM THE TOWN OF MILLBURY’S ANNUAL TOWN MEETING HELD ON MAY 2, 2017. GENERAL BYLAWS ARTICLES 23 & 31 AND ZONING BYLAWS ARTICLES 27, 28 & 29 WERE ACCEPTED WITH THE APPROVAL DATE OF JULY 27, 2017. A TOWN BULLETIN WITH THE BYLAW AMENDMENTS IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE, 127 ELM STREET, AS WELL AS THE TOWN WEBSITE WWW. MILLBURY-MA.ORG AND WILL BE POSTED IN PUBLIC PLACES IN TOWN. OFFICE HOURS ARE 8:30 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M. MONDAY THRU FRIDAY. TUESDAYS THE OFFICE REMAINS OPEN UNTIL 7:00 P.M. QUESTIONS, CALL 508-865-9110, MILLBURY TOWN CLERK

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Charlotte Holberry

Charlotte Holberry is the woman behind Worcester’s best parties. As the owner of Eventive, she throws corporate and social events as well as fundraisers and award ceremonies. What is your history with the city of Worcester? I moved to Worcester in 2012

after a year of commuting back-andforth to my job from my hometown of Union, Conn. Union is Connecticut’s smallest town, with just over 800 people, lots of privacy and lots of trees, so as you can imagine, moving to downtown Worcester was a big change. Although I’d grown up just 30 minutes away, I’d never had a chance to explore Worcester. Like many people, when venturing into Massachusetts, we always headed straight for Boston. I was excited to learn about Worcester’s growing restaurant scene, vibrant arts community and everything I had been missing out on. Most importantly, I could see all its potential and could feel the city was on the cusp of some big changes - big changes I had to be part of!

Can you explain your career trajectory?

I went to the University of Newcastle in England to get my bachelor;s in Communications with plans to be a journalist. After graduating, I decided to pursue a career in marketing/public relations and was very fortunate to land a great job at Vision Advertising in Worcester. I had always been ambitious, but it was during my time there that I realized I wanted to start my own company. While working with my clients on marketing, I noticed that many local businesses were not fully utilizing the opportunities that events provided, so I started Eventive. I like to consider Eventive not just an event planning company but an experiential marketing company. We work with businesses to develop events that will help their target audience experience everything they have to offer. Events help my clients gain publicity, get prospective clients in the door, boost customer relations, provide marketing material and more. Over time, Eventive has grown to offer event consultation, social event planning, as well as wedding planning. Of course, we won’t stop there. We have big plans for 2017 and 2018.

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What is the most challenging part about event planning in Worcester? To be honest,

I can’t think of anywhere else I would have rather started my event planning business. Since Worcester is a city, it offers the plethora of businesses and clients that I need to be successful in my career. But it’s also a very tight-knit community. Business owners support each other, everyone seems to be intertwined, and there’s a lot of love and encouragement that I’m not sure you’d find in a bigger city. There’s a wonderful selection of venues, ranging from historic concert halls to raw open spaces, and the surrounding community has proven that they love to attend a good party.

Can you share an anecdote that highlights Eventive’s unique brand of services? As

with any new business, when I first started Eventive, I had to find ways to get clients. Considering I was trying to sell my creative and outside-the-box approach, I needed to think of something beyond cold calls and social media marketing. I was trying to convince other businesses to market themselves using an event. Why couldn’t I do the same for my business? So, that’s exactly what I did. Within the first couple months of starting Eventive, I put together Women Out in Worcester. It was a female-focused vendor event designed with women in mind. It pulled together all the fun aspects of a ladies-night-out into one evening: dancing, cocktails, shopping, crafting, entertainment and socializing. After coming up with the concept, I set-up a ticketing site, began marketing the event, a service I now outsource, reached out to my ideal vendors, hired entertainment, got all the legal paperwork taken care of, decorated the room and ran the event. I got one of my first clients from that event and we are now in the process of planning our Third Annual WOW for September. What big events can we look forward to in the future? So many. I wish I could list them all. I’m very excited about Pow! Wow! Worcester, an international mural festival, which is coming up at the end

of August. This not only means lots of new murals for 2017 (29 in total), but also lots of fun parties for all ages during the week too. There’s also Worcester Rocks for Autism Speaks, a concert to benefit Autism Speaks, that’s being held on Friday, Sept. 15 at Mechanics Hall. Describe the best party you’ve ever attended. All the parties that I’ve planned, of course. Joking aside, I’ve been very blessed to attend some amazing events throughout my life. While I love what I do, in all honesty, my favorite parties to attend are the ones that someone else has organized. It means I can show up, have fun and relax. A couple weeks ago, I was very fortunate to have my family plan a surprise party for me. It was held at Lock 50 in Worcester and it was incredible. I’m a hard person to surprise, so the fact that they were able to keep it a secret until the event was amazing. That has definitely got to be one of my favorite parties- I felt so loved and spoiled, and will always look back on it with fond memories.

What role will programming and event planning play in Worcester’s bright future?

Statistically, events can play a huge role (economically, culturally and socially) in any city and its future. If planned correctly, events can foster pride and a sense of community. They create conversation. In addition, they can have a physical transformation on a city. Take Pow! Wow! Worcester, for example. The committee and artists behind the festival have helped beautify the city and increase walkability in downtown Worcester. It’s clear that I’m not alone in this thoughtprocess; the Worcester community realizes the positive impact events can have in an area and have created lots of events for the public to enjoy. We’re fortunate to have the free music series in the Canal District, the #Worcester100, the Out to Lunch Series, and many, many more. I can’t wait to see the city develop and offer even more amazing events, and I’m so excited to be part of it. - Sarah Connell

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