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orcester Magazine readers may have noticed a decidedly arts-heavy focus in recent weeks. That is by design, as we, like many of you, waited in anticipation of the Pow! Wow! Worcester mural festival that literally set downtown Worcester ablaze in color and fascination. We have also taken the time to look at artists such as Scott Boilard. Most recently, we took a look back, in pictures and words, at the week that was Pow! Wow! Worcester. This week, we are super excited to present to you our annual Fall Arts Preview. What’s going on in music? What authors and poetry events are coming up? What’s happening at our area theaters? We’ve got all that and more as the arts and entertainment action in Central Mass heats up as fall brings in cooler tempuratures. This is an issue you won’t want to lose. Keep it so you don’t miss any of what’s going on in music, film, theater and literature throughout Central Mass!

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Mural festival supporters slam aborted Council “inquisition” STEVEN KING

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non-local angle, and a few of them showed up to the Council meeting to give their take on the festival. “Whether they wish to [work for free] or not is academic,” Sue Champeny said. “This sends a message that Worcester no longer values and treasures its artists or other artists’ creative work … I’ve heard great things about the economic impact for downtown, but what is the economic impact for Worcester’s artists and POW! WOW!’s artists?” The full order requests City Manager Ed Augustus Jr., “report on process for selection of murals in the city pursuant to the PowWow Worcester event, including the funding and funding sources, what type of juried process was followed, whether a further event with the same selection process will be held, how the participating artists were selected, the address of the artists, what payments were made for the benefit of artists, why more local artists did not participate, and what kind of outreach to the public, property owners and art community was followed, how long will the murals be shown and what kind and cost of maintenance is planned.” The questions, directed to the municipal

he City Council is no stranger to attracting large crowds with controversial orders, as groups ranging from labor unions to communities of color have flexed their political muscles in front of councilors before. After this week, the local artistic community can be added to that list, as supporters of the recent POW! WOW! mural festival showed up in force to explain and promote the event, which was scrutinized o an order from AtLarge Councilor Konnie Lukes. At issue is the international mural festival that came to Worcester and brought 12 artists together for 10 days to paint 15 murals on high-profile spots like the Palladium and the Federal Square parking garage downtown, along with other events and art projects. POW! WOW! is a prestigious event in the arts community, and international artists were flown in to Worcester to join a handful of local artists. All the artists volunteered their time, but the festival raised money to pay for supplies and boarding, among other things. Lukes’ order did not start in a vacuum – some local artists had been making noise about the nonpayment of the artists and the

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WOO-TOWN INDE X The glow of Pow! Wow! Worcester wasn’t felt by all, as some think local artists were shut out. Others have taken to crass and crude insults of committee organizers. -5

Worcester won’t set up a sanctioned homeless site. I guess it prefers litter- and debris-strewn encampments like the Worcide skate park. -4

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The Spencer and Woodstock fairs, part of the unofficial kickoff of the fall fair season, enjoy great weather and good crowds. +3

Facts don’t seem to matter to some folks, who insist youth sex offenders are moving into a program at 123 Harrington Way – despite multiple assurances to the contrary. -2

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A weekly quality of life check-in of Worcester

If you’re car isn’t sturdy, don’t try taking it through the Drive Thru at the Shrewsbury Street McDonald’s, which is currently nothing but dirt and gravel. -1

Doherty High senior Michael Oppong learned a hard lesson this week: standing up for something often puts you at the mercy of others who would rather you stay silent. Positive marks for his courage. +4

The inaugural Ron Bouchard Race For A Cure Golf Tournament raised money to donate two new passenger vans to Hope Lodge in Worcester. +3

Worcester suffers another court loss with order to build $10-million pedestrian skybridge connecting the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel, Major Taylor Boulevard Parking Garage and the Worcester Convention Center. -10

Controversial cryotherapy comes to Worcester Tom Quinn

rends and innovations often hit Boston before they come to Worcester. Cryotherapy is no exception, with a handful of low-temperature machines cropping up in the state capital, but Worcester was not far behind, and the city now has its first cryotherapy machine at an unassuming salon on Pleasant Street. Actually, nearly everyone has experienced cryotherapy at some point. An ice pack is technically cryotherapy, which is the use of cold to treat a variety of ailments. The treatment at Salon 101 is more accurately called, “whole-body cryotherapy.” Clients step into a cylindrical chamber with only their head poking out, and nitrogen is used to lower the temperature inside to around -240 degrees Fahrenheit. Stay in for one to three minutes, proponents say, and your aches and pains will freeze away. “Some people haven’t heard of it,” Amy Grady, the owner of Salon 101, said. “But I’ve gotten a lot of, ‘I’ve seen it on this show or that show, Shark Tank or Dr. Oz.’ So some are familiar with it, but other people, ‘What does it do?’ I’m answering that question a lot.” Grady saw the cryotherapy machine on “Shark Tank,” the entrepreneurial reality show, and bought one with the encouragement of her children. She said it fits with the mission of Salon 101, which she has been running for about six years at 101 Pleasant St. An “Aquamassage” machine is prominently displayed near the front of the business, and Grady said the cryotherapy machine was another innovation she was happy to bring to customers.

“I’m always looking for what else I can bring to my customers,” Grady said. “When I saw this in ‘Shark Tank,’ I started researching different companies, what their clients were saying.” Medical researchers are also looking into cryotherapy, with mixed results. Grady noted, correctly, that cryotherapy is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration for medical use, although it is licensed for consumer use. What that basically means is doctors can’t prove cryotherapy has any health benefits, but people are free to try it anyway. Grady made a comparison to acupuncture, another aspect of Eastern medicine that bled into Western society, and opinions on cryotherapy are just as divided. On the one hand are people who think the whole thing is an expensive placebo treatment. A widely-cited 2015 study by Cochrane, a research group, found, “there is insufficient evidence to determine whether whole-body cryotherapy reduces self-reported muscle soreness, or improves subjective recovery, after exercise compared with passive rest or no WBC ... The lack of evidence on adverse events is important given that the exposure to extreme temperature presents a potential hazard. Further high-quality, wellreported research in this area is required and must provide detailed reporting of adverse events.” Naysayers have not stopped the treatment from racking up a host of celebrity endorsers, though. While some, like actress Mandy Moore, have purported to use the treatment for beauty and health reasons, the key endorsements have come from its use by athletes like Lebron James and Kobe Bryant.

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Salon 101 owner Amy Grady talks about their new cryotherapy machine. World-class athletes say cryotherapy has helped them overcome muscle pain and aches from long seasons of superhuman effort, and while Grady is marketing her machine to Worcester’s nine colleges, she said that’s not all it can do. “It’s big with the professional athletes,” Grady said. “But there’s a very large crossfit population around here, and they’re going to benefit as well. And then you have the people who aren’t big on exercise, but they have arthritis problems, or back pain problems, or sleep problems, or skin problems. This is not just for the big athletes. This is for the soccer moms and the office dwellers as well.” In addition to the pain management, the common target of ice packs, Grady cites help with arthritis, fatigue, circulation, cellulite,

energy, metabolism, skin, psoriasis and depression, among other things. Given the opportunity to try the machine, a Worcester Magazine reporter went through the same steps everyone has to go through when trying cryotherapy in Worcester. The first step is signing a waiver. A high-profile death of a spa worker in 2015 brought attention to the dangers of nitrogen-based supercooling, although that worker was alone in a room with the machine, bringing new attention to safety measures, and Grady is quick to note that after hours of training, she is ready to run the machine. “It is all about safety for this thing,” Grady said. “Nobody is in that machine by themselves. I’m in the room with you. continued on page 7

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government rather than the organizers of the private event, galled supporters, especially leading questions such as, “why more local artists did not participate.” “Strategic partnerships like POW! WOW! in collaboration with events throughout the year positively add to the cultural evolution of the city,” Josh Croke of Action! Worcester, a festival facilitator, said. “The POW! WOW! Artists, festival goers and those who followed the festival online are talking about Worcester and they’re talking about Worcester on an international level … It would be a shame if we as a community avoided and rejected these connections and relationships because of a fear that our own local voice would be dampened.” On the contrary, Croke and others said, Worcester’s voice is being broadcast more because of the festival. Millions of people have viewed information about POW! WOW! Worcester on social media, and Worcester is now on a list with world-class cities from across the globe. POW! WOW! Worcester director Jessica Walsh also clued the Council — most of which made an effort to show their support for the festival — in on some statistics. In total, 80 artists were involved in the festival, she said, including 45 from Worcester and 50 from Massachusetts. A fundraiser came up with

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POW! WOW! Worcester director Jessica Walsh at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. thousands of dollars for local institutions Main Idea and the Sprinkler Factory. POW! WOW! Worcester was not the right time to start a fight over artists’ compensation, she said. “I’m very embarrassed and upset that we’re here tonight,” Walsh said. “The first opportunity for Worcester to be looked at on an international level, and we’re getting in

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our own way … the argument that we need to keep everything absolutely local does not make sense to me. It’s not realistic.” Lukes downplayed any negativity associated with her order when her time to speak came, instead saying it was a valuable conversation to have. The Council voted not to send the order to committee. Lukes l! to hold the item for then exercised eciaright er Spher mm

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one week, meaning it could come up for discussion again. But in response to concerns from Champeney and others, such as Doug Chapel, that the barrier to entry for Worcester artists was too high, Lukes said the city should look into the so-called “sign ordinance,” which makes starting a mural difficult. Two separate people told stories about getting married or engaged recently and taking photos in front of the “Marry Me” mural on the side of the DCU Center, using it as a microcosm of the festival as a whole. “In 30 years or 40 years, when I show people my wedding pictures, I hope I can point to that photo outside the DCU Center, and I can say I got married in 2016, and that was the year Worcester finally realized it was not a suburban town with an urban core, but a true city, and it started to behave like a city,” Gabe Rollins said. “I hope that’s how the conversation goes. Because it could just as easily go, that was something that happened a long time ago, how come things like that don’t happen any more? Because Worcester liked to look a gift horse in the mouth.” Reporter Tom Quinn can be reached at 508-749-3166 x324 or tquinn@ worcestermagazine.com with story ideas, feedback, or questions. Follow him on Twitter @bytomquinn. Over 40 COlOrs Over On40 sale COlOrs On sale

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hirty years ago this week, the small, single-runway Southbridge Municipal Airport hosted a truly historic showdown. Reporter Allen M. Steele Jr. went On The Road with hundreds of other spectators to see Airshow '86 and the dogfight between a WWIIera Japanese Zero and Navy F-2 Wildcat. Between the symphony of fired blanks and swooping planes, the eeriness of the entire display wasn’t lost on Steele. He writes, “There is something haunting about the sight of a Zero diving toward a crowd of Americans, about looking up and seeing the shining prop of a plane bearing the Rising Sun on its sides…”

The crowd, Steele notes, can be categorized into whether you’re old enough to remember or not. The former wearing grim masks of emotion, while the latter chats and children run through the crowd. “... a bunch of teenagers in Harley Davidson and Led Zeppelin T-shirts pay no attention,” he writes. “Hey, it’s only World War II.” That latter generation has grown up. Who knows whether the living history lesson at Airshow '86 sunk in. While talking heads make daily comparisons of this politician or that to the murderous fascists of the past-- a smart bet would be that the Airshow '86 dogfight went right over their heads. -T.J. Anania

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The city announced this week it has started buying water from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, the latest step in efforts to manage what is now a Stage 3 drought. That designation means outdoor watering is banned. It also means, if you’re to believe some local and Boston headlines, that Worcester restaurants are “ordered to stop serving tap water.” Of course, that disclaimer has to be punctuated with “unless the customer asks for it.” BREAKING: Worcester restaurants ordered to stop serving orange juice – unless the customer asks for it. What the purchase from the MWRA means is Worcester is now paying $1.7 million per month for 16 million gallons of water per day. Even that won’t stem the tide of water coming from Worcester’s reservoirs, though, as the city wants to cut water use down below 20 million gallons per day, a goal Director of Water and Sewer Phil Guerin said would be a tough road. Worcester does have enough money to pay for a couple months in a reserve account, although if it does not start raining soon that account could be drained quicker than the Quinapoxet Reservoir, and the city will have to find other funding sources. We’ll let city spokesperson John Hill take it away here: “The water department has a reserve fund,” he wrote via email. “I think normally you would call it a ‘rainy day fund,’ but, you know.” Yes, this is the one time you don’t use your rainy day fund on a rainy day. Pray for clouds, everyone.

DON’T DO AS WE DO Speaking of the water restrictions, some folks were pretty ticked off to see the water flying (or spraying) at Beaver Brook field recently – that’s the city-run Beaver Brook field. Practically dripping in sarcasm, City Manager Ed Augustus Jr. told councilors he got the same “helpful” phone calls others received. He also mentioned the “one” employee responsible for going around to each of the city’s parks and disabling the sprinklers. Rest assured, he added, the city’s parks would soon be “as bone dry” as the rest of the city. QUESTION 2 FOR YOU: Which way are

you voting on Question 2? That’s the question about charter school expansion – voting “yes” means new schools can be authorized each year, while voting “no” keeps the current cap

in place. A Worcester group met by the side of the road by Burncoat High School this week with a good deal of political support. Attendees School Committee members Molly McCullough and John Monfredo, State Rep. Jim O’Day and city councilors Khrystian King, Candy Mero-Carlson, George Russell and Mayor Joe Petty. In addition, Save Our Public Schools counts Congressman Jim McGovern, state sens. Harriette Chandler and Mike Moore, state Rep. Mary Keefe, City Councilors Kate Toomey, Gary Rosen and Sarai Rivera, and School Committee members Brian O’Connell and Jack Foley as supporters, although none of them were at the event. “The plans to expand charter schools that are being pushed at the ballot represent nothing less than the end of public education in the Commonwealth,” Petty said. Wowzer.

LAWSUIT DROPPED: The city’s legal department has been in the news a lot recently, as the city pays out money in legal cases (the panhandling ordinance, Nga Truong, now the skybridge) and the City Council shies away from things that could potentially require a legal defense (Dover Amendment exceptions, enforcing a noise ordinance). But the legal department did have one bit of good news – Jerome Smith, a city man who sued the Worcester police for brutality for a 2010 arrest incident. Smith had claimed a number of things, including that he was hit in the face with a fire extinguisher, but the case imploded after allegations that Smith basically bought testimony in his favor, causing his lawyer to quit the case. That case resulted in a mistrial, but it appears there will be no new trial, presumably when Smith realized the long odds he was facing for proving his allegations. Now the legal department can get back to doing what it does best – or at least, what it does.

WE INTERRUPT THIS PROGRAMMING: The state primary election went off without a hitch on Sept. 8. Worcesterite Moses Dixon beat out Leicesterite Doug Belanger in the 17th Worcester district in the Democratic primary, and John Fresolo got on the ballot against Dan Donahue in the 16th Worcester district. Well, actually, there was one hitch. The city started WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM • SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

{ worcesteria } showing live election results on the government channel around the time polls closed. While I understand that the only people watching were reporters and a few election nerds, it was still a shock to the system when it cut away to a promo video made after the Worcester Regional Airport plane pull from the summer. That featured the city team in an informal competition with the media team over who could pull the plan the required distance faster, which meant reporters watching the channel were suddenly treated to City Manager Ed Augustus Jr. and others trashtalking the Fourth Estate instead of the poll numbers they were reporting on. Don’t tell me that was unintentional. The reason I’ve heard for the interruption was that they switched to the promo video because of a lack of interest in the poll results, and to that I say baloney. If you cut away to an episode of “NCIS: Los Angeles,” maybe I’d believe you, but you’re telling me someone looked at the Nielsen ratings for the Worcester Government Channel, saw the election wasn’t playing well with the 18-35 demographic and said, “Hey, you know what people would love to watch? This glorified infomercial for the Worcester Regional Airport.” Not buying it, sorry. In other news, early voting is coming up for the November election. You’ll be able to vote starting Oct. 24, according to the planned schedule from the Election Commission, in a move designed to boost turnout.

ANTHEM: So the wheels of the news cycle have kept on turning, and the saga of Doherty

High School football player Michael Oppong has already passed by the national radar after starring turns on such vaunted publications as the Posts Washington and Huffington. But there’s another game coming up, and if more people start kneeling during the national anthem, the story will continue to gain steam locally. The Boston Herald gave Worcester the usual dose of Boston condescension about the incident, with one of their columnists saying that Oppong’s protest wasn’t as legit as those of Olympic protester John Carlos – don’t tell him the sprinter recently spoke favorably about the anthem protests – and Nelson Mandela. I mean, granted, but Oppong is also in high school, so give him some time to grow into it. Anyway, the money shot from the Herald is near the end. “Black history? Please. That’s American history, too,” writes Joe Fitzgerald. “And you have to wonder, are they still teaching that in Worcester these days? How about civics?” Um, I’m pretty sure the reason all these protests are happening is because the younger generation is learning about American history, specifically the part about slavery, discrimination and under-representation in the country’s power institutions. But hey, I stand during the anthem and I work in Worcester, so what do I know?

A SHITTY SITUATION: “Feces coming out of my yard!” exclaimed Donavan Bloomfield, multiple times, with gusto during the last City Council meeting. The problem, verified by the city, is that Bloomfield was told for 15 years he had a sewer connection, and paid all the associated fees, until he discovered he actually had a septic system instead. A “shit tank,” he said - “Don’t say that again,” deadpanned Mayor Joe Petty in response, with all the emotion of a man who has spend his adult life dealing with angry citizens. The city can only reimburse people for up to six years, apparently, so Bloomfield is out of luck unless extraordinary measures proposed by councilors, like a home rule petition to the state, go through. Also, due credit for everyone in the crowd for keeping a straight face during the doo-doo diatribe, and for applauding at the end. Oh, and this is happening on Zenith Drive, home to someone renting rooms via AirBnb and a whole lot of neighbors complaining about the effect on their quality of life. Sounds like an exciting street to live on. FAMILY FRIENDLY: Democrat Moses Dixon and Republican incumbent Kate Campanale

will be facing off in November for a state Rep. seat, but on Saturday they were just two Coes Pond supporters coming together for Coes Beach Family Day. They even posed for a photo with the city manager, mayor and District 5 City Councilor Gary Rosen, who positioned them according to political leaning. “[Campanale] on the right and [Dixon] on the left,” chortled Rosen. Good to see people reaching across the aisle. Also reaching across the aisle was the people who dropped off the duck-shaped boat, who rolled up in a truck with a “Trump that bitch” bumper sticker, the favorite decal of Republicans looking to express their policy differences with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. There was also something about “fat chicks,” but this reporter was too busy trying to find an angle with Mayor Joe Petty or Rosen in the frame with a decidedly un-Democratic bumper sticker. Alas, no dice, but the crowd at the pond enjoyed the boat and all the other canoes and paddle boats all the same. Free food as well for the second annual event, which next year could take place on an even more improved beach.

WE’RE NUMBER 1(99): Dumb list alert, but this time it’s from insurance company Allstate, so it has a little bit of credibility. The company took their good hands and typed up a list of the 200 biggest cities with the highest likelihood of a car crash, ranked against the national average and organized by years between insurance claims. Last on the list, at No. 200, was Boston. Second to last, at No. 199, was Worcester. C’mon, we can’t even beat Boston at this? In a way, it makes sense, though – Boston drivers can’t even keep from getting stuck under that bridge. If you put Kelley Square in the Back Bay it would probably single-handedly double the state’s car crash count. Reporter Tom Quinn can be reached at 508-749-3166 x324 or tquinn@worcestermagazine.com with story ideas, feedback, or questions. Follow him on Twitter @bytomquinn.

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here’s never a bad time to ask questions – unless what you’re asking questions about already happened, right? Not so, according to At-Large City Councilor Konnie Lukes, who had a lengthy order on the City Council agenda this week asking for a variety of information about the recently-completed Pow! Wow! Worcester mural festival. Among other things, Lukes wanted to know about the process of selecting the artists that participated, how they were selected, why more local artists did not participate, what payments were made to the artists, etc. Lukes seemed to be taking direct aim at an event that, at first blush, appeared to have been an overwhelming success. She says that is not the case, that her order was meant to start a discussion. Discussions are good. Questions can be good. In fact, Worcester Magazine reached out to one of the individuals involved with Pow! Wow! Worcester and asked each question Lukes raised in her order. Jessica Walsh was able to answer pretty much all of them, if directing the magazine to one of her festival partners, Che Anderson at City Hall, for some clarification. Bottom line: Lukes could have gotten answers to her questions without standing under the lights and in front of the cameras. It is worth noting councilors had to approve easements for each of the properties used for the murals before the event was held. Guess who voted in favor without asking questions? Asked why she did not raise any questions at that time, if she wanted to foster a discussion about art, Lukes replied, “That’s a good question.” Trying to address each of Lukes’ questions, here are some facts as derived straight from Walsh, a committee member. Fact: The funding sources for the festival were private, with no city money, mostly in the form of grants and in-kind donations. Fact: The process went through Pow! Wow! Worldwide, with Anderson dealing with that organization’s representative, Jasper Wong. Artists were picked based on whose work was deemed a good fit for the scope of the project. A group of folks, on their own dime, flew to Hawaii at one point to pursue the mural concept. Fact: Artists came from the U.S., Nepal, Germany, Spain, Berlin and Mexico, perhaps others. Fact: The artists did not receive payment for their work, and knew that beforehand. They were provided airfare, food, accommodations and materials. What is not widely known is some of these artists scored paying gigs because of their participation in the festival. One was commissioned by a local property owner to paint his building walls. Others, according to Walsh, were able to take on paying jobs in Boston because they were in Worcester. Fact: While no local artists were used for the large-scale projects during the festival, some were used on other, smaller projects. The hope next year is to have a pool of local artists ready to take on work on the level of that done with Pow! Wow! Worcester. Fact: Outreach was done to promote the heck out of this festival. If you didn’t know what and how this was all coming together, you simply were not trying. Worcester Magazine sponsored the event, and wrote several stories leading right up to the festival – and after. The committee also held a study hall for the public to ask questions before the festival. In addition, social media was used mightily to raise pubic awareness. Fact: The murals will remain in place at least five years and will be maintained by Pow!Wow! Worcester. At that time, a decision will be made as to whether to keep the mural in place or whitewash it and start from scratch. Those are some, if not all, of the questions raised by Lukes, who, it is worth saying, has a valid point in wanting a discussion about public art. It is not the first time she has raised such a concept. Few would argue with the need to talk about the city’s overall vision for the arts community. However, the complaints, insults and bellyaching coming out of Pow! Wow! Worcester seem little more than sour grapes. Consider this: Pow! Wow! Worldwide’s Instagram account had in excess of three million impressions on the festival. Three million. Of an event in Worcester. How, pray tell, is that a negative? How is anything that happened during that entire week, where connections were made, friendships forged, and yes paying jobs earned, a negative?

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Chicken soup for the candidate Janice Harvey

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wanted to be the one to tell you,” my son said. I hate conversations that start like this. There’s nothing good waiting at the end of this rainbow, I thought. “Give it to me straight, kid. Don’t beat around the bush.” “Hillary Clinton fainted at the 9/11 memorial.” I was in the Dollar Store at the time, replacing all my nasty old Tupperware with new plastic stuff that won’t last long, but won’t cause me great embarrassment, should the movers drop the box marked “KITCHEN CRAP” and spill the contents on the lawn (Any bowl with spaghetti sauce baked into its sides as a result of frequent nuking is going out with the Tuesday trash). I stopped shopping long enough to wail in anguish. “This can only mean one thing,” I moaned. “ Or two things. If she’s very sick, she might have to pull out of the race. And Trump’s going to jump on this faster than flies on David Duke.” Clinton’s health has become an issue, primarily because she was born without testicles, which apparently is a birth defect. Her opponent, Donald “Show me yours and I won’t show you mine”

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Trump, has been snorting, barking and pawing at the dirt over her “stamina,” suggesting she’s too frail to govern. This, from a 70-year-old lard bucket who consumes more fast food than The Hamburglar. His arteries must resemble my bathroom drain by now - always a little bit clogged. As it turns out, Hillary Clinton didn’t exactly faint - her legs buckled after becoming “overheated” during the Ground Zero ceremony. Naturally, someone videotaped her being helped into a vehicle before she was taken to her daughter’s apartment to recuperate. After a short time, she emerged, smiling. Her campaign released a statement from her physician confirming she’s battling pneumonia, but is on the mend. Pneumonia! I roll over and play dead when I catch a summer cold. She’s 68 years old, flying across the country campaigning against The Man Who Would Be Despot, giving fiery speeches at umpteen rallies nationwide. I went to the emergency room with heartburn last week, and I’m several years younger than Secretary Clinton. The woman is one tough cookie. It’s no secret women ignore most ailments. We have to. If we folded up like a tent every time we sneezed, the world would spin off its axis. We save continued on next page

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sick time for when our kids are sick so we can nurse them. We don’t go to bed and stay there for three days when flu season hits, but if we are forced to hit the sheets, we get up and throw some laundry in the washing machine in between trips to the bathroom. No offense, guys, but I’ve seen how your gender handles illness: it ain’t pretty. Your flu is always the most virulent strain. Your cold is always a prelude to lung disease. Your headache is almost certainly a brain tumor. I have to give Clinton a pat on the back and not just to clear her lungs. Contrary to what the mushy media is peddling, her health isn’t an issue. Journalists should have jumped on that bogus doctor’s note Trump passed in, like something Juan Epstein’s mother wrote on the back of an envelope. The scrutiny Clinton is subjected to is mind-boggling, especially when it’s compared to the “get out of jail” card her opponent has been granted by the media. I prefer a candidate with a nagging cough over one with a personality disorder. I only wish I could catch up with Hillary. I’d bring her a bowl of my best chicken soup in one of my new plastic bowls, and she could keep the container, even if it does say “HARVEY” on the bottom. Better yet, she can return it refilled with the crow her opponent will be munching in November.

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Gateway Players’ ‘Addams Family’ asks: What’s normal? Jessica Picard

“They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky, they’re altogether ooky, The Addams Family.”

Thus goes the chorus of the popular television show, “The Addams Family,” which will be brought to life this fall by the Barre Players Theater. According to the theater’s website, “This musical features an original story, and it’s

churches and a senior group home, it became a theater in 1993, when the Barre Players bought the building. The age and character of the building lends itself to the spooky production of “The Addams Family,” even coming with its very own ghost. “We have a resident ghost named Nellie,” Olson said. “There used to be a historic hotel two doors down and it burned down just before we bought the building, and supposedly she was left homeless and moved The cast of “The Addams Family”

every father’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family - a man her parents have never met. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s ‘normal’ boyfriend and his parents.” Meg Norton, 23, is playing the role of Wednesday Addams, who is no longer the child that people remember from the series. “Wednesday is certainly going to be an interesting role for me. I’m usually the peppy, upbeat one, and Wednesday is very dark and serious,” Norton said. “But you see a totally different side of her during this show, and I’m hoping to pull that dynamic.” Started by a Broadway producer summering in Barre in 1921, and then revived by a Clark University professor in the ’50s, the Barre Players was originally a Shakespeare troupe. It now puts on six productions a year, in a building that was originally built around the 1850s, according to the show’s director, Jessie Olson. Changing hands between different

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in here. But she’s actually a very benevolent ghost. “She’s helped people find lost scripts, she tends to appear when people are alone in here building sets and they feel like somebodies watching over them. I was actually in here discussing the set with somebody and we could have sworn we saw her walking in the vestibule.” Colleen Kelley–Norton, who is playing Alice Beineke, added, “We felt like she was watching over this show with a smile.” Nellie won’t be the only ghost in attendance. Carolyn Salter is playing one of the family’s ancestors in the production. “I have played a ghost before, but this is going to be very different because it’s more of the living dead as opposed to ghosts,” Salter said. “So it should be very interesting to bring them to life.” Added Angelica Morin, who plays Thing, as well as an ancestor, added, “The biggest challenge I think for becoming the living dead is learning how to embody both of those types of characters. You’re alive, you do a lot of dancing and singing, but you’re also supposed to be a dead family member.” Cast members, many of whom have graced the Barre Players stage before, are excited to put their own twists on the iconic characters. “I’ve never had the opportunity to become the narrator of the story, and that’s kind of what Fester is in this production,” Andrew Bigelow, who plays Uncle Fester, said. “He gets to break the fourth wall a lot, STEVEN KING which I’m looking forward to.” Others, like Ben Smith, who plays Lurch, are working on how to best represent their character. “It’s a real challenge to play a character that doesn’t have any real dialogue,” Smith said, “and so how do I bring him to the stage and bring him to life without speaking?” “There’s a very good theme,” Olson added. “It’s what is normal? They’re supposedly the ‘normal’ family, but it turns out that appearances are deceiving. We’re going to have fun doing it, so I think the community is going to have fun watching it.” See “The Addams Family” Oct. 28-29, Nov. 4-6 and Nov. 11-13 at Barre Players Theater, 64 Common St, Barre. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and at 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets can be purchased by calling 978-3552096 or 800-733-2096.

Fall Performances “LOST IN YONKERS” Sept. 9-11, 16-18 New Players Theatre Guild, 15 Rollstone St., Fitchburg nptg.org “DON’T DRINK THE WATER” Sept. 30, Oct. 1, 7-8, 8 p.m. and Oct. 2 & 9, 2 p.m. Stratton Players, First Parish Unitarian Church, 923 Main St., Fitchburg A cascade of comedy and a solid hit on Broadway, this affair takes place inside an American embassy behind the Iron Curtain. An American tourist, a caterer by trade, and his wife and daughter rush into the embassy two steps ahead of the police who suspect them of spying and picture taking. It’s not much of a refuge, for the ambassador is absent and his son, now in charge, has been expelled from a dozen countries and the continent of Africa. Nevertheless, they carefully and frantically plot their escape, and the ambassador’s son and the caterer’s daughter even have time to fall in love. Tickets are $15 for adults and $7.50 for age 16 and younger. strattonplayers.com “FOOTLOOSE” Fridays, Sept. 16 & 23, 7:30 p.m., Saturdays, Sept. 17 & 24, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sterling Community Theatre, the Parish Hall of the First Church, 6 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, Ren is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. What he isn’t prepared for are the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, determined to exercise the control over the town’s youth that he cannot command in his own home. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges is of a father longing for the son he lost and of a young man aching for the father who walked out on him. sterlingtheatre.com. “To the Table” Oct. 7, 7:30 p.m. (opening reception 6-7:15 p.m.); Oct. 8, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 9, 5 p.m.; Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m., Octo. 15, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 16, 5 p.m. Singh Performance Center 50 Douglas Road, Whitinsville Five original plays in one night in the form of four-person, 20-minute shows. Features the world premier of the new operetta, “There the Giant Fell-an elegy.” “AND THEN THERE WERE NONE” Oct. 7-9, 13-16 Worcester County Light Opera, 21 Grandview Ave., Worcester wcloc.org “NUNSENSE” Oct. 7-8, 14-15, 8 p.m. and Oct. 16, 2 p.m. Theater at the Mount, Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical High School, 1050 Westminster St., Fitchburg They’re back! The Little Sisters of Hoboken return to Theatre at the Mount in the show that wowed audiences in 1993. When the “Little Hobos” discover that their cook, Sister Julia, Child of God, has accidentally poisoned 52 of the sisters, they parade their talents in a variety show staged to raise funds so that the last four of the dearly departed can be buried. With songs and comic interludes paced at break-neck speed, and a riotous audience participation quiz that has everyone rolling in the aisles,” Nunsense” offers a cornucopia of hilarity for the whole family, proving conclusively that nun rhymes with fun! Tickets are $22 for adults in the evening, and $17 for a matinee. Student tickets are $15. mwcc.edu “MURDERED TO DEATH” Oct. 13-15, 21-22, 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 16 & 23, 2 p.m. Calliope Theater, 150 Main St., Boylston This whodunnit is a wickedly hilarious spoof of all of the best Agatha Christie traditions. calliopeproductions.org continued on page 14

Fall Flicks DEADPOOL Friday and Saturday, Sept. 16-17, 7 p.m. Seelos Theater, Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester R-Rated superhero action-comedy, adapted from the irreverent Marvel comic series. LITTLE MEN Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, Sept. 20, 22 and 24, 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 25, 1 and 2:50 p.m. Cinema 320, Clark University, 950 Main St., Worcester Teenage temperamental opposites Jake and Tony strike up a friendship when Jake’s father inherits the apartment building that includes Tony’s mother’s dress shop. Unfortunately, he also becomes her landlord. Tickets starting at $6. A WAR Wednesday, Sept. 21, 3 and 8 p.m. Seelos Theater, Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester Danish war drama about a military commander accused of a war crime. BATMAN VS SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE Friday and Saturday, Sept. 23 and 24, 7 p.m.

Seelos Theater, Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester A clash of two iconic superheroes fighting for justice. NO MAS BEBES Tuesday, Sept. 27, 6 p.m. Ghosh Science & Technology Building, Room 102, WSU, 486 Chandler St., Worcester The history of Mexican-American women who were coercively sterilized at Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center during the 1960s and 1970s. Post-film discussion to follow with Worcester Commissioner of Health and Human Services Mattie Castiel. THE INNOCENTS Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, Sept. 27, 29 and Oct. 1, 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 2, 1 and 3:15 p.m. Cinema 320, Clark University, 950 Main St., Worcester A young French doctor during World War II learns of a shocking human tragedy - several nuns at a local convent are far along in pregnancy, the aftermath of rampaging Red Army soldiers. Tickets starting at $6. continued on page 14

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The Birth of a Nation – Writer, director and lead actor Nate Parker upends the narrative of Nat Turner (and appropriates the title from D.W.

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South. Vanity Fair recently wrote a piece about the evolution of novelist William Styron’s acclaimed “The Confessions of Nat Turner” that included a Parker-penned sidebar offering a blunt counterpoint to Styron’s take. Judging by the article, and early reaction, the film promises to be a flashpoint for debate. The Great Wall – The movie itself doesn’t especially interest me. I’m more intrigued by the accusations of whitewashing that surround Matt Damon’s participation in this story of an international band of warriors joining forces with the Chinese army to repel invading dragons during construction of the Great Wall. This is a movie made for message boards, where arguments that Damon’s casting corrupts history compete with responses of, “Um, there were no dragons in history.” The Girl on the Train – I’m always late to the party when it comes to publishing sensations that are turned into movies (think “Gone Girl”). I vow I’ll read the bestseller first —

I mean specifically summer movies. My brain needs an enema from men in capes and alien attacks and bad moms and Zac Ephron. Maybe that’s why I recently rhapsodized about the quietly compelling “Hell or High Water” with the fervor of a pre-adolescent girl weeping at a One Direction concert. So yes, I’m looking forward to the fall movies. These seven in particular: Manchester by the Sea – When his brother dies, an unmoored man (Casey Affleck) is forced to take care of his teenage nephew. Early reviews have been downright glowing, and judging by the trailer the acting is top-notch. Of course, since the story unfolds in Massachusetts everybody is obligated to talk like they’re either playing Griffith’s technically brilliant and thematically touch football ugly silent picture), who orchestrated a in Hyannis with the Kennedys or dumping famous slave uprising in the Antebellum bodies in Southie with Whitey Bulger. It can get wicked hahd to listen to. The movie is written and directed by Kenneth Lonergan, who name-checked Worcester in his 2000 gem, “You Can Count on Me.” The Accountant – With his personal life in a shambles and his Batman earning a lackluster reception from audiences, I’m pulling for Ben Affleck to be the most kickass accountant the big screen has ever seen. He plays a math savant who cooks the books for some of the planet’s worst people then months turn into weeks, which turn and then … into days, and by the time the film opens I’m his balance still ignorant. Several people recommended sheet gets a “The Girl on the Train” to me, and, as usual, I little, well, insisted I would get to it. Never did. Now I’m unbalanced, looking forward to seeing how it ends, and with automatic begins. weaponBilly Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk – See the above play and a about movie adaptations of bestselling frightened Anna Kendrick asking, “Who are continued on page 14 you!?” Looks CPAwesome. S E P T E M B E R 1 5 , 2 0 1 6 • W O R C E S T E R M A G A Z I N E . C O M 13

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The Magnificent Seven – “Seven Samurai” enjoys yet another retelling, this time with Denzel Washington leading a band of mercenaries — each blessed with a special killing skill — into battle against marauders terrorizing a small town. I’m concerned whether this cast (Ethan Hawke, Chris Pratt, Vincent D’Onofrio, et al.) can even come close to matching the legends from the 1960 version (Steve McQueen, Yul Brynner, Charles Bronson, James Coburn), but it’s still nice to see guys atop horses with six-shooters and bad attitudes.

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books. A 19-year-old private is hailed as a hero after a horrific battle in Iraq, and while he goes on a victory tour his wrenching story is told in flashbacks. Some very good movies have been made about the Iraq War and its impact on the soldiers who fought it (“The Hurt Locker,” “The Messenger” “American Sniper”) and I’m hoping “Billy Lynn” will be a worthy addition to the canon. FALL FLICKS continued from page 14

EMBRACE OF THE SERPENT Wednesday, Sept. 28, 3 and 8 p.m. Seelos Theater, Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester Black-and-white, Spanish-language drama about a shaman in the Amazon and his interactions with explorers. MONEY MONSTER Friday and Saturday, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, 7 p.m. Seelos Theater, Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester A distraught investor holds a TV advice show host hostage to get answers about a bogus stock tip. Thriller. HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, Oct. 4, 6 and 8, 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 9, 1 and 3:05 p.m.

Cinema 320, Clark University, 950 Main St., Worcester A boy and his foster father must put aside their differences when authorities launch a manhunt to find them. Tickets starting at $6. WHAT OUR FATHERS DID: A NAZI LEGACY Wednesday, Oct. 5, 3 and 8 p.m. Seelos Theater, Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester

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The sons of two Nazi war criminals travel through Europe. Documentary. LO AND BEHOLD: REVERIES OF THE CONNECTED WORLD Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, Oct. 11, 13 and 15, 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 16, 1 and 3:05 p.m. Cinema 320, Clark University, 950 Main St., Worcester A documentary on the impact of the Internet. Tickets starting at $6. WHICH WAY HOME Wednesday, Oct. 12, 5:30 p.m. Lancer Loft, Student Center (third floor), WSU, 486 Chandler St., Worcester The personal side of immigration through the eyes of children as they struggle to make it to the United States. Post discussion to follow film with Professor Jose Mendoza, UMass Lowell. REMEMBER Wednesday, Oct. 19, 3 and 8 p.m. Seelos Theater, Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester An Auschwitz survivor with dementia leaves his nursing home to kill a Nazi war criminal. Drama. MUSTANG Wednesday, Oct. 26, 3 and 8 p.m. Seelos Theater, Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester Turkish drama following five orphaned sisters growing up in a conservative society. THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Friday, Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m. The Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester Actor Barry Bostwick (“Brad Majors”) will be on-hand for audience questions and to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the cult film. Also features a costume contest. Tickets starting at $29. LET THERE BE LIGHT Saturday, Oct. 29, 1 p.m. Museum of Russian Icons, 203 Union St., Clinton Documentary following an eight-year quest to build a window for Washington National Cathedral. Tickets are $15 and include museum admission. X-MEN: APOCALYPSE Wednesday, Nov. 2, 3 and 8 p.m. Seelos Theater, Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester Ninth in a series of movies about super-powered mutants saving the world. THE WITCH Friday and Saturday, Oct. 28 and 29, 7 p.m. Seelos Theater, Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester Horror movie about a family of Puritans and their interactions with the supernatural. HERE, THERE AND EVERYWHERE Friday, Nov. 4, 8 p.m. The Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester

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“CINDERELLA” Thursday, Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 14 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 15 at 2 & 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 16 at 1 & 6:30 p.m. The Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester Rodgers + Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” is the Tony Award®- winning Broadway musical from the creators of “The Sound of Music” and “South Pacific that’s delighting audiences with its contemporary take on the classic tale. This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jawdropping transformations and all the moments you love: the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and more, plus some surprising new twists. Be transported back to your childhood as you rediscover some of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” in this hilarious and romantic Broadway experience for anyone who’s ever had a wish, a dream - or a really great pair of shoes. Thehanovertheatre.org “BREAKING LEGS” Oct. 14-15, 21-23 Gateway Players Theatre, The Barn, 111 Main St., Southbridge The action occurs in an Italian restaurant owned by a successful Ski-film pioneer Warren Miller has made 67 snow sports films. This is the mobster and managed by his beautiful unmarried daughter. When latest. Tickets are $22. the daughter’s former college professor arrives to ask for financial THE INFILTRATOR backing for a play he’s written about a murder, the fun begins. The three Friday and Saturday, Nov. 4 and 5, 7 p.m. main Mafiosi are intrigued with the idea of producing a play, and the Seelos Theater, Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester daughter becomes enamored of the playwright, who is delighted to have Crime drama based on the autobiography of one of the U.S. agents who the family’s support. His bubble is burst when he discovers, through went undercover to bust drug kingpin Pablo Escobar. the “accidental” death by train of a lesser thug, that his backers are ANOMALISA gangsters. In this madcap situation, murder and menace are served up Wednesday, Nov. 9, 3 and 8 p.m. with plenty of pasta and laughter! Tickets are $13 for adults and $11 for Seelos Theater, Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester seniors. gatewayplayers.org Animated comedy-drama about a customer service expert who sees “THE ADDAMS FAMILY” everyone else as identical. Fridays & Saturdays, Oct. 28-29, Nov. 4-5, 11-12, 7:30 p.m. SHAWNA SHEA FILM FESTIVAL Sundays, Nov. 6 & 13, 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, 11 and 12 Barre Players Theater, 64 Common St., Barre Starlite Gallery, 39 Hamilton St., Southbridge This musical features an original story, and it’s every father’s Independent film festival held in memory of filmmaker Skip Shea’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, daughter, who was killed in an automobile accident in 1999. She was 16. has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR a respectable family – a man her parents have never met. And, if that Friday and Saturday, Nov. 11 and 12, 7 p.m. weren’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs Seelos Theater, Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester him not to tell her mother. Now Gomez Addams must do something Marvel superheroes square off over philosophical differences. Action. he’s never done before – keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. MACBETH Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they Wednesday, Nov. 16, 3 and 8 p.m. host a dinner for Wednesday’s ‘normal’ boyfriend and his parents. Seelos Theater, Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester barreplayerstheater.com Adaptation of Shakespeare’s tale of murder and vengeance. “THE PRODUCERS” ME BEFORE YOU Nov. 4-6, 11-13 Friday and Saturday, Nov. 18 and 19, 7 p.m. New Players Theatre Guild, 15 Rollstone St., Fitchburg Seelos Theater, Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester nptg.org Romantic drama following a paralyzed, cynical man and his optimistic “THE NUTCRACKER” caregiver. Friday, Nov. 25 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 26 at 2 & 7 p.m., and Sunday, LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP Nov. 27 at 1 & 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, 3 and 8 p.m. The Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester Seelos Theater, Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester Jump start the holiday season with “The Nutcracker,” presented Adaptation of the Jane Austen romantic comedy, set in the 18th century. by Ballet Arts Worcester (BAW) and the Massachusetts Symphony GHOSTBUSTERS Orchestra. Share the magic and beauty of this beloved Worcester Friday and Saturday, Dec. 2 and 3, 7 p.m. production with your favorite loved ones! Thehanovertheatre.org Seelos Theater, Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester “KINKY BOOTS” Female-led reboot of the original ghost-hunting comedy. Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE Dec. 2 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 3 at 2 & 8 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 4 at 1 & Wednesday, Dec. 7, 3 and 8 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Seelos Theater, Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester The Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester A boy and his foster father must put aside their differences when “Kinky Boots” is Broadway’s huge-hearted, high-heeled hit! With authorities launch a manhunt to find them. songs by Grammy- and Tony-winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this joyous STAR TREK BEYOND musical celebration is about the friendships we discover, and the belief Friday and Saturday, Dec. 9 and 10, 7 p.m. that you can change the world when you change your mind. Inspired by Seelos Theater, Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester true events, “Kinky Boots” takes you from a gentlemen’s shoe factory in Latest installment in the saga of a space mission to explore the futuristic Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan. Thehanovertheatre.org universe.

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{ FallARTS } Hanover Theatre heating things up as summer winds down BRAD BARKET/GETTY IMAGES

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As the weather outside finally begins to cool down, the Hanover Theatre in downtown Worcester begins to heat things up. The theatre has booked an impressive lineup of shows for the fall and winter of 2016.

Leading up to the holiday season, the venue has an eclectic schedule, including political comedy, tribute bands, interactive fun, a couple of music icons, to tick off a few of the offerings. Hanover Theatre Troy Siebels said the goal is to give audiences a varied choice. “We try to make sure there’s something for everyone,” he said. “No one’s going to come to the theatre 20 times a year.” The Hanover has successfully overcome the ‘downtown Worcester’ syndrome, drawing large crowds at night into a neighborhood that was once staunchly avoided after dark. All it takes is one trip, says Siebels. “For the most part,” he said, “they’ve changed their minds after they’ve come. It just doesn’t feel the way it felt five years ago.” The downtown renaissance is in full swing, and it really started with the Hanover. “So much has changed and so much more is changing now,” said Siebels. Among the changes is the theatre’s expansion to include a conservatory and performing arts school next door. Classes begin in January.

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The Amity Affliction with Being as an Ocean, Hundredth, Trophy Eyes Sept. 15, 6 p.m. Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester Palladium Downstairs. Jamey Johnson Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m. Indian Ranch, 200 Gore Road, Webster Opening Act: Chris Hennessee Damnation and The Evil Streaks Sept. 16, 9 p.m. Ralph’s Diner, 148 Grove St., Worcester Matt Maratea and guests Sept. 16, 8:30 p.m. The Cove Music Hall, 89 Green St., Worcester John Prine plus Greg Trooper Sept. 16, 8 p.m. Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester Blind Guardian with Grave Digger Sept. 16, 7 p.m. Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester Saints + Sinners Sept. 16, 8 p.m. Cannery Music Hall, 12 Crane St., Southbridge

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John Mellencamp As for the fall schedule, it couldn’t have more variety. September kicks off with Grammy award-winning folk singer, songwriter and guitarist John Prine Sept. 16, followed by the return of Greatest Hits On Earth Live on Sept. 24. That show, booked by Symply Fargone Productions, is a variety show of sorts, featuring past members of major rock bands. This year’s lineup includes two new faces: Peter Rivera, original singer and drummer from Motown hit makers Rare Earth, and Fran Cosmo, who for nearly 10 years, shared the singing duties with Brad Delp in the band Boston. They will be joining returning stars Kevin Chailfant (Journey) and Randall Hall (Lynyrd Skynyrd). The modular concept of plugging in different stars allows the producers to offer a

Spo, Prying Eyes, A King in Wait Sept. 17 The Raven Rock Club, 258 Pleasant St., Worcester Branded Sept. 17, 8 p.m. Cannery Music Hall, 12 Crane St., Southbridge Humble Digs and Stillface Sept. 17, 9 p.m. Ralph’s Diner, 148 Grove St., Worcester Maroon 5 Sept. 17, 7:30 PM DCU Center, 50 Foster St., Worcester Devin Townsend Project and Between the Buried and Me Sept. 17, 6 p.m. Palladium, 261 Main St. With Sabaton, Fallujah Worcester Chamber Music Society Annual Tom Keil Memorial Concert Sept. 18, 4 p.m. Tuckerman Hall, 10 Tuckerman St., Worcester Players of WCMS are joned by pianist Randall Hodgkinson. Tickets are $35, adults; $32, seniors; $10, students, 16-under, free. The Lynx, Company One, Pill Book Sept. 18 The Raven Rock Club, 258 Pleasant St., Worcester

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different lineup as they go. “Clients pick from a list,” Rivera said. “If they want me at a particular show, they’ll pick me out.” He is thrilled to be a part of this show, bragging that, “all of the musicians are excellent.” This will be Cosmo’s first show on the tour. “I am truly excited to be a part of this,” he said, adding he will probably be allowed four or five numbers. Rounding out September at the Hanover will be an evening with Teresa Caputo of TLC’s hit show, “Long Island Medium.” October proves amazingly diverse, starting off with a silent film viewing on the first of the month. The following night, Chicago’s famed comedy troupe, Second City, performs their political satire, “Unelectable You.” Commenting that he loves that type of humor, Siebels then quipped, “This season, I don’t see how the satire can live up to the real thing.” On Oct. 8, the Hanover presents an interactive whodunit from the creators of the Odd Squad. But the real coup for the theatre was landing rock icon John Mellencamp for a show on Oct. 11. Mellencamp is that rare artist that continues to evolve and grow throughout his storied career, and he is still in top form. Siebels predicts a great night. Landing shows like this one is becoming more commonplace for the Hanover. “People are taking notice,” he said. “They are finding that they would rather see a show in Worcester than drive somewhere else.” By the time the annual production of The

Nutcracker drops in on Nov. 25, the Hanover stage will have hosted such diverse shows as The Moth, NPR’s traveling storyteller troupe, Get the Led Out (Led Zeppelin tribute), Disney Live!, The Australian Bee Gees Tribute and many others. As for The Nutcracker, Siebels says it is a collaborative production. “It’s produced by Ballet Arts Worcester, so the principals come from Boston Ballet, Providence Festival Ballet and others,” Siebels said. “The rest of the dancers are members of that studio.” Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol,” which has its annual run the week prior to Christmas, is actually an in-house production, with Siebels himself producing. His own background was directly involved in this type of work, having run a nonprofit theatre in the past. “That’s the last vestige of my resume that I get to exercise in the theatre,” he said. About half the cast of the Dickens classic returns each year to recreate their role, Siebels said, while the rest are fresh faces each season. “Whereas most Broadway shows just roll off the truck,” he said, “we designed this show ourselves.” That includes contracting local shops to design the set and costumes, says Siebels. He directs the show, and has for the past eight years. There are many great reasons this fall and winter to walk through the front doors of the The Hanover Theatre. It offers a great mix of entertainment for central New England audiences, and gives people from far and wide a great reason to visit Worcester.

Open Worcester: Open Mic/ Decks hosted by Kroma Kode Sept. 19, 8 p.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St., Worcester Patti Lupone: Don’t Monkey with Broadway presented by Music Worcester Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St., Worcester Stick to your Guns, with special guests Stray from the Path, Expire, Knocked Loose Sept. 20 at 6:30 p.m. Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester Blood Incantation, Forced Asphyxiation, Nucleus Garroted Sept. 20 Ralph’s Diner, 148 Grove St., Worcester Bulldozer Health Records presents Ariband and Just Wingin It Sept. 21, 8:30 p.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St., Worcester METAL/PUNK VS. P.K.D. Sept. 23-24 The Cove Music Hall, 89 Green St., Worcester I The Mighty Sept. 23, 6:30 p.m. Palladium 261 Main St., Worcester With Dayshell, Artifex Pereo, Picturesque, Sic Vita

100 FM The Pike Beach Party Sept. 23, 6 p.m. Indian Ranch, 200 Gore Road, Webster Blackout, White Rose Confession, Tester Sept. 23, 8 p.m. Cannery Music Hall, 12 Crane St., Southbridge Symply Fargone Productions and Greatest Hits on Earth Live present Rock and Pop Masters Sept. 24 Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. Funebarum, Come to Grief, Outer Heaven, Bacterial Husk, Toxicology, Mucophagus Sept. 24, 9 p.m. Ralph’s Diner, 148 Grove St., Worcester Foreigners Journey Sept. 24, 8 p.m. Cannery Music Halloween, 12 Crane St., Southbridge The ultimate Foreigner/Journey tribute For King & Country Sept. 24, 6:15 p.m. Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester Trace Adkins Sept. 25, 2 p.m. Indian Ranch, 200 Gore Road, Webster Corral Stage: Moonshine at 12:30 p.m.

Dancin Dead Sundays with A Fine Connection Sept. 25, 8 p.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. Open Worcester: Open Mic/Decks hosted by Kroma Kode Sept. 26, 8 p.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St., Worcester Fit for an Autopsy Sept. 28, 6 p.m. Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester With Lorna Shore, No Zodiac, Face Your Maker Don’t Let go-A Jerry Garcia Tribute Sept. 30, 8 p.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St., Worcester Nash Bash Hosted by Mark Veau Sept. 30, 8 p.m. Indian Ranch, 200 Gore Road, Webster Pirates 4 Peace Sept. 30, 8 p.m. Cannery Music Hall, 12 Crane St., Southbridge Matt Clark Oct. 1 The Raven Rock Club, 258 Pleasant St., Worcester Symphony X Oct. 1, 7 p.m. Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester Mechanics Hall Concert for Kids: Introduction to American Composers for grades 4-8 Oct. 3 at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St., Worcester Masta Ace + Akrobatic Oct. 7, 6 p.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St., Worcester Slip-Not-Slipknot Tribute Oct. 7, 8 p.m. The Cove Music Hall, 89 Green St., Worcester Rocket Queen-A Tribute to Guns & Roses Oct. 8, 8 p.m. The Cove Music Hall, 89 Green St., Worcester John Mellencamp Plain Spoken Tour Oct. 11 Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester Megadeth Oct. 12, 6 p.m. DCU Center, 50 Foster St., Worcester Also featuring Suicidal Tendencies, Amon Amarth, and Metal Church Rittz “Top of the Line Tour” Feat. Jarren Benton Oct. 13, 7 p.m. Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester Rock and Shock Oct. 14-16 Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester

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DCU Center, 50 Foster St., Worcester The annual event returns with musical guests and horror industry magnates between the DCU Center and the Palladium. Rhetoric and The Agents of Chaos Oct. 15, 8 p.m. The Cove Music Hall, 89 Green St., Worcester Bring Rock and Shock ticket and save $5 Non Prophet, Fourshadow, Playing with Fire, Company One Oct. 16 The Raven Rock Club, 258 Pleasant St., Worcester Dream Theatre presents The Astonishing Live Oct. 18 Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts 2 Southbridge St., Worcester The Devil Wears Prada and Memphis May Fire Oct. 20, 5:30 p.m. Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester With special guests Silverstein, Like Moths to Flames Attila Oct. 21, 4:30 p.m. Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester With special guests Chelsea Grin, Emmure, Sylar, Buried Electric, Barbarian, The Worst of Us, A Fathom Farewell Schism-Tool Tribute Band Oct. 21, 8 p.m. The Cove Music Hall, 89 Green St., Worcester The Australian Bee Gees Show: A Tribute to the Bee Gees Oct. 22 Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester Duo-Piano Gala Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m. Tuckerman Hall, 10 Tuckerman St., Worcester Malcolm Halliday, Kallin Johnson, Sima Kustanovich, Dick Odgren, Olga Rogach, Myorn Romanul and Ian Watson, pianists. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at door. Gojira Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester With special guests Tesseract Julian Milkis and Siberian Vurtuosi Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m. Tuckerman Hall, 10 Tuckerman St., Worcester Violinist Joshua Bell in Recital with pianist Alessi Bax, presented by Music Worcester Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St., Worcester The Cove Halloween Horror Show Featuring The Automatons, The Excrementals, Wolfman and the Brimstone Boys, Damnation Oct. 28 The Cove Music Hall, 89 Green St., Worcester

McInerney Open Feis Oct. 29 DCU Center, 50 Foster St., Worcester I Love the ’90s Tour Oct 29, 8 p.m. DCU Center, 50 Foster St., Worcester Featuring Vanilla Ice, Salt-N-Peppa, Coolio, Tone Loc, Color Me Badd, Young MC and All 4 One Clutch-Psychic Warfare is Real Oct. 30, 7 p.m. Palladium, 261 Main St. With special guests Zakk Sabbath, Kyng CENTORTURERS Oct. 31 The Cove Music Hall, 89 Green St., Worcester Beartooth Nov. 2, 6 p.m. Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester Special guests Every Time I Die, Fit for a King, Old Wounds Leedz Edutainment Presents: Hopsin “Savageville Tour” Nov. 3, 7 p.m. Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester With guests Problem, Joyner Lucas Emarosa Nov. 4, 7 p.m. Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester With guests Anarbor, Cold Collective, Callback Holly Get the Led Out: The American Led Zeppelin Nov. 5 Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester Dark Tranquility Nov. 5, 7 p.m. Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester With guests Swallow the Sun, Enforcer, Starkill Brown Bag Concert featuring U.S. Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors Nov. 9, noon Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St., Worcester Asking Alexandria Nov. 12, 5:30 p.m. Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester With guests Born of Osiris, I See Stars, After the Burial, Upon A Burning Body, Bad Omens Igudesman & Joo: and now Mozart, presented by Music Worcester Nov. 13, 3 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St., Worcester Brown Bag Concert Nov. 16, noon Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St., Worcester

Worcester Men of Song Barbershop Quartet “Down Memory Lane” Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St., Worcester Trans-Siberian Orchestra Nov. 19, 3:30 and 8 p.m. DCU Center, 50 Foster St., Worcester Crown the Empire Nov. 20, 5:30 p.m. Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester With guests Blessthefall, New Years Day, Light up the Sky, Too Close to Touch Five Finger Death Punch and Shinedown Nov. 25, 6 p.m. DCU Center, 50 Foster St., Worcester Brown Bag Concert “All that (Holiday Jazz) with WPI Big Band, Rich Falco, Director and Hook Organ Nov. 30, noon Mechanics Hall , 321 Main St., Worcester Epica Dec. 3, 4 p.m. Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester With guests Fleshgod Apocalypse, Arkona, The Agonist, Seven Spires Worcester Chorus, Messiah, presented by Music Worcester Dec. 3, 8 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St., Worcester Supersuckers, Jesse Dayton, Gallows Boung Dec. 3, 8 p.m. The Cove Music Hall, 89 Green St., Worcester For Today-Farewell Tour Dec. 7, 6 p.m. Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester Brown Bag Concert featuring NEC Symphonic Winds & Chamber Singers with U.S. Navy Band Dec. 7, noon Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St., Worcester Boston Pops Holiday Concert Dec. 9 Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops Concert Dec. 10, 8 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St., Worcester Worcester Youth Orchestra Holiday Concert Dec. 18, 3 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St., Worcester WGBH presents A Christmas Celtic Sojourn with Brian O’Donovan Dec. 20 Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester

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{ FallARTS } The fantastic world of plastic

accumulated in her family’s home through the years. “[It’s an] ode to the plastic gyres which are clogging our oceans into this horrifying plastic stew, while celebrating all the plastic that has come through my house,” said Barthelson. With her artwork, she focuses on

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Central Mass. has a long history in plastic, with roots based in Leominster - from the creation of the plastic lawn flamingo in 1957, to Tupperware COURTESY OF LISA BARTHELSON in the ’40s, to the plastic comb that gave the city the nickname “Comb City.”

Fitchburg Art Museum curator Mary Tinte, along with the museum’s Koch curatorial fellow, Lisa Crossman, organized an exhibit as a nod to the history of the region and industry that continues to thrive today. Plastic Imagination, which opens at the museum Sept. 25, features the work of 10 contemporary New England artists – Lisa Barthelson, Tom Deininger, Dana Filibert, Joseph Fucigna, Lynne Harlow, Niho Kozuru, Margaret Roleke, Dean Snyder, Bill Thompson and Brian Zink – who create Lisa Barthelson, “5 with plastic in a variety of mediums. “You have an artist like Niho who creates these wonderful cast rubber forms that are both 2-D wall and 3-D stacked sculptures,” Tinte noted. “Brian creates these almost Plexiglas paintings that are very geometric and minimalist in their own way. Lynne conversely uses the same medium, Plexiglas, but in very different ways in order to allow viewers to experience something different about space. And then you have artists like Bill and Dean and Dana [that] all use a basis of Styrofoam as the core of their work.” One of the pieces, visible as soon as visitors enter the museum, is a large hanging sculpture in the lobby by Rutland native Lisa Barthelson titled, “5 gyres, all in the family, debris,” created from plastic items that have

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gyres, all in the family, debris,” tackling issues like consumerism and the environmental impact of plastic waste. “I think there is a tradition of dealing with issues that also gives you a pleasurable visual appearance or interesting visual experience while really making people think,” she said.” Roleke, who lives in Redding, Connecticut, also incorporates toys into her artwork, but a staple in many of her pieces is plastic toy soldiers. “I made a stop sign piece made out of Army men and other ones like that,” she said. “It [has] evolved away from just Army men into other ideas about popular culture and consumerism, and some pieces now don’t have any Army men, but have other plastic toys. They’re like these monochromatic

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Discover Ancient Egypt Gallery Ongoing Fitchburg Art Museum, 185 Elm St., Fitchburg dioramas, but a lot actually deal with a lot of fitchburgartmuseum.org the issues of war and consumerism.” An interactive gallery that introduces visitors to the wonders of one of the Other artists in the show, like Thompson oldest and most accomplished civilizations in recorded history – Ancient and Harlow, focus more on the art itself, Egypt. rather than using it to send a message. Evoking Eleanor “What I try to design are forms that you Ongoing would find in nature,” said Thompson, Fitchburg Art Museum, 185 Elm St., Fitchburg who lives in Boston. “They’re all basically fitchburgartmuseum.org Exploring the art, life and legacy of one of Fitchburg’s most beloved citizens and the Fitchburg Art Museum’s founder, Eleanor Norcross, her paintings and acquired objects make up the collection. GLOBAL AFRICA: Creativity, Continuity and Change in African Art Ongoing Fitchburg Art Museum, 185 Elm St., Fitchburg fitchburgartmuseum.org This exhibition of classic, contemporary and commissioned art objects include masks, masquerades with videos, photographs, carved portraits, textiles, metal currency and an interactive Learning Lounge. In Their Shirtsleeves Worcester Historical Museum 30 Elm St., Worcester worcesterhistory.org Reflecting on more than 100 years of collecting by the museum, In Their Shirtsleeves tells the ongoing story of the innovators, workers and investors who contributed and continue to contribute to Worcester’s industrial legacy. Land Ho! Remix Ongoing Fitchburg Art Museum, 185 Elm St., Fitchburg fitchburgartmuseum.org Pulling from the museum’s newly-expanded landscape collection, Land Ho! Remix offers the same comparative viewing experience as the original Land Ho! exhibit that was on view until January, but with new landscapes. Native American Museum Ongoing Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard fruitlands.org Open since 1928, the Native American Museum at Fruitlands Museums celebrates the history of America’s indigenous people with a collection of over 1,000 objects from across the United States. Recent Acquisitions: Photography Ongoing Fitchburg Art Museum, 185 Elm St., Fitchburg fitchburgartmuseum.org Selected from over 200 acquisitions, the photographs featured in automotive paint on top of dense this exhibit showcase the growth and development of the museum’s polyurethane carved blocks. The idea is not permanent collection with varied historical work, color photography and to make something that looks like an artist more. thought this up and created this, but make Remastered: A New Look at Old Masters something that looks like natural forces Ongoing created it, like erosion or water changing Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., Worcester things.” worcesterart.org Harlow, who is from Providence, uses her This re-installation of the museum’s paintings from the 16th-18th work to explore the relationship between centuries are displayed in medallion-style hangings to encourage color, light and the materials she uses. One viewers to connect with and between the works for a new kind of visitor of the features works, titled “Accumulation,” experience. is “a large-scale wall piece that combines Shaker Museum fluorescent Plexiglas, vinyl curtain and Ongoing chiffon fabric,” she said. “That piece is really Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard an exploration of color and material and the fruitlands.org way those things relate to light, specifically.” The Shaker Museum at Fruitlands, originally constructed in the Harvard continued on page 20 Shaker Village in 1794, tells the story of the Harvard Shaker and Shirley

Shaker communities, with a focus on the 1850s and 1860s. Located in the original building relocated to Fruitlands in 1920, the museum features Shaker furnishings and materials from other communities. Stories They Tell Ongoing Worcester Historical Museum, 30 Elm St., Worcester worcesterhistory.org Stories They Tell reveals the public and personal stories behind a selection of artifacts from the museum’s collection. From wedding shoes to a high-end sideboard, each item sheds light on the local narrative from the past to the present. The Alcott’s Fruitlands Farmhouse Ongoing Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard fruitlands.org The scene of a transcendentalist experiment that took place at Fruitlands in 1843 that included the family of famed novelist Louisa May Alcott, the farmhouse is set up like a period house with interpretive panels that describe the experiment, as well as family-friendly activities. Wall at WAM: Robert and Shana ParkeHarrison Ongoing Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., Worcester worcesterart.org Commissioned by the museum to create the 10th mural for the museum’s Wall at WAM series, husband and wife duo Robert and Shana ParkeHarrison created an ink-jet mural, These Days of Maiuma, as a visual and conceptual counterpoint to the Worcester Hunt mosaic from 6th-century Antioch. The Last Judgment Tapestry Current-Sept. 18 Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., Worcester worcesterart.org The tapestry, which hung for more than 50 years in the Museum’s Renaissance Court before being taken down for restoration, is featured in its full glory as one of the few complete surviving tapestries depicting The Last Judgment. Healing Fibers: Invisible Children Current-Sept. 30 Sprinkler Factory, 38 Harlow St., Worcester sprinklerfactory.com An annual non-juried initiative that aims to discuss societal issue, this year’s theme is abused children as displayed through a variety of mediums.

Material Needs Current-Oct 1 The Aurora Gallery, 660 Main St., Worcester artsworcester.org/exhibits/the-aurora A group exhibit of work produced with assistance from Art Worcester’s Material Needs Grants to support making new art in Worcester County. Works include photographic projects, large-scale steel sculpture, prints, assemblage, paper lanterns, oil and water-color painting. WOW! Women Artists of Worcester Current-Oct. 15 Davis Art Gallery, 44 Portland St., Worcester davisartgallery.com Sponsored by POW!WOW! Worcester, this exhibition highlights the movers and makers of Worcester. Blood and Honey Current-Nov. 6 Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., Worcester worcesterart.org Featuring photographs by Ron Haviv of the conflict in Yugoslavia since 1991, this photojournalism exhibit captures the effects of war, from the front lines to the refugees fleeing the fighting. In Company with Angels: Seven Rediscovered Tiffany Windows Current-Nov. 6 Museum of Russian Icons, 203 Union St., Clinton museumofrussianicons.org Created by Louis Comfort Tiffany in 1902, this set of free-standing, 8-foot tall windows depicts angels, illustrating passages from the Bible’s Book of Revelation. The exhibit is supported by interpretive text, illustrations and music. Finding Metacom: Artists Duane Slick & Martin Smick in Dialogue with the Native American Collection Current-Nov 6. Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard fruitlands.org A collaborative exhibition that centers on King Philip’s war club, the two artists present paintings and other work that examine the life and legacy of Metacom (King Philp’s Wampanoag name) as a leader. Knights Current-Nov. 6 Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., Worcester worcesterart.org After taking in the arms and armor from Worcester’s Higgins Armory Museum after its closing, the first step of integrating the pieces into the

Worcester Art Museum’s collection comes to a close, as the Knights! exhibit is disassembled and set up as a completely new installation in December. Functional Spaces Current-Nov. 29 The Hanover Theatre, Franklin Square Salon Gallery, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester artsworcester.org/exhibit/the-hanover/ Photographer Susan Sedgwick travels to homes from Utah to Cambodia to give viewers an intimate look into the functional spaces of strangers’ homes from rustic kitchens to primitive bathing facilities. Woven Power: Ritual Textiles of Sarawak and West Kalimantan Current-Dec. 14 Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, College of the Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester holycross.edu/iris-and-b-gerald-cantor-art-gallery Textiles from the private collection of John G. Kreifeldt are on display in this exhibit, focusing on the textiles from Sarawak and West Kalimantan woven that were used as ritual objects and said to be full of powerful spirit forces. The Pace of Nature Current-Jan. 25 The Hadley Gallery, 657 Main St., Worcester artsworcester.org/exhibits/the-hadley/ With her mixed-media paintings, artist Allison Coelho Picone explores the peaceful and restorative power yielded by nature. This series in particular reflects the innate goodness of all living things. Find Your Park: National Parks in New England Current-March 19 Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard fruitlands.org

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In a nutshell, Tinte said, “The show is going to be a prism of colors, is going to have works on the wall and the floor, [and] is going to involve works that are huge installations of recycled parts. There’ll be all sorts of different plastic parts from childhood through adulthood that will be on view as a recycled material, but in addition, every gallery will also include a wonderful cross conversation between art objects that are really harnessing the beauty, the promise and the malleability of plastic and the way this phenomenal, unique material affords so many kinds of art making. It will be visually stimulating and, hopefully, really stunning.” Not only does the exhibition offer an eye-appealing experience, Tinte said, but the meanings behind some of the pieces are worth noting as well. “This show, hopefully, is an invitation to come explore and tap into the wonders of plastic, but also allow each of us to grapple with how in our own lives, we’re walking that fine line between its necessity and usefulness and how it allows us to do things with ease and make our lives better, but on the flip side, how we might need to address the pitfalls of how we are consuming it in such great quantities,” Tinte said.

Halloween masks, wigs on display on plastic heads and mannequins are immortalized in photographs from the now-closed store Halloween Costume World. Plastic Imagination Sept. 25-Jan. 15 Fitchburg Art Museum, 185 Elm St., Fitchburg fitchburgartmuseum.org Featuring the work of 10 contemporary New England artists, Plastic Imagination focuses on the multitude of purposes that plastic provides. Backroads Studio Tour Oct. 1-2 backroadsstudiotour.com. Featuring artists in the towns of Barre, New Braintree, North Brookfield, West Brookfield and Brookfield, this annual event is a self-guided tour through the studios of 16 artists from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Go Figure: Art About Mankind and Mind Oct. 8-23 Sprinkler Factory, 38 Harlow St., Worcester sprinklerfactory.com This exhibition features works depicting figures, faces and abstraction dealing with the likes of mankind by artists J.D. Sage and Kevin Burns. Madeleine Lord, Re-Use Renaissance; Joseph Ray, The Third Side; William Scully, Underwaterlillies; Agnes Wyant, There’s Still Life Oct. 14-Nov. 3 The Aurora Gallery, 660 Main St., Worcester artsworcester.org/exhibits/the-aurora Lord welds pieces of scrap metal to form sculptures of the human form, animals and abstract compositions; Ray exhibits paintings of abstract and architectural forms that explore the roles of memory and grief; Scully photographs Cape Cods ponds with a Plexiglass-housed camera to

capture their aquatic flora; and Wyant uses antique ledger paper by the Odd Fellows as a surface for enigmatic drawings. Picket Fence to Picket Line: Visions of American Citizenship Oct. 15-Feb. 5 Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., Worcester worcesterart.org With the presidential elections coming up, this exhibition allows visitors to reflect on how our identities as citizens develop within and in response to different spaces. Worcester in 50 Objects Oct. 27-March 11 Worcester Historical Museum, 30 Elm St., Worcester worcesterhistory.org Made up of submissions by the public, a panel of volunteers will select 50 objects that tell the story of Worcester in celebration of the Worcester Historical Museum’s 140th anniversary. Art on the Line Nov. 4 The Aurora Gallery, 660 Main St., Worcester artsworcester.org/exhibits/the-aurora An annual mad-dash art sale held to benefit ArtsWorcester, featuring the works of artists from across the region all sold for $20 each. Holy Fools to Wonder Workers: Saints of the Orthodox Faith Nov. 5-Feb. 27 Museum of Russian Icons, 203 Union St., Clinton museumofrussianicons.org Thirty icons from the museum’s collection that are not regularly on view will be featured, ranging from prophets of the Old Testament to the Monastics living in rural Russia, as well as popular saints such as Nicholas and George.

KAHBAHBLOOOM: The Art and Storytelling of Ed Emberley Nov. 16-April 9 Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., Worcester worcesterart.org The first comprehensive retrospective for Massachusetts-based artist Ed Emberley draws on his archive of original hand-drawn sketches, woodblock prints, final proofs and first edition books that reflect his status as one of the most respected illustrators of children’s literature. Off the Grid: A Members’ Exhibition in Collaboration with the Fitchburg Art Museum Nov. 18-Dec. 16 The Aurora Gallery, 660 Main St., Worcester artsworcester.org/exhibits/the-aurora ArtWorcester’s annual “call and response” collaboration with the Fitchburg Art Museum, the exhibit consists of a loan from their permanent collection sets the theme and the artists exhibit work in response to it. James Curran: Presence Nov. 29-March 1 The Hanover Theatre, Franklin Square Salon Gallery, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester artsworcester.org/exhibit/the-hanover/ James Curran’s haunting and mysterious constructions, printed on paper or canvas, incorporate drawings, photographs of natural objects, and electronically-generated images. Re-installation of the Medieval Galleries Dec. 17 Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., Worcester worcesterart.org With the closing of the Knights! exhibition in November, the museum will reinstall its medieval collection into galleries that combine the arms and armor of the Higgins collection with the museum’s pre-existing collection.

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Heather Treseler, this year’s first-place winner, is an assistant professor at Worcester State University explained Gill. Walters, a published poet and naturalist, resides in Dublin, New Hampshire. His work includes his book “Field Guide A Tempo,” as well as poems and essays printing in numerous other publications.

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by an independent judge,” said Bob Gill, the association’s treasurer. The contest has been around since 1973, two years after the association itself started. In 2009, the contest was renamed for poet Frank O’Hara, who grew up in nearby Grafton. Though O’Hara spent much of his life in New York, his brother, J. Philip O’Hara, and his wife, Pat, continue to support the WCPA’s annual contest and attend the winners’ readings. According to Gill, “Anybody who lives, works, goes to school in Worcester is eligible. If you’re a member of the WCPA then there’s no contest fee. If you’re not a member then we do charge a fee, because it helps us supports the association. “One of the tenets of the association is that we don’t charge for the events that we put on.” Entrants are allowed up to three submissions. Any submitted poems will go to the judge for review. “They’re not filtered first,” explained Gill. This year’s winners were chosen in June by poet Henry Walters. Board members select a new judge each year. Judges are poets who come from an academic background,

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Judges are typically chosen during the fall prior to the contest. The board member in charge of selecting a judge looks for a noteworthy poet who also comes from an academic background. Worcester State University Assistant Professor Heather Treseler took first place this year, winning the contest’s $100 prize. Treseler’s poem, “Voyeur in June” came out on top of more than 100 entries this year. She said it was her first time entering the contest. Despite no previous entries into the WCPA’s annual contest, Treseler is no poetry novice. Her work has been published in The Boston Review, Harvard Review, Iowa Review, Southern Poetry Review and Worcester Review, among others. Writing has been an interest for Treseler since an early age. “I think I started writing poems in grammar school, first grade,” she said. “My father’s first career was as a high school English teacher. So I grew up in a house with a lot of books.” But it was college where her interest really picked up. Treseler was eager to talk about O’Hara and his background in poetry, calling him continued on next page

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one of “one of the more important poets in the New York school.” She spoke of his time as curator at the Museum of Modern Art in Manhattan, and his family’s contribution to the Worcester poetry scene. “I’ve loved O’Hara for, I guess, as long as I’ve been reading poetry, or as long as I’ve

This year’s judge was poet Henry Walters. Walters, a published poet and naturalist, resides in Dublin, New Hampshire. His work includes his book, “Field Guide A Tempo,” as well as poems and essays printing in numerous other publications.

known about him. Even though my poem wasn’t particularly O’Hara-esque, I thought I would put my hat in the ring,” Treseler said. Janet Shainheit and Barbara Unger were second- and third-place winners, respectively. Walters also chose four honorable mentions. Gill said the association generally discourages selecting runners-up, but doesn’t stop judges from doing so if they feel other poets are noteworthy. “It doesn’t really give service to the poets because they don’t receive a prize,” he said. Shainheit has been submitting poems on and off for decades. “Way back when it was first started, probably about 30 years or so ago, I had an honorable mention,” Shainheit said. This is her first time winning a prize. “I’m honored to be one of the WCPA’s contest winners.” Poetry wasn’t something that came into her life until later. “I started writing about the year I turned 40. I don’t think it had anything to do with turning 40, but that’s how I remember,” said Shainheit. She said some of her poems have been published, and she continues to revise work for future submission and publication. Although the contest itself is over, the festivities haven’t quite come to an end. The WCPA will host an award ceremony and reading for the winners Sunday, Sept. 25 in the Bancroft Room at the First Unitarian Church on Main St. in Worcester. The event starts at 2 p.m. and is open to the public.

Literature Events Stanley Kunitz’s Boyhood Home Summer Writing Series Embedded Narratives Saturday, Sept. 17, 1-5 p.m. 4 Woodford St., Worcester Presenters will lead discussions of Stanley Kunitz’s and other poets’ work related to specific themes: they will create activities designed to guide writers into new creative territory. $20 registration fee per workshop. Talk and Book-Signing: Sticks and Stones Sunday, Sept. 18, 1 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston Lew French will give a talk about his book, “Sticks and Stones.” Cost: $10-$25. Rabbit Heart Poetry Film Festival Thursday, Sept. 22, 8-10 p.m. 124 Millbury St, Worcester, MA 01610 The Rabbit Heart Poetry Film Festival is a competition meant to highlight poetry and visual art at the intersection of film. The festival focuses on short films that illustrate original poems. Worcester Storytellers Friday, Sept. 23 at 7 p. m. Annie’s Book Stop, 65 James St., Worcester Worcester Storytellers, hosted by Kristina England, is a monthly gathering of writers and readers, offering an open mic at 7 p.m. sharp, followed by a featured reader. This month is a double feature, with guests Jennifer Martelli and Kevin Carey for the fourth anniversary of Worcester Storytellers. WCPA Annual Poetry Contest: The Frank O’Hara Prize Winners’ Reading Sunday, Sept. 25, 2 p.m. First Unitarian Church, 90 Main St., Worcester Winners of the annual poetry contest will receive their awards and read their entries. Meet The Author--Reflections Of A Love Supreme: Motown Through The Eyes Of Fans Wednesday, Sept. 28, 1-2 p.m. Holden Senior Center, 1130 Main St., Holden - Free (copies of the book available for $25) Meet Tom Ingrassia, author of the awardwinning “Reflections Of A Love Supreme: Motown Through The Eyes Of Fans.” Following his talk, Ingrassia will sign copies of his book. Martin Espada Poetry Reading Thursday, Sept. 29, 4 p.m. Salisbury Labs, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester Martin Espada Poetry Reading Thursday, Sept. 29, 6:30 p.m. Clemente Course in the Humanities Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., Worcester Michael Bailey of Worcester at the Connecicut Renaissance Faire Sunday, Oct. 2, 1-3 p.m. North Haven Fairgrounds, 290 Washington Ave, North Haven, Connecticut Bailey will be meeting fans and signing copies of his books, “The Adventures of Strongarm and Lightfoot” and the “Action Figures” series. J. L. Bell Lecture “The Arms Race of 1774” Tuesday, Oct. 4, at 7 p.m. American Antiquarian Society, 185 Salisbury St., Worcester Author J.L. Bell will give a lecture based upon his latest book, “The Road to Concord: How Four Stolen Cannon Ignited the Revolutionary War.” A Celebration of Authors 2016 Book Discussion Tuesday, Oct. 4, 6:30-8 p. m.

Worcester Public Library, Saxe Room, 3 Salem Square, Worcester The Worcester Public Library Foundation’s signature fundraising event. Book discussions revolving around authors Lily King and Ann Leary. Great Books! Discussion Group Wednesday, Oct. 5, 7-9 p.m. Worcester Public Library, Talking Books Room, 3 Salem Square, Worcester Come to the WPL to discuss Tolstoy’s “Resurrection.” Part of a series of great literature discussions this fall. Federation of Belligerent Writers Presents: El Rey’s Totally Normal Party Saturday, Oct. 8, 9 p.m. Ralphs Rock Diner, 148 Grove St., Worcester Come to Ralph’s to see the craziest Wrestling/Writing competition you never knew existed. A bracketed-style tournament designed to push burgeoning writers to their limits. 5 minutes, 3 words, one champion. $7 at the door Sonia Nazario Lecture Tuesday, Oct. 18, 10 a.m. to 1p.m. May Street Building Auditorium, Worcester State University Award-winning journalist Sonia Nazario will visit Worcester State to discuss her career of tackling difficult social issues, both at home and abroad. Nazario is a recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for her book, “Enrique’s Journey.” Worcester Public Library Foundation’s A Celebration of Authors Fundraiser Thursday, Oct. 20, 5:30-9 p.m. The White Room, Crompton Collective, 138 Green St., Worcester Another fundraising event for the Worcester Public Library Foundation. Guests TBD. 2016 Super MegaFest Fall FanFest Comic Con Friday, Oct. 21, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 22, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 23, 10:30 a.m.-5.p.m. Royal Plaza Convention Center, 181 Boston Post Road West, Marlborough Guest authors include MW Schwartz, Stacey Longo, Kat Klockow, Blake

Renworth, DG Sutter, Gregory Adams, as well as many of the authors from New England Horror Writers. $60 weekend admission. $28 Fri. admission. $30 Sat. admission. $28 Sun. admission. Reading by Mary Morrissy Thursday, Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m. Rehm Library, Smith Hall, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester Meet Mary Morrissy, the author of acclaimed fiction, including her “The Rising of Bella Casey” (2013), “The Pretender” (2000), “Mother of Pearl” (1996) and the short story collection “A Lazy Eye” (1993). Author Event - Rabbi Harold Kushner Nov. 2, 7:30-9 p.m. Location: College of the Holy Cross, Rehm Library, Worcester Popular author Rabbi Harold Kushner will be in Worcester to talk about his most recent work.

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Joshua Lyford

Swords clash and round shields are raised to cover flurries of strikes. The room is warm and Thor’s hammer stands as a solidified reference point to the Norse mythology swirling in the minds of the combatants. The combat isn’t taking place in far away parts of Scandinavia, however. Swords are swung and shields are wielded in present-day Millbury.

Hurstwic, a group revolving around the combat and history of the Vikings from the 790s through roughly 1066, is based out of 45 River St., and brings enthusiasts together to learn the ancient methods of combat used as well as study the history, origins and stories of the Vikings. William Short is the manager of Hurstwic, in addition to being an author, speaker and demonstrator of Viking, Norse and medieval Icelandic subject matter. “About 20 years ago, I learned about these things called sagas set in Viking age Iceland, and I read a few, and was fascinated,” said Short. “I wanted to learn more. I discovered there was a summer course at the University of Iceland and I took that course. I fell in love with the people, the place, the stories, everything about it. It was just fascinating for me.” When Short returned to New England he kept that fascination close to his heart, and decided he wanted to do something hands on and Viking related. He discovered a group called Hurstwic, based in Rhode Island. Just before Short joined, the Rhode Island group experienced an unfortunate, but serious, weapons injury. The Rhode Island Hurstwic would later close due to unrelated personal life issues, but Short’s interest was not stifled. He needed to find a way to train, safely, while continuing on his mission to both learn and to teach others. “One of the places I called was the Higgins Armory Museum,” Short said. “They had just started a program to research medieval combat. I thought, this was perfect, so I went and joined them. All of my research was on the Viking fighting.” Short brought back the Hurstwic name, but when Higgins folded in 2013, Short and his Hurstwic group needed a new place to train, and they settled in Millbury. The number of individuals involved in Hurstwic has ebbed

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Joshua Lyford

For many, Mario Lanza marked their introduction to operatic music. Throughout the 1940s and ’50s, the prolific Italian-American tenor brought his style of singing to Hollywood, and America responded. When he passed in 1959, there was a hole left behind that was difficult to fill.

Raúl Melo, tenor, as Don José in Carmen

On Sunday, Oct. 2, Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St., will welcome internationallyrenowned tenors to pay tribute to Lanza with, “Three Tenors from around the World: A Tribute to the Legendary Mario Lanza.” Cuban tenor Raúl Melo, American tenor Adam Klein and Australian tenor Benjamin Sloman will be joined by Assumption College graduate Jane Shivick, Ukrainian soprano Olga Lisovskaya, Russian pianist Victoria Ulanovskaya and Russian baritone David Gvinianidze, who is also the founder and president of the Talents of the World Foundation, which is bringing the event to Mechanics Hall. “These are very experienced stars,” said Lisovskaya, who is also the director of Talents of the World. “These tenors are true stars. They’ve sung all over the world in the most prestigious places in the world. They are looking forward to singing at Mechanics Hall. This will be Mario Lanza’s repertoire. These are the arias everyone knows. In order to produce a great sound you have to study a long long time.” Lanza was a huge influence to a generation of tenors, and his influence has trickled down to the performers involved with the Mechanics Hall event. “At this point, I’m old enough to remember him from my childhood on TV,” said Melo. “The younger generation has no idea who he was or why this matters, but back in the ‘40s and ‘50s, he was it. He was the face of opera. He was what Pavarotti was to the current generation of adults. How do you play tribute to someone like that? It’s a tribute in that this is the music he was associated with and in remembering his experience.” Melo’s background is, perhaps, not what you would expect from an accomplished Brussels’ Vorst Nationaal Music Hall. international tenor who has performed at “I grew up in Miami, working class. My dad the Metropolitan Opera, The Met and with had businesses and my mom was a musician,” national companies such as the New York City he said. “We didn’t go to opera, symphony or Opera, the Washington National Opera and ballet, we weren’t part of that. I saw this guy the Opéra de Québec, and international opera singing on TV and in old movies. It opened houses such as Deutssche Oper Berlin and Stamy ears to the possibilities of that as an art.” atsoper unter den Linden, Oper Frankfurt and 26 W O R C E S T E R M A G A Z I N E . C O M • S E P T E M B E R 1 5 , 2 0 1 6

The role of the tenor is well known as a very demanding one. It is not, traditionally at least, a role one just falls into, and can take years of practice and training. “It constantly has to be refreshed and worked out,” Melo explained. “Tenor is a very weird place in the vocal spectrum. It’s

hard to do. Some people have a facility at it. Everyone thinks I’m very natural, that I rolled off the turnip truck and sounded like this, but it was many years to get it worked out. I make it sound effortless as much as I can, but people don’t see the other side.” “There’s a famous quote from Philip Glass, the composer,” he continued. “Someone asked him how long did it take you to write your last opera you wrote. He said, ‘Forty-eight years.’ The whole body of work takes you to the place you are. The technique I use, I was trained by several people, it’s always very very individual. You can have five different of the best singers and they can each have their own sound. Technique is learned and practiced and beaten into your head, but I’m several years past that. I think the technique now is, ‘Don’t screw this up now.’” Lisovskaya, both a soprano performing with the tribute as well as director of Talents of the World and executive director of the Commonwealth Lyric Theater, holds a personal connection to the art of Mario Lanza. “One expression in particular that he said, ‘Each word that I sing, I sing as if it is my last word on earth,’” said Lisovskaya. “He put 100 percent of his love and heart and soul into his songs. This energy is very contagious. People start feeling good about themselves. They feel alive.” “Mario Lanza was an Italian-American. He was absolutely stunning when he sung Neapolitan songs,” Lisovskaya continued. “He sang a lot of American songs written especially for him, ‘Be My Love,’ for example. It sold over a million copies. It made first place on the charts and stayed there for something like 34 weeks. He considered himself, foremost, an opera singer, but life had different plans. He was young and very handsome and a passionate singer. He started in movies and that took up most of his time. He brought opera to millions of people through the means of TV. There was like a golden age for the opera. I wish someone like that now in Hollywood could do that.” Head to Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St., Sunday, Oct. 2 to catch “Three Tenors from around the World: A Tribute to the Legendary Mario Lanza.” You can find out more information online, for this and other shows at the Mechanics Hall website, mechanicshall.org. Tickets are available at ticketfly.com. 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.

and flowed, but there are six instructors in addition to Short that help in training, as well as a dozen study groups around the world that use Hurstwic’s training style. The combat training may start slow, but that is to properly prepare enthusiasts, and it is hands on and involved. With a round Viking shield in one hand and a one-handed sword in the other, participants learns the proper attacking and defensive methods that were used during that era. While the early training is used with practice swords, actual steel can be used once participants are more confident in their skills. “My goal is to learn how Vikings fought and used their weapons,” said Short. “The focus is how they fought and used their weapons, but that expands to pretty much everything related to Vikings - who they were, how they thought, what was important to them, their daily life.” While the focus is directly related to life and combat as a Viking, Short said there is a vast range of individuals enthusiastic about the training and learning aspects of Hurstwic. There are male and female participants from all walks of life. “There are many different reasons they come for training,” said Short. “Maybe they

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William Short, owner of Hurstwic, spars with Worcester Magazine reporter Josh Lyford in his Millbury viking combat studio. saw Vikings on TV, maybe they are just curious, maybe they want it for fitness, maybe they’ve done other fighting, there are many different reasons.” Hurstwic doesn’t stop at combat training. The group spreads its wings wide when it comes to education, with yearly to Maryland in October to spend a weekend traveling in a Viking ship. In August, Hurstwic traveled to Iceland in order to shoot a video for the group’s second DVD (and online) release, this time based on the saga of Grettir the Strong. The group shot on the actual location of the

historical battle and kept the combat and costumes as historically accurate as possible. “He was an interesting fellow, he was very capable, very strong, but he just seemed to get into trouble,” Short said of Grettir the Strong. “He was declared an outlaw, which is very different than what we would consider an outlaw today. It means that the laws no longer apply to you, you’re no longer protected by the laws, so anyone can kill you and everyone tries. It is basically a death warrant.” In the story, Grettir commits an accidental killing, which wouldn’t normally allow for

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the outlaw tag. Unfortunately for Grettir, the odds were stacked against him, so he and his brother traveled to a remove island in the middle of a northern fjord that rose about 500 feet straight up and could only be accessed by ladder. As long as they pulled the ladder up every evening, Grettir and his brother would be safe. Unfortunately, for them, one night the ladder was forgotten. “That’s when the bad guys attacked. It was 20 against two,” said Short. “We shot on the site of the battle and built a Viking house of wood and turf. We shot all that. We wanted to show Viking battles more realistically than they are typically done. Some of the sagas describe the battles so clearly, you can have the book in your hand and stand on the site and say, he was there and then he moved there and then there. It’s very clear. Grettir’s saga is one of those.” You can find out more about Hurstwic, or sign up yourself, online at Hurstwic.com. The group can also be found on Facebook. Hurstwic will be holding an introductory workshop Saturday, Sept. 17. 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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{ film } Brace for impact Jim Keogh

What is it with Tom Hanks and flight? Let us count the ways:

• In “Apollo 13,” his spacecraft is disabled on the way to the moon. • In “Cast Away,” his plane crashes in the Pacific leaving him clinging to life on a remote island. • In “Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close” he is killed when terrorists fly a jet into the World Trade Center on 9/11. • And in “The Terminal” Hanks finds a new way to suffer: he’s stranded inside JFK Airport and forced to take up residence there. Hanks endures yet another rough ride in “Sully,” the Clint Eastwood-directed account of Captain Chesley Sullenberger’s famous landing of a crippled jetliner on the Hudson River on Jan. 15, 2009, after a flock of birds flew into both engines. All 155 people on board survived, and Sullenberger emerged from the near-disaster an American hero, the maestro of “The Miracle on the Hudson.” Most are familiar with the event — an extraordinary example of aviation skill and transcendent composure on the part of Sullenberger and co-pilot Jeff Skiles. Eastwood masterfully recreates the splash landing not once, but twice, the second time using the cockpit recordings to punctuate the visuals. Give the director credit for making these scenes gripping even when the outcome is never in doubt. It’s particularly moving to see the reactions of horrified New Yorkers as they watch yet another low-flying plane scream through their city eight short years after the 9/11 attacks. Less familiar to most is the National Transportation Safety Board investigation that followed. Some computer simulations showed Sullenberger could have reached the LaGuardia Airport runway, and despite the universal acclaim from the public and media,

the pilot faced internal criticism that he needlessly put his passengers in danger. Just how serious those accusations were is open to interpretation. As a matter of policy the NTSB investigates all crashes, and I’ve read the Sullenberger hearings were more focused on information gathering rather than the witch hunt Eastwood depicts. As such, the drama feels manufactured, with Eastwood turning the NTSB board into a collection of bureaucratic goons and hacks out to destroy the captain’s career and reputation. Mike O’Malley is especially overwrought as the chairman, bristling with anger from the second he meets Sullenberger until the inevitable moment when he’ll be exposed as a wrong-headed buffoon. Anna Gunn (of “Breaking Bad” fame) may be even more ridiculous: the lone woman on the board, she’s either stony silent or speaking in a trembling, teary voice, barely capable of harnessing her emotions in the presence of Sully’s glow. Sullenberger’s innate decency and humility are the film’s spine, and if ever you want an actor to play decent and humble, you go with Hanks. He delivers a performance of grace and subtlety that’s nicely tuned to the quiet rhythms of a reluctant hero floundering in an adulation tsunami — he’s seemingly more at ease putting a jet down in the Hudson than he is trading quips with David Letterman. At a trim 95 minutes, the film gets the job done as efficiently as possible, yet it’s still padded. The flashbacks to Sullenberger’ aviation career (he once flew a crop duster!) and his pointless phone conversations with his worried wife (Laura Linney) are like botched Botox injections into a sagging script. Eastwood also takes pains to introduce us to a few passengers who never really resonate — we want to bond with the screaming near-victims the same way we did in the old Irwin Allen disaster movies. “Sully” is solid enough, but it doesn’t soar.

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I arrived at Horseshoe Pub in Hudson on a recent Thursday evening at 7 to find a packed parking lot and full dining room. Hudson’s nightlife has begun to flourish at an astonishing rate. The mid-sized town continues to draw the attention of avid diners from all over Massachusetts.

We opted to sit outside on plastic deck furniture. Our server handed us large, leatherbound volumes that detailed endless culinary avenues. Busy as it seemed, I wondered how the establishment could possibly sell enough beer to maintain more than 75 fresh draughts. Likewise, I felt a tad apprehensive about a dinner menu offering 65 dishes that

ranged from Jambalaya to Parmigiana to Dublin Pastrami. You can’t be everything to everyone; I would have been more pleased with simple pub food and a guarantee of quality ingredients. I asked for a Firestone Walker Union Jack ($6.55) and my date ordered a Newburyport Greenhead ($5.55). Both arrived within minutes, served ice cold in 20-ounce pint glasses. We began with the Barbecue Chicken Horseshoe Nachos – tortilla chips served with sparing amounts of melted Colby Jack cheese and beer-infused cheese sauce, and a mountain of sour cream, salsa, black olives, jalapenos and chives ($15). Great nachos are all about strong ratios. With an even distribution of all accoutrements, chip breakage is minimal. The Horseshoe Nachos grew soggy in a matter of 10 minutes and we pushed them off to the side while we waited for our second course. Next, our server arrived with the Vegetarian Stack ($11), a gluten-free salad plated like a Napoleon. It appeared the dish had rested in a cylinder terrine for much of the day to ascertain its rigid shape. Pan-seared Brussels sprouts, parmigiano herbed quinoa, oven roasted Tuscan tomatoes, roasted asparagus and onion jam and micro greens had been

piled high in perfect layers, then drizzled with balsamic vinegar. Nothing maintained a distinct flavor, aside from the vague taste of refrigerator. The dish looked stunning, but fell flat at first forkfull. The Beef Tips ($18) emerged thereafter, cooked medium to exhibit coarse black char marks. Noted as Horseshoe’s “original recipe since 1980,” the dish featured sauteed bell peppers and floppy asparagus served on a bed of garlicky mashed potatoes. We also indulged in a Maine Lobster Roll ($18) consisting of knuckle meat lightly tossed in mayo on a bed of crisped lettuce in a buttered roll. The dish came with corn on the cob and an adorable metal basket of limp french fries. Though I appreciated the simplicity of this summer staple, I longed for sweet farm fresh corn, hand-cut fries and discernible claw meat. We moved inside when the mosquitoes became unbearable and enjoyed two Victory Summer Love blond ales at a high top table

($5.55 each). Our server was exceptionally helpful in getting us situated in the bar area. My eyes wandered across the endless tap handles that sat on display about the room and then to the mounted televisions on every wall. The ambience wavered between sports bar, country cabin and clam shack, as did the menu offerings. Horseshoe Pub would benefit from refining its focus and dialing in on a choice number of classic dishes. With the exception of the service and the company, the Horseshoe Pub provided a blandness of experience that left me uninspired, given Hudson’s purported renaissance. The total bill came to $91.16.

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tasting. The grand tasting will be on World Sake Day, of course. “This is going to be a really fun event,” owner Ryan Maloney said. “We will have many tables set up, offering tastings of several different artisanal sakes as well as some fantastic Japanese whisky varieties.

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What! Collective Monthly. 21+ with proper ID Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. P.E. James at the Grill on the Hill! 5:30-8 p.m. Grill on the Hill at Green Hill Golf Course, Skyline Drive. 2016 Music Series Presents Dam Chick Singer. CERES and the 2016 Music Series will present Dam Chick Singer on September 15th! Enjoy cocktails and world-class dining while watching this live performance. 6-9 p.m. CERES Bistro at Beechwood Hotel, 363 Plantation St. 508-754-2000 or beechwoodhotel.com Notre Dame du Lac Anniversary with Jazzed Up. A romantic blend of jazz classics and American Songbook favorites. Donations accepted. 6-8 p.m. Notre Dame du Lac Assisted Living, 555 Plantation St. 508-852-5800. Open Mic Night/Local Musicians Showcase at KBC Brewery Every 3rd Thursday! Open mic every third 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”) 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. Bill McGoldrick Duo. Free! 6:30-9:30 p.m. Basil n Spice, 299 Shrewsbury St, Worcester, MA. 774-317-9986 or basilnspice.com Carlos Odria Trio - Jazz and World Music. The Carlos Odria Trio is a high-energy acoustic ensemble that performs original compositions and arrangements of jazz standards and Latin American popular music. $40. 6:30-10 p.m. GAR Hall, Bull Mansion, Bull Mansion New American Bistro, 55 Pearl St. bullmansion.bigcartel.com Mike Melendez. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. Open Mic. Attention Performers’ Amateurs and Experts! Do you sing or play an instrument? Are you looking for a crowd that will appreciate your incredible sense of humor? Maybe you have some secret talent that you’re ready to share with the world (or at least your local coffee house). Drop in for Open Mic! Full Sandwich Menu Desserts Coffee & Espresso BYOB beer & wine only $0. 7-10 p.m. Cake Shop Cafe, 22A West St., Millbury. 508-865-9866 or cakeshopcafe.com Worcester Chamber Music Society - Music In the Garden Concert. The robust and pastoral landscapes of France invoked by Louise Farrenc in her Flute Trio are chased by the rollicking and ineffable charms of Mozart’s last String Quintet. All of this effervescence is counterbalanced by one of Brahms’ most enduring testaments, the C minor Piano Quartet. Adults $35, College Students $12, Children under 17 Free. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-217-4450, ext. 1 or worcesterchambermusic.org Dan Cormier. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580. Grade “A” Fancy. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Jay Graham. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Square, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Ken Macy Performs at Loft, Thurs at 8. 8-11:59 p.m. Loft 266 Bar & Lounge, 266 Park Ave. 508-796-5177. Open Mic and Jam at the Cove! Spoken word, poetry acoustic acts, full bands all welcome. Show us what you’ve got. No Cover-21+-$2 PBR Doors/sign up at 8pm No Cover. 8 p.m.-midnight The Cove Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or find them on Facebook. Audio Wasabi. 8:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Thursdaze -- Open Mic. 18+ with proper ID Hosted by local artist Rife Styles BYOB for guests over 21! (hard alcohol prohibited) 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Spiritual Haze, 589 Park Ave. 508-799-0629. Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 9 p.m.-2 a.m.

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View more than 200 vehicles, hear music, win money thorugh a 50/50 raffle, buy food and more at the Kidde-Fenwal Car Show Saturday, Sept. 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 400 Main St., Ashland. The event coincides with the annual Ashland Day town festival. Proceeds benefit the Relay For Life of Ashland Holliston and the American Cancer Society. For more information, find the event page on Facebook or email theresa.freeman@cancer.org.

balladeer, marvelous observational humorist, poet of ordinary New England scenes and people, committed activist, irascible grump. $24 advance; $28 day of show. 8-11 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311 or tickets. bullrunrestaurant.com Drunken Uncles Performs at Loft, Friday at 8. 8-11:59 p.m. Loft 266 Bar & Lounge, 266 Park Ave. 508-796-5177. Gale County. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Tavern on Central, 3 Central St., Ashburnham. 978-827-1272. John Prine plus Greg Trooper. Two time Grammy-award winner, John Prine, is a singer songwriter who, from his eponymously titled first LP release in 1971, has continued to write and perform >Friday 16 songs that have become central to our American musical heritage. Dana Lewis Live and Well. Free! 5:30-7:30 p.m. Grill on the Hill, Classics like, “Angel from Montgomery”, “Sam Stone,” “Paradise,” 1929 Skyline Drive. 508-854-1704 or find them on Facebook. and “Hello in There” speak to the everyday experience of ordinary Thank Friday it’s Nat 5:30pm to 7:30pm; then Jennifer people with a simple honesty, and an extraordinary ability to Antkowiak Open Mic Cabaret 9pm. No Cover. 5:30 p.m.-2 get right through to the heart of the listener. Long considered a a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. “songwriter’s songwriter,” John Prine is a rare talent whose writing Jared Fiske. 6-9 p.m. Homefield Brewing, lower level, 3 Arnold is greatly admired by his peers. Tickets are $62.50, $82.50 and Road, Fiskdale. 774-242-6365. $102.50 depending on seat location. Please contact the box office Bill McCarthy Every Friday at Barbers Crossing North. at 877.571.SHOW (7469) for more information. 8-10 p.m. Hanover Now catch Bill McCarthy playing his heart out every Friday at Barbers Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. 877-571-7469 or North (Sterling, MA) @6:30pm Visit: BillMcCarthyMusic.com for info. thehanovertheatre.org Free! 6:30-9:30 p.m. Barbers Crossing (North), 175 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8438. RUN FOR BABIES GD Lounge Friday Jazz Series. World Class Jazz and Dinning Help out a great cause by taking part in or watching the seventh July 15 ZCK Quartet. A Mauro DePasquale production No Cover. annual TDD Triathalon, Saturday, Sept. 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 6:30-9:30 p.m. GD Lounge Union Station, Worcester. at Douglas State Forest, Wallum Lake Road, Douglas. A memorial Chad Clements. 7-10 p.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. race for Tyrus, Dante and Daniel Vescio, triplet sons of 508-304-6044. local racers Don and Elaine Vescio, this event is a fundraiser for Lisa Marie sizzlin’ R&B, rock & soul, funk & swing, the Umass Memorial Newborn Intensive Care Unit in rockabilly & jumpin’ red-hot blues. This Saturday we Worcester. For more information, visit racesonline.com or email have the very talented Lisa Marie singing our live music set from katie.friend@umassmed.edu. 7-10pm. Don’t miss it! We are going full out New Orleans style with some rockin’ jazz and blues for you guys. Come down and join us for a great time. We have great food and drinks and a nice cozy Matt Maratea and more at the Cove. Matt Maratea is an upatmosphere. N/A. 7-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, Lounge / Bar, and-coming Hip Hop artist with his own unique sound and dedicated 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. team working with him. mattmaratea.com/ 21+ Doors at 8pm $10 Brett Casavant. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. South Side Grille & Margarita at the door $10 at the door. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Cove Music Hall, 89 Factory, 242 West Broadway, Gardner. 978-632-1057. Green St. 508-363-1888 or find them on Facebook. Cheryl Wheeler. It has always seemed as if there were two Sam James. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., Cheryl Wheelers, with fans of the New England songwriter relishing West Boylston. 774-261-8585. watching the two tussle for control of the mic. There is poet Cheryl, Scott Babineau. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Happy Jack’s, 785 North Main St., writer of some of the prettiest, most alluring and intelligent ballads Leominster. 978-466-3433. on the modern folk scene. And there is her evil twin, comic Cheryl, Sean Fullerton “Fully” Acoustic. Sean is a Massachusetts a militant trend defier and savagely funny social critic. The result based solo Acoustic musician with 20+ years of professional is a series of delightful contrasts. For really Cheryl Wheeler is a experience specializing in Acoustic Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Memphis woman of many musical personalities - heart-wrenching romantic Soul, Fingerstyle Guitar...originals and covers...using a variety of

Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. Karaoke by DJ Nancy C. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-798-8385. Kepa. A Truly unique One Man Band experience. This is not to be missed! Kepa plucks and slides on his guitar, stomps his feet and plays the harmonica. He plays Blues with his own style. Not your typical show. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-9268877 or kepamusic.com Thumpin College Thursdays. Come dance the night away with our DJ Scrappy every Thursday Night. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. MB Lounge, 40 Grafton St. 508-799-4521.

guitars, effects, loops, Bose and Ultra Sound sound systems. 8-10:30 p.m. Tavern on the Common, 249 Main St., Rutland. 508-886-4600 or seanfullertonmusic.net Live Music 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. L & M Rythym Kings. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Square, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Lateral Edge. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. Worcester Americana Collective. This band is W.A.C. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Auntie Trainwreck. 21+, No cover. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022 or find them on Facebook. DJs. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Banner Pub, The, 112 Green St. 508-755-0879. DJs. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508-304-6044. DJ 21+Canal. 10:30 p.m.-1:40 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353.

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Ladii Girl and Smooth Impact. 21+ with proper ID Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Maroon 5. Multi platinum-selling and Grammy Award®-winning rock band, Maroon 5, will bring their Fall 2016 Tour to Worcester with Special Guests Tove Lo and R.City on Saturday, September 17 at 7:30PM. The band announced a return to the road with their upcoming Fall 2016 tour. $126 (General Admission Floor Seats), $80.50, $50.50, $30.50. DCU Center- Arena and Convention Center, 50 Foster St. 508-755-6800 or dcucenter.com Worcester’s Ethnic Mosaic 2016: The Mulan Performing Arts Association. Celebrate Moon Festival! Join us for an enjoyable afternoon of Chinese culture through music and dance! The event is free and open to all ages, but please register early online (http://tinyurl.com/gku74o6) as seating is limited! This program is administered by the Worcester Arts Council, for the Local Cultural Council - an agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. Free. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Worcester Public Library, Saxe Room, 3 Salem Square. 508-799-1655, ext. 3. P.E. James at the Grill on the Hill! Free! 5:30-8 p.m. Grill on the Hill at Green Hill Golf Course, Skyline Drive. 2016 Music Series Presents the Moonshine Band. CERES presents the powerful vocals of the Moonshine Band who will perform on 9/17. Worcester’s best top 40 country-pop music cover band! 6-9 p.m. CERES Bistro at Beechwood Hotel, 363 Plantation St. 508-754-2000 or beechwoodhotel.com Auction, Supper and Song. Auction of goods and local services to benefit the QVS, a 50 member community chorus of south-central Massachusetts and north-eastern Connecticut. Music provided by the chorus, Brooks Milgate and Sarah Jo Burke. $10. auction bidding paddle at the door. qvsingers.org To donate goods or services for the auction call Linda 508-248-5521 $10 auction bidding paddle; supper and music is free. 6-9 p.m. Charlton Baptist Church, 50 Hammond Hill Road, Charlton. 508-248-5521 or qvsingers.org Open Mic. Open to musicians, poets, comedians or anyone with a talent! Hosted by Stephen Wright. 6-9 p.m. Nu Cafe, 335 Chandler St. 508-926-8800 or nucafe.com Sean Fullerton “Fully” Acoustic. Sean is a Massachusetts based solo Acoustic musician with 20+ years of professional experience specializing in Acoustic Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Memphis Soul, Fingerstyle Guitar...originals and covers...using a variety of guitars, effects, loops, Bose and Ultra Sound sound systems. 6-9 p.m. Highfields Golf & Country Club, 42 Magill Drive, Grafton. 508839-1945 or seanfullertonmusic.net Alias Draleaus talented duo. We have the very talented classic rock duo of Alias! They are very entertaining and engaging. 7-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, Lounge / Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. Arts on the Green “Romantic Splendor”. Pianist and

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Bees Deluxe. Bees Deluxe’s unique repertoire include over three sets Beatles For Sale the Tribute. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Hear all your favorite Beatle hits and Beatle B-sides of floorboard-stomping originals and 60s, 70s, and 80s covers. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877 or beesdeluxe.com performed completely live by New England’s #1 Beatles Tribute band, Crossroads. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. Beatles For Sale! A splendid time is guaranteed for all! Free. 2-4 p.m. Organist Malcolm Halliday, French Hornist Clark Matthews and Tenor 978-345-5051. Coggshall Park, Electric Ave., Fitchburg. 978-345-9572. Stanley Wilson present wide ranging music by Romantic masters Blue Plate Sunday Jam featuring Twisted Dawg. Bring Go Gadget Go. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., including Schumann’s passionate Adagio and Allegro and Gliere’s Four Leominster. 978-537-7750. your guitar, bass, voice, drumming ability, harp, violin, etc.. and join in Pieces, op. 35 for horn and piano, as well as Schubert’s immortal Key Performance. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove on the jam. We have a full set up and welcome all musicians to come Auf dem Strom with all three performers. Halliday also performs down and have fun. 2:30-6:30 p.m. Blue Plate Lounge, 661 Main St., St. 508-793-0900. Chopin’s Ballade in F major, as well as Mendelssohn’s majestic Organ DJ’s. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Banner Pub, The, 112 Green St. 508-755-0879. Holden. 508-829-4566. Sonata in A major featuring the three manual Casavant organ, and DJs. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508-304-6044. 2 Birds / Emerging Musicians from Berklee College accompanies Wilson in two songs of Henry Purcell using the J. W. DJ 21+Canal. N/A. 10:30 p.m.-1:40 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, of Music. 2Birds is a sound that has never been heard before. Walker box organ. Free Admission-Donations Appreciated. 7-10 Standing on the shoulders of both rock stars and jazz giants, they 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. p.m. First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury, 19 Church Road, Shrewsbury. 508-845-7286. Take the young ones to a sneak preview of the anticipated new kids film, “Blinky Bill: The Movie,” Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 17-18, Dana Lewis Live! Free! 7-10 p.m. Nancy’s Quaker Tavern, 466 10:30 a.m. to noon, at Blackstone Valley 14: Cinema de Lux, 70 Worcester Providence Turnpike, Millbury. The cost is $5 per ticket. For Quaker Hgwy (Route146a), Uxbridge. 508-779-0901. more information, visit showcasecinemas.com or email customer_service@national-amusements.com. Jazzed Up Featuring Mauro DePasquale. Jazzed Up Trio featuring Mauro DePasquale presents “The Sweetest Music This Side of Heaven” a romantic blend of Jazz classics and American Songbook favorites. No Cover. 7-10 p.m. Fish, 29 South Bolton St., Marlborough. 508-460-3474. Outrageous Greg’s Crazy Karaoke. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Martys pub. Andy & Judy in Concert. John Henry’s Hammer Coffeehouse Concert Series presents New England natives Andy & Judy Daigle. They have been singing together since 2009, first performing at open mic nights where they featured cover versions of songs written by favorites John Prine, Bob Dylan, Ian and Sylvia, and Peter, Paul & Mary. Today, this talented folk duo performs regularly at libraries, coffeehouses and concert venues where they have been featured artists, openers and headliners blending popular folk covers with their growing list of original songs. They tour throughout the U.S. Midwest and East Coast states, and have been featured on popular folk music radio programs. We are pleased to have them join us. $15. 7:30-9:30 p.m. First Unitarian Church, 90 Main St. 508-757-2708. John Henry’s Hammer Concert - Andy & Judy. A singer/ songwriting duo with well-written original songs and beautiful, contemporary folk music, they will delight you with their musicianship and captivating vocals. Snacks will be available for a small donation. $15. 7:30-10 p.m. First Unitarian Church, 90 Main St. 508-757-2708. Patrick DeStoop & Sons. Christian Rock! $5 donation. 7:30-10 p.m. !Cafe con Dios!, Main room, 22 Faith Ave., Auburn. 508-579-6722. Boombox at the Cove! Boombox: It’s a band. It’s a show. Take a ride through the defining sounds of two of the most influential, and hillarious, decades in rock music. From AM Gold, Classic Rock, Disco to Synth Pop, Big Hair Rock and Dance. Boombox takes you back. 70s80sband.com/ 21+ $7 at the door Doors at 8pm $7 at the door. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Cove Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or have revolutionized the role of the violin. Free with Admission find them on Facebook. >Sunday 18 Please pick up free ticket at reception desk. 3-4 p.m. Tower Hill Dave Ashman Performs at Loft, Saturday at 8. 8-11:59 Jazz Brunch. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111. p.m. Loft 266 Bar & Lounge, 266 Park Ave. 508-796-5177. Gardner. 978-669-0122. White Eagles blues jam. Blues jam hosted by George Dellomo, H2 & The Groove. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Brunch with Zack Slik. 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Rye & Thyme, Dwight Perry and Dave Kenderian each and every Sunday afternoon. Square, Leominster. 978-534-5900. 14 Monument Square, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Featuring many of the areas finest musicians and their blues and jazz Katie O’Brien Duo. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West We & Mrs Jones with the Russo Brothers and the Big chops. No cover. 3-6 p.m. White Eagle, 4 Harrison St. 508-753-9612. Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. Worcester Chamber Music Society - Music In the Kevin Shields. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, Dawg Mr. Bruce Reed at StArt on the Street. We & Mrs Jones joined by the Russo Brothers! This is one of Mrs. Jones last Garden. Music in the Garden Annual Tom Keil Memorial Concert 9 Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580. area appearances, before she runs off to start a family. The band will Pre-concert talk 3:30 PM Program Farrenc Trio for Flute, Cello, and Little Red & The Riders at the White Eagle. Little Red & The Riders jump & swing at The White Eagle-- come on out for some transition to have Bruce Reed “The Big Dawg” as their vocalist, with new Piano Mozart String Quintet in E-flat Major, K. 614 Brahms Piano name ‘ We & The Big Dawg” starting in Novemeber-- so don’t miss one Quartet in C minor Adults Level 1 $35, Adults Level 2 $32, Students fun with us! 8-11:30 p.m. White Eagle Polish Club, 112 Green St. of Maddy’s last shows! Rain date is sunday sept 25th 1:50-2:35 p.m. $12, Children under 17 free. 4-6 p.m. Tuckerman Hall, 10 Tuckerman 774-245-1991. Elm Park, Highland St. and Park Ave. St. 508-217-4450, ext. 1 or worcesterchambermusic.org Lizzy Marquis. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Happy Jack’s, 785 North Main St., Be Like Brit Benefit Concert. Inspired by this cause, Chicago Big Jon Short. 5-8 p.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752Leominster. 978-466-3433. 9439. City Boys. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. The GazBar Sports Grill, 1045 Central singer-songwriter Sarah Eide decided to organize a benefit show as part of her second New England Tour. Her initial hope is that this Hangover Hour 5pm; then Andy Cummings 8:30pm. St., Leominster. Sip & Stitch 1pm to 5pm: Linda Dagnello Jazz Quartet would allow for her family, friends and fans to see her play, while also No Cover. 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. 8:30pm. No Cover. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 raising awareness and money for a local non-profit. Joining her is local Worcester singer-songwriter Cara Brindisi and Chicagoan multi- We & Mrs Jones at Padavano’s for their 2nd Millbury St. 508-753-4030. instrumentalist troubadour, James Abud. The three of them hope anniversay celebration. Join We & Mrs Jones for a celebration Windfall, Classic Rock. windfallrock.com. 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patio, unless weather makes us head inside-- either way, great food, drinks, and with this good time band-- will be a guaranteed great afternoon! And once again the band will be joined by guest vocalist Mr Bruce Reed, the fabulous singer from the bands Big Dawg and Tornado Alley--- how much fun will this be? A ton of fun! This is one of Mrs Jones last appearances with “ We”, so don’t miss her before she head on maternity leave. 5-8:30 p.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. Cover Song Challenge Showcase. Cover Song Challenge Showcase...Phil Collins & Air Supply Tribute bands...Many local performers...What happens when local musicians are challenged? Magic! Come see for yourself...Doors open at 5, Show starts at 6. No Cover. 6-9 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877 or find them on Facebook. Open Mic! 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”) Free! 6-9 p.m. Plaza Azteca, 539 Lincoln St. Mikey Lynch hosts the Sunday Jam with feature artists Yvette Rhault and Mike Gianfriddo! No cover. 7-11 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Karaoke. 8:00 PM and ends at 12:00 AM. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-798-8385. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978-345-5051.

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Gardner Ale House presents “BlueSwitch”. 7-10 p.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Karaoke by DJ Nancy C. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-798-8385. Trivia Night. No Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

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1st Bass. 21+ with proper ID Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508799-0629. Dal’Ouna. Renowned Palestinian musician Ramzi Abu Redwan leads his Arabic ensemble Dal’Ouna in a lunchtime concert at Clark University. Sponsored by Clark’s Visual and Performing Arts Department. Free and open to the public! Noon-2 p.m. Clark University: Dana Commons, Fishbowl, 950 Main St. 508-793-7356. Chillin Tuesday & Wild Wednesday. 7-11 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Patti Lupone: Don’t Monkey With Broadway. Music Worcester’s Gala Opening of the 2016-2017 Season. A very special Broadway Cabaret Show with two-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone brings her new show “Don’t Monkey with Broadway” to Worcester, exploring classic Broadway tunes and hits by Richard Rodgers, Jule Styne, Stephen Schwartz, Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, Cole Porter, Lorenz Hart, Irving Berlin, and others, Hear in her own words how she got hooked on Broadway and what she thinks of it today! Ticket sales live from MusicWorcester.org on or before July 1st. Table seating $100/$85. Balcony seating $75/$65/$25 students & youth. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St. 508-754-3231, ext. 205 or musicworcester.org Open Mic Night 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”) Free. 7:3011:30 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350 or find them on Facebook. Dam Chick Singer. No Cover. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. 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

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Free! 9 p.m.-midnight Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439 or find them on Facebook. Karaoke by DJ Nancy C. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-798-8385.

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Just Wingin It + Ariband Bulldozer. 21+ with proper ID Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Jim Devlin Performs at Loft, Weds at 9. 9 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Loft 266 Bar & Lounge, 266 Park Ave. 508-796-5177. The Greendale Retired Men’s Chorus. Join Lee Bartlett and those charming and talented men in green blazers - the Greendale Retired Men’s Chorus. Want a smile on your face? Then join us for the fun. Free. 2-3 p.m. Briarwood Continuing Care Retirement Community: Birches Auditorium, 65 Briarwood Circle. briarwoodretirement.com Take Down The Wall Cafe September 2016. Monthly 3rd Wednesdays Open Mike bringing people with & without disabilities together to share creativity. All performing arts welcome. Free refreshments. Sign up to perform at the door with Emcee Nat Needle. Donations welcome. 6:30-8 p.m. Alternatives Worcester Satellite, Coffeehouse Room, 454 Grove St. 508-579-5997 or natneedle.com Wild Wednesday. At Beatniks it’s all about you! 7-11 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Duotone Instrumental Guitar Duo! Free. 7-9:30 p.m. Sahara Cafe & Restaurant, 143 Highland St. 508-798-2181. Live Music by The Promise is Hope. 7-10 p.m. BirchTree Bread Co., 138 Green St. 774-243-6944. Geller Jazz Nightclub Dave Stryker Band featuring vocalist Carolyn Leonhart. Celebrated jazz guitarist Dave Stryker will be joined on the bandstand by Steve Slagle (alto saxophone), Jared Gold (organ), Freddie Hendrix (trumpet), Willie Jones lll (drums) and special guest Carolyn Leonhart (vocals) for an evening of all-star deeply grooved, soulful music, sweetened with an

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Free. 8-11 p.m. Legends, Airport Road - Fitchburg. 978-895-5883. Trivia Night. 8:30-11 p.m. Banner Pub, The, 112 Green St. 508755-0879. Worcester Jazz Collective. No Cover. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Karaoke. With DJ Mikey Mic’s every Wednesday Night. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. MB Lounge, 40 Grafton St. 508-799-4521. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978-345-5051. Live Music Wednesdays. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Quinn’s Irish Pub, 715 West Boylston St. 508-459-2025. Subterra. Worcester’s only weekly EDM dance party. Resident DJ’s Sneaker and the Dryer, Toreba Spacedrift, and Massappeal 21 to enter $5 at the door- Ladies free until 10pm. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Cove Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or thecovemusichall.com

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ArtsWorcester, “The Pace of Nature” by Allison Coelho Picone, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Jan. 25; Material Needs: Zia Ayub, Crystal Blanchflower, Keenan Cassidy, Pam Farren, Clifton Hunt, Philip Marshall, Jane McKeag-McNeil, Eric Nichols, Stacey Parker, Robin Reynolds, and Corinne Rhodes., Thursdays, Fridays, ice cream sundae bar. Free and open to the Public. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 1; Teen Night at ArtsWorcester, Wednesday. Clark University, The Grind, Higgins University Center, 950 Main St. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open Mic/Local Musicians’ Showcase w/ Bill Wednesday - Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free. 660 Main McCarthy. To check the schedules and open slots visit: Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook Bill McCarthy (originator of St. 508-755-5142 or artsworcester.org Asa Waters Mansion, Admission: $3 for guided tour $7-10 for the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is your host at another great Open Mic Night! tea. 123 Elm St., Millbury. 508-865-0855 or asawaters.org Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at: openmcc@verizon.net (make Clark University: University Gallery, Hours: noon-5 p.m. sure you put “open mic” in the email’s “subject box”) Free! 7:3010:30 p.m. Guiseppe’s Grille, 35 Solomon Pond Road, Northborough. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, noon-8 p.m. Wednesday, noon-5 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. 950 Main St. 508-793-7349 or 508-793508-393-4405 or find them on Facebook. Open Mic - hosted by Amanda Cote. All genres and acoustic 7113 or clarku.edu instruments welcome. 21+ or with guardian. Sign-up begins at 7:30 Clark’s Cafe and Art On Rotation Gallery, Hours: 6 a.m. to

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Fitchburg State University: Hammond Hall, Gallery Talk: 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111 or towerhillbg.org Marina Thompson and “Reversible Floating Spaces”, Wednesday. 160 Worcester Art Museum, Art Carts: Family Fun - Loyalist and Pearl St., Fitchburg. fitchburgstate.edu Patriot, Thursdays, Sept. 15 - Sept. 22; Blood and Honey, Through Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978-456Nov. 6; Nude Drawing in the Galleries, Thursdays, through Sept. 29; 3924 or fruitlands.org The Last Judgment Tapestry, Through Sept. 18; Art Carts: Family Fun - Arms and Armor, Friday; Arms and Armor: Salem Trayned SINGIN’ THE BLUES Band, Saturday; Art Carts: Family Fun - Arms and Armor, Saturday; Spend some time at the Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water Tour of the Month: Profiling Egyptian Art, Saturday; Zip Tour: Van Bree: Say goodbye to spending money on multiple website St., Worcester with Lisa Marie Friday, Sept. 16, 7-10 p.m. We’re The Studio of the Flower Painter, Saturday; Art Carts: Family Fun talking blues theprovides way they’re meant be. For moreinformation, updates. This cutting-edge technology oneto website Antioch, the Hunt Mosaic & WAM, Wednesday; Art Carts: Family Fun email thecanal@hotmail.com. - Egyptian Heiroglyphs, Wednesday; Senior September at Worcester for your business that adjusts to the size and resolution for Art Museum, Wednesdays, through Sept. 28. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. every device - automatically! Get all the features you need Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, 11 Gallery of African Art, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on one platform and easy-to-use content management p.m. Monday - Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to Saturday. Admission: Free for members, $14 adults, $12 seniors, free Regain lost customers. 5:30 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. tothat 5:30 can p.m. Saturday. system. Now you can save time and money be putAdmission: Donations for youth 17 and under. 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Plus, increase return visits Worcester Public Library, Knights Of Vartan 100th Anniversary return visits to your website. 11-3 a.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, 11-3 your website. your website. Exhibit, Through Sept. 30. Hours: 1:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to our website. a.m. Friday, 9-3 a.m. Saturday. Admission: Adults $10; Seniors 5:30 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 9 a.m. to (59 +), $7; Students, $5; Children 3-17, $5; Children <3, Free. 5:30 than p.m. Thursday 3 Salem Square. 508-799-1655 or 48% of people cited a More 58% of- Saturday. 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York Times Produced by Special Arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. $20; Under 18 and Seniors - $18; Groups - $16. 2-4 p.m. Alternatives Whitin Mill Complex: GB and Lexi Singh Performance Center, 60 Douglas Road, Whitinsville. Call 508-296-0797 or visit pilgrimsoulproductions.com Auditions - Mary Poppins - Tuesday, September 20 Wednesday, September 21. Theatre at the Mount is casting their production of the Disney musical Mary Poppins. Auditions for adults are Tuesday, September 20 and Wednesday, September 21 @ 7PM; Children’s auditions are Sunday, September 25 @ 4PM. For more information go to: mwcc.edu/tam/audition-information/ 7-10 p.m. Mount Wachusett Community College: Main building, Room 182, 444 Green St., Gardner. Call 978-630-9162 or visit mwcc.edu The Sort of Late Show with Shaun Connolly - Wednesday, September 21. The only show of its kind! Live and in Worcester! With host Shaun Connolly, sidekick Doug Guertin and one man backing band James Keyes Featuring: Comedian Will Smalley (Old School Game Show) Special Guests Mark Gallagher Vinnie Pagano Renee King of The Queen’s Cups Musical Guest Jon Brien (Jon, The Archivist) The show is free, but we’ll be passing the bucket to support our artists and travelers! Pay what you want! 8-10 p.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. Call 508-753-9543 or visit Facebook.

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Dahlia Show. Presented by the New England Dahlia Society. See hundreds of colorful blooms in every size imaginable- from silver dollar to dinner plate- at the first New England Dahlia Show. Floral designs will also be featured. Free with Admission. 1-5 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111.

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Dahlia Show. Presented by the New England Dahlia Society. See hundreds of colorful blooms in every size imaginable- from silver dollar to dinner plate- at the first New England Dahlia Show. Floral designs will also be featured. Free with Admission. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111.

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Kidde-Fenwal Ninth Annual Charity Golf Tournament. Proceeds benefit the Relay For Life of Ashland Holliston (relayforlife. org/ahma) and the American Cancer Society (Cancer.org.) The format is 18-hole 4-Person Scramble. There are two options for start times: 7 a.m. registration with 7:30 a.m. shotgun start; or 1 p.m. registration with 1:30 p.m. shotgun start Tickets are $135 per golfer and include a 1:15 p.m. lunch or a 7:15 p.m. dinner. Contests and prizes include: Beat-the-Pro - Bruins / Red Sox Raffle - HoleIn-One Contest - 50 / 50 Get-it-on-the-Green Raffle - Longest Drive Men/Women - Closest to the Pin Men/Women - Putting Contest - After-Dinner Raffle Registration and full details are available at kfacsgolftournament.com/ RSVP to the Facebook. 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Blackstone National Golf Club, 227 Putnam Hill Road, Sutton. 508-865-2111 or kfacsgolftournament.com

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Kidde-Fenwal Car Show. More than 200+ vehicles ranging from motorcycles, trucks, rods, muscle and classic cars will be displayed with awards for best in show. There will be a DJ, live band, 50/50 raffle, refreshments and food for sale. Awards will be presented at 2 p.m. No alcohol, please. Admission for spectators is free. The event coincides with the annual Ashland Day town festival. Proceeds benefit the Relay For Life of Ashland Holliston (relayforlife. org/ahma) and the American Cancer Society (Cancer.org.) Register your vehicle and RSVP to the Facebook event. Free. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kidde-Fenwal, 400 Main St., Ashland. Find them on Facebook. 7th Annual Shooting Touch Gala. For the first time ever, Shooting Touch is truly focusing on bringing the impact model we have

successfully achieved overseas in Rwanda, back to Beantown to impact our local youth here as well. September 17th will be a celebration highlighting not only our impactful work around the world, but also showcasing our G3 Program (Getting Girls In the Game) here in Boston. Currently serving the Greater Boston community and operating out of Dorchester’s Epiphany School, we enroll over 75 middle school low income females and provide them with a safe, supportive, sport-based response to barrier’s in girls’ health education, physical activity and self-esteem. All Tickets $200. 6-10 p.m. Epiphany School, 154 Centre St., Boston. 781-421-3025, ext. 208 or shootingtouch.com

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Walk to Cure Arthritis. 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. DCR’s Quinsigamond State Park (Lake Park), Intersection of Hamilton St. and Lake Ave. 617-762-2126 or walktocurearthritis.org

poetry >Sunday 18

The Hangover Hour - Ogden Nash performed by Ron Whittle. Each gathering of The Hangover Hour honors the work of a dead writer. We specialize in lost or forgotten poets whose powerful work lingers on bookshelves gathering in dust. This week Ron Whittle will read the work of Ogden Nash. Nash was an American poet well known for his light verse. At the time of his death in 1971, The New York Times said his “droll verse with its unconventional rhymes made him the country’s best-known producer of humorous poetry”. Nash wrote over 500 pieces of comic verse. As always host Dave Macpherson will provide a few laughs along with a literary libation and a performance by the Second Hand Penny Players. Open mic precedes the feature. Come on down. Donations accepted for the performer. 5-7 p.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

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Wachusett Music Presents: An Evening for Mind Body & Spirits Health and Wellness Fair. $20 in advance $25 day of show. 4-8:30 p.m. Devens Common Center, 31 Andrews Parkway, Devens. 978-365-2043 or wachusettmusic.net

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stART on the Street - Fall Edition. stART on the Street consists of 250+ artists and crafters displaying their items for sale in the center of Park Ave. The festival route is lined with area businesses, stores and restaurants. The Highland Street end of the festival includes historic Elm Park with grassy areas perfect for picnicking. The Pleasant Street end of the festival includes a few youth activities area and interactive activities for all ages are mixed in throughout the whole festival. Stop and catch a demonstration - dance, fencing, ironwork, even hair art...we have it all! Centrally located in the Spencer Bank parking lot is the Food Court with seating areas and public rest rooms. Free. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 774-6331207 or startonthestreet.org

college sports Women’s Soccer Anna Maria Sept. 17 @ Mount Ida, 3 p.m. Assumption Sept. 17 @ St Anselm, 11 a.m. Sept. 20 @ American Int’l, 7 p.m. Becker Sept. 17 @ Wheelock, 12 p.m. Clark Sept. 17 @ Smith, 2 p.m. Sept. 21 v Southern Vermont, 2 p.m.

Holy Cross Sept. 17 v Lehigh, 3:05 p.m. WPI Sept. 17 v MIT, 1:30 p.m. Sept. 21 @ Wentworth, 7 p.m. WSU Sept. 16 @ Mass Maritime 7 p.m.

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Anna Maria Sept. 17 @ Mount Ida, 1 p.m. Sept. 21 @ Mass. Maritime, 7 p.m. Assumption Sept. 17 v Bentley, 1 p.m. Sept. 21 @ Adelphi, 7 p.m. Becker Sept. 17 @ Dean College, 1 p.m. Sept. 21 v Fisher, 4 p.m. Clark University Sept. 17 @ WPI, 4 p.m. Sept. 21 @ Bridgewater State, 7 p.m. Holy Cross Sept. 17 v Quinnipiac, 7:35 p.m. Sept. 21 @ Sacred Heart, 3:30 p.m. WPI Sept. 17 v Clark, 4 p.m. Sept. 19 @ Emmanuel, 7 p.m. WSU Sept. 17 v Mass Maritime, 5 p.m. Sept. 21 @ Elms, 7 p.m.

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Anna Maria Sept. 17 @ Rivier, 12 p.m. Sept. 20 v New England College, 7 p.m. Assumption Sept. 17 @ Franklin Pierce, 1 p.m. Sept. 21 @ LIU Post, 4 p.m. Becker Sept. 17 @ Colby-Sawyer, 1 p.m. Clark Sept. 16 v Babson, 6 p.m. Sept. 20 v Daniel Webster, 7 p.m. Holy Cross Sept. 17 v American, 12:05 p.m. Sept. 21 v Fairfield, 7:05 p.m. Nichols Sept. 15 @ Endicott, 7 p.m. Sept. 20 v Roger Williams, 7 p.m. WPI Sept. 17 v Smith, 11 a.m. Sept. 20 v Johnson & Wales, 7 p.m. WSU Sept. 16 v Salem St., 7 p.m. Sept. 20 @Mass-Dartmouth, 7 p.m.

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Holy Cross Sept. 16 @ New Hampshire Tournament, 7 p.m. Sept. 17 @ New Hampshire Tournament, 10 a.m., 4:30 p.m. Sept. 20 v Army West Point 7:05 p.m. Nichols Sept. 17 @ Eastern Conn. St., 12 p.m., 4 p.m. Sept. 20 @ Salem St., 7 p.m. Assumption Sept. 17 v New Haven, 12 p.m. Sept. 20 @ Southern Conn. State, 7 p.m. Anna Maria Sept. 17 v Newbury, 10 a.m. Sept. 17 v Salem St., 2 p.m. Sept. 20 @ Regis, 6 p.m. Becker Sept. 17 @ Rhode Island College, 1 p.m., 3 p.m.

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Sept. 20 @ Mass. Maritime, 7 p.m. Clark Sept. 17 @ Coast Guard Academy, 11 a.m., 1 p.m. Sept. 20 @ Daniel Webster 7 p.m. WSU Sept. 17 @ Wentworth, 1, 3 p.m. Sept. 20 v Keene St., 7 p.m. WPI Sept. 17 @ Wheaton. 11 a.m., 1 p.m. Sept. 20 v Emerson, 7 p.m.

Men’s Tennis

Clark Sept. 15 @ Stonehill, 4 p.m. Sept. 21 v Endicott, 4 p.m. Holy Cross Sept. 17 @ Coast Guard, 10:30 .m. Sept. 18 @ Siena, 3 p.m.

Women’s Tennis

Becker Sept. 15 v Clark, 3:30 p.m. Sept. 17 @ Regis, 12 p.m. Sept. 19 @ Anna Maria, 3 p.m. Sept. 21 v Lesley, 3:30 p.m. Clark Sept. 15 @ Becker, 3:30 p.m. Sept. 17 v Wellesley, 1 p.m. Sept. 20 v Springfield 5 p.m. Anna Maria Sept. 17 @ Albertus Magnus, 1 p.m. Sept. 19 v Becker, 3 p.m. WSU Sept. 16 v Roger Williams @Wachusett Regional High, 3:30 p.m. Sept. 17 @ Clark, 5 p.m.

Men’s Golf

Holy Cross Sept. 19 & 20 @ South Kent, Conn., TBA Assumption Sept. 19 & 20 @ Quechee Club, Quechee, VT, TBA

Women’s Cross Country Clark Sept. 17 @ Hopkinton, N.H., TBA Holy Cross Sept. 17@North Dartmouth, 10:30 a.m. WSU Sept. 17@UMass Dartmouth, TBA

Men’s Cross Country Clark Sept. 17@Hopkinton, N.H., TBA Holy Cross Sept. 17 @ North Dartmouth, 10:30 a.m. WSU Sept. 17 @ UMass Dartmouth,TBA

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Remote control, 3 Hoya Lift pads, 2 rechargeable batteries, opens and closes to any scooter chair. Locks and brakes. Must have own transportation. $500. 508-926-8468 Amana ART104TFDW 14.3 cubic foot refrigerator/freezer, bought new, excellent condition, $375. 978-400-4030 Brother HL-2170W Wireless Laser Printer, bought new, very good condition, $50 978400-4030 Heavy Duty Prototype PVC Pipes Hammock Frame w/1 cloth & 1 rope material, all accessories. $75 978-537-9925 Oak Children’s Bed & Desk Set Wooden chest, oak table, marble top table. Good condition. Price is negotiable. 774276-1047 Pewter wrought iron twin bed & Gold Medal Sealy Posturepedic twin mat/box spring. Like new. $375. 774-239-6612. Snowblower Toro Powershift 824 Commercial OHV engine upgrade electric start exc well maind $650 del. 508 829-6009. Frigidaire Air Conditioner 10,000 BTU. Need to sell. Call or leave message. B/O. 508854-8248 American Girl Tree house, doll bed and small desk. $150 for lot. 508-410-2460 Power Lift Chair Older model, works great. Can deliver. $85. 508-615-0471

John Deere X310A Tractor Power steering, lift. Mulch kit. New in 2015, used 12 hours. Pd. $4000, asking $3500. Leave msg, 508-755-7580.

FOSTER PARENTS

FOSTER PARENTS WANTED 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 SIGNING BONUS Call for Details (Must mention this ad during inquiry)

Entertainment Ctr Solid Pine. Beautiful condition. Fits 47" flat scrn TV. L 102" H 77.5 " D 23" $600 615-477-0845 Bathroom Vanity 30" W X 31" T X 22 1/2" D Laminate. White w/Beige. Many uses or a cabinet. $50 508-791-0531 Craftsman Single Stage Snowblower Never used. $200 or best offer. 413-9677932

688 Main Street, Holden, MA Toll Free (877) 446-3305

www.devereuxma.org

EDUCATION Math Tutoring/ Homeschooling Seasoned Instructor, 7th Gr - HS Reasonable Pricing Email for Info joycarlisle2020@gmail.com MUSIC INSTRUCTION

Snowblower 8 h.p. gasoline electro-start full size 4 forward/ 2 rev. Very gd cond. all insts & key. $125. 978-660-8034 2 Brand New Tires Never used, Sumitomo Touring LST. 195/60 R 15, 88 T M&S. $144 at dealer. $100. 508-635-7922 Wreath-Making Supplies Round metal frames, assorted "pics", ribbons & bows. $25 978-534-6974

Instrumental, Vocal, Jazz Improv Lessons Available on most instruments. Lou Borelli 508-752-6213

HEALTHCARE SERVICES HEALTHCARE SERVICES MISCELLANEOUS

4 Goodyear 225/50 R 16" Assurance All Season Tires Ex. condn. Mntd on G.M. 5 hole alloy rims. $460. 978-422-8084

Caretaker/Respite Provider Retired female school teacher will give respite for your loved one: young or old, your place or mine. 508-754-5963

FURNITURE

OTHER

Hitchcock Table Maple veneer Hitchcock, drop leaf table in exc. condition. 60" L 21"W without ext., 41" W with ext., 29" H. 508-404-8338

ANNOUNCEMENT

Corner Hutch Solid pine - 4 doors - 48" x 76". Accommodates 42" television. $250. Photo available. 508-829-6792

1960’s MYSTERY WOMAN CAN YOU HELP? Author Terrance Ryerson Neal - SEEKS identity of woman born Essex County MA AREA, 30-40, petite, dark hair, disappeared 1960’s. 828-458-7868 COMMUNITY

WOOD FOR SALE FIREWOOD Seasoned 100% hardwood cut and split. Free delivery on 2 cords (128 cu. ft.) orders. Call or text Cami for more info. 508-918-0767.

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

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

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

978-423-6529 OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT Office or Business Completely renovated, 1800 sq. ft., West Boyston Ctr, near schools & park. In mini-mall next to Darby’s Bakery. 508-829-5477 Ask for Russ.

ROOM FOR RENT Worcester - Furnished Room Private bathroom, Tatnuck area. $500/mo. 774-239-9147

www.centralmassclass.com EMPLOYMENT

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED LOCAL DRIVERS WANTED JOHNSRUD TRANSPORT, a Food Grade Liquid Carrier, is looking for qualified Class A CDL tank drivers from the North Grafton area for regional work. Home weekends. 5 years driving exp. req’d. Prefer tank exp., but will train. Hourly Pay & Benefit pkg. For further info, call Jane M-F @ 1-888-200-5067

AUTOMOTIVE

Dishwasher/Bus Staff Wanted Upscale Wedding facility looking for dishwasher and bussers, weekends part time. Must be professional in appearance and attitude. john@harringtonfarm.com

AUTO/MOTORCYCLE

Purchasing Manager (Leominster, MA) for polymer compound manufacturer. Requires minimum Bachelors degree in Industrial Engg. or Polymer Sci. plus 2 years exp. in job offered or in engineering management. Above experience to include experience in compounding industry, procurement, supply chain management in the PVC and Polyolefin industry. Travel to supplier manufacturing sites all over US/overseas, travel to corporate offices in Mexico City. Reply by resume only Mexichem Specialty Compounds, Inc., 170 Pioneer Drive, Leominster, MA 01453.

Expert Staffing in partnership with Boutwell, Owens & Co., Inc. Has several openings for 12 hour shifts - Days & Nights Packers, Gluer Operator, Digital Press Operator, Press Helpers, Utility Persons, Sheeter Operators & Die Cut Operators.

SCHOOL CUSTODIAN – TEMPORARY part time The Millbury Public Schools has a temporary opening for a part time night custodian at Elmwood Street School. The position is for 19 ½ hours per week. Start date is immediately. No benefits. Applications can be filled out at the Office of the Superintendent (Admin. Bldg, rear of High School), 12 Martin St., Millbury, MA 01527, 508-8659501. Millbury Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HELP WANTED LOCAL

A Recruiter will be onsite at Boutwell, Owens & Co. Every Thursday from 9 am to 3 pm - located at 251 Authority Dr. Fitchburg, MA 01420 No appointment necessary! Keyla.correa-ayala@expert-staffing.com Can’t make it? Call 978-798-1610

1999 Road King Under 8,000 miles. Too many extras to list. Always stored in room temperature. $10,000 obo 978-4645525 or 978-549-3670 cell 2007 Suzuki Boulevard Cruising Motorcycle C90T; 1474cc; 6300 miles, 1 owner, perfect cond. accessories and new battery. Garaged, covered & serviced. $6,000 508-8498635 2001 Suzuki Intruder 1500cc, showroom condition, lots of chrome, Vehix pipes. $4000. Call John at 978-466-6043. 2008 Honda Metropolitan Scooter Black and gray. Mint cond. 469 miles. Asking $1650.00. Includes helmet. 207-289-9362 OR 207-450-1492.

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 John Keefe

(978)-413-0118 (978) 870-7572 (508)-259-3998

(508)-783-5782

Hannah Meyer

(978) 537-4971 • 1-(800) 924-8666 Leominster $139,900

Classic Bungalow style with wood floors, updated roof, windows, & bath. Clean and ready to be moved in. Plenty of off street parking. Full basement with updated heating system. On bus line and near shopping and restaurants. Commercially zoned. Aberman Assoc Inc Gail Lent 978-537-4971 x102 www.gaillent.com

Leominster $209,900 4 bedroom 2 full bath contemporary. Convenient to Rt 2 and 190. Aberman Assoc Inc. John Keefe 978-537-4971 x 107

Fitchburg $289,900 Just like new without the hassle. Exceptional custom colonial in new family friendly neighborhood of quality homes. Great commuter location close to Rt 2 or train station. Custom kitchen, with stainless steel appliances, granite counters, hardwood floors, glass sliders to deck. Convenient first floor laundry with 1/2 bath. Cathedral ceilings and palladium window enhance this large family room. Spacious living room off large closeted foyer. Second floor houses master bedroom suite with master bath, cathedral ceilings, and walk-in closet. Two additional generous bedrooms with full bath off. Two car garage with separate entrance. Beautiful sunrise and sunsets. Aberman Assoc Inc Anna Mary Kraemer 978-537-4971 x 104

Lunenburg $364,900

Gambrel/Dutch Style Home on a private 2+acre. Open Concept front to back Kitchen and Living Room w/ Gas Fireplace. Lg. Cedar Deck and 3 Season Screened Porch which overlooks the back yard! The Lg Master Bedroom has a Lg Walk-In Cedar Closet! Two additional Bedrooms have Ample Closet Space. Awesome Bonus Room in Basement can be used for Home Office or Playroom. Oversized Garage with Workshop/Storage Area. Two Sheds with Power/Lighting. Many extras: High Tech-Multi-Zone HVAC Sysytem, Home Automation Controls, And Whole House Humidifier! Electronic Air Purifier, Water Filtration System with Softener and RO Drinking Water System. New 50yr. Roof in 2015, Anderson Windows, And More!! Aberman Assoc Inc John Keefe 978-537-4971 x 107

Stefanie Roberts

Barbara Parker

(978) 808-4991 (508) 873-1476

2086 Main Street, Lancaster www.paulasavard.com

Yasmin Loft Anna Mary (706) 870-4000 Kraemer CRS

Conference Center 486 Chestnut Street, Suite 11 Gardner MA 01440

COMMERCIAL CORNER: Worcester $240,000

Single story commercial building with paved parking lot. High ceilings. Former bowling alley. Adjoining lot at 37 Gosnold Street also available, see MLS # 72060681. Zoned BL-1 which includes several possible uses. Buyer due diligence to include verification of property details, condition and allowable uses with City of Worcester. Aberman Assoc Inc Tracy Page 978-537-4971 x111

Boylston $212,900

Well-maintained, private end unit with applianced kitchen, new granite counters and sink, laundry room off. Spacious dining/living room combination with picture window, and glass sliders to enclosed deck. Half bath completes the first floor. Upstairs, there are 3 bedrooms, master has glass sliders to second deck. Bathroom has new vanity with granite counter, and there is are pull down stairs to attic for extra storage. There is also a detached garage plus one deeded parking space. This condo is in move-in condition. Easy to show. Aberman Assoc Inc 978-537-4971 x 104

Sterling $289,900 4 br 1 1/2 bath colonial, In town turn of the 20th century colonial. 8 rooms, 4 bedrooms with two additional rooms in the walkout basement. Garage workshop has full storage loft above Dog kennels, paddocks not included. Sterling town beach for residents only. Aberman Assoc Inc Paula Savard 978-537-4971 x 101 www.paulasavard.com

Lunenburg $409,900

This Beautiful Cape sits on over 6-1/2 acres in much desired Lunenburg location. Open concept Family Room with Ceiling Fans and recessed lighting. Large deck off the kitchen with sliders for easy access! Above ground pool! The Master bedroom is on the first floor, Along with Master bath! The open staircase leads to the balcony which features 2 more bedrooms and a shared bathroom on the second level. The large 2 car detached garage also has plenty of room for extra storage. Additional storage in shed in back yard also. Aberman Assoc Inc. John Keefe 978-537-4971 x107

Tara Sullivan

Linda Barry

Robin Dunbar Bain

Peter Haley

(508) 713-5172 (774)-266-6096 (508)-868-9628 (978) 501-0426 (978) 697-0891

Nick Massucco

978-855-4424

Beth Lamontagne 508-340-0574

Jack Vankann 978-870-4998

Sterling $199,900

Cute 2 bedroom 2 bath 2 story cottage, ready to move in. Interior to be re painted 2 colors of the buyers choice prior to closing. Front windows on order for replacement. Aberman Assoc Inc Paula Savard 978537-4971 x 101 www. paulasavard.com

Groton $224,900 2 bedroom waterfront cottage. Enjoy your morning coffee out on the 16’x22’ deck overlooking the water (100’ frontage). Outdoor space is great for entertaining. Main level open floor plan combination kitchen, dining, and living (approx 17’x21’). Second floor large family room with sliders to balcony overlooking the lake. Hydro-Sil heating (energy efficient). Approx 13’x20’ storage shed with newer windows. Aberman Assoc Inc. Yasmin Loft 978.537.4971 x110

Fitchburg $309,000

Awesome 2 family home in West Fitchburg. 2nd floor boasts 2 levels with 3 bedrooms and full bath with skylight on 2nd level. Brand new energy efficient gas stove and refrigerator. Step down into the Enclosed sun room that can be used as a bedroom (does not have closet). 1/2 bath, Pantry and extra storage on 1st level. First floor apartment has three bedrooms, full bath with old style claw foot tub and pantry. Full Basement and Separate Utilities for each unit! Nice yard for the kids to play or pets to run around in. A Must See home! Aberman Assoc. Inc. 978-537-4971 x107

Sterling $499,900 New construction underway. 8 room 3 or 4 bedroom with hilltop scenic views east and west. Still time to make selections. Hardwood floors throughout the first level are already included. foundation and septic are in. Similar to be built Aberman Assoc Inc Paula Savard 978-537-4971 x 101 www.paulasavard.com

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Teknor Apex Company is a global leader in thermoplastic compounding. In our ISO certified, compounding Plant in Leominster we produce compounds for automotive sealing systems, pipe seals, wire and cable, wine corks and many other uses. We also produce for some of the leading global companies. Our employees strive to produce quality product…working together in a safe and responsible manner….every single day.

Our Leominster Plant continues to grow – we are adding a new Production Line and have the following new, full-time positions available: 12 New Extruder Operators on 7pm-7am shift and Production Shift Supervisor on 7pm-7am shift

QUARTERLY BONUS POTENTIAL FOR ALL POSITIONS IN THE PLANT! EXTRUDER OPERATORS’ RESPONSIBILITIES: Operates manufacturing equipment systems in a proper and timely manner to produce and package product. STARTING PAY: $15.00-$18.00 per hour- relevant experience will be taken into consideration 12 hour shifts- 7pm-7am, includes every other weekend 182 work days per year! REQUIREMENTS: • High School Diploma or GED preferred • Basic Mathematics and Computer skills • Manufacturing experience preferred • Familiarity with extruders a plus

PRODUCTION SHIFT SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES: This position ensures that al the manufacturing equipment and environmental systems are operated in a safe, proper and timely manner during their shifts. STARTING PAY: $20.00-$23.00 per hour- relevant experience will be taken into consideration REQUIREMENTS: • High School Diploma or GED • 5 years general industrial experience • 2-5 years twin screw extrusion experience preferred • Production supervisory experience required

COME TO OUR JOB FAIR TO LEARN MORE ABOUT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WITH TEKNOR APEX WHERE: 31 Fuller Street, Leominster, MA DATE: Thursday, September 29, 2016 | TIME: 7:00am – 6:00pm Teknor Apex has a long-standing history of caring for its employees. We are committed to the philosophy of providing employees with a competitive wage, comprehensive benefits package and continuous learning and development. Visit our website to learn more about Teknor Apex at www.teknorapex.com. or apply online at https://careers-teknorapex.icims.com/jobs/introcontact . Equal Opportunity Employer 42

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EXPERT STAFFING IS HIRING!!!! We have positions available in: Leominster - Fitchburg - Devens - Gardner - Clinton - Sterling Littleton - Ayer 8 & 12 HOUR SHIFTS/DAYS & NIGHTS TEMPORARY • TEMP TO HIRE • DIRECT HIRES Production Assistants - Forklift - Packers - Maintenance Mechanics Die Cutter Operators - Gluer Operators - Process Tech - Warehouse Quality Techs - Graphic Designer - Tool & Die Tech - Customer Service Machine Operators - Production Trainer APPLY AT:

Whitney Square, 40 Spruce Street, Suite 206 Leominster, MA 01453

Send Resume or email: Leominster-LI@expert-staffing.com phone: 978.798.1610 • fax: 978.227.5042

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www.centralmassclass.com AUTOS

HELP WANTED LOCAL

BOATS

Over 40 Acres! Over 3000 Vehicles! USED & NEW AUTO PARTS

INJECTRONICS IS NOW PART OF THE PHILLIPS-MEDISIZE FAMILY

Expert Staffing in partnership with Injectronics Now hiring for 8 & 12 hour Shifts-Days & Nights Production Associates, Process Techs, Quality Techs, Maintenance Techs, Production Trainer, Tool & Die Techs.

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Trust us to do it right!

• Foreign & Domestic • Early & Late Model • Engines • Transmissions • New Radiators • Gas Tanks • Wheels • Tires • Balancers • Exhaust Manifolds • Window Motors

AUTO RECYCLING

Toll Free1-800-992-0441 Fax 508-882-5202 Off Rte 122 • 358 Coldbrook Rd., Oakham, MA www.amherstoakhamauto.com

Worcester No.

508-799-9969

AUTO/VAN

AUTOS

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

2008 Ford Mustang 8 cyl, 300HP. 21K miles. Never driven during winter. Always garaged. Perfect cond. $21,900 negotiable. 508-865-3528 after 3pm.

2001 Ford Focus MECHANICS SPECIAL NEEDS ENGINE SOHC, Automatic, 4 cyl, 4 door, clean interior, straight body, new tires, new front brakes/rotors, clean title. $800 508-869-6841

AUTOS

2003 Chevy Corvette Convertable 50th Anniversary Edition 26,000 miles. Automatic, original owner, always garaged, mint cond. $25,000 firm. 774-696-4187

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

2004 Pontiac Bonneville 114,000 miles. Graphite Gray. $595 Motor knocking, likely needs replacement, body and interior good shape. Good project or parts car. 508-873-7449

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

2013 BMW 128i 7K Orig Miles, Grey, 3.0, Automatic, Fully Loaded, Serviced. $16,900. 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 Nissan Cube 45K, Orig Miles, Brown, Tan Cloth, 4 Cyl, Automatic, Loaded. $6,950. 774-239-0800

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TRY BEFORE YOU BUY!

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

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

Walk-ins welcome!

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

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

CAMPERS/TRAILERS

Deposits conveniently taken over the phone.

Amherst-Oakham

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

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

ANTIQUE GOODS AND SALVAGE SHOP Open Saturdays 11AM – 5PM or by appointment

774-696-3584

468 Auburn St, Cherry Valley, MA Find us on Facebook and Instagram at

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

1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Original low mileage beauty. Recent 350/325 hp engine. Must see! Trophy winner. $6500. 774-437-8717 $6,500

1999 Toyota Camry 159K mi. Great for college student. $1,300. Runs great! 774-641-0639 $1,300

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Run Your Ad Until It Sells! For the low price of only

$20.00 For six lines

For more information, contact a Sales Rep Today Classified Sales Manager at 978-728-4302 or email sales@centralmassclass.com

3 Horse Trailer 2002 Exiss XT/ 300 Gooseneck. Great condition. All alum. S.S. nose. On craigslist pics. $7,995. Paxton. Call Robert at 508-757-0887* JUNK CARS We Buy and PICK UP Your junk or wrecked cars or trucks. We Sell New and Used Parts. Specials on Batteries and Tires. New and Used! Airport Auto Parts, Inc. 56 Crawford St. Leominster, MA 01453 978-534-3137

www.centralmassclass.com Mark your calendars for a day of basset fun! Saturday, October 1st, 2016 www.nebhr.org

Our Adopt-A-Paws feature runs the second full week of each month. With the support of our sponsors, we feature animals available for adoption at local nonprofit shelters. TO SEE ALL THE ANIMALS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION CHECK OUT THEIR WEB SITES:

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WHAT: NEBHR's 15th annual festival of the hounds!

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STERLING ANIMAL SHELTER INC. 17 Laurelwood Road Sterling, MA 978-422-8585 SterlingShelter.org

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This will be our 15th annual fundraiser to raise money for the homeless and unwanted basset hounds of New England. This is our only in-person fundraiser and it allows us to continue our work helping the bassets year-round. All bassets and basset lovers are welcome to attend – basset wannabes too! We'll have raffles, our well-stocked NEBHR store to raise money for the hounds, with special

by the "Big Basset" who guides our waddle around the pond. PLUS: Contest, raiser to raise money for theappearances homeless and unwanted basset Games, Prizes and More! (Don’t forget to bring your hound's costume for the costume contest!) Watch our website Facebook pageus for important details and a schedule of the day's events! our only in-person fundraiser and itandallows to continue our or shine, see you there! Ceramic Carpet– • Vinyl • Marble • Granite und. All bassets and bassetRain lovers are welcome to •attend

Creative Floors, Inc.

Bassetpalooza T-shirts!

Laminate • Pre-finished Hardwood • Wallpaper

T-shirts are on sale now at www.booster.com/bassetpalooza-2016

Sales • Design • Installation

ked NEBHR store to raise money for the hounds, with&special Residential Commercial • Carpet Binding Financing Available • Free Estimates who guidesBella our Bunny/6 waddleyrsaround the pond. PLUS: Contest, Female/Spayed Open Tuesday-Saturday | 1653 N. Main St., Holden, MA forget to Domestic bring your hound's costume for the costume contest!) Shorthair/Mix FREE

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NEBHR store to raise money for the hounds, with special Shamrock Dog Collars Retriever/Mixed American Shorthair/Mixed guides Labrador our waddle around the pond. PLUS: Contest, Male/Medium/Baby et to bring your hound's costume for the costume contest!) Male/Small/Young 9 Crescent St., West Boylston 508-835-6677 wexfordhouse.com

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Remo/11yrs Male/Chihuahua, short coat/ Shiba Inu Neutered

FREE CONSULTATION SERVING CENTRAL MA PRIVATE IN-HOME TRAINING Paige Smith, Certified Dog Trainer

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Thank you for supporting our local shelters and rescue groups! Let me help YOU find a new home this year. Buying, selling, or listing your property for rent, it would be my pleasure to represent you. Adopt from a shelter – gain a best friend! Gloria/5 mos female/spayed Domestic Shorthair/Mix

Lisa Hugo Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 6 Park Avenue Worcester, MA (508) 723-4029

Bailey/1 yr Male/Neutered Shih Tzu/Mix

Gifts Available and Custom Gifts Made For You!

Supplies, tools and glass available

by appointment only

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www.centralmassclass.com LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES Town of Sutton Conservation Commission The Sutton Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at 7:00PM, at the Sutton Town Hall, 4 Uxbridge Road, Sutton, MA. The purpose of this hearing is to review a Request for Determination of Applicability submitted to the Conservation Commission by Robert E. Gauvin, South Grafton, MA. The project consists of clearing dead trees and light brush to maintain hay field, currently being harvested on Map 6, Parcel 91, for 19R Pleasant Street, in Sutton. 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 Sutton Conservation Commission The Sutton Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 8, 2016 at 7:25PM, 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 Debra Pinto, Sutton, MA. The project consists of construction of a fence, septic tight tank, sewer pump, garage and associated earthwork, utility, paving and landscaping within the buffer zone on Map 15, Parcels 42, on 11 West Sutton 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 meeting on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 7:05 P.M. at the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street to act on a Request for Determination of Applicability from Robert Prytko for the construction of a new front porch located at 87 McCracken Road. Said work falls under the jurisdiction of the Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40. Donald Flynn Chairman

Town of Millbury Conservation Commission The Millbury Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 7:10 P.M. at the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street to act on a Notice of Intent from Nick Grande for the construction of a single family home, driveway, grading and associated site work located at McCracken Road Assessors Map 34 Lot 30. Said work falls under the jurisdiction of the Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40. Donald Flynn Chairman

MILLBURY PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Millbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, September 26, 2016, at 7:15 p.m., at the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA, on the application of United Material Management of Millbury, LLC, property located at 333A Southwest Cutoff, Millbury, MA, for Site Plan Review Special Permit under Article 1, Section 12.4 of the Millbury Zoning Bylaws, and for a Post-Construction Stormwater Management Permit under Section 16-3 of the Millbury General Bylaws, to construct and operate a solid waste handling and processing/recycling facility. Application is available for review in the Planning Department during normal business hours. Anyone wishing to be heard on this matter should appear at the time and place specified above. Richard Gosselin Chairman 9/08 & 9/15/16

MILLBURY PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Millbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, September 26, 2016, at 7:45 p.m., at the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA, on the application of F&D Trucking, property located at 14 McCracken Road, Millbury, MA, for Site Plan Review Special Permit under Article 1, Section 12.4 of the Millbury Zoning Bylaws, and for a Post-Construction Stormwater Management Permit under Section 16-3 of the Millbury General Bylaws, to construct two buildings totaling 12,300 square feet. Application is available for review in the Planning Department during normal business hours. Anyone wishing to be heard on this matter should appear at the time and place specified above. Richard Gosselin Chairman 9/08/16 & 9/15/16

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT WORCESTER PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT 225 MAIN ST. WORCESTER, MA 01608 508-831-2200 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Docket No. WO16P2786EA Estate of: Norma E. Cammuso Date of Death: 06/15/2016 To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Personal Representative has been filed by: Anthony J. Cammuso of Holden MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Anthony J. Cammuso of Holden MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in an unsupervised administration. You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on 09/27/2016. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Lellah A Keamy, First Justice of this Court. Date: September 02, 2016 Stephanie K. Fattman, Register of Probate 09/15/2016 MS

WORCESTER HOUSING AUTHORITY ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS September 15, 2016 SEALED BIDS shall be received at the Purchasing Office, 69 Tacoma St., Worcester, MA 01605 IFBs may be picked up at the location above or may be downloaded from our website: www.worcester-housing.com/purchasing, or call (508) 635-3203, TDD (508) 798-4530. Bidders are responsible for ensuring they have received any/all addenda prior to submitting a bid. Separate awards will be made for each IFB. WHA reserves the right to reject any or all responses, in whole or in part, deemed to be in their best interest. Award of all contracts is subject to the approval of the WHA Executive Director or Board of Commissioners. The Operating Agency shall indemnify and hold harmless the WHA and its officers or agents from any and all third party claims arising from activities under these Agreements as set forth in MGL c.258, section 2 as amended. Bid No. Release Date Project Title Bid Surety Bid Opening 16-28 9/15/2016 RFP - Lease of Retail Space (Convenience Store) 10:30 AM October 13, 2016 Pre-Proposal Conference & Site Visit for 16-28 Lease of Space 2:00 PM September 29, 2016 Peter D. Fifield Deputy Director of Finance & acting Chief Procurement Officer Visit our website at: www.worcester-housing.com/purchasing

THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS (SEAL) LAND COURT DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT 16 SM 007671 ORDER OF NOTICE To: Eric King, Marlene A. King and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. App. § 501 et seq.: U.S. Bank, National Association, as Trustee for Specialty Underwriting and Residential Finance Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007BC2 claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage covering real property in Sutton, numbered 14 Prescott Road, given by Eric King and Marlene A. King to “MERS”, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., a separate corporation that is acting solely as nominee for “Lender”, Wilmington Finance, Inc. and its successors and assigns, dated November 29, 2006, and recorded in Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 40276, Page 293, and now held by Plaintiff by assignment, has/have filed with this court a complaint for determination of Defendant’s/Defendants’ Servicemembers status. If you now are, or recently have been, in the active military service of the United States of America, then you may be entitled to the benefits of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. If you object to a foreclosure of the above-mentioned property on that basis, then you or your attorney must file a written appearance and answer in this court at Three Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108 on or before Oct 10, 2016 or you will be forever barred from claiming that you are entitled to the benefits of said Act. Witness, JUDITH C. CUTLER, Chief Justice of this Court on Aug 23, 2016 Attest: Deborah J. Patterson Recorder 9/15/2016 MS

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TO ALL INTERESTED INHABITANTS OF THE TOWN OF SUTTON In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. c.40A § 11, the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at the Sutton Town Hall on October 6, 2016 at 7-30 P.M. on the petition of Debra Pinto. The petitioner requests a finding from the Zoning Board of Appeals pursuant to M.G.L. c. 40A § 6 and variances from Section III(B) (3) Table 2 and 3 of the Town’s Zoning By-Laws to permit the tear down of a shed and construction of a garage addition which will not meet the required setbacks and will increase the non-conforming nature of the existing structure. The property that is the subject of this petition is located at 11 West Sutton Road, Sutton, MA on Assessor’s Map #8, Parcel #45. The property is located in the R-1 Zoning District. A copy of the petition may be inspected during normal office hours in the Town Clerk’s Office located in the Town Hall. Any interested person interested or wishing to be heard on this variance petition should appear at the time and place designated. Brittanie Reinold Board of Appeals Clerk

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John Lundin

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A four-minute-and-thirty-five-second video entitled “Views of the 508” was recently released Sept. 1 by Worcester native John Lundin. A graduate of Seven Hills charter school, the 22-year-old Lundin grew up riding his bike around the city. Feeling like the city didn’t have a video online that represented the city adequately, he took it upon himself to make one. I caught up with Lundin to discuss the process of shooting the video, which now was over 84,000 views on Facebook, feedback on the video and his goals as a young artist. When did you get interested in film? I’ve

always been interested in movies and film. I never thought about being a filmmaker ‘til about two years ago. Basically, this whole film thing is just one aspect of a whole big thing I’m trying to do, which is run my own business. I’m trying to own multiple businesses. I just want to be able to work for myself—making movies, films, anything interesting that hasn’t been done before. But this is built off another company me and my friend are building. Mass Affect is the name. It’s a creative collective of a bunch of dudes just from Massachusetts who are striving to be entrepreneurs and creators in the media.

Have you taken any film classes, or did you just pick up a camera? No. I’ve never taken a film class. This is the first video I’ve ever made.

How long did it take for you to feel comfortable with a camera? Well, like

70 percent of the movie was made with my iPhone. And the only reason it was filmed with another camera was because I thought I needed that type of camera to film what I wanted to film, and I really didn’t because the iPhone is good enough.

How long did you spend on shooting the video? I literally would be filming for like

12 hours straight, on my bike, too … I took a huge break because I went to California, but in total like three weeks. A lot of stuff I didn’t use because I didn’t like it. Like I said, I’m new to this so the lighting wasn’t good in some situations like for a whole night. I lost film too.

Before you shot any scenes, what was the idea for “Views of the 508?” Okay, so, before

the film or any of the video stuff, I was always about music. Like I told you before, me and my friends are starting a music collective, and it’s not just about rap or what’s hot, it’s more about inspiring and creating dope music. And that’s the big thing. This right here, like, I need to create a platform in order for Mass Affect to work. And right now this is the process of doing that … I’ve always been inspired by hip-hop entrepreneur mogul ASAP Yams, who was part of the music group from Harlem, ASAP Mob, and what he did, he used Tumblr as a platform to get the music known. He did that by creating a really popular blog on Tumblr, and eventually when the music was ready, he dropped a video tumbler, acted like he didn’t even know what ASAP Mob was at all and then it just blew up. He created the aesthetic of that blog to work for when it was time for the video. That story was in New York Times … So, I said okay, ASAP Yams created this platform with Tumblr, I want to do that with Mass Affect, but the Mass Affect thing hasn’t really started yet. I’m basically trying to create my own platform in Worcester using Instagram, which was the Views of the 508 Instagram. I started off just posting pictures of Worcester on there, and it started to gain a following … I created a small following, like 2,000 followers, and I did that about a year and a half ago, and then I was like, “I don’t’ know what I’m going to do with this, I just want to create a following and somehow incorporate everything together,” and that’s when I started to get into film … When I was younger I used to always look up Worcester on YouTube and you cannot find anything. There’s like the tornado of 1950, a fight outside Denny’s, 508 bike life, and like nothing else. Well, actually,

Curtis made that drone video, which is like one of the only … anyways, so I always wanted to create a movie or film Worcester because I always thought there was a dope skyline on the highway. When you’re driving on 290, the skyline looks so sick to me. I’m really fascinated by nighttime urban culture.

What kept you going the whole time? What really kept me going was that I just wanted to create something dope, and I knew I couldn’t just lay in bed or sit down and just not do it. And it’s fun. It’s literally fun for me to go out there by myself. I notice when I go with other people to film, it’s not as fun because people don’t have patience. And this takes a lot of patience. I’ve sat in spots for, like, three hours trying to get the sun set in a time lapse and I still didn’t do it the right way. How was the initial response to the video? The initial response was actually quite surprising to me because I wasn’t expecting the critique that much, the critique of my video.

I saw a bunch of people commenting “This is the worst part of Worcester, I’m so happy I left, etc…” What did you think when you read those? I really want to tell them to

just go fuck off, but what I really think? I really just think that this is the way people live and those people who are

saying those things … it’s really not one person’s fault, but it’s really the reason why people call this place so shitty, it’s just because they call it shitty. Like, people live in these areas and this is their fucking life forever, and some do think it’s shitty and some think they love it, like they love living next to a hundred people in the same building, that’s what they like. But to all the people who are saying those things, they just really have no clue what it’s like to live there at all … It really just shows that there’s like a huge problem in the way people think about other people and you see it all over the internet, of course, but it’s funny seeing it in Worcester. We’re starting to see it more in the Facebook comments, like what people really think, and they’re not afraid to say it because they’re behind a screen … They don’t know what it’s like to live in Worcester. They live in houses in the suburbs, they just put down these comments, then go back to living their lives. For them to call it trashy, they really just have no clue of what it means to be someone from somewhere. They don’t belong to a culture. This is a culture. Taking the bus, riding a bike, walking to the super market, walking everywhere because you’ve never owned a car … those people really just have no clue what they’re talking about. -Tom Matthews

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