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n observer of the arts, like myself, will see a particular arts scene significantly differently than it would see itself. Any arts community can be difficult to describe and I should know, I do it weekly. I spend a lot of time interviewing, researching and writing about the arts, but I am not the one with my boots on the ground. I wanted to know: How does the community see itself? What are its strengths and weaknesses? You’ll notice that my usual self-aggrandizing writing style is largely absent in this story (though I would argue the style is more influenced by Tolkien or Eddings than by being an asshole), and that is by design. You can’t relay the State of Arts in Worcester without the voices of the artists themselves, and I did my best to keep everything else out of it.

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4 City Desk 8 Worcesteria 11 Harvey 11 Letter 11 Editorial 12 Cover Story 18 Fall Arts Preview 32 Night & Day 36 Krave 38 Event Listings 43 College Sports Listings 44 Classifieds 54 2 minutes with… About the cover “Burnt Toast” by Worcester artist Don Hartmann. Photo by Steven King Design by Kimberly Vasseur

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September 17 - 23, 2015 n Volume 41, Number 3

Ice skating rink again at center of debate STEVEN KING

Tom Quinn

eneral public outcry three years ago forced proponents of a skating rink on Worcester Public Library property to put the plan on ice. Now, Canal District leaders are raising questions about a new proposed site for the rink facility – Harding Street, on the old PresMet site. The Worcester Business Development Corporation and the city of Worcester, which are working together on the project, both say it is too early in the process to even say with certainty the site will be a skating rink, and far too early to critique specific aspects of the plan. WBDC president and CEO Craig Blais said his organization is in the “due diligence” stage of purchasing the property from GKN Sinter Metals LLC, which closed the manufacturing plant that currently stands on the site in 2007, but has been unable to sell the property due to environmental contamination. The WBDC has a signed purchase of sale under an agreement with GKN Sinter, with a targeted closing date in early November, according to Blais. The WBDC has been in talks with a developer for a skating rink, although Blais cautioned the remediation of the site would take time and money. “It’s quite a process we need to go through to get grants and remediation funds, at the state and federal level,” Blais said. “This is a big, big cleanup, and a big demolition project.” Blais said the demolition and cleanup alone for the 3 acres of land could cost around $3 million. He said it would be the largest remediation project the WBDC has tackled so far, outpacing other previously contaminated sites, such as Gateway Park.

The property at the intersection of Winter and Harding streets is being eyed for development, possibly a skating rink.

The project may be costly, but the WBDC has one crucial backer – city manager Ed Augustus Jr., who has been meeting with stakeholders in the Canal District to talk about the project and receive feedback. “The city would love to see the ice skating rink built in the city,” Augustus said, citing needs for area colleges, high school and youth hockey groups. “And it has the potential to have economic benefit in the area it’s located.”

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The second point – a benefit to the Canal District – is where some local business owners

WOO-TOWN INDE X A weekly quality of life check-in of Worcester

The Pride parade, Canal Diggers Road Race and Canal Fest enjoy nearperfect weather and attract hundreds. +3

They may come out in November, but voters in communities of color largely stayed away from the polls in the preliminary election. -4

A Worcester livery driver honored for helping to catch an alleged kidnapper. +4

The mural being painted on the rear of Hanover Theatre certainly bests the one applied to the side of the Denholm Building. No offense, intended. +2

and residents become cynical. “I think the promises of spinoff from this – they’re real, but they’re modest,” Allen Fletcher, the founding president of the Canal District Alliance, said. “The thing is essentially going to be dormant from April to September because hockey is seasonal.” Fletcher’s concern, echoed by others, is that a skating rink is an “intrinsically suburban” concept. The model of many skating rink facilities, including spaces currently used by Worcester teams such as the New England Sports Center in Marlboro, is a building with an inward-facing focus and a blank facade, surrounded by surface parking. Critics think

At least some preliminary election voters showed faith in the media, with T&G columnist Dianne Williamson and Worcester Magazine’s own Tom Quinn each receiving write-in votes. Our own columnist, Janice Harvey, also appeared to nab a vote as “Jan Harvey.” +3

A shout out to Branded Realty Group LLC, who was seeking some tax relief in its attempt to rehabilitate and revitalize the old El Morocco site on Wall Street. The group wants to put up 60 units of market-rate housing in its place. +2

a building like the NESC would seem out of place in the current composition of the Canal District, which currently features a variety of small proprietors with street-level retail and entertainment. “I’m opposed to what I know they will build. But we play well with others,” Fletcher said. “We’re the ones who are going to be stuck with the thing. So we’re interested in getting into the weeds with urban design.” Other local leaders have been more outspoken in their opposition, not only to the ice rink itself, but to the lack of information they’ve received about the deal.

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Fourteen sent to hospital after being doused with chemicals after a fire suppression system was activated at a gas station. -14

Two winners of the Congressional Medal of Honor - the highest military honor - welcomed at Worcester Technical High School this week. +2

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{ citydesk } Spike in overdoses sparks concern in Worcester

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n a particularly bad month for opioid overdoses in Worcester, a group of former addicts now in recovery showed up to the Sept. 15 City Council meeting to voice strong support for a slate of items involving the city’s fight against a rising heroin epidemic. Worcester has had 87 overdoses since the beginning of the month. District 4 Councilor Sarai Rivera proposed eight items revolving around the opioid crisis, saying the issue had reached a critical point. “Just since I filed these items, I heard about three deaths,” Rivera said. “When are we going to do something about this? I would like to have a meeting with the administration as soon as possible.” “I would challenge the idea that we haven’t been treating this with a sense of urgency,” City Manager Ed Augustus Jr. said. He brought up initiatives like the recently opened Recovery High School, the first in Worcester County, as well as Narcan training for 900 police and fire workers and collaboration with Gov. Charlie Baker’s task force on the issue, which has affected the whole state. He also said the city has looked into more outreach workers. “We’re trying to identify the sources of funding that would support that,” Augustus RINK continued from previous page

TRANSPARENCY QUESTIONED

“I think it’s absolutely outrageous that the city has been pushing this behind the scenes,” Canal District Business Association president John Giangregorio said. “And I think it’s absolutely outrageous that the developer has not been directed to talk to the community. I think it flies in the face of open and transparent government to try to divide and conquer the neighborhood like this.” The answer from the city and the WBDC has been consistent – it is unfair to expect everyone to be informed about a plan when

said. “We don’t have existing line items or streams of revenue to support all these items, as worthy as they are.” One of the main topics of conversation was recovery coaches, former addicts who can be certified with the Bureau of Substance Abuse, and whose job — or calling, since they often work on a voluntary basis — is to use their life experience to help current victims of the heroin epidemic. Margaret Maloney said the first person she talked to after her recent school orientation was her recovery coach, saying the program was vital to her recovery. “We meet about once a week and talk on the phone frequently,” Maloney said. “My recovery coach has lived experience from surviving addiction and can identify with me, so it’s a non-judgment relationship. I feel more comfortable to be more honest and open with her.” Nicole Bell focused on the voluntary aspect of her work as a recovery coach, saying her lived experience for addiction — and her clean lifestyle for the last 17 months — was helpful, and that compensation would help the program. “I think the community collaboration is an amazing step, but without removing the barriers to enter treatment there is only so much we can do,” Bell said. “I think lived experience is so

important, and we deserve to be compensated for the hard work we are doing.” Richard Gonzalez, an outreach worker who interacts with addicts on the street level, praised an item requesting continuous sharing of overdose data between different agencies, saying most people in the city weren’t aware of the extent of the crisis. “I’m in the street every day, seeing the reality of this,” Gonzalez said. “The reality of all the numbers of all the overdoses, and all the fatalities – it’s not as open to the community, it’s not as open to the agencies, for us to know the realities of the epidemic and to come together to work harder.” Athena Haddon, the director of the Everyday Miracles recovery center, was instrumental in starting the Worcester Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation, and spoke in favor of an item asking for a collaborative effort modeling that group’s method for substance abuse treatment. “I have been on every one of the [prostitution] sting operations where the girls are offered treatment, and over 80 percent of those women sought treatment,” Haddon, who is also a recovery coach, said. “I want to tell you how difficult that is. The services are limited. We have to think creatively, but recovery coaches know how to do that. We know the ins and outs of the system.”

it is so early in the process that not even the proponents of the plan know all the details. “Everyone’s a little ahead of the game. We’re focused on finding a cleanup strategy,” Blais said. “It’s human nature to jump to the end and say, ‘Well, what will the design of the ice rink look like?’ But we’re not there yet.” Augustus took umbrage with the insinuation that he was doing anything wrong behind the scenes. It is not the first time someone has accused the city manager’s office of working in secret – grassroots opposition scuttled a proposed agreement with Worcester State University

that would have resulted in a parking lot on parkland near Chandler Magnet Elementary, and there was widespread discontent with perceived secrecy around a proposed partnership with the Worcester Tennis Club that would have had the private organization move their home courts to Newton Hill. “There’s this narrative that’s been developed that [I’m] not being transparent,” Augustus said. “I don’t understand how you can have every discussion be publicly vetted first, because you have people who are opposed to everything you do before you’re ready to present it publicly. You have to start telling somebody first.”

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Athena Haddon, director of Everyday Miracles recovery center

Haddon gave an example of something recovery coaches may know that others don’t – if someone leaves a recovery program, often they can’t come back until 14 days have passed due to insurance reasons, even though she said people often realize soon after leaving a recovery program that it was a mistake to leave. Rivera’s items, which also included a request for a report on a drug court similar to the one operating in Dudley and an expansion of Narcan education for outreach workers, were sent to various committees, including public safety and public health.

SOME MERIT

Like the Chandler Parking Lot plan, which would have resulted in more money for open space acquisition and improvements to other city parks, and the Newton Hill tennis court incident, which would have enabled resurfacing the courts and adding lighting and a clubhouse concession building, the ice skating rink plan has undeniable merits. Chief among them is redeveloping a frozen site, making it “pad ready” for development, instead of leaving the PresMet property as a vacant eyesore. “The Canal District Alliance is excited to continued on page 6

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have attention at the PresMet site, in particular for the environmental cleanup at the site, which is so critical,” current Canal District Alliance president Mullen Sawyer said. “We’re in favor of the site being redeveloped, absolutely.” But Sawyer stopped short of saying he was in favor of an ice rink, instead saying his group is waiting for an overview of the project as well as research on similar venues nationwide. “We’re really supportive of all efforts to do economic development in the Canal District,” Sawyer said. “Like with all projects, we want to do community vetting, and we really hope to be part of that process.” The downside to an ice skating rink, then, is not that an ice skating rink would be a downgrade over an empty manufacturing plant. Instead, for some it is an opportunity lost – the idea being that a developer could take the 3 acres of land and enhance the Canal District’s thriving nightlife and retail scene even further. “I see this as an opportunity to do something really groundbreaking,” Fletcher said. Augustus said he listened to suggestions for street-level retail or entertainment, especially along Harding Street, calling it “good feedback.” Still, local leaders want to make absolutely sure their voices are listened to in the design process, with some mentioning blank facades like the ones lining Main Street

as a nightmare scenario for an area like the Canal District that depends on foot traffic. “I know with every fiber of my being that if [the WBDC] are allowed to get up a head of steam, they’ll go ahead with building this internally-focused building,” Fletcher said. “And that goes against everything we’re doing in the Canal District.”

CANAL CONCERNS

Like other proposed projects that have only come into the public eye after grassroots opposition, the specter of Not In My Backyard syndrome is bound to hang over what looks to be, if not a fight, at least a tense discussion about the ice skating rink. “We have supported every single project that’s been proposed in and around the Canal District,” Giangregorio said, pointing to city initiatives such as the relocation of the WRTA bus hub to the Union Station area. “We don’t understand why we haven’t been part of the process. I think we have earned and deserve respect from the city.” Augustus bristled at the implication that anything about the city’s involvement with the ice rink differed from business as usual. He brought up the Economic Development Coordinating Council, a group of local businesses, the WBDC and the city that has regular meetings, as an example of the city and the business community working together to find solutions to longstanding problems.

“We try to coordinate stuff so the city has its act together, and we’re all speaking with one voice,” Augustus said. Blais was unwilling to definitively state the site would be developed into a skating rink, or even that the WBDC would buy the site. He did address the momentum behind the project, which seems to focus on the lack of skating space in Worcester. The same group of mostly college teams that lobbied for the project before it got shooed away from the library parking lot still has a need for rink time, and the WBDC has kept them in mind. “We haven’t gotten any other offers [besides the rink developer,” Blais said. “That group still has the demand. They still need the rink. So we’ve kept that group together.”

DEVELOPMENT LIKELY

The table is set for something to be developed at the site, in any case. The city’s Historical Commission approved a demolition delay waiver for the building at 104-106 Harding St. in July, allowing the WBDC to raze the plant without waiting the one year usually required when destroying buildings with historic value. And GK Sinter is already doing some cleanup work at the site. The environmental cleanup work is a big factor in the proposed project. While Blais reiterated it was too early in the process to rule anything out, he did cite the Massachusetts Contingency Plan, which allows a reduction

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in remediation for certain property uses – in other words, a daycare facility would require a more extensive cleanup of contaminants than a parking garage. This could potentially apply to the PresMet site, giving an advantage to a skating rink facility. “There are certain standards of cleanup, and that weighs into developer decisions,” Blais said. “Could housing with retail on the first floor sustain another $1 million in remediation? Maybe not.” For his part, Augustus said he is listening to all sides, even as he recalls contentious projects such as the building of Worcester Technical High School, which drew some controversy over the taking of parkland. “I always want to have people feel like their voice is heard,” Augustus said. “I don’t want people to think that something is being dumped on them. But I’ve also been around long enough to know there’s no project with unanimity.” In between the verbal skirmishes, stakeholders on both sides of the debate expressed a desire to keep what makes the Canal District one of Worcester’s premier areas, while improving wherever possible. “We have a good thing going with entertainment venues, restaurants, etc,” Sawyer said. “I think there’s a credibility of being a group working toward economic vitality. It’s a special place, it has a special vitality and culture.”

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Taking Cancer For A Ride

If you have used Knight’s Airport Limousine Service this month, you may have noticed your driver wearing a blue tie. If you have taken one of their vans, you may have spotted your driver wearing a blue polo shirt, instead of the traditional red shirt. That is because Knight’s is teaming up with the American Cancer Society for the second year in a row to promote prostate cancer awareness and raise money for research. The idea of having limo drivers wear blue ties is to spark conversation with passengers. Drivers will have on-board brochures with information on prostate cancer, and clients can donate to the ACS by visiting knightslimo.com. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men (trailing only skin cancer). The ACS recommends male patients at age 50 discuss with their doctor about whether to be screened for prostate cancer.

An International Celebration

The International Center of Worcester, an affiliate of the Seven Hills Foundation, celebrates its 50th anniversary of international exchange in Central Mass with a reception Thursday, Sept. 24 at Whitcomb Hall in Worcester, from 6-8 p.m. The ICW, part of a nationwide network of centers for international visitors, designs and implements professional and cultural programs for visitors sponsored by local and foreign governmental and non-governmental agencies, private companies, universities and individuals. As part of its 50th anniversary, the ICW will hold a locally-employed staff training program in Worcester for 25 senior-level embassy employees from U.S. embassies around the world. Represented countries are Togo, Bolivia, Australia, Venezuela, Peru, Egypt, Cape Verde, India, Spain, Suriname, Denmark, Sierra Leone, India, Thailand, South Africa, Russia, Angola, Uganda, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Poland, Estonia and Iraq.

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elephant in the room, so I might as well address it – yes, someone wrote in “Tom Quinn” on their at-large ballot in Worcester’s recent preliminary election. I didn’t ask for this groundswell of grassroots support, but I suppose it’s only fair to unveil my platform, in which I will transform the glittering utopia of Worcester today into the crumbling dystopia of Worcester tomorrow. And it’s going to happen by getting rid of these half-measures politicians keep proposing. The first thing I’m going to do is solve the city’s dog park debate, and do pet lovers one better. If I am elected, not only will dogs be allowed in city parks, but everyone will be required to own and raise a dog – it teaches character, folks, in addition to providing protection, companionship and fleas. Stay tuned for future platform announcements as our current crop of politicians finds more thing to be incompetent about. A tip of the hat goes to our friends at Masslive for first reporting on the write-in votes. I’ll leave them be after my rule begins, and I might even see if I can slip them some city money for their ongoing coverage of my SWAT battalion – I mean, police department.

LOAVES, FISHES AND GASOLINE: Next Level

Church apparently didn’t have much success with putting campaign-style signs up, so they’re doing something that will undeniably grab local drivers’ attention – slashing gas prices for a day, bringing the cost per gallon down to 99 cents. It’s a miracle! The deal will run for the first 3,00 gallons at the Sunoco station at 1181 W. Boylston St. on Sept. 26 starting at 10 a.m. Even if gas falls to $2 per gallon – don’t laugh, BJ’s is creeping close to that mark – Next Level Church will still be shelling out thousands of dollars to pay the difference for customers, assuming they hit the 3,000 gallon mark. So besides “sharing God’s generous heart,” what’s the motivation behind the event? According to their slick website, NLC “will do anything short of sin in an attempt to reach those far from God.” The church will have volunteers on hand, ostensibly to help with an increased traffic flow. Getting acolytes within preaching distance of a horde of heathens is just a coincidence, then. My advice would be to take the gas, but stay away from the Kool-Aid.

STREET MAGIC: Are you tired of street construction

projects that stretch into months? Are you tired of I-290 being in a constant state of construction? So is District 3 City Councilor George Russell, and unlike you, he has the power to bring items to the Council floor. Homeowners across the city probably peed themselves in excitement when Russell proposed an item that would require private paving contractors to complete side streets within 30 days, and main street within 90 days. “It’s hard to understand why construction begins, and months later construction is still going on,” Russell said. Actually, it’s not hard to understand – the workers get paid by the hour, so they’d be stupid not to drag their feet on the project. Regardless, Russell got a gaggle of his colleagues to sign on to what looks like a politically bulletproof proposal. Stay tuned for when the killjoys in city administration come up with some reason it can’t be enforced, and it gets quietly killed in subcommittee.

CRIB SHEET: As a promotional exam for Worcester Police Chief rapidly approaches – relax, Gary Gemme fans, there’s been no announcement - yet - of a retirement for the WPD’s top dog – candidates are no doubt cramming for the Oct. 7 assessment. Worcester Magazine is not endorsing any candidate for the position, but we are providing this bias-free crib sheet for use during the full-day test. First, Worcester is safe, Worcester will be safe, and Worcester is always safe. If someone questions this premise, insinuate that they are insulting the rank and file of the WPD. If someone points to a rise in non-fatal shootings and a statement by a prosecutor in District Court that Worcester is in the middle of a gang war, shift the discussion to other types of crime and how they’ve declined (don’t worry, at least a few categories of crime will decrease every year). Second, other city departments generally respond to media questions in email form, or over the phone. Fight that instinct – you’re also going to want to post the media’s questions on the department’s Facebook page and answer them there. Third, requests for information. Only a loser answers these in a timely manner. It’s like showing up to a house party on time. Instead, let them age like a fine wine. And that’s pretty much all you need – if you managed to rise to the rank that you’re eligible to be promoted to police chief, one would hope you’ve developed some experience with crime fighting and community policing, so all you’re going to need help with is the bureaucratic stuff.

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Don’t worry, you’ll get the hang of it soon enough, unless the city is putting on this promotional exam for kicks and giggles, in which case forget everything you just learned.

PARKING LOT IN LIFE: At-Large City Councilor Konnie Lukes had an item on the Council agenda this week reminding the city administration that parking near Worcester State University was still an issue, especially since summer is over and school is back in session. City Manager Ed Augustus Jr. had a rather understated response to the request. “I did come back with a very comprehensive plan for parking in that area,” Augustus said, “it didn’t necessarily go over that well.” I’ll say. The plan to turn some parkland near Chandler Magnet Elementary into a large surface parking lot, alleviating concerns from residents and schoolteachers who have nowhere to pay when students leave their cars in the neighborhood, was scuttled after a massive grassroots uprising that started before the plan was even officially released. What new plan will the city come up with next? Clearly to pass muster on the West Side, it has to move the current boatload of students out of the neighborhood without using city resources to expand parking. Or residents could wait for Worcester State to work out its own parking issues, but it seems like people are still expecting the city to solve the problem after getting manhandled for trying the first time.

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FUNDRAISING SEASON, PART 2: The preliminary election for At-large and District 2

Council seats is over, the Konnie Lukes and Juan Gomez “will they won’t they” - run for mayor, that is – is over now that both have decided they won’t jump into the mayoral race, and campaign signs for the losers are already starting to come down. So now is the time for School Committee candidates to grab the spotlight – quick, before people start paying attention the district council races! To that end, incumbent School Committee member Dianna Biancheria is holding a fundraiser on Sept. 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Piccolo’s. Others are sure to follow.

MAKE WAY FOR LAME DUCKS: By now, political observers have known since Monday that

District 2 Councilor Phil Palmieri has withdrawn his bid for an At-large seat. After finishing 11th in the preliminary election, the longtime councilor decided to hang up his hat early, giving him maximum lame duck status before the new Council comes in next year. What will the tag team of Palmieri and Rick Rushton, who announced he wasn’t seeking reelection long before the preliminary, do with their newfound freedom? Maybe push some controversial orders they couldn’t touch when they were begging for votes? Look out for orders involving City Council pensions or plaques honoring the dynamic duo in City Hall. Now 13th place finisher Linda Parham will step into the void. It’s rare, but not unprecedented – in 2007, 13th place finisher John Mahoney said he got a call from the city clerk to leave his campaign signs up after William McCarthy dropped out after the prelim. Things ended up working well for the second lease on political life – Mahoney finished 9th in the general election, and then transcended municipal politics, currently serving as a state representative. Palmieri, who has also run for state rep. before, told the Telegram’s Nick Kotsopoulos he wanted to give Parham’s campaign a chance. The quote was a good get for Kotsopoulos – Palmieri has been avoiding the media like the plague we are since the preliminary, showing up late and leaving early to Tuesday’s Council meeting and apparently dodging the Charter reporter who had been staking out the hallway before the meeting waiting for him.

Q TIP: Local media have benefited from quoting local man with strong opinions Steve Quist,

also known as “Q,” in a variety of stories. So I suppose it’s only fair to quote the activist when he announces a boycott of an event Worcester Magazine is helping to put on. “There’s no way issues can be discussed without partisanship bleeding in,” Quist said about a mayoral debate tentatively schedule for Oct. 5. “And I find that abhorrent. Especially for WCCA TV, and I am a huge support of the people’s channel.” WCCA and Worcester Magazine have formulated a plan to host a debate, but Quist – and people close to the mayor, apparently – are taking exception to WCCA executive director Mauro DePasquale’s personal Facebook page, and a post they say shows a bias toward challenger Mike Gaffney over incumbent Mayor Joe Petty (or presumably Bill Coleman, who is also running for mayor, although that wasn’t discussed). The real question is, can you find a debate moderator without any kind of political leaning? Even if DePasquale was a card carrying member of the Tea Party (he’s not), is getting Worcester Democratic City Committee Communications Chair David LeBoeuf to host his hundredth debate/forum really any better? Depends on what is on his Facebook page, I suppose. Watch that social media, it can come back to bite you.

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Editorial

Consequences should know no color

district court judge’s decision not to dismiss charges against four people who brought traffic to a standstill in Kelley Square in January could easily be broken down along lines of color. If you want, you can truck out the “all lives matter” mantra, suggesting the people involved in the Black Lives Matter movement do not care about anyone who is not their color. Those involved in the protest, the ones of color, can complain about prejudice and blame a white city manager, white mayor and white police chief. The ignorant ones who take to social media to spread their pearls of wisdom can think they have struck at the core of the issue. In the matter of the Kelley Square human blockade, which saw several men and women form a chain of arms and legs across a stretch of road heavily traveled by trucks and cars — access to I-290 was denied as well — it really comes down to one simple thing: consequence. The protestors may honestly believe they were exercising their right to free speech and peaceful protest. We do not doubt their passion and commitment to advancing the rights of people of color. We do not doubt their outrage over the shooting of so many young black men by police across the country. Here is the thing: as T&G columnist Dianne Williamson so duly noted in a recent column, the First Amendment does not allow us to block rights of way such as streets and sidewalks, or impede the ability of others to use them. There is absolutely not denying the protesters in Kelley Square committed those acts - there is video evidence. There is also video evidence of one of them jumping onto a truck and banging on it. That bit of video alone seems enough to dispel the notion that the gathering was a “peaceful” one. According to city officials, some of the protesters — four of them — did more than exercise their right to free speech. They violated laws. As such, they are going through the court system. They may or may not be found guilty of disturbing the peace and be slapped with a fine. If they are found culpable, that is what is called “consequence.” It is an act that knows no color. At least, it should not. Consequences are something many of us had as children. If mom or dad said don’t ride your bike after dark, and you did, you got punished. You received a consequence. Any attempt to turn this legal case into something other than the legal matter it is, does a disservice to claims of trying to affect change and convince others that black lives matter. Perhaps the best way to do that is to accept whatever decision the court makes, even if it hurts your wallet, and continue to champion your cause - without blocking traffic in Kelley Square. We should all heed the message being sent loud and clear by communities of color. Hopefully, they will understand the message in the case of Kelley Square is not about color – it is about consequences for your actions.

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There’s a right way, wrong way

Janice Harvey

ou may have noticed that we held an election last week - then again, maybe not. Only 11 percent of the city’s registered voters bothered to drag themselves to the polls. However, Canalfest, Worcester Pride and the Shrewsbury Street College Shuffle were wildly successful events that took place within days of the primary, all drawing enthusiastic crowds. I have to assume that more than a few of those attending these events were registered voters who didn’t bother to vote. I’m pretty sure more than a handful of the adults enjoying the festivities aren’t even registered at all. Excuse me if I don’t take seriously the squawking and groaning I hear daily regarding how this city is run, when I know that Worcester’s whiners are for the most part sitting on their arses eating Cheetos - all the while complaining that Rome is burning. Interestingly, people of color didn’t vote, despite the year-long focus on issues regarding race that began in earnest with the January arrest of the Kelley Square Four. Why? Maybe it’s too much of a hassle. I’ve cast my vote every year since I turned 18, but when I gave my name and address last Tuesday, I was told that I was listed as an “inactive voter.” This came as a surprise to me, as you can imagine, since I’m pretty sure I haven’t missed an election since Jimmy Carter left the peanut farm. I had to walk up the street for my wallet, show my license and fill out a form, all because the census I filled out and mailed earlier this year apparently disappeared into the stale air of City Hall. “You aren’t the only person who says they mailed in the census only to be listed as inactive,” I was told by the elderly volunteer. Poor thing, it wasn’t her fault. I made a mental note to call City Clerk Dave Rushford and complain. I’m a voter, so I can complain about just about anything that annoys me, and feel justified. Which brings me to the other thing that’s bothering the heck outta me. I would’ve said “hell” but I wouldn’t want to offend any of the holy rollers out there. It’s not easy to recognize this

Marsh Ave residents, cop did not retaliate To the Editor: I read the letter to the editor (“City bogeys on Marsh Street closing to golf course,” Worcester Magazine, Sept. 3) regarding the Marsh Ave entrance to the golf course. In this letter the author alleges that the residents of Marsh Ave, with a Worcester Police Officer as the ring leader no less, has keyed cars, put dog feces on their walking paths and broke glass in the street. He claims we did this because we were angry at them for traveling through and parking in our neighborhood. Such accusations are ridiculous and without foundation. Marsh Ave for decades suffered daily with some golfers speeding up our street in order to make their tee times. We then suffered as some of them left the park under the influence of alcohol because illegal drinking occurred on the course (not at the restaurant). Some golfers would line up on Marsh Ave at 6 a.m., well before the golf course gates were opened, and they would make a social event of it with radios playing, loud conversation, etc. while we tried to sleep (shame on us that our

new breed of Christians, but apparently they walk among us. They might look like your everyday schmoes, but trust me, they are not - they are better than you. God speaks to them on a regular basis, and when this new breed cherry-picks the Bible for Scripture to back their outlandish claims and discriminatory practices, they have it on God’s authority that they have every right to do so. Just ask them. The latest poster child for Religion Gone Wild is the righteous Kim Davis of Kentucky. She’s gotten more ink than Aaron Hernandez’s forearm in the past week, simply because she refused to issue marriage licenses to gay couples. Where I come from, that’s called “insubordination” and that’s not a good thing to have on your resume. However, when Kim decided to pull the God card she secured her 15 minutes of fame by doing so during a heated campaign season, one filled with conservative candidates nailing themselves to a crowded cross. Instant martyrdom - just add holy water and stir. Watching Mike Huckabee and Ted Cruz try to muscle their way onto center stage with serial bride Sister Kim was jawdroppingly awful. Any other year, they wouldn’t know her name, never mind staging this showboating nonsense. She’s a pawn, which is ironic when you consider that the woman who is using her “faith” as a prop is being used by a couple of snake oil salesmen. The Kelley Square Four and Miss Davis all have a lot to learn about protesting. Imposing your beliefs on others is never advisable, nor should it be tolerated. The Kelley Square Four forced their agenda on unsuspecting drivers, and squashed support for their cause. Kim Davis, who hid behind Christianity in order to discriminate, is among the most reviled public servants in the country - and that includes DMV workers and plow guys who bury your driveway after a snowstorm. Never mind blocking traffic: vote if you seek change. The KS4 should pay the penalty for civil disobedience, and Kim Davis should be removed from office. Maybe Dave Rushford could hire her to find my census form. I know it’s there, somewhere. needs would interfere with this early group) As for litter, all the residents can speak first hand of some golfers emptying their ashtrays and litter from their car onto our street. Since the Marsh Ave entrance has closed, our children and grandchildren can now ride their bicycles in the street, we can walk our street (no sidewalks), and the numerous joggers can use the street as they please, and we can all feel much safer as we do so. Closing the street was the right thing to do. We do not condemn all golfers for the actions of a few, but those few led to the closing of the Marsh Avenue entrance. And no, we did not key cars, put glass in the road and cover trails with dog feces. And the policeman who lives in the neighborhood certainly is not the type of person who would even think of initiating such actions and deserves an apology.

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STATE OF THE ART S:

STEVEN KING

Worcester’s arts community speaks out

One area the arts community in Worcester agreed upon, almost universally, is among the greatest strengths of the Worcester arts scene are the artists themselves. t has been described as scrappy, strong “It’s very collaborative, there is a lot of and resilient. It has even been called back slapping,” said painter Don Hartmann. a hidden gem. The arts community in “If it’s in town, we all go. I don’t think there’s Worcester has been described in a lot of ways and there are strong arguments for each one bad artist and everyone is friendly. It’s a great place because a lot of the artists come point. What cannot be argued is there is a here. It’s not pretentious.” wealth of incredible talent in the Heart of the “One of the strengths is the diversity of art Commonwealth, and many of the individual personalities have taken it upon themselves to and artists that you find in Worcester,” added Honee Hess, executive director of Worcester give the community a leg up. The arts do not exist in a bubble, however. Center for Crafts. “They are a really creative bunch. Some is wacky, some is very serious There is strong evidence that a powerful and a lot of it is quality, technically precise and visible arts scene can hoist a city onto work. There is a real giving attitude between its shoulders. Providence, Rhode Island and Northampton are easy enough examples, but people. Even those with a negative outlook, they’re willing to network instead of keeping Worcester is not those cities; it has its own it for themselves.” personality, needs That concept of support is repeated and concerns, and Don Hartmann says of the Worcester Arts scene, “It’s throughout discussions with the arts while the discussion very collaborative, there is a lot of back slapping.” community. Even in the midst of intense, rages around what occasionally argumentative conversations, can be done to push the artists appreciation for one another is Worcester toward achieving its full potential, the arts should be apparent. “We all look out for one another,” said an important factor. illustrator Bret Hurholz. “There are a lot of The Worcester arts community is vast and great establishments, or institutes or whatever varied and this story is a glimpse into it. you call them, but it’s the artists themselves. When you are examining the state of arts in We all support one another.” Worcester, there is no better place to begin The art scene within Worcester, according than with some of the painters, photographers, to ArtsWorcester Executive Director Juliet organizers, directors, sculptors, illustrators and gallery owners that are making it happen. Feibel, is without pretense. “This is an almost entirely diva-free What is the status of the Worcester atmosphere,” she said. “It is looked down on arts community, according to the artists in this community to act that way. These are and peripheral (and important) figures art scenes of welcome and of cooperation and around them? What are the strengths? interest in each other. That sense of welcome The weaknesses? What role does the extends to the audiences here. As much as city’s administration play? What about I’d like to see them purchase more art, the the Worcester Art Museum? And most importantly, what can be done to improve the arts lovers and patrons are so open to new artists. They are interested in what artists do city’s arts culture? differently. They bring an open mind to every reception.” Within that arts scene, there is a vast n any cross-section of a particular portion assortment of talented artists. There does of society, there are going to be varied not seem to be one dominant area of focus; concepts and ideas. Often, however, there there is talent in equal measures across styles are recurring themes, topics that many and interests. Perhaps more interestingly, the in a certain area will agree are important. Worcester arts community seems to be doing Joshua Lyford

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{ coverstory } it without a high level of visibility – locally, nationally or internationally. Though this seems to be trending upward, and while that “hidden gem” nature perhaps served its purpose to nurture a strong, developed and cooperative arts community, there needs to be more visibility to create long-term viability. “What’s great about Worcester is that it’s undiscovered,” said photographer Louie Despres. “There are a lot of great Worcester artists. That’s the great thing and the worst thing.” “People are used to places like Providence or Northampton, where things are thrown at you,” illustrator Derek Ring added. “You don’t have that here. Worcester is an inside-city.” Adam Rozan, Worcester Art Museum’s director of audience engagement, has seen the city shift toward positive growth during his three years in the city.

With gallery space throughout the city, an empowered and cooperative artist community base, resources growing for artists looking to begin their careers and housing rates reasonably priced in comparison to Boston or its surrounding cities, Worcester, in many ways, seems the perfect city to be structured around the arts. Still, the artists continue to push themselves, regardless of whether or not a push comes from elected officials STEVEN KING

at City Hall. “What I love so much about Worcester is that it’s the artist in the lead and everything else grows around their personal motivation,” said Fraire. “It’s an organic infrastructure.”

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Michelle May, founder of Cirque Du Noir and Festival Creative: “I think Providence nails it. They created an infrastructure, they cleaned up the city. It’s beautiful, they have places for students to hang out and there is vibrancy on every street.”

“This is a really awesome community, I think it’s the new Brooklyn,” said Rozan. “It’s not a hidden gem, this is happening. There are more projects now than there were last year and that’s on everyone. I have every reason to believe that things are really good and will only continue to get better.” Some of the difficulties involved in being an artist in Worcester can revolve around the “neighborhood” environment of the city. There is no central arts area to congregate; artists, galleries and studio spaces are spread throughout the city, and while it can be seen as a positive that the city has art spread throughout, it can be a hindrance to those looking to experience it in a straightforward manner. “The strength is the same thing as the challenge, which is that there are so many different pockets of excellent activity,” explained Feibel. “That’s excellent, because wherever you are in the city, there is art accessible and nearby. The challenge of that is that there is no central place to have gallery crawls or to get a sort of convergence going. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, but it’s something a lot of people want and a lot of people look for. I don’t see that happening realistically any time soon, everyone wants it and is trying to make it happen. On the same note, you don’t have to go too far to see great art.”

ARTISTS IN THE LEAD paces like The Sprinkler Factory, ArtsWorcester, Davis

Art Gallery and the Worcester Center for Crafts have all provided an excellent exhibition space for local artists, and in cases such as ArtsWorcester and the Worcester Center for Crafts, they provide a significant resource for area artists and crafters. Continuing the “city with no pretense” ideals, these spaces have a level of synergy between them. As the saying goes, “all boats rise with the tide.” “I’ve noticed a synchronization between the different venues. We’re all friends and we’re all communicating,” said Sprinkler Factory gallery manager Luis Fraire. “All I see are highly-motivated artists, we just facilitate the process. I think that plays an important role in the Worcester art scene. I think each venue fills an important part of the arts environment. Everyone has a role to play. I think I’ve seen kind of a gradual synchronization of all the venues. We’re all aware of what each other is doing and we communicate and cooperate, there is an interesting circuit building around the arts scene.” “Galleries seem to be more attainable in a lot of ways,” said Tina Zlody, co-founder and co-director of stART on the Street. “Galleries are doing a lot of outreach.” SEPTEMBER 17, 2015 • WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM

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A DISCONNECT ew England’s second largest city has

its artists and those involved in the arts community to thank for its core strength, but there is a significant amount of disappointment in several respects; some are straightforward, but some are a little more difficult to uncover and even more difficult to try and correct. While the city seems to be slowly understanding the importance of the arts, with initiatives such as the Worcester Cultural Coalition’s Make Art Everywhere project bringing internationally renowned (and soon to be local) artists to the city to paint large scale murals, there is still plenty to be done. “There is a lack of understanding by the powers that be here in the city as to the importance of art and design,” said illustrator and graphic novelist Andy Fish. “I’ve actually had an occasion where a politician will say to me with a hand wave, ‘Oh, I just never got art.’ That’s like saying you don’t understand music, or the alphabet is too hard to put together into words.” Opinions were strong on what the city can do to bolster the arts and there were some concrete themes, the most prominent of which is the need for affordable maker space, artist live/work space and residency options for

artists. There is a strong tie-in with rehabbing some of the empty buildings throughout the city, particularly downtown, and rehabbing them as maker or live/work spaces. “We have to make affordable live space, work space, or combination space a reality,” said Erin Williams, the City of Worcester’s cultural development officer. “The big issue when I came here was artist live/work space and we still don’t have that,” said Hess, who first moved to Worcester in 1986. “I think spaces to safely and affordably

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a significant part of it. “We don’t retain people here,” said Nicholas Kantarelis, a sculptor, youth and teen instructor at Worcester Art Museum and preparator at DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in Lincoln. “Can you imagine if you had a study residency? If Worcester develops residencies and live/work spaces, I think that could change everything.” “I’d like the city to take some “I think the overall weakness here is that initiative and make some of there is no master plan,” said John Pagano. these buildings affordable space,” added Ring. “I hate the term, but look at some of these buildings, there are all these properties basically waiting to burn down. We have to do anything we can to create maker spaces and art spaces.” An outward attention on the arts was another common theme. There is no dedicated art staff, no single publication devoted to the make is a big one.” “We have to actively create artist live/work arts and no one person that remains on the art beat full time. With no healthy criticism, some spaces and maker spaces, I think creating area artists feel like Worcester has grown stale. spaces for makers and artists is tantamount,” “We need people on the art beat,” said said Zlody. Fraire. “It’s good to have an objective beat, The issue of retention was brought up people looking out for what’s going on parallel to the issue of live/work space. in Worcester. There are so many things Residencies are a potential way to keep some happening under the surface. I don’t always of the city’s roughly 35,000 college students know for certain what’s happening, but I around after they graduate. This is a nuanced always know there is more out there.” discussion, but offering long-term vision to continued on page 16 students in the Heart of the Commonwealth is

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“Someone needs to keep tabs on it,” Hartmann agreed. “People need to start reviewing shows. If it sucks, say it sucks, if it’s good, then write that. There isn’t enough attention paid to it and there needs to be someone with a radar on it. It’s thriving.” Something that cannot be framed quite as easily is the overall attitude of Worcester, often described as a blue-collar city. Selling art is a difficult, if not entirely uphill, struggle. It is rare to find an artist in the city that does not keep a day job. “There isn’t a huge market for sales here,” said Tom Grady, an artist, illustrator and visiting assistant professor of studio art at Assumption College. “It’s really tough to sell.” “Who is going to buy the art here?” asked painter John Pagano. “It’s incredibly limited. The great art here in the city really has to leave the city.” Which leads to the next part of the discussion: the looming shadow of Boston and the often negative outsider’s attitude toward Worcester. “You don’t have any Worcester artists who can do it without some kind of presence in Boston,” said Despres. “I feel like there is a preconception about Worcester in the suburbs who think it’s some terrible place,” said Grady. With moves coming slowly, many young artists get frustrated and leave the city. “I think it’s that mentality of feeling like, why bother? It’s not going to work anyway,” said Hurholz. “I think that can drag people down.”

THEne ofROLE OF WAM the biggest points of contention

throughout discussion of arts in Worcester is the role of the Worcester Art Museum. A true pillar in the city, as well as a beacon for Central Massachusetts, the state, New England and even internationally, the museum has a heavy task in keeping thousands of years of art and history maintained and displayed. “Our core responsibility is the stewardship of these amazing pieces,” said Rozan. “We are a cultural resource with 7,000 years of

Museum supports us,” said Hartmann. “They could do a local week or something, but that doesn’t happen. It’s a great museum, but they could support local artists. That’s the biggest let down to me.” Rozan and the Worcester Art Museum see things through a different lens. Rozan points to an upcoming exhibit featuring Terri Priest, a highly-successful artist from Worcester who passed away last year. He points to several pieces throughout the museum and references the involvement of youth in classes made available on site, as well as drawing classes available for adults and Worcester musicians who play at events in the museum throughout the year. He brings up the 230 full- and parttime employees of the museum, many of which are artists themselves. “There is a role for local artists, but what is that role?” asked Rozan. “It’s about finding the balance. There are opportunities here “[Worcester Art Museum’s] core responsibility is the stewardfor people to meet and interact with great artists. ship of these amazing pieces,” said Adam Rozan. “We are a There are nuances to that cultural resource with 7,000 years of human history.” discussion.” “This is a healthy city with healthy debate and I think that’s good,” he continued. “Whether you like it or not, it’s expanded and gotten bigger.” human history.” Despite the role the Worcester Art Museum plays to these centuries of human history, many area artists feel the museum has turned a cold shoulder to the local arts community, leaving them to fend for themselves. Some believe the smallest push from the museum would bolster the arts community’s efforts ten-fold. It is important to note a number of artists would not go on record discussing their thoughts on the museum, believing it could detrimentally affect their arts careers. “In an ideal world, it would be great for the Worcester Art Museum to recognize one regional artist a year with an exhibition within the walls of the museum,” said Stephen DiRado, photographer and Clark University photography professor. “Boston, MFA (Museum of Fine Arts) does this along with

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most regional and national museums.” DiRado went on to say that during a brief period in the 1980s, the Worcester Art Museum did exactly that, under the direction of then-curator Thomas Freuddenheim, and that DiRado’s own career was “galvanized in 1986” by a galleria exhibition at the museum. “I’d love to see the Worcester Art Museum leadership and Board of Directors revert to actual members of the community, people who don’t see Worcester as a stepping stone to bigger things, people who don’t see Worcester as ‘almost as good’ as places like Oakland, California,” said Fish. “Please. I’ve been to Oakland. Worcester has the potential to become a world-class city, but we have to stop feeling like Boston is our big brother who overshadows us.” “I don’t believe that the Worcester Art

ON THE CUSP orcester has a lot of good things

going for it in the arts community, much of which is built on the backs of the artists and related parties. Still, the city is, in many ways, currently on a threshold. With discussions about what can be done downtown and what can be done to bolster the city and make it a destination, there are some steps local artists believe can be taken to improve the offerings already available. To move Worcester into the future, many of those interviewed believe the key to success is a coherent, long-term plan. “I think the overall weakness here is that there is no master plan,” said Pagano. “People come into office for four years and piss in their corner and nothing happens. We’ve needed a 20-year plan for 40 years. It’s almost

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that the entire attitude has to change, it’s almost like the generals aren’t listening to the boots on the ground.” Some artists believe the city’s art scene has the potential to be as vibrant as any other. “We can become providence, or Cleveland Heights, or Portland, Oregon, with vibrant art communities improving the quality of life for everyone, or we can become Springfield or Lawrence or Lowell, where people are uncomfortable walking the streets at night,” said Fish. “City leaders need to reach out to these movers and shakers and get them on board with planning and development.” “It’s not all the way there, no, but, if we compare ourselves to Providence, we can see how far we need to go,” added Michelle May, founder of Cirque Du Noir and Festival Creative. “I think Providence nails it. They created an infrastructure, they cleaned up the city. It’s beautiful, they have places for students to hang out and there is vibrancy on every street.”

improve the local offerings, but in order to make great strides, the experts say a cohesive, all-in plan is needed. “Slow but sure wins the race,” explained Williams. “We’ve been at this for a number of years and I do think change is happening. Sometimes you don’t see the foundations and infrastructure along the way, but the foundation is there and that’s what’s really exciting to me.” Hess agrees progress has been made. “I think the city has made great strides in The art scene within Worcester, according to understanding the power of ArtsWorcester Executive Director arts and culture as a quality Juliet Feibel, is without pretense. of life people can break into,” said Hess. “Long-term, how can we connect that formal effort with those informal parts to make Worcester a place artists want to live and work?” The Sprinkler Factory’s Fraire explains it well. He and his wife travel regularly and get to see and experience numerous other cities. They were in Texas when interviewed for this story. “We always come to the same conclusion,” said Fraire. “Worcester has a lot of artists doing incredible things. Only time will allow for the proper infrastructure for support. For an arts scene to truly exist, you need great artists and we really have that.”

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it needs, the raw talent, ability and interest in creating a thriving vortex of arts and creativity. Those involved will continue to take steps to

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With summer come and gone, the months are quickly flying by and charging full-speed into 2016. To ring in the new year, instead of watching the ball drop at a friend’s house, you can experience a night full of performances, activities and fun right in the heart of Worcester – all thanks to the efforts of First Night Worcester.

First Night Worcester, the oldest First Night organization in the nation, has produced a New Year’s Eve arts festival in downtown Worcester every year since 1981. According to their website, First Night Worcester’s goal is to “…create a spirit of community by providing shared cultural experiences, accessible and affordable to all.” And with New Year’s signaling a time for new beginnings and reflecting on previous years, Carolyn Fortey, the marketing director of First Night Worcester, said, “It’s a time to join together with family and friends and welcome in the new year.” Fortey estimates attendance has exceeded 6,000 in recent years, and with revenues exceeding expenses, this year’s event is looking good for First Night Worcester.

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Discover Ancient Egypt Gallery Ongoing Fitchburg Art Museum, 185 Elm St., Fitchburg fitchburgartmuseum.org This exhibit features an interactive gallery that introduces visitors to the wonders of one of the oldest and most accomplished civilizations in recorded history – Ancient Egypt. Evoking Eleanor: The art, life and legacy of FAM founder, Eleanor Norcross Ongoing Fitchburg Art Museum, 185 Elm St., Fitchburg fitchburgartmuseum.org This exhibit explores the art, life and legacy of Fitchburg Art Museum founder, Eleanor Norcross.

activities to appeal to visitors of all ages – all “We’re honored to be a part of this of which are free with a First Night button. experience for so many in our community,” “There will be pony rides and, new this she said. year, guided tours by Canal District Horse One of the newest addition to First Night and Wagon Tours, a local favorite,” said will be an advantage to tech-savvy visitors – a new Apple mobile app. PHOTO SUBMITTED “Users will have access to the entire event schedule with links to venues, performers, activities, sponsors and maps, right on their Apple device,” said Howard McGinn, executive director of First Night Worcester. Added Fortey: “We think this is a terrific improvement over a printed program which, due to space constraints, cannot provide such detail.” Printed maps will still be available to visitors. The app is still in the final stages of testing and will be available The Southeast Asian Coalition for free in the App Store. As in years past, a First Night McGinn. “Up on the Common, we’ll have button grants access to the area’s leading free ice skating sponsored by baystateparent cultural centers. Museum partners to date and hot cocoa sponsored by Becker College. include the Museum of Russian Icons, Old Sturbridge Village, Salisbury Mansion and the The Worcester Art Museum will be hosting a special craft project, sponsored by FLEXcon, Worcester Historical Museum, with several and we’re bringing back the incredibly more partnerships in the works. “This is a terrific perk for First Night button popular Kids Zone at Veteran’s Inc., sponsored holders,” said McGinn. “Last year, it added up by UniBank.” Jillian’s Worcester, First Night’s newest to literally hundreds of dollars in savings for a venue partner, will be hosting a free pasta family of four.” At this year’s events, there will be plenty of bar for attendees, and will be giving out

free $10 gift cards to use in its game room. Other activities include open houses at the Joy of Music Program — with family-friendly drumming circles, student performances and creative movement groups — as well as swimming, Gaga, a basketball clinic, bounce house and craft projects at Worcester JCC. “Generally speaking,” said Fortey, “we refresh our program each year so that the vast majority of performances are different from year to year.” Also returning this year will be two First Night trolleys sponsored by Bay State Savings Bank and SG&D Insurance Agencies. “The trolleys were a big hit last year,” said McGinn, noting the trolleys allow visitors to travel in comfort to all of the performances they want. As for entertainment, First Night artists range from musicians to acrobats, jugglers to comedians, hypnotists, dancers, and for the second consecutive year, psychic mediums, which McGinn said was “absolutely packed” last year. Nearly 60 performances will take place on 12 stages this year. The Southeast Asian Coalition “Youth Effect” group will open the acts, performing an Asian fusion dance incorporating a traditional Chinese Lion Dance, a traditional Thai dance, and finishing up with a performance of a traditional Vietnamese dance. The full schedule of events and buttons for this year’s New Year’s Eve event will be available soon. Visit firstnightworcester.org for updates.

Festival Row Icons Ongoing Museum of Russian Icons, 203 Union St., Clinton museumofrussianicons.org This permanent exhibition is from an iconostasis (wall of icons separating the nave from the sanctuary in a church) and is the only one of its kind in the U.S, displaying 12 Festival Row Icons

originating from a region in Russia, north of Moscow.

GLOBAL AFRICA: Creativity, Continuity and Change in African Art Ongoing Fitchburg Art Museum, 185 Elm St., Fitchburg fitchburgartmuseum.org An exhibition of classic, contemporary and commission art objects that celebrates African creativity worldwide. In Their Shirtsleeves Ongoing Worcester Historical Museum, 30 Elm St., Worcester worcesterhistory.org An exhibit that tells the ongoing story of the innovators, workers and investors who made the industry the story of Worcester.

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Knights! Ongoing Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., Worcester worcesterart.org An exhibit featuring arms and armor from the former Higgins Armory Museum. Native American Museum Ongoing Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard fruitlands.org The Native American collection includes over 1,000 objects from across North America and features two exhibits: “One Thousand Generations” that tells the history of Native Americans in southern New England and “Objects and Meaning: Multiple Perspectives on Native American Art and Culture” that features materials from all across North America. Rare Royal Doors from a Russian Iconostasis Ongoing Museum of Russian Icons, 203 Union St., Clinton museumofrussianicons.org An exhibit featuring an extremely rare pair of Royal Doors, circa 1600,

Recent Acquisitions: Photography Ongoing Fitchburg Art Museum, 185 Elm St., Fitchburg fitchburgartmuseum.org This exhibit celebrates the opening of the renovated Ronald M. Ansin Gallery and features photographic prints acquired during the past two years. Selected from over 200 acquisitions, these photographs reveal the growth and development of FAM’s permanent collection. Remastered: A New Look at Old Masters Ongoing Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., Worcester worcesterart.org A reinstallation of paintings from the 16th-18th centuries provides a new look at Old Masters. Shaker Museum Ongoing Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard fruitlands.org

The Shaker museum contains exhibits relating to the history of the Harvard and Shirley Shakers, as well as Shaker furnishings and materials from other communities.

An inkjet mural, These Days of Maiuma, installed on a second-story, 67foot expanse situated in the most public of the Museum’s galleries by the collaborative husband and wife team of Robert and Shana ParkeHarrison.

Stories They Tell Ongoing Worcester Historical Museum, 30 Elm St., Worcester worcesterhistory.org An exhibit that reveals the public and personal stories behind a selection of artifact’s from the Worcester Historical Museum’s collection.

Africa’s Children of Arms Current-Sept. 20 Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., Worcester worcesterart.org A project presenting the work of three photographers – Marcus Bleasdale, Robin Hammond and Andre Lambertson – telling the stories of former child soldiers.

The Alcott’s Fruitlands Farmhouse Ongoing Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard fruitlands.org A national historic landmark built in 1826, the farmhouse features interpretive panels that describe the transcendentalist experiment led by the Alcott family that took place at Fruitlands in 1843 and the overall transcendentalist movement. The Living Collection: Self-guided tour Ongoing Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard fruitlands.org Visitors can grab a copy of the trail guide which highlights 20 locations on the trails and provides interpretive information on the history and ecology of the land. Wall at WAM: Robert and Shana ParkeHarrison Ongoing Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., Worcester worcesterart.org

ACCENTUATED GESTURES by John Pagano Current-Sept. 27 Sprinkler Factory, 38 Harlow St., Worcester sprinklerfactory.com An exhibition of new paintings that explore AbEx, Surrealistic expression, movement on a static plane and pure abstraction. Raphael: The Cowper Madonna Current-Sept. 27 Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., Worcester worcesterart.org An exhibit featuring The Small Cowper Madonna by Raphael, one of the greatest Renaissance paintings in America. The Sky is Not the Limit Current-Oct. 3 The Booth Gallery, Worcester Historical Museum, 30 Elm St., Worcester worcesterhistory.org This exhibit explores how David Clark transformed his company and

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reached new heights in protective self-contained environments for high altitude pilots and astronauts. Point of No Return Current-Oct. 7 Conlon Hall at Fitchburg State University, 160 Pearl St., Fitchburg An abstract, audiovisual piece that celebrates the line, their quality and its movements. Material Needs Current-Oct. 9 The Aurora Gallery, 660 Main St., Worcester artsworcester.org/exhibits/the-aurora An exhibit featuring the 2014 Material Needs Grants recipients, celebrating innovative artwork created in Worcester County.

Katrina Then & Now: Artists as Witness Part I: Documenting, Describing and Dealing with Disaster, Current-Oct. 10 Part II: The Rebirth of Art, Oct. 22-Dec. 18 Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, College of the Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester Marking the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, this exhibit will focus on the relationship between Hurricane Katrina and visual art in New Orleans, from 2005 to the present. This exhibit is presented in two parts. Jeppson Idea Lab: Portrait of a Man by Anthony van Dyck Current-Oct. 11 Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., Worcester worcesterart.org This Idea Lab presentation looks at a portrait of an unknown Antwerp

man, painted by Anthony Van Dyck early in his career.

Alchemy 3: Vision + Passion + Creation Current-Oct. 17 Worcester Center for Crafts, 25 Sagamore Road, Worcester www2.worcester.edu/WCC An exhibit featuring contemporary work in the ancient art in enameling. Work by other Craft Center enamelists will be on view in a complimentary display. In Motion Current-Oct. 18 Gallery Talk: Sept. 30 at 3:30 p.m. Hammond Hall Art Gallery at Fitchburg State University, 160 Pearl St., Fitchburg An exhibit featuring artwork by Moscow-born artist Alexandra Rozenman. All Things Considered VIII Current-Nov. 8 Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard fruitlands.org An exhibit featuring 55 objects by 45 contemporary basket makers. Hidden Hudson Current-Nov. 8 Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard fruitlands.org An exhibit featuring paintings from Fruitlands large Hudson River Landscape collection that have been “hidden” away in storage and therefore not displayed in recent years.

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Cropped: Watercolors by Susan Paciello Current-Nov. 11 The Hanover Theatre, Franklin Square Salon Gallery, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester artsworcester.org/exhibit/the-hanover/ An exhibit featuring still-life watercolor paintings by artist Susan Paciello, which takes an unusual angle to the traditional portrayal of everyday objects. American Folk Art, Lovingly Collected Current-Nov. 29 Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., Worcester worcesterart.org An exhibit showcasing the work of home-grown artists who travelled from town to town to paint portraits for rural families. More than 40 works from a private collection based in central Mass. are included in the exhibit, which features an array of paintings and furniture. The Baskets of Hayakawa Shokosai III Current-Dec. 6 Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., Worcester worcesterart.org An exhibit featuring baskets by bamboo artist Hayakawa Shokosai III. InVision: 2D & 3D Landscape Current-Jan. 8, 2016 Davis Art Gallery, 44 Portland St., Worcester davisartgallery.com An exhibit featuring 2D and 3D artwork with a broad interpretation of “Landscape.” The artwork is created in many different media – drawing, painting, mixed media, photography and more. Inspired Work: Janet Schwartz Current-Jan. 22, 2016 The Hadley Gallery, 657 Main St., Worcester artsworcester.org/exhibits/the-hadley/ An exhibit featuring pastels, oil paintings and charcoal drawing by artist Janet Schwartz that capture the complex visual landscapes of office life and long commutes.

Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., Worcester worcesterart.org An exhibit highlighting the painting Static Variations: Blue x 2 by Terri Priest, a diptych of arrow-shaped fields of blue and alternating black and white stripes that create a pulsating visual effect. Listening Oct. 8-Nov. 12 Conlon Hall at Fitchburg State University, 160 Pearl St., Fitchburg A exhibition featuring a series of photographs by George Peet. Pierre Bonnard, Dining Room in the Country Oct. 8-May 2016 Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., Worcester worcesterart.org On loan from the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, this work represents Pierre Bonnard’s dining room, along with his wife and cats, at his country house in Vernonnet.

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The Art of Science and the Science of Art Oct. 22-Dec. 3 Dolphin Gallery at Worcester State, 486 Chandler St., Worcester worcester.edu/Mary-Cosgrove-Dolphin-Gallery/ A student installation show that seeks art that reflects the artist as scientific explorer, empirical thinker, or art in any media that has been influenced by scientific discoveries and imagery. Faculty Show Nov. 4-Dec. 16 Reception: Nov. 18 at 5:30 p.m. Hammond Hall Art Gallery at Fitchburg State University, 160 Pearl St., Fitchburg An biennial exhibit featuring works in photography, sculpture, design, painting, drawing, film, video and mixed media from the Art and Communications Media faculty. Hassan Hajjaj: My Rock Stars Nov. 7-March 6, 2016 Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., Worcester worcesterart.org An exhibit presenting a video installation by Moroccan-born, UK-based artist Hassan Hajjaj, along with a related series of photographs.

Veiled Aleppo Sept. 23-March 16, 2016 Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., Worcester worcesterart.org An exhibit featuring images of sheets, acting as shields for soldiers, lining Old and New Work Nov. 13-Dec. 18 the streets of Aleppo, Syria during the Syrian civil war. Wall Talk: Dec. 9 at 3:30 p.m. Conlon Hall at Fitchburg State University, 160 Pearl St., Feasts: Earthly Celebrations of Heavenly Events Fitchburg Sept. 26-Nov. 7 An exhibition featuring work by Sally B. Moore that explores vulnerability. Museum of Russian Icons, 203 Union St., Clinton museumofrussianicons.org This exhibition showcases 30-plus rare icons depicting significant feast Jeppson Idea Lab: Olmen Incised Standing Figure Nov. 14-April 3, 2016 days on the Russian Orthodox calendar commemorating the annual cycle of holy days, the veneration of saints and the Church’s twelve major Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., Worcester worcesterart.org feast days. This Idea Lab presentation examines a stone figurine from the PreColumbian civilization of the Olmec, Mesoamerica’s earliest flourishing Land Ho! culture. Sept. 27-Jan. 10, 2016 Opening Reception: Sept. 27, 1-3 p.m. Goodnight Worcester, Revisited by Jackie Penny Fitchburg Art Museum, 185 Elm St., Fitchburg Nov. 18-March 22, 2016 fitchburgartmuseum.org A group exhibition that celebrates the timeless allure of landscape in art. The Hanover Theatre, Franklin Square Salon Gallery, 2 Land Ho! features artwork from eight New England contemporary artists Southbridge St., Worcester artsworcester.org/exhibits/the-hanover/ in direct conversation with over thirty landscape paintings from FAM’s An exhibit expanding and reconsidering primary work from the Jackie permanent collection. Penny’s 2011 children’s book, Goodnight Worcester. Static Variations: Blue x 2 by Terri Priest Oct. 7-Dec. 13

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Bulger, Bond, and our favorite Martian

propulsive moral outrage, and, blessed be!, what appears to be a merciful absence of those insane Kennedyesque accents that actors seem obligated to assume whenever they play a Bahstonian (looking at you, Tom Hanks). Speaking of Boston, that poor Cambridge boy, Matt Damon, is about to get stranded in outer space again. In last year’s “Interstellar,” McConaughey found Matt on a distant planet zipped inside a cryo-sleep body bag and sort of losing his mind. Now, in “The Martian” (Oct. 2), We almost landed another one in Worcester. Damon is stranded on Mars and needs to A while back I was visited at Clark University figure how to stay alive by a location scout for the David O. Russell until he can be rescued. movie, “Joy” (opens Dec. 25) starring Jennifer Sounds like a plan. Lawrence as HSN huckster Joy Mangano. What else stands Russell fell in love with Worcester when he was filming “American Hustle” here, and “Joy” out? James Bond is back with “Spectre” (Nov. 6), and Bill Murray would have marked a return to the city for brings rock ’n roll to Afghanistan in “Rock the him and Lawrence. He was looking to shoot some scenes of Joy taking business classes, so I Kasbah” (Oct. 23). Steve Jobs gets the full bio treatment twice, in the feature “Steve Jobs” showed the scout some lecture halls, where he snapped photos and said he might be in touch. (Oct. 9) and the documentary “Steve Jobs: The Man in the Machine” (released Sept. 4 in Sadly, we didn’t make the cut. Apparentlyl the closest thing we’ll have to a major cities, yet to open in Worcester). The local movie connection are two Boston-based dramatic rescue of trapped Chilean miners is retold in “The 33” (Nov. 13), and “The Hunger films, the Whitey Bulger saga “Black Mass” Games: Mockingjay Part 2” (Nov. 20) finally (Sept. 18) and “Spotlight” (Nov. 6), which brings to a conclusion the tale of Katniss chronicles The Boston Globe investigative team’s uncovering of the Catholic Church sex Everdeen and her magical arrows. And of course, unless you’ve been spending abuse scandal. your days in a Chilean mine or lost on Mars, Whitey is Johnny Depp’s comeback role. The makeup, the thinning hair, the messed-up you’ve heard of a little movie opening Dec. 18 that threatens to overwhelm everything stuff he already does with his teeth, all of it in the known universe. “Star Wars: Episode helps transform the actor into the murderous Southie kingpin while simultaneously helping VII – The Force Awakens” continues the space opera that launched with much promise in us forget about “Mortdecai,” “The Lone 1977, and peaked three years later with “The Ranger” and all the Jack Sparrow crap. The Empire Strikes Back.” trailers alone have been chilling, especially As all you “Star Wars” acolytes can plainly the one where Whitey playfully asks his buddy for his family’s secret steak recipe, and see, I am not of your tribe. I respect much of when the guy gladly divulges it Whitey’s face what George Lucas has accomplished, but his tin ear for dialogue, some horrible casting — turns hard as a gravestone. If his pal betrays both human (Hayden Christensen) and digital this secret so easily, what will he spill when (Jar Jar Binks) — and everything Ewok-related the cops come calling? really did a number on me. Still, I join you in “Spotlight” looks to be a classic newspaper anticipating this new adventure and respect procedural, an “All the President’s Men” for the Force of your convictions, even if I don’t a new age. It’s got a great cast — Michael share them. Keaton, Mark Ruffalo, Stanley Tucci — a Jim Keogh

By now, I thought I’d be reviewing the Matthew McConaughey movie, “The Sea of Trees,” shot in and around Worcester. But given the vicious reception the film received at Cannes — audiences booing, critics trashing, social media howling — and the fact that it seems to have disappeared from the 2015 release schedule, well, I’m wondering if I’ll ever see it anywhere except on Netflix.

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Fall Films

DANNY COLLINS Friday and Saturday, Sept. 18-19, 7 p.m. Seelos Theater, Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester After receiving an old, undelivered letter from John Lennon, a former rock star decides to change his life.

THE DROP Wednesday, Sept 30, 3 and 8 p.m. Seelos Theater, Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester A bartender is put into a difficult situation when a local mob begins using his pub as a temporary bank.

INSIDE OUT Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2-3, 7 p.m. Seelos Theater, Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester HAITI AND THE DOMINICAN This animated film follows Riley, a young girl, and her emotions - joy, anger, sadness, disgust, and fear - as she navigates a challenging REPUBLIC: AN ISLAND move across the country. DIVIDED Tuesday, Sept. 22, 6 p.m. CHARLIE’S COUNTRY Student Center, Lancer Oct. 6, 8, 10, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 11, 1 and 3:10 p.m. Landing, Worcester State University, 486 Chandler St., Cinema 320, Clark University, 950 Main St., Worcester An aging Aboriginal living in a small town in the Australian outback, Worcester increasingly chafes under the arbitrary rules of the white man’s Exploration of a society involving race, inter-marriage, and a history bureaucracy. When he finally slips away into the bush to recover a more authentic way of life he discovers that his conflicts with 21st of slavery. Documentary. century western civilization are not so easily escaped. THE FIX Wednesday, Sept. 23, 6 p.m. EX MACHINA Wednesday, Oct. 7, 3 and 8 p.m. Sullivan Auditorium, Worcester State University, Seelos Theater, Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester 486 Chandler St., Worcester A young computer programmer wins a trip to the retreat house of his A story about heroin addiction and CEO, where he encounters a fully-functioning robot girl, the first true artificial intelligence. recovery. Documentary. FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD Wednesday, Sept. 23, 3 and 8 p.m. Seelos Theater, Holy Cross,

1 College St., Worcester In Victorian England, young and opinionated Bathsheba must decide between three suitors: a sheep farmer, an army sergeant and a wealthy bachelor. BYZANFEST 2014-2015 Thursday, Sept. 24, 7 p.m. Museum of Russian Icons, 203 Union St., Clinton A series of Orthodox Christian short films. MAD MAX: FURY ROAD Friday and Saturday, Sept. 25 and 26, 7 p.m. Seelos Theater, Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester Many years after the apocalypse, a tyrannical ruler enslaves all survivors in a walled fortress, until a female warrior leads a daring escape and forms an alliance with a former captive.

FORBIDDEN FILMS September 29, Oct. 1, 3, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 4, 1 and 2:50 p.m. Cinema 320, Clark University, 950 Main St., Worcester Investigation of the power and appeal of movies made by the German film industry during the Third Reich. Documentary. MERCHANTS OF DOUBT Tuesday, Sept. 29, 7 p.m. Science and Technology Center room 102, Worcester State University, 486 Chandler St., Worcester Pundits for hire pass themselves off as scientific authorities in the media. Documentary.

THE SECOND MOTHER Oct. 13, 15, 17, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 18, 1 and 3:10 p.m. Cinema 320, Clark University, 950 Main St., Worcester The orderly and comfortable balance of a well-to-do Sao Paulo family is upset by the unexpected arrival of the housekeeper’s free-thinking daughter. ABRAZOS Wednesday, Oct. 14, 12:30 p.m. Seven Hills Lounge, Wasylean Hall, Worcester State University, 486 Chandler St., Worcester A group of U.S. children travels to Guatemala to meet their grandparents. Documentary. DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE Friday, Oct. 16, 8 p.m. The Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester Silent horror movie. Tickets starting at $20. MERU Oct. 20, 22, 24, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 25, 1 and 2:50 p.m. Cinema 320, Clark University, 950 Main St., Worcester The Shark’s Fin summit of Mount Meru in the Himalayas has defeated every expedition that has ever ventured it. The three newest challengers chronicle their climb. Documentary. THE GRIEF OF OTHERS Wednesday, Oct. 21, 3 and 7 p.m. Seelos Theater, Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester An adaptation of the novel by Leah Hager Cohen, distinguished writer in residence at Holy Cross. Following the death of a family’s newborn baby, the parents and two older siblings must find a way to rebuild their lives together. continued on page 25

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WPI’s Dempsey reflects on past as he teaches for the future

As a reporter in the city room, Dempsey quickly earned a reputation for quality investigative pieces, and as a testament to his work, was offered the Metro column in 1982. He would go on to work at the T&G for 20 years — 18 of them spent writing KING V TE EN his column. O /S T O Much like his PH E L reporting, Dempsey’s column was well revered and praised. Readers and staff alike soon recognized Dempsey as the city’s top writer. Unfortunately, his career at the T&G ended rather unceremoniously after the paper received minor backlash in response to one of his articles, resulting Choosing to settle among the seven in a not-so-quiet falling out with the hills of Worcester, he graduated from Clark paper’s editor at the time, Harry Whitin. University in 1978 with a master’s degree The article that ultimately led him to in Medieval Literature. Faced with the leave the T&G was a satirical piece in which disheartening realization that his major was Dempsey compared an upcoming priests’ not the most applicable degree, he took a convention to a group rally of Harley owners job as a reporter for the Worcester Telegram that had taken place on Shrewsbury Street the & Gazette in 1979. While there, Dempsey past summer. The paper received a whopping fostered a prominent career in journalism total of 40 phone calls from devout Catholics, and was the recipient of awards from the according to Dempsey, complaining the article Associated Press and the United Press was offensive. Whitin, without consulting International. Tom Matthews

Allen Ginsberg once said Liverpool was the center of the world. Convinced Ginsberg was mistaken — a young, burgeoning scholar of English from the University of Liverpool, James Dempsey, left home in 1976 after completing his undergraduate degree.

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to Dempsey. He said Whitin sent it back with his own suggestions. Again, Dempsey said he complied and Whitin approved the piece for publication. Refuting an invitation from Whitin to stay, Dempsey bid farewell in a final column, and much to the chagrin of his co-workers, parted ways with the T&G. “I don’t think the column warranted an apology,” Dempsey said. “Some people liked it, thought it worked as satire, others didn’t. Some people thought it was offensive, but I don’t believe it warranted a written apology where I was cast as a bungling, bigoted fool.” With writing and literature in his blood, Dempsey did not stray far from his craft, landing teaching job writing at Clark University. After a short time at Clark, he took a job at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and has taught there since. While most of his time is spent teaching

with Dempsey, issued an apology the following day. Referring to Dempsey’s writing, he said, “In my opinion, the humor failed. His column did not come across as funny or even satirical. Instead it came across as meanspirited, anti-Catholic, and crude.” Even more surprising, Dempsey said, is the fact Whitin OK’d the original article for publication. Whitin acknowledged that in his apology, saying, “I take some of the blame personally. I had the opportunity to intervene in this process and kill the column or send it back for rewriting. I did not. To those who were offended, please consider this our official apology. No offense was intended, but it’s easy to see how offense was taken.” According to Dempsey, however, Whitin had intervened. He said the first draft was reviewed and edited by then- city editor Jim Sacks, who suggested a few changes, to which Dempsey complied. Sacks then sent the piece off for a final review by Whitin, according

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I’LL SEE YOU IN MY DREAMS Wednesday, Oct. 28, 3 and 8 p.m. Seelos Theater, Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester An elderly widow decides to rediscover happiness in her life with the help of three close friends, a new relationship, and her daughter.

writing, Dempsey has still been able to produce his fair share. Over the past several years he has had a significant number of prominent publications, including two novels, “Murphy’s American Dream” and “Zakary’s Zombies”; a collection of verse; a biography of Scofield Thayer, “The Tortured Life of Scofield Thayer”; translations of Medieval Literature and multiple essays on Modernism. The success of Dempsey’s writing, however, was not enough to deter feelings of

FURIOUS 7 Friday and Saturday, Oct. 30-31, 7 p.m. Seelos Theater, Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester After Dominic Toretto and his comrades defeat the international terrorist Owen Shaw, his brother Deckard Shaw attempts to seek revenge Toretto’s team. TIMBUKTU Wednesday, Nov. 4, 3 and 8 p.m. Seelos Theater, Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester A family of cattle herders living in the dunes of Timbuktu must deal with a growing number of jihadists who attempt to control their freedom and faith. AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6-7, 7 p.m. Seelos Theater, Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester Tony Stark and Bruce Banner attempt to use Ultron, a peacekeeping program that turns out to be villainous, which will require the help of the Earth’s Mightiest Heroes to defeat it. THE BABADOOK Wednesday, Nov. 11, 3 and 8 p.m. Seelos Theater, Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester A sinister monster haunts a family after coming to life out of a children’s book. ANT MAN Friday and Saturday, Nov. 13-14, 7 p.m. Seelos Theater, Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester Scott Lang has the ability to shrink in size, but grow in strength through a special suit which he uses to help save the world. 71 Wednesday, Nov. 18, 3 and 8 p.m. Seelos Theater, Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester Following the deadly Belfast riots of 1971, a young British soldier is accidentally separated from his troop and must figure out a way home through the violent city. WARREN MILLER’S CHASING SHADOWS Friday, Nov. 20, 8 p.m. The Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester A movie about snow sports on mountains across the globe. Documentary. Tickets starting at $20. JURASSIC WORLD Friday, Nov. 20, 7 p.m. Seelos Theater, Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester Twenty-two years after Jurassic Park closes, Jurassic World is built in its place, this time with a new type of deadly dinosaur that creates chaos when it escapes.

Literature Starlite Poetry Wednesday, Sept. 17, 7 p.m. Starlite Art Gallery, 39 Hamilton St., Southbridge Poetry night last Wednesday of every month.

BILiNE vol. 2 Release Reading Sunday, Sept. 20, 7 p.m., Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St., Worcester Readings by Contributors - copies will be available for sale. Choice Words Poetry Series – Struggle Sunday, Sept. 20, 7 p.m. Stone Soup, HX Library, 4 King St. Worcester The Heart Aroused: Poetry, Music & Mindfulness to Celebrate the Fall Equinox featuring Victor Infante, Catherine Reed and Anne Marie Lucci. Tuesday, Sept. 22, 7 p.m., HeartWell Institute, 1015 Pleasant St., Worcester Co-sponsored by the Worcester County Poetry Association. Free, open to the public. $10 suggested donation supports HeartWell. Reading by Sonya Huber Sept. 24, 7:30 p.m., Rehm Library, Smith Hall, College of the Holy Cross, 1 College St. Worcester Meet Sonya Huber, the essayist, memoirist, and author of “Opa Nobody,” “Two Eyes Are Never Enough: A Minimum-Wage Memoir,” “The Backwards Research Guide for Writers” and “Cover Me: A Health Insurance Memoir.” Myths, Monsters, and Modern Science: Frankenstein’s Legacy Thursday Sept. 24, 6:30-8 p.m., LaChance library at Mount Wachusett Community College, 44 Green St. Gardner Come and join a book discussion on Shelley’s Frankenstein, led by MWCC English Professors Michelle Valois, Susan Blake and Lorie Donahue. Worcester Storytellers: Various Writers Performing Sid Dorfman’s Work Friday, Sept. 25, 7 p.m. Annie’s Book Stop, 65 James St., Worcester Damfino Press Book Release featuring Karyn Lie-Nielsen and Jenith Charpentier Friday, Sept. 25, 7 p.m. Nick’s Restaurant and Bar, 124 Millbury St., Worcester Sky Boivin Poetry Reading Saturday, Sept. 26, 2 p.m. Booklovers’ Gourmet 55 East Main St., Webster

disenchantment with the conventional teach/ assign/grade system implemented in academia. Desiring an alternative to this tired routine, he aspired to start a Journal for young writers. In the fall 2014 he started the Worcester Journal — regarded by Dempsey as a “new magazine for new writers.” “New writers” meaning writers who have not been professionally published before. The online magazine has since published four issues (the fifth is scheduled to be published shortly), all chock full with

impressive, intelligent offerings, including memoirs, poetry, profiles, book and music reviews, and photography. The Journal’s steady increase in popularity is reflective of a man with a gifted talent and passion for writing. Had Dempsey never challenged the words of Ginsberg - or stood up for his principles as a columnist - the world of writing in Worcester might very well be much different today.

Ms. Boivin will also have copies of her book “An Assortment of Poetry,” which includes her original drawings, available for sale.

Society, 185 Salisbury St., Worcester Join the AAS for a panel presentation by poet Honoree Jeffers, visual artist Ann Lovett and fiction writer Stephen O’Connor who will describe their experiences as fellows, share samples of their works, and reflect on how history and historical research has shaped their artist visions and their careers as professional artists.

Tower Hill Farm Fest: Lee Buttala Saturday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston Meet and listen to a talk from Lee Buttala, author of “The Seed Garden: The Art and Practice of Seed Saving.” 2015 WCPA Annual Poetry Contest Winners’ Reading & Reception Sunday, Sept. 27, 2-4 p.m. First Unitarian Church, 90 Main St., Worcester From the Worcester County Poetry Association: We invite family and friends of this year’s winners of the 2015 WCPA Annual Poetry Contest: The Frank O’Hara Prize to join us to honor and hear readings from the poets and judge. The Hunt for New England Vampires: Lecture with Author Michael Bell Thursday, Oct. 1, 6 p.m., Fuller Conference Center 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge Lecture featuring author and folklore expert Michael Bell will explain yet another variety of “vampire” that stalked the remote areas of New England more than 100 years before Stoker’s tale, “Dracula,” appeared in print. Michael J. Cooper, “The Rabbi’s Knight” Saturday, Oct. 3, 7-8:30 p.m. Annie’s Book Stop, 65 James St., Worcester Author Michael C ooper stops by Annie’s to celebrate his story about a weary knight who becomes an apprentice to a rabbi. The book was a finalist for the 2014 Chaucer Award for Historical Fiction. Elizabeth Bishop Gravesite Reading Tuesday, Oct. 6, Hope Cemetery, 119 Webster St. Worcester Reading by Eimear McBride Oct. 7, 7:30 p.m. Rehm Library, Smith Hall College of the Holy Cross, 1 College St. Worcester Discover the Irish writer whose first novel, “A Girl is a Half-Formed Thing,” won the inaugural Goldsmiths Prize and the Baileys Women’s Prize for Fiction. Gregory Stockmal Reading by Gregory Orr Thursday, Oct. 8, 7-9 p.m. 115 Salisbury Laboratories, WPI, 100 Institute Road Worcester Gregory Orr will read from Gregory Stockmal’s writings. Tower Hill Farm Fest: Dan Bussey Saturday, Oct. 10, 2 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston Meet and listen to Dan Bussey give a talk on “Saving the Heirloom Apple.” Twenty Years of Creative Artists in the Collections Friday, Oct. 23, 3:30-5 p.m., American Antiquarian

Poems for our Parents an Evening of Poetry Reading Sunday, Oct. 25, 3-5 p.m. HeartWell Institute, 1015 Pleasant St., Worcester Join poet James Nicola and other local Worcester poets in an evening of poetry readings. This evening is dedicated to honoring our parents. Poets interested in participating and sharing work inspired by their parents can contact James at nicolajamesb@juno.com. There will be opportunities for book signing and selling for all participating poets at the event. In Conversation with Janet Mock Tuesday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m., Jefferson Academic Center, Room 320, Clark University, 950 Main St., Worcester New York Times bestselling author and advocate for trans women’s rights Janet Mock will engage in a conversation about her memoir, “Redefining Realness: My Path to Womanhood, Identity, Love & So Much More.” Not Quite Human: Stories of Monsters, Demons, and the Supernatural Wednesday, Oct. 28, 7 p.m. Higgins Lounge, Dana Commons 2nd Floor Clark University, 950 Main St., Worcester Clark University professors Gino DiIorio, Jay Elliott, and Jennifer Plante kick off a celebration of Halloween by reading stories of monsters, demons, and the supernatural. Reading by Rafael Campo Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m., Rehm Library, Smith Hall College of the Holy Cross, 1 College St. Worcester Hear poems about healing, the body, and the complications of identity by a writer and physician who has authored four books of poetry, most recently “Alternative Medicine,” and two volumes of essays. The Cultural Work of Science Fiction: A Symposium on Translation, Negotiation, Appropriation Friday, Nov. 6, 3–5:30 p.m., Higgins Lounge, Dana Commons 2nd Floor, Clark University, 950 Main St. Worcester Author Ken Liu will examine the origin of Chinese science fiction through translations of Western works alongside his own translation of Chinese writer Liu Cixin’s Nebula- and Hugo Award-nominated novel, “The ThreeBody Problem” (2008). Liu also will discuss how such a translational framework informs the writing of his debut novel, “The Grace of Kings” (2015), which melds Western and Chinese epic traditions. Professor Jeffrey A. Tucker (University of Rochester) will explore how issues of race and colonization converge in Mike Resnick’s controversial novel, “Kirinyaga” (1998), about Africans living in a pastoral utopia in outer space. A Q&A will follow these talks.

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{ FallArtsPreview} Viva Bene introduces “The V” Jim Perry

Worcester is the second largest city in New England. Many other hubs with a smaller population base have one or more highly- regarded nightclubs/restaurants with quality live music.

Here in Worcester, there is no such place. There have been great music venues in Worcester’s past, including The Plantation Club, which had a decent food menu. Gilrein’s offered burgers and such. Union Blues, located in the then newly-refurbished Union Station, opened in February 2004 to rave reviews. The atmosphere was ideal, the performers loved it. The menu, though, was still mainly appetizers, and the short-lived establishment was done in by unforeseen forces. Other people have tried and failed before and since. Enter Keivan Mizrahi, proprietor of Viva

Bene Ristorante on Commercial Street, across from the DCU Center. Along with business partner Steve Going, local musician and veteran of the scene, he plans on launching a new nightclub right inside his restaurant. The plan is to call it The V, and there is presently lots of work being done to prepare for October’s grand opening. Mizrahi, a lifelong blues music lover, has already dabbled in presenting live music in Viva Bene. His relationship with Going goes back a long way. “Keivan and I have been very close friends for many years,” Going said, “and he and I have promoted and produced shows many times. He is what I would call a musician at heart that doesn’t play an instrument. He is as knowledgeable a student of live blues music as you’ll ever meet.” The two men have had conversations about finding the ideal spot for their vision. Says Going, “Keivan’s dream has always been to own a classy, top-notch music club. Over the years, he and I have looked at a dozen different locations to open up and

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run with our ideas, and here it sat the whole time.” The idea that Viva Bene could actually be the place to fulfill their vision was helped along by Mizrahi’s collaboration with local concert promoters Glen Gardner and Philippe Gutt, who founded Symply Fargone productions a few years back. In the search for a small venue, Gardner and Gutt found a kindred spirit in Keivan. “They brought many great shows in here,” says Mizrahi. Through their partnership, Viva Bene has developed a solid reputation as a go-to place for dinner and music. The production company, however, can only supply Mizrahi with a certain amount of shows per year. The deal is not exclusive, so they book some of their shows elsewhere, depending on their needs. Mizrahi is looking to have live music on a regular basis. Both Going and Mizrahi acknowledge this whole concept would not have happened without the energetic input of the people at Symply Fargone. “I guess the development of the change has to be credited to Philippe Gutt,” Going said. “They will continue to bring shows in as well, so we should have a lot of great entertainment all the time.” On July 23, Going hosted a “City Summer continued on next page

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Blues Blast” at Viva Bene, featuring some of the best blues artists of the area. He and Keivan used the event as a springboard for beginning the process of transforming the place. According to Going, “Carpets were torn up and a new 150-square-foot hardwood dance floor was installed just hours before the show.” Mizrahi said they initially thought of renting a floor, but decided on a permanent one instead. It is flat, so tables can sit on it during restaurant hours. “It makes the night more special,” Mizrahi reasoned. The V’s official debut is the first weekend of October, with Going’s band, Wilbur and the Dukes, playing Friday, Oct. 2. Saturday, Oct. 3 brings in a Billy Joel tribute outfit, The Heart Attack Ack Ack Ack Band. According to Mizrahi, the band features dueling pianos. The lineup for the remainder of the fall season is impressive, with shows by blues greats A Ton of Blues, Jim Perry’s Hothouse (yes, this is my band) and a special appearance by Italian blues man Roberto Morbioli. With the opening of The V, Mizrahi is fulfilling a dream. He always wanted a music iaecl!an l!al! crowd. pec iaci Serm erm S venue catered older pe um S erptoS m uthat Sm um

“A lot of couples that are older, the kids are gone,” he said. “And now they discover that they like to go out for dinner and see some live music. There is this void in some places for that.” The place would cater to an older crowd, with most shows having an 8 p.m. start. The patrons would be able to have their dinner without having to sit around for an hour or two afterwards. Mizrahi has been fast at work, making the place concert ready. There is a house sound system and lighting as well. A portable stage is set up for each show. The seating capacity is 150, but according to Mizrahi, “We’re going to expand that.” There is a room out back for private parties, and Mizrahi intends to cut open the wall, so it can be used for the shows, but still keep its status as a private room. “We want to be able to take advantage of that,” he said. Mizrahi would like to show off what Worcester has to offer musically. “There’s a lot of very talented musicians in this city that are very successful at what they do,” he said, “but they need a place to showcase their talent.”

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THE GREATEST HITS ON EARTH: LIVE! Saturday, Sept. 26, 8 p.m. The Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester Former members of Kansas, Blue Oyster Cult, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Journey and the Storm. Tickets starting at $35. NORMA JEAN “O GOD THE AFTERMATH” Saturday, Sept. 26, 6 p.m. The Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester Upstairs. With special guests Sleepwave, The Ongoing Concept, ‘68, Belle Haven, Eyes of Lilith, Letting Go. Tickets from $18. HOLY CROSS CHAMBER PLAYERS Tuesday, Sept. 29, 8 p.m. Brooks Concert Hall, Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester Flute, violin and piano GELLER JAZZ NIGHTCLUB Wednesday, Sept. 30, 8 p.m. Higgins Center, Clark University, 950 Main St., Worcester With ice cream sundae bar. Free event. WILBUR AND THE DUKES Friday, Oct. 2, 8 p.m. The V at Viva Bene, 144 Commercial St., Worcester $10 cover. HEART ATTACK ACK ACK ACK ACK ACK Saturday, Oct. 3, 8 p.m. The V at Viva Bene, 144 Commercial St., Worcester Bill Joel cover band. $10 cover. MADBALL Saturday, Oct. 3, 6 p.m. The Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester Upstairs. With special guests The Greenery, Eternal Sleep, Mourned, Gator King. Tickets from $16. BRING ME THE HORIZON Wednesday, Oct. 7, 6 p.m. The Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester With special guests Issues, Pvris. Tickets from $27. LYLE LOVETT AND JOHN HIATT Wednesday, Oct. 7, 7:30 p.m. The Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester An acoustic evening. Tickets starting at $39.50.

FATES WARNING Saturday, Oct. 1, 4 p.m. The Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester With special guests Imminent Sonic Destruction, Next To None, Mindset X, Divine Regale, Winterspell. Tickets from $22.

STRAY FROM THE PATH / COMEBACK KID Friday, Oct. 23, 6 p.m. The Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester Upstairs. With special guests Being As An Ocean, Major League, Deez Nuts. Tickets starting at $16.

SILVIUS VON KESSEL Sunday, Nov. 1, 3 p.m. St. Joseph Memorial Chapel, Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester Organist, Cathedral of Erfurt in Germany.

FOR TODAY Wednesday, Oct. 14, 6 p.m. The Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester Upstairs. With special guests Fit For A King, Gideon, Silent Planet, Phinehas. Tickets from $18.

PA$$ION Friday, Oct. 23, 8 p.m. St. Joseph Memorial Chapel, Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester Holy Cross choir and chamber singers.

HUGO WOLF QUARTET Thursday, Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m. WamsWorks, 6 Institute Road, Worcester Austrian string quartet. Tickets starting at $17.50.

FUNK VOLUME 2015 TOUR Thursday, Oct. 15, 7 p.m. The Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester Hopsin, Dizzy Wright, Jarren Benton and DJ Hoppa with special guests Joyner Lucas, Rite Hook. Tickets from $25.

HOLY CROSS JAZZ ENSEMBLE Friday, Oct. 23, 9:30 p.m. Crossroads, Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester Family weekend concert.

MATT MAHER Friday, Oct. 16, 7 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St., Worcester The Saints and Sinner Tour presented by New Evangelization Worcester for Youth and Young Adults Diocese of Worcester. Tickets starting at $20.

HYPERGLOW TOUR, MASSACHUSETTS Saturday, Oct. 24, 8 p.m. The Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester Purportedly America’s largest EDM glow experience. Tickets starting at $40.

ROCK AND SHOCK Oct. 16-18 The Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester Friday: Hatebreed, Soulfly, Sanctuary, Soilwork, Decapitated, Shattered Sun. Saturday: Danzig, Superjoint Ritual, Veil Of Maya, Prong, Rocking Dead. Sunday: Twiztid, Blaze, Boondox, Prozak, Wolf Pac, Scum, Kissing Candice. Three day passes starting at $95.

AN EVENING OF BACH SONATAS Saturday, Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m. Razzo Hall, Clark University, 950 Main St., Worcester Free event.

THE U.S. AIR FORCE CONCERT BAND AND SINGING SERGEANTS Sunday, Oct. 18, 3 p.m. The Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester Free event.

ARMENIAN GENOCIDE CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATIVE CONCERT Sunday, Oct. 25, 4 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St., Worcester Presented by Master Singers of Worcester. Tickets starting at $20.

THE WONDER YEARS / MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK Tuesday, Oct. 20, 6 p.m. The Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester With special guests State Champs, You Blew It! Tickets starting at $22.50.

DECADE OF DESPAIR TOUR FT. CARNIFEX Tuesday, Oct. 27, 6 p.m. The Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester Upstairs. With special guests Within The Ruins, Black Tongue, Lorna Shore, The Last Ten Seconds of Life, Boundaries. Tickets starting at $14.

MIKE MONAGHAN AND FRIENDS Thursday, Oct. 8, 8 p.m. Brooks Concert Hall, Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester

SOUNDS OF IDENTITY Thursday, Oct. 20, 8 p.m. Brooks Concert Hall, Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester

PROFESSOR LOUIE AND THE CROMATIX Friday, Oct. 9, 8 p.m. The V at Viva Bene, 144 Commercial St., Worcester Starting at $25.

BACHS ART OF FUGUE IN COLOR Wednesday, Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m. Razzo Hall, Clark University, 950 Main St., Worcester Free event.

HOLY CROSS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Saturday, Oct. 24, 2 p.m. Brooks Concert Hall, Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester Family weekend concert.

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NEW FOUND GLORY / YELLOWCARD Friday, Oct. 30, 7 p.m. The Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester With special guest Tigers Jaw. Tickets starting at $28.50. BLIND GUARDIAN Saturday, Oct. 31, 7 p.m. The Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester With special guest Grave Digger. Tickets starting at $25.

THE STORY SO FAR Friday, Nov. 6, 7 p.m. The Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester With special guests Basement, Turnover. Tickets starting at $22.50. THE JOHN FUNKHOUSER TRIO AND SONIC EXPLORERS Friday, Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m. Razzo Hall, Clark University, 950 Main St., Worcester Free event. ALL THAT REMAINS & WE CAME AS ROMANS Saturday, Nov. 7, 5 p.m. The Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester With special guests Emmure, Failure Anthem, Hands like Houses, I The Mighty, Lower Than Atlantis, Brigades, To Close To Touch. Tickets starting at $25. A TON OF BLUES Saturday, Nov. 7, 8 p.m. The V at Viva Bene, 144 Commercial St., Worcester $7 cover. TEXAS IN JULY Sunday, Nov. 8, 6 p.m. The Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester Upstairs. With special guests Reflections, To The Wind, Invent Animate, Hope Before The Fall, A Fathom Farewell, In Honor Of. Tickets starting at $13. BACH, ALONE Sunday, Nov. 8, 3 p.m. Razzo Hall, Clark University, 950 Main St., Worcester Free event. DEAD AND COMPANY Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m. DCU Center, 50 Foster St., Worcester Three Grateful Dead members and John Mayer in their only New England appearance. Tickets starting at $50. AN EVENING WITH GORDON LIGHTFOOT Tuesday, Nov. 10, 8 p.m. The Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester Tickets starting at $54. SUZANNA E WALDBAUER MEMORIAL CONCERT Tuesday, Nov. 10, 8 p.m. Brooks Concert Hall, Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester Violin and harpsichord.

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The Wait for “Waiting for Godot” STEVEN KING

Jessica Picard

Calliope Production’s newest show has people waiting in anticipation.

“Waiting for Godot,” and absurdist play by Samuel Beckett written in the 1940s, is considered the masterpiece of existentialism, in which Beckett explores the futility of man’s hope. Calliope’s website invites its audience “to experience how Beckett uses minimalism, theater of the absurd, Irish tramp comedy and silent film techniques to present a drama as important as Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex and Shakespeare’s Hamlet.” The premise of the show that has been voted “the most significant English language play of the 20th Century” centers around two characters, Vladimir and Estragon, who wait endlessly and in vain for the arrival of someone named Godot. There are many interpretations pertaining to Godot’s absence, as well as numerous other aspects of the play. The play was originally written in French, and premiered Jan. 5, 1953 in Paris.

Vladimir, played by Dwight Patten, argues with Estragon, played by Mark Durrenberger, in Calliope Production’s upcoming performance of “Waiting For Godot.”

Ludt discovered that copies of these notes are kept in the British Library in London, and took advantage of this during his trip there in August. He spent two days in the library, poring over the copies of Beckett’s very own production notes that are kept there. Said Ludt: “The experience was like looking over Beckett’s own shoulder as he was in the act of polishing and perfecting his play.” Ludt brought this new insight back to Calliope with him, and shared his findings with the cast of five. “Needless to say,” he said, “I am excited to be able to present a ‘fresh, new take’ on this play - one that incorporates the author’s own wishes.” See a showing of “Waiting for Godot” Oct. 15-18 and Oct. 23-25 at Calliope Theater, 150 Main St., Boylston. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $18 for general admission and $15 for students and seniors and can be purchased by calling (508) 869-6887 or by visiting CalliopeProductions.org.

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“SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL” Fridays, Sept. 18 & 25, 7:30 p.m., Saturdays, Sept. 19 & 26, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sterling Community Theatre, the Parish Hall of the First Church, 6 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling. The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many “thinks.” Horton faces a double challenge – not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left to his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community are challenged and emerge triumphant. Tickets are $17, and $13 for children and seniors. sterlingtheatre.com “WAIT UNTIL DARK” Saturday, Sept. 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 20 , 2 p.m. New Players Theatre Guild, 15 Rollstone St., Fitchburg New Players Theatre Guild ramps up the fear factor with its latest production of Fredrick Knott’s thriller “Wait Until Dark,” the play which inspired the 1967 movie that ranks 10th on Bravo’s list of 100 Scariest Movie Moments. And the play promises to deliver the same on the edge of your seat moments. Meet Susy Hendrix, a recently blind wife of a Greenwich, New York photographer, who is terrorized by a trio of sinister con-men when they invade her home in search of a heroin-stuffed doll they believe is in the apartment. As the plot unfolds, Susy navigates through her sightless world in a dangerous match which leads to an electrifying, breath-stopping final scene. Tickets are $15, $12 for seniors and students, and $10 for FSU Theatre/Tech students. nptg.org

“THE SURREALIST CABARET” Thursday, Oct. 8, 7 p.m. The Shop, 97 Webster St., Worcester Described as a “long-running secret performance event with a voracious cult following in the Pioneer Valley” the performance is spreading its wings. Created by The Royal Frog Ballet, “The Surrealist Cabaret” is a walking performance that weaves storytelling, movement, surrealism and sculpture though the landscape in a “folksy, comedic and ritualistic evening for all ages,” according to a press release. Tickets are $18 for adults, $9 for children, and are available online at theroyalfrogballet.com. “TRAILERVILLE” Friday, Oct. 9 & 16, 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 15, 8 p.m., Saturday Oct. 10 & 17, 8 p.m., Sunday Oct. 11 & 18, 2 p.m. Worcester County Light Opera, 21 Grand View Ave., Worcester Full of memorable characters and set in a mobile park over Labor Day weekend, Trailerville follows Merdelle Harris, who is stuck in a love triangle with her Alzheimer’s stricken husband of 41 years and her flirtatious neighbor. Trailerville is a story of love, family, obligation, and desire. wcloc3.wix.com “GODSPELL” Oct. 9 & 10 and 16 & 17, 8 p.m., Oct. 18, 2 p.m. Theater at the Mount, Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical High School, 1050 Westminster St., Fitchburg Celebrate Theatre at the Mount’s grand re-opening with the very first musical ever performed on our stage in 1976 – “Godspell! Stories of the Bible” are brought to life through mime, music, song and dance in

“TWELVE ANGRY JURORS” Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 16, 17, 23 & 24, 7:30 p.m., Sunday Oct. 18 & 25, 2 p.m. Barre Players Theater, 64 Common St., Barre A compelling look at the jury deliberations in a murder trial for which a conviction means sending a young man to death. barreplayerstheater.com “THE PRODUCERS” Friday, Oct. 23 at 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 24 at 2 & 8 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 25 at 1 & 6:30 p.m. The Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester Generously sponsored by Commerce Bank. A scheming producer and his mousy accountant aim to produce the biggest flop on Broadway in Mel Brooks’ laugh out loud spectacle. thehanovertheatre.org “THE UNIVERSE AND OTHER STUFF” Saturday, Oct. 31, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Theater at the Mount, Mount Wachusett Community College cafeteria This musical is a hip-hop, happenin’ history lesson. From dinosaur extinction to Columbus, from the wheel to space exploration, they’re all rediscovered in this clever, chaotic, comical cataclysm of creativity. From the rockin’ “Big Bang” opening number to the stirring finale “Circle of Friends,” The Universe and Other Stuff will bring excitement to history, science and more! mwcc.edu

“THE REAL INSPECTOR HOUND” Oct. 1-3, 7 p.m. Little Theatre, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 100 Institute Road, Worcester WPI’s Masque Theatre Organization and the Department of Humanities and Arts proudly present, “The Real Inspector Hound” by Tom Stoppard: A classic “who done it?” with a comedic twist, it will keep you on the edge of your seats. Tickets are free for students and $5 for general admission. Do you know who is the real Inspector Hound? Reservations can be made at wpi.edu. “WHO AM I THIS TIME (AND OTHER CONUNDRUMS OF LOVE)” Oct. 2, 3, 9, 10 & 14; Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m., Sunday, 2 p.m. Gateway Players Theatre, The Barn, 111 Main St., Southbridge The subject of this play — as we are told at the outset — is love, pure and complicated. Set on the stage of The North Crawford Mask & Wig Club (“the finest community theatre in central Connecticut!”), three early comic masterpieces by Kurt Vonnegut (Long Walk to Forever, Who am I This Time? and Go Back to Your Precious Wife and Son) are sewn together into a seamless evening of hilarity and humanity. Vonnegut’s singular wit and insight into human foibles makes this is a smart, delightful comedy for the whole family. Tickets are $13 for adults and $11 for seniors and children under 18 years of age.

“ALL PLAY AND NO WORK” Oct. 16-18 and 23-25; Fridays, Saturdays, 8 p.m., Sundays, 2 p.m. Stratton Players, First Parish Unitarian Church 923 Main St., Fitchburg An ordinary day at the office turns to cutthroat chaos when the boss announces he’ll be promoting one of his employees by the end of the day. That’s all the incentive co-workers Jane, Victor, and Phil need to start competitive brown-nosing and undermining each other through lies and hijinks. Things only get more out-of-control when a foreign stranger, an IRS agent, and a homeless woman arrive and become unwitting participants in the mayhem. Will the most deserving cubicle dweller earn the coveted promotion, or will it go to someone who treats a day on the job as all play and no work? Tickets are $15. strattonplayers.com

a brand-new, up-to-date musical circus! Enjoy all the good gifts in this exuberant, rocking, rolling and riveting musical. Come sing about love! Tickets are $22 for adults, $17 for the matinee, and $15 for children and students. mwcc.edu “WAITING FOR GODOT” Oct. 15-18 and 23-25, 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Calliope Theater, 150 Main St., Boylston Waiting for Godot is considered the masterpiece of existentialism, in which Samuel Beckett explores the futility of man’s hope. We invite our audience to experience how Beckett uses minimalism, theater of the absurd, Irish tramp comedy and silent film techniques to present a drama as important as Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex and Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Tickets are $18, and $15 for students and seniors. calliopeproductions.org

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“DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL” Friday, Nov. 6 at 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 7 at 2 & 8 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 8 at 1 & 5 p.m. The Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester Discover the magic of Dr. Seuss’ classic tale as it comes to life on stage. Featuring the hit song “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” The Grinch discovers there’s more to Christmas than he bargained for in this heartwarming holiday classic. thehanovertheatre.org “DISNEY LIVE! THREE CLASSIC FAIRY TALES” Friday, Nov. 13, 4 & 7 p.m. The Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester Presented by Stoneyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt, Disney Live! Three Classic Fairy Tales features dynamic storytelling, award-winning music, stunning costumes and glittering special effects. thehanovertheatre.org

“STOCKING STUFFERS” Nov. 27 Stratton Players, First Parish Unitarian Church 923 Main St., Fitchburg Sit back and prepare for a night simply “stuffed” with the holiday spirit as we present an original evening of short plays themed just right for the holiday season for the whole family to enjoy. Meet an elf comedy team, a unique Christmas Carol Chorus, Mrs. Claus offering holiday advice, a family road trip to view the holiday lights, Three (Young) Wise Men, and a street corner Santa subjected to an impromptu pop quiz. Capping the evening off with a Christmas Carol sing-along for all to join in should leave the audience (and their stockings!) overflowing with holiday joy and laughter. “THE NUTCRACKER” Friday, Nov. 27, 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2 p.m. The Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester Presented by Commerce Bank, the ninth annual production of “The Nutcracker” returns this holiday season. Jump start the holiday season with “The Nutcracker” presented by Ballet Arts Worcester and the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra. Share the magic and beauty of this beloved Worcester production with your favorite loved ones! thehanovertheatre.org “A CHRISTMAS CAROL” Nov. 27 & 28, 8 p.m., Nov. 29, 2 p.m., Dec. 4 & 5, 8 p.m., Dec. 6, 2 p.m. Theater at the Mount, Mount Wachusett Community College, 444 Green St., Gardner Ebenezer Scrooge is a prosperous curmudgeon who believes personal wealth is far more valuable than the happiness and comfort of others. With an infuriated “Bah! Humbug!” Scrooge summates his feelings of Christmas tidings and charitable giving, but he’s forced to face his selfish ways when three ghosts on Christmas Eve lead him through his Past, Present, and Future. Thanks to their guidance, Scrooge recognizes his faults and greets Christmas morning with a cheerful “Happy Christmas” before spending the day reconnecting and sharing love with those that mean the most to him. mwcc.edu “IT’S A GRANDVIEW NIGHT FOR SINGING” Friday, Dec. 4 & 11, 8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 3, 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 5 & 12, 8 p.m., Sunday Dec. 6 & 13, 2pm Worcester County Light Opera, 21 Grand View Ave., Worcester Join WCLOC as we ring in the holiday season with performances that will truly lift your heart and fill your soul with memories that will last! This holiday musical, conceived and directed by Ed Savage, will feature some of Central Massachusetts’ top talent. wcloc3.wix.com “COMPANY” Dec. 2, 7:30-9:30 P.M. Clark University, Atwood Hall, Daniels Theater 950 Main St., Worcester “Company” is a musical comedy centered around Robert, a confirmed bachelor who contemplates his unmarried state on the night of his 35th birthday. Over the course of a series of dinners, drinks, and even a wedding, the habitually single Robert is forced to question his adamant retention of bachelorhood during a hilarious array of interactions. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by George Furth. Clarkmusicaltheatre.co.nr

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SATISFACTION Wednesday, Nov. 11, 8 p.m. The V at Viva Bene, 144 Commercial St., Worcester Rolling Stones tribute band. $30 at the door. BOLLYWOOD MASALA ORCHESTRA Thursday, Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St., Worcester “Spirit of India” music and dance. Tickets starting at $17.50. THE WEEKND Thursday, Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m. DCU Center, 50 Foster St., Worcester “The Madness” Fall Tour. Tickets starting at $39.50. CLARK CONCERT CHOIR Friday, Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m. Atwood Hall, Clark University, 950 Main St., Worcester Free event. GWAR Saturday, Nov. 14, 6 p.m. The Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester With special guests Born Of Osiris, Battlecross, Oath. Tickets starting at $20.

ROBERTO MORBIOLI Saturday, Nov. 14, 8 p.m. The V at Viva Bene, 144 Commercial St., Worcester Italian Blues. $15 cover. I THE BREATHER Thursday, Nov. 19, 6 p.m. The Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester Upstairs. With special guests Chasing Safety, Novelist. Tickets starting at $15. CLARK CONCERT BAND Thursday, Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m. Tilton Hall, Clark University, 950 Main St., Worcester Free event. LOVE AND THE FIRE Thursday, Nov. 19, 8 p.m. Brooks Concert Hall, Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester Holy Cross Chamber Singers. HOLY CROSS JAZZ ENSEMBLE WINTER CONCERT Thursday, Nov. 19, 8 p.m. Brooks Concert Hall, Holy Cross 1 College St., Worcester GHOST TOWN Friday, Nov. 20, 6 p.m.

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to miss while driving through much of the city, southeast If you drive around downtown of the Portland Street-facing with any sort of regularity, you’ve mural. The loosely-scheduled likely seen something slowly date of completion is the end of taking shape: the 65-feet by 60- September, though Australian feet mural behind The Hanover artist Damien Mitchell plans to Theatre, 2 Southbridge St. While do whatever he has to in order not yet complete, it is aweto make the wall as beautiful as inducing and almost impossible possible. Joshua Lyford

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While Mitchell’s wall behind the Hanover is mesmerizing, it is just one component of a larger public art master plan being spearheaded by Worcester’s Public Art Working Group, a subcommittee of the Worcester Cultural Coalition. Mitchell, an internationally-known artist originally hailing from Wagga Wagga, in the southeast of Australia, lives in Brooklyn, New York with his wife. He maintains a day job while continuing to create as many largescale murals as he can, though he still finds

plenty of time to venture throughout the city to flex his graffiti-roots muscle. “Growing up in Wagga Wagga, there wasn’t a lot up there,” said Mitchell of the graffiti scene in the area. “There were always few walls you’d see and it’s about those creeping up on you, you don’t know when they will all be gone.” That excitement grabbed him early, but it wasn’t until Mitchell moved to Prague in the Czech Republic when he was 18 that he would see the vast and varied graffiti community

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that existed in the world. “Graffiti has always been the voice of those who have no voice,” explained Mitchell. “I’ve always considered it the tool of disenfranchised youth.” Part of graffiti’s appeal to Mitchell was its ever changing nature. Pieces would get painted or tagged over, and even those that remain in any sense of long-term would eventually be degraded by natural conditions. “You walk into an art gallery and you know what you will see,” explained Mitchell. “Here, you’re part of the discovery. You have to go out of your way to get it. The interaction with the neighborhood makes it a bit special. Art in a museum tends to stay the way it looks, in general. As this (outdoor, public art) settles, it tends to fall apart. That ephemeral culture makes it urgent.” Che Anderson, the project manager at PAWG, was attracted to graffiti and street art himself, and the organization, along with Erin Williams, the Worcester Cultural Coalition’s cultural development officer, began turning

the gears for a new idea in Worcester: “Making Art Everywhere,” infusing downtown with public art. “As someone that travels every year to see art, I want that for this city,” said Anderson. “It can empower the community and the kids. We have a ton of facade space, not every city has that. This is a simple project that I think will really develop the city.” Anderson met Mitchell two years ago at a block party in New York City; artists had been brought in to paint the area and Anderson makes it a point to tell the artists he meets along the way about Worcester’s plan to incorporate more public art. “I honestly think that this is a project that grows the city at an international level,” said Anderson. “We don’t want this to be a premier project in New England, we want it to be a premier project internationally.” The first phase of the plan is to bring internationally-renowned artists to the city, but local artists have not been forgotten, as they represent the second phase.

“I think Damien’s wall is going to open people’s eyes to what we can do here in Worcester,” said Anderson. “We want to make sure that while we bring artists in, local artists see that there are opportunities as well. One of the things we’re trying to do is make space for local artists. We have a plan and we’re still working on that.” Anderson said interested artists should email Erin Williams at WilliamsE@ WorcesterMa.Gov for potential opportunities in the years to come. “Let us know what you want to do and where and we will see what we can do,” he said. For now, mural creator Damien Mitchell is enjoying his time in the city, exploring other graffiti artists’ work throughout Worcester and checking out everything it has to offer. “Worcester is rad, it’s much more beautiful than I expected,” said Mitchell. “Honestly, I love it here. This town has a lot of guys doing their own thing and making it.” There are a number of reasons Mitchell has

enjoyed his time here, including the artists he’s gotten to connect to and the art he’s seen, as well as the bars and nightlife and the particularly large abundance of empty wall space in the blue collar city. He also highlighted one Worcester attraction you may not expect: the DIY skate park, Worcide. “Worcide is a great example of shit getting done where it wasn’t getting done,” said Mitchell. “Illegal or not, that is art. It just seems so grassroots: we wanted this, so we made it. Head to The Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St., to check up on Damien Mitchell’s progress on the Portland Street facing wall. You can find out more on the artist, as well as view some of his other work, online at DamienMitchell.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. STEVEN KING

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‘Three Kings of the blues’ come to Worcester Joshua Lyford

Blues legend BB King passed away at the age of 89 in May this year, marking the end of a long, prolific and fabled career. The musical legend changed the game for American music and influenced a legion of blues and rock talent. Freddie King was another such legendary figure, who passed away in 1976 at the age of 42. Albert King was a PHOTO SUBMITTED hugely influential blues guitarist who passed in 1992 when he was 69. The “Three Kings” are all gone from this earth and presumably shredding guitar in a heavenly reunion of sorts. It was the passing of BB King that made the light bulb flash above Worcester musician Jim Perry’s head: a three-way tribute to the blues greats was needed. “All three of them, even though they’re not the be all and end all of the blues history, all three had their own profound influence on the music that people in our age group grew up with,” said Perry. “Especially the guitar players of our time, the Jimmy Pages and Eric Claptons and Stevie Ray Vaughns. These are people that these musicians have named as their primary influences. All of their music just blends into a really great night of music with a great theme.” So Perry took it upon himself to create a band around the concept and booked a show at Viva Bene, 144 Commercial St., Friday, Sept. 25 at 8 p.m. It is aptly titled: “The Three Kings of the Blues: A night to celebrate the music of Albert, Freddy and BB King.” “It was easy to conceptualize it because of the compatibility of all the music, and yet there are some profound differences between the three of them. It’s not going to be a boring night of music, that’s for sure,” said Perry. “We’ve put a ton of work into it and there has been a lot of rehearsing because of all the nuance. Every time we get together it seems like the excitement is building more and more.”

While not billed as such, the collective Perry put together is something of a supergroup consisting of area talent. Perry is doing triple duty on guitar, keyboards and vocals; Pat Herlehy (formerly of Mighty Sam McLain) will be on guitar, keyboards, saxophone and vocals; Johnny Blue Horn (and his actual blue horn) will be on the trumpet and vocals; Pete Levesque will be on saxophone; Lisa Marie and Steve Going are taking up vocal duties; Dave Kendarian will be on bass; and Dan Bungee will be on drums. While the group takes its music seriously, part of their joy in performing is the blissful freedom of live musicianship. “This is why I’m here, this is what I do,” explained Perry. “It’s what I’ve always done and it’s what I’m good at and what I’m still good at it. Everybody that will be up there on the stage are at the peak of their powers. We really get a kick out of it, just because it makes us feel young. The fact that we’re at the point that we’re at in our lives and we can still excite a crowd is one of the main things that gets me going.” Further, Perry explained, the aspects that get the musician excited have changed as he has grown alongside his playing. “There is a lot less ego in what I do now,” said Perry. “So, if something calls for me not playing or only playing something simple or supporting, I love doing that now because from all of the experience, it’s a fun role to play. Anything that makes the whole greater, I’ll play any part. When I was younger, I wanted to get out there and prove to everyone how good I was. There was ego involved.” Head to Viva Bene, 144 Commercial St., Friday, Sept. 25 at 8 p.m. for Jim Perry’s “The Three Kings of the Blues: A night to celebrate the music of Albert, Freddy and BB King,” presented by Symply Fargone. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. For tickets and more information, head to Symplyfargone.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.

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‘True Love’: 13 years of stART on the Street Joshua Lyford

stART on the Street, Worcester’s premier art, music and performance festival, returns to Park Ave near Elm Park for its 13th year Sunday, Sept. 20. While the event has grown and changed every year since its inception, the all-volunteer planning and organizational staff has never wavered in its commitment to providing one of the most exciting festivals in New England.

stART will feature over 275 artists and crafters this year, with a vast range of mediums covered, including pottery, textiles, fine jewelry, stained glass, stationary, clothing, photography and live arts demonstrations. While organizing something this varied is certainly a structural commitment, it is a labor of love for all those involved and events like this are essential for a city like Worcester. “This is very important,” said stART on the Street performance director Gabriel Rollins. “I’d like Worcester to have many things like stART. It’s important because with a city the size of Worcester, it really ties the community together. It’s kind of a celebration of the creative economy of the city every year. I grew up in Oxford, but I’ve always been a Worcester guy. It’s hard to know that creative economy is out there, but stART celebrates that.” “I think every great city deserves great festivals and I think stART is an incredibly important one,” added event co-founder and co-director Tina Zlody. “I hope it inspires other people to put things like this on. It would be great for people to do some other great things, we’d like to inspire people to do some of the same things.” In addition to the crafting and visual arts that will be featured at stART, there will be more than two dozen performances over three stages, as well as street performances. “There is definitely a little bit of everything,” said Rollins. “It’s kind of corny, but there is definitely something for everyone.” The festival will host hip hop, jazz, electronic and local rock as well as buskers, dancers, jugglers and comedy acts. There is a lot to take in, but that is by design and the

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your dinner size, sides and meat and then sit until your meal is promptly delivered to your table. The selections are straightforward, with $6 getting you a small meal consisting of meat and rice. We splurged on the $10 meal, graduating us to the inclusion of a side. We chose to go with the pork ribs and fried chicken. Now, I don’t have kids and have never experienced the thrill of jumping out of a perfectly good airplane, but I can’t imagine anything better than good fried chicken, and Addie Lee delivers the goods. With a crisp skin that ditches breading for killer spices, while bringing in delicately moist meat – you have a borderline transcendent experience. This is the real deal and puts many places that specialize in fried chicken to shame. Similarly, the pork ribs do everything good pork ribs should do. Fall off the bone? Check. Manage to combine a sweet caramelization on the outside with tender meat? Double check. Take you to your happy place where no one can judge your sloppy, barbeque covered hands and dumb grin? Yup! These are some

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of the best ribs in Worcester, and with nearly a half rack for $10 the price of entry is so low anyone can enjoy this simple luxury. All of this meat came delivered on a bed of rice that was well-spiced, if slightly on the salty side, while being chewy and hearty. Far from an afterthought in the meal, this rice was a main player proving to be an incredibly satisfying addition. Similarly, calling the baked mac and cheese and black-eyed peas sides is simply selling them short. The mac and cheese avoids the pitfalls of adding too much cheese, and instead allows you to taste the elbow pasta. It

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was a refreshing feeling to be eating a noodle plus cheese, rather than a bowl of Velveeta with some scraps of polenta to taste. The black-eyed peas redefined what was possible to do with beans for me. Juicy and with enough spices to stand on their own, these joined the mac and cheese as mild additions complementing the intense main dishes. The piece of cornbread provided with each meal was slightly dry, but otherwise on point. Some peach cobbler ($3) for dessert was sweet without being overly so. The cobbler was fairly doughy, but with such a delicious dough that wasn’t a point of contention. Addie Lee’s is the kind of place you go for something more than a meal. Everyone working there was friendly. With a meal that was clearly crafted with care in our stomachs, the experience satisfied more than hunger. At $11.50 apiece it was also incredibly affordable. Don’t expect a fine dining experience, but the food is everything you could want out of comfort food and at a price that is just shy of being a steal. The total cost was $23 before tax and tip.

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Victor’s Bluegrass Jam. 6:30-8 p.m. Union Music, 142 Southbridge St. 508-753-3702. THIRSTY THURSDAY OPEN MIC NIGHT @ DARK HORSE TAVERN with Mark & Wibble. *Calling all fellow musicians & artists alike!* Join us down at the Dark Horse & bring your Guitars, Banjos, Mandolins, Trumpets & Xylophones & let’s have some fun :) Showcasing REAL live local music & talent! To RSVP a time slot in advance please send your name/time slot you’d like and e-mail (optional) to darkhorseopenmic@yahoo.com. To all other players that want to come up to jam and don’t want to RSVP... there will be a sign-up sheet so you get to play your tunes accordingly, so don’t fret (no pun intended). Here are the times: 7 7:30 8 8:30 9 9:30 FREE :). 7-10 p.m. Dark Horse Tavern, 12 Crane St., Southbridge. 508-764-1100 or Worcester Chamber Music Society: Birthday Bash! Tom Keil Memorial Concert Celebrate the start of our 10th Anniversary season. Featuring acclaimed Russian pianist, Sonya Ovrutsky Fensone and clarinetist, Julian Milkis, performing the music of Rota, Prokofiev, Wolf and Brahms. Adults $32, Seniors $27, Students $10, Youth under 17 free. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Church, Harvard MA, 9 Ayer Road, Harvard. 508-217-4450, ext. 1 Dan Cormier. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580. Dezi Garcia. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508304-6044.

Elm Park is the place to be Saturday, Sept. 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for BridgeFest 2015. It’s a 5K road race, walk and family festival offering free events, including a bouncy house, magic shows, games, face painting and more. The classic rock band “Rewind” will play, and WSRS radio personality Suzanne will be on hand. The cost is $35 for the road race, $15 for students. The festival is free. Food is available for purchase. For more information, visit bridgefest2015, email loriem@thebridgecm.org or call 508-755-0333. Flock Of A#@Holes Thursdays are BACK! 9-11pm then Eric Fournier (11:30pm). For the next two Thursdays in September, the Flock return to the post they made themselves famous for doing. Thursdays from 9pm - 11pm, come see the Flock! Following them is Eric Fournier. This is gonna be a huge event! $5. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 Ricky Rubidoux. Ricky and his bassist Ben will be acoustically playing classic rock songs. Along with a few of his originals come enjoy hits from bands like Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles and more. Show starts @ 8PM. 8-11 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Scott Babineau. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Square, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Grade “A” Fancy. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. Karaoke Thursday’s. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Breakaway Billiards, 104

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Northbound Train. Blue Plate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508-829-4566. Thank Friday It’s Dr. Nat. Let Dr. Nat start your weekend with jazz, swing, blues, soul, samba, R&B, Broadway, original songs about Worcester, and other surprises, such as special guest vocalists and instrumentalists. Dancers welcome! Ask about Thank Friday It’s Dr. Nat (TFIDN) menu bargains in the cabaret room! No cover charge, tips appreciated. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030 or The Drunken Uncles. Your favorite uncles play your favorite songs! Come have a drink with the Drunken Uncles! Free. 6-9 p.m. Park Grill and Spirits, Bar, 257 Park Ave. 508-756-7995 Hitchcock Blondes. 7-11 p.m. The GazBar Sports Grill, 1045 Central St., Leominster. Jim Perry. Come join us here at Canal for some food, drinks and live music featuring Jim Perry! 7-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water Street, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. Sweet Sacrifice Evanescence Tribute Band. $20. 7 p.m.noon Fraternal Order of Eagles #477 Leominster, 456 Litchfield St., Leominster. 978-537-0457 BILL McCARTHY or SEAN RYAN @ BARBERS NORTH

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or BARBERS ROADHOUSE. Now catch Bill McCarthy or Sean Ryan playing their hearts out on alternating Fridays at Barbers North (Sterling) or Barbers Roadhouse (Leicester). Call ahead to find out who’s playing where, but each is worth the trip as is the venue! Visit: www.BillMcCarthyMusic.com for info. FREE. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Barbers Crossing (North), 175 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8438. Dave Malouin. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. South Side Grille & Margarita Factory, 242 West Broadway, Gardner. 978-632-1057. Hot Letter (Giulliano’s B-Day bash!) with legends, DEEP SIX (9-10:30). Big show tonight! I’m 100% positive that Hot Letter will grow to become the legendary Worcester band that Deep Six has become through out history. I couldn’t picture a better pairing of bands! $7. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 Ken Macy. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580. Live Music. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Blacksheep Tavern, 261 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-0255. Mychael David. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. Zack Slik. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Sqare, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Brian Chaffee & The Players. funk, reggae rockers 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Clam Diggers. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Dirty Deeds. The ultimate AC/DC tribute! ($5 cover) 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. DJs Dareen & Ricksta. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750.

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Northbound Train. Blue Plate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508-829-4566. FREE Butch Bazillion Show. Every Saturday & Sunday ~ 1-5 PM FREE Butch Bazillion Show Playing Your Favorite Rock & Pop Hits ~ Plus New Originals Kimball Farm 400 Littleton Road (Rte 110), Westford, MA 01886 Phone 978-486-3891 Music by The Matt Brown Band, 1-4 p.m. Sept. 19 and Tequila Mockingbird, 1-4 p.m. Sept. 20. Open Also apple picking,

hayrides, cider donuts, snack bar and playground. Open daily 9-5 p.m. Brookfield Orchards, 12 Lincoln Road, North Brookfield. (508) 867-6858. Free admission. 1-4 p.m. Polish Polka Party at the Clinton PAV. Live polka music featuring Dennis Polisky and the MAestro’s Men Traditional Polish Food available from 5-7. Goabki, KapustaKielbaa, Lazy Pierogi, available for event guests only, no separate take-out. Raffles, music, dancing, Polish products for sale. Reserve tickets by calling 978368-1550 or email tkane@poluscenter.org, or buy at the Clinton PAV, 292 Green St. or Coffeelands World Gifts Espresso Cafe, 50 High St. Clinton. This event is a fundraiser for the Polus Center for Social and Economic Development, Inc., a Clinton-based 501(c)3 non-profit agency that supports people with disabilities and victims of war. For more information go to www.poluscenter.org. Sponsored in part by a generous donation from Clinton Savings Bank and a grant from the Clinton, Berlin, Bolton and Sterling Cultural Councils, local agencies which are supported by the MA Cultural Council, a state agency. $5. 5-9 p.m. Clinton Polish American Veterans Club, 292 Green St., Clinton. 978-270-2457 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 Rob Adams. Come join us here at Canal for some food, drinks and live music featuring Rob Adams! 7-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water Street, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. Three Little Birds. All of your favorite songs, acoustic style! A little rock, reggae, folk, country, you name it - it’s on our list. Don’t miss it! Free!. 7-11 p.m. Guiseppe’s Grille, 35 Solomon Pond Road, Northborough. 508-393-4405. SPACEOUT in Rutland. Bret Talbert swaps acoustified for electrified, performing a wide variety of rock, pop, country hits as well as some original stuff with his 3 piece machine SPACEOUT! Complete

Brahms. Special pricing for opening reception. Adults $35, Seniors $30, Students $12, Youth under 17 free. 8-10 p.m. Tuckerman Hall, 10 Tuckerman St. 508-217-4450, ext. 1 Linda Dagnello Jazz Quintet. 8:30 p.m.-midnight Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Saturday Night Live Jazz. 8:30 p.m.-midnight Pho Dakao, 593 Park Ave. 617-803-5016 The Shakers. $5 cover. 8:30 p.m.-midnight Blue Plate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508-829-4566. 9Teen. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Best - Live Bands. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-439-9314. Disturbia’s 90s dance party featuring Blocks Mccloud Album release. 21 plus for more info visit www.facebook.com/ with thundering drums by Matt Dubuque & thumping bass lines of electrichaze 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Lance Muhammad!! Be there... 0. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Tavern on the DJ Pete Blaze. Dance the night away with DJ Pete blaze every Common, 249 Main St., Rutland. 508-886-4600. Saturday night. No cost 21+, Drink specials. no cost, 21+. 9 p.m.-12:30 Brian Chaffee. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, a.m. Drafter’s Sports Cafe, 325 Chase Ave, Dudley. 508-671-9053. 9 Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580. Doctor Robert. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Sakura Tokyo, 640 Park Ave. 508pHresh Acid, History Of Something & The TOM PETTY 792-1078. tribute band “PETTY LARCENY” (9pm-10:30pm). On first Johnny Girouard. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., is the Petty Larceny band from 9-10:30pm 2nd is H.O.S.- tps:// Fitchburg. 978-345-5051. www.facebook.com/HistoryOfSomething Last is pHresh Acid, Madison Avenue. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument rock and roll from Boston- https://www.facebook.com/pHreshSqare, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Acid-1421904351409144 $7. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, Micah. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 50889 Green St. 508-363-1888 459-9035. Worcester Chamber Music Society: Birthday Bash!. Tom MT Booking Presents: Whipstriker, Rawhide, Keil Memorial Concert Celebrate the start of our 10th Anniversary Panzerbastard, Seax. $13. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick season with us in glorious Tuckerman Hall. Cocktails and hors Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543 d’oeuvres begin an evening featuring acclaimed Russian pianist, Neon Alley. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. Sonya Ovrutsky Fensone and clarinetist, Julian Milkis. A cornucopia 508-793-0900. of musical gems featuring the music of Rota, Prokofiev, Wolf and The 2015 St. Mary’s Family Festival will be held Sunday, Sept. 18 through Sunday, Sept. 20 at St. Mary’s Church, 16 Summer St., Shrewsbury. Festival week kicks off with a Disney character pancake breakfast on Sunday, Sept. 13, 8-11 a.m. in the Parish Hall. Family Fun Night will be held Friday, Sept. 18, 6-10 p.m., with entertainment, games, rides, food and fun. A 5K road race kicks things off Saturday, Sept. 19 at 10 a.m. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. Festival activities run from noon to 8 p.m. A pub quiz will run from 8-11 p.m. The festival runs from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, ending with a grand raffle. For more information, visit stmarysparish.org or email cmclifford@live.com.

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Every Monday downstairs at Ralph’s is the place to be for the award-winning “Dirty Gerund Poetry Show.” The show runs from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St., Worcester. For more information email ralphspromo@gmail.com.

Karaoke w/ Toby. free. 7-11 p.m. Vintage Grille, 346 Shrewsbury St. 508-752-0558. WEDNESDAY NIGHT OPEN MIC/LOCAL MUSICIANS’ SHOWCASE w/ BILL McCARTHY @ GUISEPPE’S. To check the schedules and open slots visit: Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is Your Host at another great Open Mic Night! Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it! at: OPENMCC@VERIZON.NET Karaoke. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508-3046044. Ladies Night with Scott Babineau. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. South Side Grille & Margarita Factory, 242 West Broadway, Gardner. 978-632-1057. Karaoke. Karaoke by DJ Nancy of Star Sound Entertainment 9 p.m.1:30 a.m. Grille 57, 57 Highland St. 508-798-2000 Karaoke w/ Royal Crown. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750.

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to 5 p.m. Saturday. 55 East Main St., Webster. 508-949-6232 or Clark University: University Gallery, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, noon-8 p.m. Wednesday, noon-5 p.m. Grateful Dead Tribute Band EVERY Sunday! Before the show we will Thursday - Saturday. 950 Main St. 508-793-7349 or 508-793-7113 film a Walking Dead episode, starting with the 1st one our first night! Clark’s Cafe and Art On Rotation Gallery, Hours: 6 a.m. to 1 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. p.m. Sunday - Saturday. Admission: Free for galler. 310 High St., Clinton. 978-549-5822 or 978-365-7772 >Monday 21 College of the Holy Cross: Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, Katrina Then and Now: Artists as Witness | Part I, Mondays, Blue Mondays. Guitarist/Singer Nate Flecha plays the blues Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Oct. 10; every Monday. Free. 7-9 p.m. starlite, 39 Hamilton St., Southbridge. Opening Reception for Katrina Then and Now: Artists as Witness | Part 772-402-8777 II, Thursday (Oct. 22); Katrina Then and Now: Artists as Witness | Part Open Mic/Open Decks. Sign up is at 7pm for half hour or less II, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Oct. slots Use our PA system, Mics, controller and sound tech Anything is 22 - Dec. 18. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, welcome!! 21plus FREE. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 2-5 p.m. Saturday. 1 College St. 508-793-3356 508-799-0629. Danforth Museum of Art, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Blue Mondays - Live Blues. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale ADC Performance Center (@ The Artist Development Monday - Tuesday, noon-5 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Complex),18 Mill St., Southbridge. 508-764-6900 Friday - Saturday. 123 Union Ave., Framingham. 508-620-0050 Trivia Night! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Anna Maria College, 50 Sunset Lane, Paxton. 508-849-3300 EcoTarium, Half-Price September , Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Millbury St. 508-753-4030. ArtsWorcester, “Cropped” by Susan Paciello, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Sept. 30; Preschool and Toddler Fridays, Saturdays, through Oct. 9; “Make It Work” Artwork by: Leslie Graff, Wednesdays, Wednesdays, through Dec. 16; Cool Moves: The Artistry of >Sunday 20 >Tuesday 22 Carlotta Miller, Joan Ryan, and Lesia Sochor, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Motion, Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Little Red & The Riders. swing dance!!! lessons 6:30, band Vertigo Trivia Night. Free to play and great prizes! Free. 7-10 Fridays, Saturdays, Oct. 30 - Nov. 20; Opening of “Make It Work” at Sept. 22 - Jan. 10. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. starts 7:30 great time, tons of dancers, don’t need a partner or any p.m. Vintage Grille, 346 Shrewsbury St. 508-752-0558. the Aurora. Artwork by: Leslie Graff, Carlotta Miller, Joan Ryan, and to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $14.00 adults; $10 for children experience--just come on & join the fun !! 6:30-10 a.m. Leominster Open Rehearsals. The Master Singers of Worcester (MSW) Lesia Sochor, Friday (Oct. 30); Call For Art: ArtsWorcester 12th Annual ages 2-18, college students with IDs & senior citizens. Children under Elks Lodge 1237, 134 N. Main St., Leominster. 978-840-3375. welcomes new singers in all voice parts. We perform 3-4 times a year. College Show, Through Dec. 20; “Grayscale: A Members’ Exhibition in 2 & EcoTarium members free. Additional charges apply for Tree Canopy Salem Trayned Band. This re-enacting group accurately Our repertoire spans from the earliest known choral works through Collaboration with the Fitchburg Art Museum” at the Aurora, Wednesdays, Walkway, Explorer Express Train, planetarium programs & other special recreates a 17th-century English colonial militia unit from Salem, the classical greats and living composers. If you enjoy learning and Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Dec. 4 - Jan. 14; Call For Art: Now! New program. 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700 Fisher Museum Massachusetts. The militia organization in Salem dates back to 1628 performing a variety of musical styles and are interested in becoming a Works, New Artists!,Through Jan. 15, 2016; ArtsWorcester 12th Annual Harvard Forest, 324 N. Main St., Petersham. 978-724-3302 and was a continuation of typical European military practices of the choral member, please attend one of our Open Rehearsals. Free. 7:15- College Show, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Fitchburg Historical Society, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. day. Dressed in period clothing and equipped with historically correct Feb. 26; Opening of ArtsWorcester 12th Annual College Show, Friday 9:30 p.m. First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury, Gifford Hall, 19 to 4 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m.-midnight Wednesday, closed arms and armor, the Salem Trayned Band will show you how our (Feb. 5); Opening of “Now! New Art by New Artists: A Juried Exhibition Church Road, Shrewsbury. 508-842-1349. Thursday - Saturday. 50 Grove St., Fitchburg. 978-345-1157 colonial ancestors defended themselves.(Program subject to change) in Collaboration with the Worcester Center for Crafts”, Friday (March 18); Framed in Tatnuck, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to TUESDAY OPEN MIC NIGHT @ GREENDALE’S PUB Free with Museum admission. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Worcester with Bill McCarthy LOCAL MUSICIANS SHOWCASE! To Now! New Art by New Artists: A Juried Exhibition in Collaboration with the 6 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. 1099 Pleasant Art Museum, Conference Room or Stoddard Court Yard, 55 Salisbury Worcester Center for Crafts, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, check the schedules and open slots visit: Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic St. 508-770-1270 or St. 508-799-4406. World on Facebook Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) through April 16; Opening of “Terra Firma: A Member’s Exhibition”, Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978-456-3924 Live Blues and Roots-rock: Free outdoor concert with Jumpin’ is Your Host at another great Open Mic Night! Email Bill McCarthy to Friday (May 6); Opening of “The Gulf” by Camilo Ramirez, Friday (May Gallery of African Art, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 Juba. Rescheduled from Sun. 9-13. Jumpin’ Juba mixes blues 6); ”The Gulf” photographs by Camilo Ramirez, Wednesdays, Thursdays, reserve it! at: OPENMCC@VERIZON.NET p.m. Monday - Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to from Chicago, Memphis and New Orleans with roots-y rock & roll, Chris Brunelle. 8-11 p.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 5085:30 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Donations jazz, calypso,& Latin flavors. Steve Hurl’s guitar playing draws from 304-6044. accepte. 62 High St., Clinton. 978-265-4345 or 978-598-5000x12 The third annual Women in Action Symposium is held great blues, & early rock & roll. Bruce Ward’s piano work recalls Dam Chick Singer. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Friday, Sept. 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at YWCA of Central Massuch greats as Prof. Longhair & Albert Ammons. Drummer Brian 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Hours: 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday, sachusetts, 1 Salem Square, Worcester. The cost is $10. Flan knocks out a solid beat. Slap Happy is their 2nd CD offering C.U.Next Tuesday!!! Tunes in the Diner with DJ Poke Smot and closed Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 414 Massasoit More than 75 young women will be on hand, looking to learn of upbeat, varied blues/roots tunes. www.stevehurl.com www. Special Guests every Tuesday Night!!!!. No cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ave. 508-753-6087 more about women who have been making a difference in their reverbnation.com/jumpinjuba free. 2-4 p.m. Coggshall Park, Electric Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Museum of Russian Icons, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, communities. There will be a vendor’s area, networking, a panel Ave., Fitchburg. 978-345-9572 Hip Hop Tuesdays. Every Tuesday is different! Check our 11-3 a.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, 11-3 of six speakers and a Q&A session. The cost is $10. For more The Hangover Hour Spoken Salon - Frida Kahlo’s Love Letters facebook page, under events for more details! $5-$15. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. a.m. Friday, 9-3 a.m. Saturday. Admission: Adults $10; Seniors (59 information, visit womeninactioninc.org, email womeninactionperformed by Mareh Labenski. Each gathering of The Hangover Hour Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. +), $7; Students, $5; Children 3-17, $5; Children , FREE. 203 Union inc@gmai.com or call 508-369-7890. honors the work of a dead poet. We specialize in lost or forgotten Open Mic Tuesday w/ Key Performance. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. St., Clinton. 978-598-5000 or 978-598-5000x17 poets whose powerful work lingers on bookshelves gathering in dust. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. Old Sturbridge Village, Home School Day, Wednesday; Collectors’ This week Mareh Labenski will bring the love letter’s of Friday Kahlo to Forum - A Taste for the Past: Collecting in America, Saturday (Oct. 24); life. As always host Dave Macpherson will provide a few laughs along >Wednesday 23 Fridays, Saturdays, through May 27; Terra Firma: A Member’s Exhibition, Home School Day, Wednesday (Nov. 4); An Evening of Illumination, with a literary libation and a performance by the not-ever-ready-for- Cornhole Wednesdays. All New Night! Indoor Cornhole. Teams Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through May 27; Opening Saturday (Nov. 7); Crafts at Close Range, Saturday (Nov. 7) - Sunday; anything players. Open mic precedes the feature. Come on down. of “The Fourth Annual ‘One’ Members’ Exhibition”, Friday (June 10); The forming now. Brand new boards and bags. Set up inside so we can Veterans’ Day, Wednesday (Nov. 11); Scout Day, Saturday (Nov. 14); Donations accepted for the performer.. 5-6:30 p.m. Nick’s Bar and Fourth Annual ‘One’ Members’ Exhibition, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, play in any weather. Free to join, Free to play. Serious fun, come Bounty: Thanksgiving, Sundays, Saturdays, Nov. 7 - Nov. 26; Winter Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Saturdays, through June 30. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 1-4 p.m. check it out! 7-10 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Market, Friday (Nov. 27) - Sunday; Christmas by Candlelight, Sundays, Jim’s Sunday Blues Jam. Every week, Jim Perry hosts the best Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Food for Thought Film Series: Hudson River Journeys. Fridays, Saturdays, Dec. 4 - Dec. 20; Kindred Spirits: A.B. Wells, blues jam around, and brings in very special guest performers. No cover. The Hudson River bore witness to the age of steamships, the first Admission: Fre. 660 Main St. 508-755-5142 Asa Waters Mansion, Admission: $3 for guided tour $7-10 for tea. Malcolm Watkins, and the Origins of Old Sturbridge Village, Through 6-10 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. recognized school of American painting, industrialization, pollution, Jan. 15, 2016. Admission: $7 - $20 charged by age. Children under 3 123 Elm St., Millbury. 508-865-0855 Funky Jazz Jam Sundays. 21 plus First, and Third Sundays! and revitalization. Always the river has served as an inspiration. fre. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 800-733-1830 or 508Assumption College: Emmanuel d’Alzon Library, 500 More info at facebook.com/electrichaze FREE. 7-11 p.m. Electric Hudson River Journeys allows us the opportunity to see that 347-3362 or www.osv.org. Salisbury St. 508-767-7272 Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. inspiration continue today, through the eyes of renowned artist Len Park Hill Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Booklovers’ Gourmet, Up Close and Personal, mixed media The Shakers. $5 cover. 8:30 p.m.-midnight Blue Plate Lounge, Tantillo and legendary folksinger Pete Seeger. $5 suggested donation. photography by Debra Horan, Through Sept. 30. Hours: closed Sunday, Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 387 Park Ave. 774-696-0909. 661 Main St., Holden. 508-829-4566. 7-8 p.m. Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. Post Road Art Center, Call to Artists: Themed Exhibit- Autumn, Sunday Dead Night. 21 plus We will be featuring a different 456-3924.

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Thursday - Thursday; Opening Reception: Themed Exhibit- Autumn, Thursday (Oct. 1); Call to Artists: Themed Exhibit- Landscape/ Seascape, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Oct. 22 - Oct. 29. Hours: closed Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 1 Boston Post Road, Marlborough. 508-485-2580 or postroadartcenter.com. Preservation Worcester, Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 10 Cedar St. 508-754-8760 or preservationworcester.org. Prints and Potter Gallery: American Arts and Crafts Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 142 Highland St. 508-7522170 or printsandpotter.com. Quinebaug Valley Council for the Arts & Humanities, the Arts Center, Hours: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 2-4 p.m. Saturday. 111 Main St., Southbridge. 508-346-3341 or qvcah.org. Rollstone Studios, Hours: 11-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. Admission: free. 633 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-348-2781 or rollstoneartists.com. The Foster Gallery, 51 Union St. 508-397-7139 Top Fun Aviation Toy Museum, Hours: 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. 21 Prichard St., Fitchburg. 978-342-2809 or 978-297-4337 Tower Hill Botanic Garden,Nature’s Glimpse: Artist Guild of Shrewsbury - Artist Reception, Thursday (Sept. 24). Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $12 Adults, $9 Seniors & $7 Youth, FREE to Members & Children under . 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111 Worcester Art Museum, Africa’s Children of Arms, Through Sept. 20; Art Since the Mid-20th Century, Through Dec. 31; Company of the Wolfe Argent, Saturday; Tour of the Month: The Pharaoh Didn’t Wear a Shirt: Images of Power in an Encyclopedic Art Museum, Saturday; Zip Tour: Thomas Hart Benton: Corn & Winter Wheat, Saturday; Sunday Tours Sundays, through June 26; Open House for Educators, Thursday (Sept. 24); 14th Century Knight, Saturday (Sept. 26); Knight’s Tale, Sunday (Sept. 27); Company of the Wolfe Argent, Saturday (Oct. 3); Knight’s Tale, Sunday (Oct. 4); Legio III Cyrenaica, Saturday (Oct. 10); Knight’s Tale, Saturday (Oct. 17); Salem Trayned Band, Sunday (Oct. 18); Tour of the Month: Modern Art: A Matter of Taste, Wednesday (Oct. 21); Tour of the Month: Modern Art: A Matter of Taste Saturday (Oct. 24); Knight’s Tale, Sunday (Oct. 25); The Viking Age, Saturday (Oct. 31); Community Day: Global Art & Music, Saturday (Nov. 14); Tour of the Month: Portraiture: Styles and Stories, Wednesday (Nov. 18); Tour of the Month: Portraiture: Styles and Stories, Saturday (Nov. 21); Gingerbread Castle Competition, Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Nov. 29 - Dec. 6; WPI Vocal Performance Lab, Sunday (Nov. 29); Story Time, Sunday (Dec. 6); Worcester Music Academy , Sunday (Dec. 6); Salisbury Singers, Sunday (Dec. 13); Tour of the Month: Winter Solstice, Saturday (Dec. 19); Art Cart! Knights!, Saturdays, through Dec. 26; Art Cart! Renaissance Court!, Saturdays, Sept. 19 - Dec. 26; Flora in Winter, Thursday (Jan. 28) - Sunday; Master Series Lecture: Bonnard’s “Dining Room in the Country”, Thursday (Feb. 18). Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free for members, $14 adults, $12 seniors, free for youth 17 and under. Free for all first Saturdays of each month, 10am-noon. 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406 Worcester Center for Crafts, The Bowl Show, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Sept. 30; Little Dreams of Glass and Metal, Sunday (Oct. 4); Alchemy3: Vision+Passion+Creation, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Oct. 17; Exhibition: Worcester

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Architecture: Lost & Found, Thursday (Oct. 22); Exhibition: Worcester Architecture: Lost & Found, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Oct. 22 - Dec. 31; The Cup Show, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Dec. 3 - Dec. 24; Exhibition: Culinary Imaginings: Donna Dufault , Wednesday (Jan. 20) - Monday; Exhibition: Culinary Imaginings: Donna Dufault, Monday (Jan. 25); Exhibition: Bandits and Heros, Thursday (Jan. 28) - Wednesday; Exhibition: Drop off NOW, Sunday (Feb. 28) - Saturday; Exhibition: NOW: New Art/New Artists, Tuesdays, Wednesdays,

Decorative Arts Gallery, 55 Salisbury St. Call 508-799-4406 Sterling Community Theatre presents Suessical the Musical- Fridays, Saturdays, Friday, September 18 - Saturday, September 26. See the beloved characters of Dr. Seuss come to life in “Seussical, the Musical!” Horton, the Cat in the Hat, Mayzie la Bird, Gertrude McFuzz, the Who’s and more take center stage in Sterling September 18-19 and 25-26. Friday and Saturday night. Performances start at 7:30 p.m. with a 2 p.m. matinee both Saturdays. All performances take place at the First Church of Sterling, Like your fun mountain-style? Check out the 26th annual Wachusett Mountain Kidsfest Saturday, Sept. 19 through Sunday Sept. 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, 499 Mountain Road, Princeton. Enjoy two days of music, food and fun for the entire family. For more information, visit wachusett.com, email infor@wachusett.com or call 978-464-23000.

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through April 15; Exhibition: Pottery Invitational, Sunday (May 1) - Sunday; Exhibition: Faculty Biennial, Thursday (May 19); Exhibition: AIR, Thursday (June 16); Exhibition: Hot Night in the City, Monday (Aug. 1). Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183 Worcester Historical Museum, In Their Shirtsleeves, Through Dec. 31; Everyone is a Suspect - Murder at the Museum, Thursday (Oct. 15); Stories They Tell, Through Dec. 31; Alden Family Gallery, Through Dec. 31. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 30 Elm St. 508-753-8278 Worcester Public Library, Hours: 1:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. 3 Salem Square. 508-799-1655 WPI: George C. Gordon Library,The Patina of Polaroid : Images by Mari Seder, Through Sept. 25; Reception for The Patina of Polaroid : Images by Mari Seder, Wednesday. 100 Institute Road.

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Dick’s Beantown Comedy Escape at Park Grill & Spirits - Fridays, Saturdays, Saturday, September 18 - Sunday, December 31. Dick Doherty’s Beantown Comedy Escape at Park Grill & Spirits 257 Park Ave Worcester MA Dick Doherty’s Beantown Comedy Clubs Showtimes: Friday 9pm-Saturdays 8pm -$20pp Reservations Recommended at 800-401-2221 Prices: $20 Fri/Sat pp except Special Events Drinks and Appetizers available in the show room Full Dinner Available before Show in Restaurant $5off with College ID and Reservations 2 for 1 Active Military or Veterans and Reservations $4 off with Dinner Receipt and Reservations Fri & Sat Sept 18th & 19th Mike McCarthy Doug Blay and friends Fri & Sat Sept 25th &th 26th Steve Donovan and friends Sunday Night Cinemageddon!!! Movies Shown Every Sunday Night in the Diner! - Sundays, Sunday, May 13 - Thursday, December 31. Facebook: Ralphs Diner FREE. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. Call 508-753-9543. Stage Time Comedy Show - Saturdays, Saturday, April 12 - Sunday, September 27. $10. 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 WATER ST., 65 Water St. Call 508-926-8353. American Folk Art, Lovingly Collected - Wednesday, July 15 - Sunday, November 29. One of the most important private collections of folk art in the country has been assembled near Worcester, with an unusual focus on Central Massachusetts portraits and painted furniture. The work remains little known and will be examined in light of the growing economic development in the region during the 1800s and the market for itinerant artists. Free with admission . Worcester Art Museum, PDP Gallery and American

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Sterling, MA. Adults $17, Students & Seniors $13. 7:30-10 p.m. First Church in Sterling, 6 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling. Call 978-365-3979

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Worcester Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive Event. In recognition of National Drive Electric Week, the Institute for Energy and Sustainability is holding an Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive event on Thursday, September 17, 2015. This event will highlight the cleanair benefits, cost-savings, and enjoyable nature of electric and hybrid vehicles, as well as advances in the infrastructure that supports these vehicles here in Worcester. Local dealerships and electric vehicle owners will be showcasing many different electric, fuel cell, and hybrid vehicles. Come see a BMW i8 up close, take a ride in a Model S, and learn about the many benefits of driving electric. Local clean technology and sustainable energy companies will also be providing hands-on demonstrations of their innovative products and services. You will be able to hear from notable speakers in the sustainable energy industry, participate in raffles, and enjoy some refreshments while interacting with companies, electric vehicles, and their owners. Come hear about how driving electric is more fun, convenient, and less expensive than driving a traditional gasoline car. Admission is free and all are welcome! Parking is available in the WPI parking garage on Park Avenue. If you would like to display your electric vehicle, volunteer at the event, or reserve a table for your company, contact Kevin Wittmer (see contact information). Free. 5-8 p.m. Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 100 Institute Road. 508-873-7975

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BridgeFest 2015. BridgeFest is a 5K Road Race, Walk and Family Festival offering free KIDSFEST events such as bouncy house, magic shows, games, facepainting and more, Food Vendors, Arts and Crafts Vendors, Activity booths and Exhibitors. Live entertainment will be provided by Classic Rock Band – “Rewind”. Suzanne from WSRS will be on hand. Proceeds from this event help people with mental health challenges to live longer, healthier lives. $30 for road race, $35 after 9-1-2015, $15 for students, Festival is Free of Charge, Food available for purchase. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Elm Park, Highland St. and Park Ave. 508-755-0333 2015 Fitchburg Greek Festival. 2015 Greek Festival Saturday, September 19, 2014 11 am to 10 pm under the tents of our expanded festival grounds in front of the Church, Rain or Shine! Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 1319 Main Street, Fitchburg, MA Free Parking With Shuttle From Valley West Shopping Center At 134

River St *** “Taverna Night” Preview Event on Friday, September 18 from 5 pm to 10 pm Featuring our Outdoor bar area, a Taverna Menu including mezedes, Greek BBQ and pastries, Music and Dance Call 978-342-1216 for more information Enjoy All Your Homemade Greek Favorites: Souvlaki, Gyro, Pastitsio, Mousaka, Spanakopita, Baklava, Galaktombureko, Loukoumades, and countless other great Pastry, Coffee Bar, Beer & Wine and Much, Much More!! Featuring DJ Markos with Live Music by Markos Bouzouki Band Performances by our own Floga Dance Groups at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Church tours at 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm Children will enjoy the activities of our expanded children’s area! Shop for Unique Gifts at our Agora and Vendor Market 50/50 Raffle Basket Raffle Enter our Grand Prize Raffle-You could win: Grand prize -$5,000; 1st Prize - $1,000; 2nd Prize - $500; 3rd prize _ 2 tickets to Red Sox vs. Rays on September 22nd Tickets are $100 ea.- Only 250 tickets will be sold! Buy Yours Now Before We Sell Out! To buy tickets or for more information call the Church Office: 978-342-1216. Free Admission. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1319 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-342-1216.

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Massachusetts Outdoor Exposition. With 45+ activity stations, The Big MOE has something for everyone! Shotgun, airgun, and rifle shooting, Mountain biking, Wild game tasting, Reptiles and amphibians, Fishing, Fly tying, Kayaking, Archery, Geocaching, Bird house building, Tomahawk throwing, Birds of prey, 4-H Petting zoo, Sporting dog demos. Stations are supervised and provide a unique hands-on experience, perfect for all ages. Convenient, off-site parking provided at the Sturbridge Business Park, 660 Main Street (Rte. 20) FREE shuttle bus transportation runs nonstop throughout the day. Please NO pets or alcohol. Food and drink available for purchase. Rain or shine. Free Admission, Parking and Activities. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hamilton Rod and Gun Club, , Sturbridge. stART on the Street. It is that time of year again when more than 250 artists and crafters set up shop in between Highland and Pleasant Streets on Park Avenue in Worcester for stART on the Street. This one-day, outdoor arts, music and cultural festival is scheduled to return on Sunday, September 20th from 11AM till 6PM. In addition to unique, handmade items for sale, there will be artist demonstrations, a youth market featuring work by those under the age of 18, as well as representatives from a number of non-profits showcasing the areas great causes that could use our assistance. As always we suggest that you arrive with room for food as we’ve lined up a variety of food trucks and food vendors that promise to serve tasty treats and delicious dishes: Vegan and vegetarian offerings are plentiful. While noshing, there is full day’s schedule of street performances and dance troupes ready to entertain. We’ll have two stages set in order to introduce new music talent to the masses. We’ve continued our focus on the Art of Play, and lined up hands-on kids’ activities and interactive creative features for fun-lovers of all ages to investigate. Our lineup will continuously be updated while new acts come on board, so check back here or head to our Facebook page to see what’s in store for you. This event is free so where else would you rather be? C’mon down to Central Massachusetts’s largest arts festival. Genres of must-have items for sale include: Books Ceramics Digital Arts Drawings Fashion and Accessories Fiber and Leather goods Glass Graphics Jewelry Paintings Photography Pet Supplies Soaps, Scrubs, Lotions and Balms Wood Rain Date: Sunday, September 27 — Same bat time — same bat station Free and Open to the Public. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Park Avenue, Park Ave. The Brazilian Festival of Worcester. The Brazilian Festival of Worcester is an annual festival in Worcester, MA bringing the community and families together to celebrate mes under 2 & EcoTarium members free. Additional charges apply for Tree Canopy Walkway, Explorer Express Train, planetarium programs & other special program. 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700

Field Hockey College of the Holy Cross Sept. 19 Home vs. Colgate, ALS Awareness Game, 1:05 p.m. Sept. 22 vs. Quinnipiac @ Hamden, Connecticut, 3:30 p.m. Clark University Sept. 19 Home vs. Babson College, 12 p.m. Sept. 22 @ Anna Maria, 7 p.m. Anna Maria Sept. 17 Home vs. Mount Ida, 4 p.m. Sept. 22 Home vs. Clark University, 7 p.m. WPI Sept. 19 @ Smith, 2:30 p.m. Sept. 22 @ Johnson & Wales, 7 p.m. Becker College Sept. 22 Home vs. Worcester State, 4 p.m. Nichols Sept. 22 @ Roger Williams, 7 p.m. Worcester State Sept. 19 Home vs. Western Connecticut State, 2 p.m. Sept. 22 @ Becker, 4 p.m.

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Sept. 18 vs. Brown @ New Britain, Connecticut, 7 p.m. Sept. 19 vs. Hartford @ New Britain, Connecticut, 11 a.m. Sept. 19 vs. Central Connecticut State @ new Britain, Connecticut, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 22 vs. Army West Point @ West Point, New York, 7 p.m. Clark University Sept. 19 Home vs. Coast Guard Academy, 11 a.m. Sept. 19 Home vs. Western New England, 3 p.m. Worcester State University Sept. 19 vs. Lesley @ Boston, 1 p.m. Sept. 22 @ Bay Path, 8 p.m. WPI Sept. 19 Home vs. Wheaton, 11 a.m. Sept. 19 Home vs. Gordon, 3 p.m. Sept. 22 @ Emerson, 7 p.m. Becker Sept. 19 @ MCLA, 11 a.m. Sept. 19 vs. Becker @ MCLA, 1 p.m. Sept. 22 Home vs. Mass. Maritime, 7 p.m. Anna Maria Sept. 17 @ Suffolk, 7 p.m.

Men’s Soccer College of the Holy Cross

Sept. 19 Home vs. Monmouth, SGA Game of the Week, 7:05 p.m.

Worcester State University Sept. 18 @ Mass. Maritime, 7 p.m. Clark University Sept. 23 Home vs. Bridgewater State, 7 p.m. Anna Maria Sept. 19 Home vs. Mount Ida, 11 a.m. Sept. 21 @ Springfield, 7 p.m. Sept. 23 Home vs. Mass. Maritime, 7 p.m. WPI Sept. 19 @ Clark, 1 p.m. Sept. 23 @ Salve Regina, 7 p.m. Becker Sept. 17 Home vs. Pine Manor, 4 p.m. Sept. 21 Home vs. Eastern Nazarene, 4 p.m. Sept. 23 @ Fisher, 6 p.m. Nichols Sept. 23 @ Daniel Webster, 4 p.m.

Women’s Soccer College of the Holy Cross

Sept. 19 vs. Lehigh @ Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 5 p.m. Sept. 22 Home vs. Bryant, SGA Game of the Week/Coaches vs. Cancer, 7:05 p.m. Clark University Sept. 18 Home vs. Smith College, 7 p.m. Sept. 21 @ Western Connecticut State, 6 p.m. Anna Maria Sept. 19 @ Regis, 1:30 p.m. Sept. 21 @ Newbury, 8 p.m. WPI Sept. 19 @ MIT, 1 p.m. Sept. 22 Home vs. Wentworth, 7 p.m. Becker Sept. 19 Home vs. Mount Ida, 11 a.m. Nichols Sept. 18 @ Endicott, 4 p.m. Sept. 22 @ Rivier, 7 p.m. Worcester State Sept. 19 Home vs. Mass. Maritime, 11 a.m.

Men’s Tennis College of the Holy Cross

Sept. 18, vs. Saint Anselm @ Manchester, New Hampshire, 4 p.m. Nichols Sept. 17 Home vs. Springfield, 4 p.m.

WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT Clark University Field Hockey

Clark University head field hockey coach Linda Wage has joined the 300-win club, courtesy of a win by her team on Tuesday, Sept. 9. The school posted a special video tribute to Wage from alums, players and other Clark coaches.

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Women’s Golf College of the Holy Cross

Sept. 19 Lady Penmen Invitational @ Lake Sunapee Country Club (New London, New Hampshire), All Day Sept. 20 Lady Penmen Invitational @ Lake Sunapee Country Club (New London, New Hampshire), All Day

Women’s Cross Country Holy Cross

Women’s Tennis College of the Holy Cross

Sept. 19 Grass Court Couples Tournament @ Newport, Rhode Island, 1 p.m. Sept. 21 @ Springfield College, 4 p.m. Anna Maria Sept. 21 @ Becker, 3 p.m. Clark University Sept. 17 Home vs. Becker College, 5 p.m. Sept. 19 @ Wellesley College, 11 a.m. Becker Sept. 17 @ Clark, 5 p.m. Sept. 19 @ Mitchell, 12 p.m. Sept. 21 Home vs. Anna Maria, 3 p.m. Sept. 23 Home vs. Lesley, 3 p.m. Nichols Sept. 18 @ Curry, 3:30 p.m. Sept. 19 Grass Court Doubles Tournament, Newport, Rhode Island, 1 p.m. Sept. 22 Home vs. Endicott, 4 p.m. Worcester State Sept. 17 @ Gordon, 7 p.m. Sept. 19 @ Southern Maine, 1 p.m. Sept. 22 Home vs. Salem State, 3:30 p.m.

Men’s Golf College of the Holy Cross

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Sept. 21 Hartford Hawk Invitational @ Bull’s Bridge Golf Club (South Kent, Connecticut), All Day Sept. 22 Hartford Hawk Invitational @ Bull’s Bridge Golf Club (South Kent, Connecticut), All Day Nichols Sept. 23 vs. Newbury, William J. Devine Golf Course, Dorchester, 11 a.m. Worcester State Sept. 19 @ Ralph Myhre, Duke Nelson Invitational Sept. 20 Duke Nelson Invitational

Sept. 18 National Catholic Championship @ Notre Dame, 2 p.m. Sept. 19 UMass Dartmouth Invitational @ North Dartmouth, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 19 UMass Dartmouth Invitational @ North Dartmouth, 10:30 a.m. Clark University Sept. 19 UMass-Dartmouth Shriners Invitational, 12 p.m. Anna Maria Sept. 19 @ UMass-Dartmouth Invitational, 11:15 a.m. Nichols @ UMass-Dartmouth Invitational, 10:30 a.m.

Men’s Cross Country Holy Cross

Sept. 18 National Catholic Championship, @ Notre Dame, 2 p.m. Clark University Sept. 19 UMass-Dartmouth Shriners Invitational, 10:30 a.m. Anna Maria Sept. 19 @ UMass-Dartmouth Invitational, 12 p.m. Nichols Sept. 19 UMass-Dartmouth Invitational, North Dartmouth, 10:45 a.m.

Football Holy Cross Sept. 19 vs. Towson @ Towson, Maryland, 6 p.m. Anna Maria Sept. 19 Home vs. Curry, 3 p.m. WPI Sept. 19 Home vs. Norwich, 1 p.m. Becker Sept. 18 @ Nichols, 7 p.m. Nichols Sept. 18 Home vs. Becker, 7 p.m. Worcester State Sept. 18 @ Bridgewater State, 7 p.m.

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MORTGAGEEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage given by Denise A. Duddie and Todd A. Duddie to Household Finance Corporation II, dated September 20, 2006 and recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at Book 39827, Page 49, subsequently assigned to U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust by Household Finance Corporation II by assignment recorded in said Registry of Deeds at Book 52637, Page 345; of which Mortgage the undersigned is the present holder for breach of the conditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing same will be sold at Public Auction at 12:00 PM on October 8, 2015 at 165-167 Millbury Avenue, Millbury, MA, all and singular the premises described in said Mortgage, to wit: The land in said Millbury with the buildings thereon, being lots numbered 420 and 421 as shown on a plan of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dorothy Manorâ&#x20AC;?, Millbury, Worcester County, Mass. Made by Ernest W. Branch C.E. said land is bounded and described as follows: NORTHEASTERLY by lot No 419, one hundred thirty-three and ďŹ fty-ďŹ ve hundredths (133.55) feet; SOUTHEASTERLY by Millbury Avenue, ďŹ fty (50) feet; SOUTHWESTERLY by Lot No. 422, one hundred twenty-four and seven hundredths (124.07) feet; NORTHWESTERLY by Lot No 425, seventy-ďŹ ve and nine hundredths (75.09) feet. All of said Lots and Lot Numbers are shown on said Plan, recorded in Plan Book 33, Plan 61 except any land that may have been taken for highway purpose. Being the same property conveyed from Denise A. Duddie FKA Denise A. Umphrey, tenancy not stated, to Denise A. Duddie and Todd A. Duddie, husband and wife T/B/E, by deed recorded 08/13/02, in Book 27210, at Page 48, in the Registerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OfďŹ ce of Worcester County, Massachusetts. Tax Map or Parcel ID No.: M23 P4 The premises are to be sold subject to and with the beneďŹ t of all easements, restrictions, building and zoning laws, liens, attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fees and costs pursuant to M.G.L.Ch.183A, unpaid taxes, tax titles, water bills, municipal liens and assessments, rights of tenants and parties in possession. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) in the form of a certiďŹ ed check, bank treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check or money order will be required to be delivered at or before the time the bid is offered. The successful bidder will be required to execute a Foreclosure Sale Agreement immediately after the close of the bidding. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid within thirty (30) days from the sale date in the form of a certiďŹ ed check, bank treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check or other check satisfactory to Mortgageeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney. The Mortgagee reserves the right to bid at the sale, to reject any and all bids, to continue the sale and to amend the terms of the sale by written or oral announcement made before or during the foreclosure sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgageeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication. TIME WILL BE OF THE ESSENCE. Other terms if any, to be announced at the sale. U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust Present Holder of said Mortgage, By Its Attorneys, ORLANS MORAN PLLC PO Box 540540 Waltham, MA 02454 Phone: (781) 790-7800 007733 9/17, 9/24, 10/1/2015 MS

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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS LAND COURT DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT ORDER OF NOTICE Case No.: 15 SM 006070 TO: Robert Vanzant and Dustin Vanzant and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. App. Section 501 et seq.: Bank of America, N.A. successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage covering real property in Sutton, numbered 47 Main Street, given by Robert Vanzant and Dustin Vanzant to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Nominee for Village Capital and Investment LLC, dated February 18, 2009, recorded at Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 43837, Page 215, as affected by loan modification agreement recorded in Book 49347, at Page 256 at said Registry 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 sendee 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 October 12, 2015 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 August 26, 2015 Attest: Deborah J. Patterson Recorder A-4541150 09/17/2015 MS

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main St. Worcester, MA 01608 508-831-2200 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Docket No. WO15P2836EA Estate of: Ruth E Grundstrom Date of Death: 05/06/2015 To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by: Donna L Elie of Millbury 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: Donna L Elie of Millbury 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 the return day of 09/29/2015. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further notice to you. 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. Leilah A Keamy, First Justice of this Court. Date: August 31, 2015 Stephanie K. Fattman, Register of Probate 09/17/2015 MS

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS (SEAL) LAND COURT DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT 006275 ORDER OF NOTICE TO: Joan S Mateer and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act:, 50 U.S.C. App. §501 et seq.:Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. successor by merger to Wachovia Bank, N.A., successor by merger Wachovia Mortgage FSB, f/k/a World Savings Bank, FSB claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage covering real property in Sutton, numbered 509 Mendon Road, given by Joan S. Mateer and Francis C. Mateer to World Savings Bank, FSB, dated September 30, 2004, and recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 34780, Page 236, and now held by plaintiff as successor by merger,, 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 abovementioned 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 October 12, 2015 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 August 27, 2015 Attest: Deborah J. Patterson Recorder 9/17/2015 MS

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Worcester Division INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE Docket No. 15P2866GD Estate of: David J. Sauvageau Date of Death: July 1, 2015 To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Jenee D. Sauvageau of Worcester MA A Will has been admitted to informal probate. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be ﬁled with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. 09/17/2015 WM

TOWN OF SUTTON SUTTON PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. c. 87§3 - Public Shade Tree Law, the Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the application of Town of Sutton, 4 Uxbridge Road, Sutton, MA. The application requests removal of eight (8) large trees which are decayed, diseased, crowded, and/ or dead located at the Sutton Town Common, 3 Uxbridge Road. The hearing will be held in the third floor meeting room at the Town Hall on Monday, October 5, 2015 at 7:10 P.M. A copy of the plans and applications can be inspected in the office of the Town Clerk during normal office hours. Robert Largess, Jr., Chairman 9/17, 9/24/2015 MS

TOWN OF MILLBURY BOARD OF SELECTMEN The Board of Selectmen in the TOWN OF MILLBURY will hold a Public Hearing on, October 13, 2015 at 7:15 p.m. at the Municipal Ofﬁce Building, 127 Elm Street to act upon the Petition of National Grid to erect and maintain poles and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon, together with anchors, guys and other sustaining and protecting ﬁxtures as said companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways as requested in petition of said company dated the August 31, 2015. Carelton Road: National Grid to install 1 new Pole, down guy and Anchor with an 8ft lead. Pole and Anchor to be located on town property on the North side of Carleton Road. Pole to be labeled 9-84. 9/17/2015 MS

TOWN OF SUTTON ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 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 1st, 2015 at 7-30 P.M. on the petition of Paul an Lynn Dahlin. The petitioners request a finding from the Zoning Board of Appeals pursuant to M.G.L. c. 40A § 6and variances from Section III(B)(3) Table 2of the Town’s Zoning By-Laws to permit the tear down and reconstruction of a single family residence which will increase the non-confirming nature of the structure. The property that is the subject of this petition is located at 15 West Sutton Road, Sutton, MA on Assessor’s Map #8, Parcel #41. 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 9/17, 9/24/2015 MS

TOWN OF SUTTON ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TO ALL INTERESTED INHABITANTS OF THE TOWN OF SUTTON In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Ch. 40A, §11, the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at the Sutton Town Hall on October 1, 2015 at 7:45pm on the petition of Galaxy Sutton, LLC c/o Michael C. O’Brien, Manager. The petitioner requests variances from Article IV, Sect 4(a),(b), & (c) of the zoning bylaws as they pertain to the maximum area allowed for signage on a linear wall as well as to permit 4 signs (two wall and two project freestanding signs) for each business held within Buildings C&D. The property that is the subject of this petition is located at 1 Galaxy Pass (Formally 171 Worcester Providence Turnpike), Sutton MA on Assessors Map #11, Parcel # 9. The property is located in the B-2 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 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 9/17, 9/24/15 MS

TOWN OF SUTTON CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Sutton Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 23, 2015, at 7:15PM, 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 Walter Magnusson, Shrewsbury, MA. The project consists of removal of two dangerous trees on Map 14, Parcel 37, for 13 Sunrise Drive 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 and Riverfront District Administration Bylaw. 9/17/2015 MS

TOWN OF SUTTON CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Sutton Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 23, 2015, 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 Pam Jernberg, Sutton, MA. The project consists of replacing a dead tree with three blueberry bushes on Map 8, Parcel 42, for 13.5 W. Sutton Road 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 and Riverfront District Administration Bylaw. 9/17/2015 MS

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LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES www.centralmassclass .com NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Myrna Libby to Beneficial Massachusetts, Inc. dated February 23, 2006, recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 38446, Page 207; said mortgage was then assigned to U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust by virtue of an assignment dated September 5, 2014, and recorded in Book 62772, at Page 112, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder for breach of conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at PUBLIC AUCTION at 12:00 PM on October 6, 2015, on the mortgaged premises. The entire mortgaged premises, all and singular, the premises as described in said mortgage: THE LAND IN SUTTON, WORCESTER COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS. ON THE SOUTHERLY SIDE OF MENDON ROAD, ON PIGEON HILL, SO-CALLED, AND BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEASTERLY CORNER THEREOF AT A CORNER OF WALLS ON THE SOUTHERLY SIDE OF SAID ROAD AND AT A CORNER OF THE LEARNED LAND, SO-CALLED, NOW OR FORMERLY OWNED BY ONE SWENSON: THENCE SOUTH 30 DEGREES AND 30 EAST BY THE WALL AND BY SAID LEARNED LAND 252 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A CORNER OF WALLS AT LAND NOW OR FORMERLY OF WILDER O. BENOIT; ET UX; THENCE SOUTH ABOUT 80 DEGREES WEST 92 FEET, MORE OR LESS, BY A WALL AND BY LAND NOW OR FORMERLY OF SAID BENOIT TO THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF A RIGHT OF WAY ONE ROD WIDE, AS NOW USED, WHICH LEADS FROM SAID MENDON ROAD TO THE PIGEON HILL CEMETERY; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY BY SAID LINE OF SAID RIGHT OF WAY 309 FRET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE WALL AT SAID MENDON ROAD; THENCE EASTERLY BY SAID LAST NAMED WALL AND MENDON ROAD, 108 FEET, MORN OR LESS, TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH ALL THE GRANTORS RIGHT TITLE AND INTEREST IN THE ABUTTING PORTION OF SAID ROAD TO THE CENTER LINE THEREOF, NO RIGHTS IN SAID RIGHT OF WAY OR PASSAGE WAY ARE HEREBY GRANTED. SUBJECT TO A FENCE AGREEMENT AS RECITED IN AN INSTRUMENT RECORDED WITH SAID REGISTRY IN BOOK 4941, PAGE 151. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED FROM JOEL JANSSON A/K/A JOEL R. JANSSON AND PAMELA JANSSON A/K/A PAMELA J. JASSON, TENANCY NOT STATED TO MYRNA LIBBY, TENANCY NOT STATED BY DEED RECORDED 6/18/01, IN BOOK 24238, AT PAGE 342, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS. TAX MAP OR PARCEL ID NO.: 30-17 Subject to and with the benefit of easements, reservation, restrictions, and taking of record, if any, insofar as the same are now in force and applicable. In the event of any typographical error set forth herein in the legal description of the premises, the description as set forth and contained in the mortgage shall control by reference. This property has the address of 180 Mendon Road, Sutton, MA 01590 Together with all the improvements now or hereafter erected on the property and all easements, rights, appurtenances, rents, royalties, mineral, oil and gas rights and profits, water rights and stock and all fixtures now or hereafter a part of the property. All replacements and additions shall also be covered by this sale. Terms of Sale: Said premises will be sold subject to any and all unpaid taxes and assessments, tax sales, tax titles and other municipal liens and water or sewer liens and State or County transfer fees, if any there are, and TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00) in cashier’s or certified check will be required to be paid by the purchaser at the time and place of the sale as a deposit and the balance in cashier’s or certified check will be due in thirty (30) days, at the offices of Doonan, Graves & Longoria, LLC, 100 Cummings Center, Suite 225D, Beverly, MA 01915, time being of the essence. The Mortgagee reserves the right to postpone the sale to a later date by public proclamation at the time and date appointed for the sale and to further postpone at any adjourned sale-date by public proclamation at the time and date appointed for the adjourned sale date. The premises is to be sold subject to and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, leases, tenancies, and rights of possession, building and zoning laws, encumbrances, condominium liens, if any and all other claim in the nature of liens, if any there be. In the event that the successful bidder at the foreclosure sale shall default in purchasing the within described property according to the terms of this Notice of Sale and/or the terms of the Memorandum of Sale executed at the time of foreclosure, the Mortgagee reserves the right to sell the property by foreclosure deed to the second highest bidder, providing that said second highest bidder shall deposit with the Mortgagee’s attorneys, DOONAN, GRAVES, & LONGORIA LLC, 100 Cummings Center, Suite 225D, Beverly, MA 01915, the amount of the required deposit as set forth herein within three (3) business days after written notice of the default of the previous highest bidder and title shall be conveyed to the said second highest bidder within thirty (30) days of said written notice. If the second highest bidder declines to purchase the within described property, the Mortgagee reserves the right to purchase the within described property at the amount bid by the second highest bidder. The foreclosure deed and the consideration paid by the successful bidder shall be held in escrow by DOONAN, GRAVES, & LONGORIA LLC, (hereinafter called the “Escrow Agent”) until the deed shall be released from escrow to the successful bidder at the same time as the consideration is released to the Mortgagee, thirty (30) days after the date of sale, whereupon all obligations of the Escrow Agent shall be deemed to have been properly fulfilled and the Escrow Agent shall be discharged. Other terms to be announced at the sale. Dated: August 18, 2015 U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust By: Reneau J Longoria. Esq., DOONAN, GRAVES, & LONGORIA LLC 100 Cummings Center, Suite 225D Beverly, MA 01915 (978) 921-2670 50826 (LIBBY FEI # 1078.01169 09/10/2015, 09/17/2015, 09/24/2015 MS

PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF MILLBURY PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT MAURA HEALEY, STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL, HAS RETURNED WITH APPROVAL DATED AUGUST 17, 2015 THE AMENDMENTS TO THE TOWN OF MILLBURY’S ZONING BYLAWS ADOPTED UNDER WARRANT ARTICLES #22, 25, 26 AND 27 ACCEPTED AT THE MAY 5, 2015 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING. A TOWN BULLETIN WITH THE BYLAW AMENDMENTS IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE, 127 ELM STREET, AS WELL AS THE WEBSITE FOR THE TOWN AND WILL BE POSTED IN PUBLIC PLACES IN TOWN. OFFICE HOURS ARE 8:30 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M. MONDAY THRU FRIDAY. TUESDAYS THE OFFICE REMAINS OPEN UNTIL 7:00 P.M. QUESTIONS, CALL 508-865-9110, MILLBURY TOWN CLERK

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PUBLIC AUCTION NOTICE is hereby given. Pursuant to Provision of m.l.c. 255 sec.39a the following vehicle will be sold on September 19, 2015 at a private sale to satisfy our garage keeper lien thereon for towing and storage charges and expenses of sale and notice: 2013 Chrysler T.C. Van VIN# 2C4RC1BG6DR692792 Sale at Early’s on Park Ave.,Inc. 536 Park Avenue Worcester, MA 01603 9/3, 9/10, 9/17/2015 WM

NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Premises: 5 Katherine Street, Millbury, MA By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Joseph M. Fresolo and Jean M. Barbieri to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Prime Mortgage Financial, Inc., and now held by HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-21, said mortgage March 25, 2005, recorded or filed at Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 36029, Page 277 as affected by a Loan Modification recorded at said Registry in Book 44391, Page 98, said mortgage was assigned from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Prime Mortgage Financial, Inc., to Aurora Loan Services LLC by assignment dated 1/21/2009 and recorded with said Registry of Deeds in Book 43791 at Page 107; said mortgage was assigned from Aurora Loan Services LLC to Mortgage Electronic RegistrationSystems, Inc., by assignment dated 5/11/2009, and recorded with said Registry of Deeds in Book 44262 at Page 169; said mortgage was assigned from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., to Nationstar Mortgage LLC by assignment dated 6/11/2013, and recorded with said Registry of Deeds in Book 51075 at Page 179; said mortgage was assigned from Nationstar Mortgage LLC to HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-21, by assignment dated 7/18/2014, and recorded with said Registry of Deeds in Book 52707 at Page 49; for breach of the conditions in said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction on October 8, 2015 at 10:00 AM Local Time upon the premises, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, to wit:THE LAND AT 5 KATHERINE STREET, MILLBURY, WORCESTER COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS, WITH THE BUILDINGS THEREON AND MORE PARTICULARLY BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PARCEL 1: THE LAND IN SAID MILLBURY ON THE WESTERLY SIDE OF KATHERINE STREET AND NORTHERLY SIDE OF A 40 FOOT STREET, BEING SHOWN ON A PLAN DATED MAY 1, 1950, MADE BY K.A. RICHARDSON, ENGINEER, RECORDED WITH THE WORCESTER DISTRICT REGISTRY OF DEEDS, PLAN BOOK 173, PLAN 28, FURTHER BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE MOST EASTERLY CORNER THEREOF AT THE INTERSECTION OF SAID 40 FOOT STREET WITH SAID KATHERINE STREET; THENCE SOUTH 71° 16’ WEST SEVENTY-FIVE (75) FEET BY THE NORTHERLY SIDE OF SAID 40’ STREET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 18° 44’ WEST ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE AND ONE-TENTH (135.1) FEET, MORE OR LESS, BY OTHER LAND OF JAMES F. THODES TO THE TOWN LINE BETWEEN SAID MILLBURY AND THE CITY OF WORCESTER; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY SEVENTY-FIVE AND ONE HUNDREDTHS (75.01) FEET, MORE OR LESS, BY SAID TOWN LINE AND IN PART BY LAND OF DOROTHY L. RHODES TO SAID KATHERINE STREET; THENCE SOUTH 18° 44’ EAST ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX AND FIVE TENTHS (136.5) FEET BY THE WESTERLY SIDE OF SAID KATHERINE STREET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 10,135 SQUARE FEET OF LAND, MORE OR LESS. PARCEL II:THE LAND IN SAID MILLBURY, LOCATED ON A 40 FOOT STREET LEADING SOUTHWESTERLY FROM KATHERINE STREET, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY SIDE OF SAID STREET SEVENTY-FIVE (75) FEET SOUTHWESTERLY FROM KATHERINE STREET AT PARCEL I ABOVE DESCRIBED; THENCE BY THE NORTH SIDE OF SAID STREET SOUTH 71° 16’ WEST TWENTY-FIVE (25) FEET TO OTHER LAND, NOW OR FORMERLY, OF LISA JEAN MALDONADO, MARK JASKULKA AND BRIAN JASKULKA; THENCE BY OTHER LAND OF LISA JEAN MALDONADO, MARK JASKULKA AND BRIAN JASKULKA NORTH 18° 44’ WEST ABOUT ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR AND FIVE TENTHS (134.5) FEET TO THE MILLBURY-WORCESTER TOWN LINE; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY BY SAID TOWN LINE TWENTY-FIVE (25) FEET TO PARCEL 1 ABOVE; THENCE BY SAID PARCEL I, SOUTH 18° 44’ EAST ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE AND ONE TENTH (135.1) FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 3,370 SQUARE FEET OF LAND, MORE OR LESS. The description of the property contained in the mortgage shall control in the event of a typographical error in this publication. For Mortgagor’s Title see deed dated March 7, 2005, and recorded in the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds, in Book 35842, Page 87. TERMS OF SALE: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described. FIVE THOUSAND ($5,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid in cash, certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid in cash, certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within thirty (30) days after the date of sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale. Shechtman Halperin Savage, LLP 1080 Main Street Pawtucket, RI 02860 Attorney for HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-21 Present Holder of the Mortgage (401) 272-1400 9/17, 9/24, 10/1/2015 MS

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

*Composted Loam* 3/8 screened, $22/yd delâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, 10 yd min; 3/4 screened, $20/yd delâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 15 yd min. No additives, fillers or byproducts. Local delivery only. Call Eliot Starbard 508-882-0140

PAINTING/REPAIRS Painting Unlimited Services, Inc. Skilled, Reliable, Reputable. Meticulous prep & workmanship. Int.& Ext. Painting/Staining. Power-washing. Gutters. Rotted Trim Replacement. Free Estimates. Fully Insured. HIC #163882 Call: 508-340-8707

POOLS J.C. Pools Call NOW to schedule your installation! Service, Chemicals & Supplies. In-ground & Above ground. www.jcpools.net 508-8823913 978-355-6465

ROOFING Mark R. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell, Inc. Roofing Experts Licensed & Insured Residential, Commercial & Industrial Specialize in Shingle, Flat Rubber & Metal Roofs Prices as Low as $2 per Square Foot! Free Estimates 978-534-3307 modonnell@mrogc.com www.mrogc.com

RUBBISH REMOVAL Lee Skoglund Services 10, 15, 20-yard container service. Yard & building materials. Office equipment & materials. Attics, cellars & estates cleaned, guaranteed by your closing date! Free estimates. Lee Skoglund 508-757-4209

SEALCOATING B & F Sealcoating Hot Crack Sealing Free Residential Estimates 13 Years Exp. Fully Ins. Quality Work Reasonable Price Bob Fahlbeck 508-839-3942

SIDING Sneade Brothers VINYL SIDING & REPLACEMENT WINDOWS Fully licensed & Insured Richard Sneade 508-839-1164 www.sneadebrothers windowandsiding.com

TREE SERVICES Ross A. McGinnes Tree work, Stump removal, pruning & removals. Free estimates. Fully insured. Call 508-829-6497 Arborvitae fall sale! Green giants, or emeralds for beautiful privacy borders, FREE delivery & planting, Start @ $59 each Call (860) 712-5359 or www.cttrees.com WELLS NO WATER? Stop wishing for it! A&W Welltech Corp. WELL & PUMP Installation & Filtration Service 978-422-7471 24hr Emergency Service 877-816-2642 Mobile 978-815-3188

LANDSCAPING & LAWN MAINTENANCE Daveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tree & Landscaping Enhancing the view from your home. Custom & Ornamental Pruning. Mulching. Planting. Lawn Mowing. Tree Removal. Certified Arborist. Call for consultation & free estimate. (508)829-6803. davestreeandlandscaping.com Inside-Out Garden Design Mowing, Garden Maintenance, Soil Testing, Ornamental Tree/ Shrub Pruning, Landscape Design/Installation. NOFA Accredited Organic Care. $25 Off Pruning or Weeding. Time to prune your shrubs! Call/Text: (508) 335-3702 Email: cher@insideoutgarden.biz Burnham Maintenance Clean-ups. Lawn Maintenance. Shrub Pruning. Bark Mulch, Screened Loam & Compost. Patios & Walkways. Fertilization Programs. Deliveries Available. Please call 508-829-3809

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Stump grinding, Chipping, Bucket Truck, Pruning, Brush Removal, Landscape Construction. 508-254-6837 divirgiliotrees@gmail.com

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

Sterling Peat Inc. Quality Screened Loam. Mulches. Compost- w/Loam Mix. 2"-Gravel, Fill. Fieldstone. 978-422-8294

EMPLOYMENT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES BUSINESS PARTNER WANTED Be part of the solution! Teach others the path to wellness FT or PT. We provide the tools and training so you can participate in this multimillion dollar market and create your own economy. Get started today. Call for a personal interview 774.614.1206 HELP WANTED Server / Waitstaff Wanted Newbury Court is looking to add great Waitstaff to our team. Competitive pay and great benefits. If interested email hr@nedeaconess.org

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HELP WANTED LOCAL Town of Holden Building Inspector and Code Enforcement OfďŹ cer Town of Holden seeks qualiďŹ ed applicants for Building Inspector and Code Enforcement OfďŹ cer. Under the general direction of the Town Manager, the successful candidate would be responsible for administrative and technical functions and duties in connection with the interpretation, processing, and enforcement of building codes, zoning bylaws and applicable Town bylaws. Supervises activities of part-time/contract Building, Plumbing, and Wiring Inspectors. Responsible for working with outside vendors to maintain and upgrade the Town of Holden online permitting system. Supervises day to day ofďŹ ce functions for Board of Health and administrative staff who assist the Board of Health, Planning Board, ZBA, and Conservation Commission. Must have at least ďŹ ve years of experience in the ďŹ eld of building inspection and zoning enforcement, or in the alternative an undergraduate degree in a ďŹ eld related to building construction or design, or any combination of education and experience which would confer equivalent knowledge and ability. Each inspector of buildings/building commissioner shall be certiďŹ ed (or have the ability to be certiďŹ ed) by the BBRS in accordance with the provisions of 780 CMR R7. In addition, a Construction Supervisorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, strong zoning enforcement, interpersonal skills, computer skills, past supervision of employees, and ability to deal with multiple and diverse issues and groups is preferred. Minimum salary $63,000 negotiable DOQ. Submit letter of interest and resume in conďŹ dence to OfďŹ ce of Town Manager, 1204 Main Street, Holden, MA 01520. Position open until ďŹ lled; priority consideration of resumes received by October 1, 2015. Visit www.holdenma.gov for more information. HELP WANTED LOCAL

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Looking for a New Employee? Place your Help Wanted line ad at: www.centralmassclass.com Rutland Nurseries, Inc. is seeking full-time seasonal general laborers. Apply in person at, 82 Emerald Road, Rutland, MA 01543 (508) 886-2982 Sutton Public Schools. School bus driver wanted. Immediate opening. Will train to get license. Call Susan Rothermich 508-581-1651. Pediatric Physician (Leominster, MA) sought by UMass Memorial Medical Group, Inc. to provide pediatric clinical services to patients at UMass Memorial afďŹ liated sites in Leominster and Worcester. Must have MA Medical License. Apply to Leigh M. Corl, HR Operations Coordinator, UMass Memorial HR, HB-791, 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA 01655. No phone calls. Driver, Flower Delivery Parttime. Floral Elegance, Millbury/ Grafton. Company van. Other duties include cleaning, order processing, etc. 508-865-6547 beverlymcclureaifd @outlook.com

Experienced 7D drivers - you need to see this opportunity! Van Pool Transportation, a leader in special transportation is looking for experienced 7D drivers. Work with a great group of people making a big difference for our students, families, and schools. Earn $13-$14 per hour with additional quarterly and annual bonuses that can increase your hourly rate to over $15. 7D license bonus and first time physicals paid! Keep van at your home. Routes available in your area. Join Van Pool now by calling Erica at (978) 400-7811 and make a difference. EEO Opportunities for new 7D drivers - New openings for part -time school van drivers, no experience needed, will train. Starting pay at $13 per hour with annual raises during the first five years! Additional bonuses can increase your average hourly rate up to $15! 7D license bonus, first time physicals paid! M-F split shift, 4-6 hours a day. Routes available in your area. Keep van at home. Join Van Pool now by calling Erica at (978) 400-7811 and make a difference. EEO

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Millbury Public Schools Substitute Cafeteria Workers. 3 Hours a day. Call Mary Leslie, Food Service Director @ 508-865-2929

Employment Opportunity Town of Rutland Part-Time Secretary Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator The Town of Rutland is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Secretary for the Town Administrator and Board of Selectmen to perform secretarial and clerical support work under the supervision of the Town Administrator. Must attend and take minutes at Selectboard meetings every other Monday evenings and additional evenings as scheduled from time to time. Must transcribe Selectboard meeting minutes, prepare agendas, update and maintain files, and perform all other duties outlined in the job description during regular office hours. A copy of the job description is available on the Town’s website www.townofrutland.org. This position is a 16-hour per week (including meetings) part-time, non-benefited position. High level administrative support skills, strong interpersonal and communications skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office programs desired. Associate’s Degree in business and/or several years of experience in a fast paced office environment, preferably in a municipal setting. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to the Board of Selectmen’s Office, 246 Main St., Rutland, MA 01543, or email to selectmen@townofrutland.org by October 16, 2015. Position will remain open until filled. AA/EOE

Hospitalist (Leominster, MA) sought by UMass Memorial Medical Group, Inc. to provide clinical care to patients admitted to Health Alliance Hospital. Must have MA Medical License. Apply to Leigh M. Corl, HR Operations Coordinator, UMass Memorial HR, HB-791, 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA 01655. No phone calls.

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

7pc Cuisinart Cookware, Anodized, 4pc msg cp, spns, 3pc stainless steel bowls, pep/salt 5" wood. $99. New. 508-755-1886.

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.

VP Business DevelopmentWestborough, MA. Act as leader in dvlpmt & execution of corporate strategy w/ regards to our co. Play pivotal role in sourcing & executing transactions to contribute to top-line & bottom-line growth. Perform analysis of new mkts opportunities & dvlp competitive intelligence reports. Provide strategic input to dsgn & dvlpmt of potential products & offerings. Dvlp presentations for meetings w/ mgmt & prospective partners, incl mkt potential w/ competitive mkt analysis, NPV analysis, comparative pricing analysis w/ regards to our products & offerings. Assist in dvlpg quarterly & annual budgets & execution plans. Perform detailed marketresearch related ﬁn’l analysis. Supv 4 subordinate department assistants. Req: Master’s deg in Mktg, Mgmt, Acctg or Finance. Resume to: Anoto, Inc., Attn: Karl Wiersholm, CFO, 200 Friberg Parkway, Ste 3001, Westborough, MA 01581

Specialist, Sr. Process Improvement (Worcester, MA) sought by UMass Memorial Medical Center, Inc. to serve as a leadership change agent, develop, coach, and facilitate Lean Six Sigma Black Belt continuous improvement projects at the system, management, and operations levels in order to achieve measurable and beneﬁcial impacts to the system strategic priorities. Must have Bachelor’s deg. in Engineering, Healthcare, Business Administration or related and 5 yrs. rel. exp. Must be Six Sigma/Lean Black Belt Certiﬁed and be able to conduct training course on Lean/Six Sigma tools. Apply to Leigh M. Corl, HR Operations Coordinator, UMass Memorial HR, HB-731, 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA 01655. No phone calls Servers/Setters/Bus Staff Wanted Upscale Wedding facility looking for servers, setters and bussers, weekends part time. Must be professional in appearance and attitude. john@harringtonfarm.com

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HOME EVERY NIGHT! CDLA/B Drivers Needed in Worcester! Byrne Dairy is expanding our Worcester Depot, and we’re looking for drivers to join our team! Here, you aren’t just driving, you are the face of a highly respected and successful brand. As a Direct Store Delivery Representative YOU have the opportunity to make a difference with our customers. Enjoy the freedom and responsibility of a driving position without having to drive over the road! Be home every night!! Minimum of 3 months driving experience with CDL A/ B; GED or HS diploma required; Must be able to drive a standard transmission. Log on to www.byrnedairy.com to apply. EEO/Veteran/Disability.

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BARTENDER- Recent Experience Required. Part time, flexible hours. Special events and weddings. Send resume or work experience to john@harringtonfarm.com

Automotive Technician Van Pool Transportation, a leader in special transportation is looking for B-level tech. Must be capable of oil changes, brake repairs, ball joints, tune-ups, tires and batteries. Also familiar w/electronics such as 2 way radios & other technologies; some minor body repairs; willing to wash & vacuum vehicles. Must have own tools and valid driver’s license. M-F, 7AM to 4PM, occasional Saturday hours & OT. Team player willing to do "Whatever It Takes". Good attitude required. Bonus for obtaining & maintaining 7D license. Call Brian (413) 531-9091

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Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton MA 2 lots in Heritage II w/vaults. $2,500.00 for both. Call Rick at 508-450-7470 Worcester County Memorial Park Paxton, Ma. Lot Number 297-B Space 1 and 2, Garden Of Valor Section. Current value is $8,400.00 including 2 concrete burial vaults. $4,000.00 or B/O 508-375-0080

Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton MA Garden of Heritage II. 2 Lots w/vaults. Current value $8300.00 Asking $3950.00 for both or B/O. Call Jim 508-769-8107

FOR SALE John Deere 318 Garden Tractor 18HP, 48" MWR Deck, PWR STRG, Hydro Trans, PWR Lift $2000.00 Oakham 508-882-3963* Samsung 55" TV w/ nice stand. Best offer. Great for lvg rm or basement. Exc. cond. $300 508-797-6068* Brand New Wolfgang Puck Pressure Cooker Oven Cooks 15lb turkey in 50 min. Cooks bread in 30 min. Saves 70% electricity. Can be used as conventional oven. Call 508461-7206. Leave message, Asking $200.00. Webster, MA*

Everything you need to make jewelry, beads, wire-finding and more. Must see. $2000. 508-791 -2632 Folding table 40" round, top of line, Samsonite, like new. Sturdy. $50. Leominster. 978-840-4345 Graco portable pack & play. Combination crib & play pen. Asking $25.00 cash please. 508 829-9240. 7’ Couch Remodeling. Good for college dorm or apartment. Still using. Fair condition. $55. 978422-7992 or 978-333-6790 Gulbransen Theatre Organ Full pedal board and bench, very good condition. $500. Good for small church. 978-534-9370 Washing Machine and Dryer Good condition. $150 for set. 978-422-8799 Extra large glass mirrored Curio, H 7 ft, W 21 1/2", D 18 1/2". Great for business display. Asking $1,200. 508-410-2460. Full length mens cashmere dress coats. Two size medium. Take them both for $40. Worn once. 508-754-6093. LA-Z-Boy Sofa with 2 reclining ends plus matching rocker/reclining chair. $625. 508-8295494

Worcester County Memorial Park Paxton, MA. 2 Lots in the Garden of Faith. $2500.00 for both. Near the feature. Mary 508-886-4334. Riverside Cemetery Winchendon #RH 63 Lots 1-4. Beautifully situated burial plots. $2500.00 each. All 4$8000.00. Before Nov 2015. 978-534-5982/978-660-5411

Worcester County Memorial Park Paxton, MA. Heritage II, Lots 665 1&2 w/vaults. No reasonable offer refused. Call 508 -852-1690 or 774-454-0259

Over 80 Movie DVDS $40. 413967-7932 Two sections of seamless gutters (white). 29" & 14" w/leaf screens, downspouts & screws to install. $100. 508-886-6587 Old octagon coffee table, 3 drawer oak dresser, 2 52" TVs, glass/brass dining room set. $2,015. 978-833-9269 Cement finishing tools pieces. $15. 508-853-4549

Come to the FLEA at 242 Canterbury St. Worcester MA 01603. Open EVERY Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Rain or Shine! CLASSIC CAR CRUISE EXPO7/11, 8/8, 9/12/2015 We have vintage items, one of a kind items, new items, building materials, office furniture, records, old books, etc. Dealers welcome - $15.00 per table, set up at 7:00 a.m. 32 MEADOW LANE - NORTH GRAFTON Multi-Family Yard Sale - 32 Meadow Lane (off Wheeler Rd.) Saturday, Sept. 19th..8am-1pm. Treasures for all!!!

PETS & ANIMALS ANIMAL FEED & SUPPLIES Cabinet No TV, 27", but excellent wood cabinet. Free. 508425-1150

ITEMS UNDER $2,015 Treadmill - Cadence Auto incline Trac, works fine. $40.00. 508-798-2740. Call before 10am.

STERLING-238 Worcester Rd. (Route 12) next to Sterling Inn. 8 a.m-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14. Rain or shine. Tables, chairs, bureaus, dishes, flatware, glassware, framed art, Xmas decorations, kitchen goods and more.

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2002 Exiss XT/300 G.N. 3 Horse Trailer. Good cond. All alum. S.S. nose. For pics craigslist. $9,750.00 508-7570887* DOGS/PUPPIES FOR SALE

New in plastic. Can deliver. 508-410-7050 Brand New Sleeper Sofa Light brown, beautiful fabric. Call 508-461-7206 Leave message, Webster MA. Comes apart for easy transport. Asking $300.00

9 month Old Spayed AKC German Shepard For Sale. Sweet girl. Two dogs is too much. $1000.00 508-868-6986

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LOST AND FOUND Found Cat - Grafton Large, long haired gray and white cat with gray triangle on nose. Millbury St. area in Grafton. 508-839-0776 NOVENAS PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Never known to fail) O most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this my necessity, O Star of the Sea, help me and show me where you are my mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech thee from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity, (make request). There are none that can withstand your power, O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (three times). Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (three times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days and you must publish it and your request will be granted to you. CAS

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

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GRAFTON 5 room apt at $750 2 BRs, Kit. w/ stove, fridge, pantry, LR, DR/Off, bath. Off street PK, W/D hook -up; gas heat. 508-839-3175 markblazis@charter.net

HOLDEN-Exterior Commercial Storage Spacious Commercial yard w/rm to lease land to landscaper, trucker, snowplower... $300/mo & up. Holden Realty 508-829-2857

Rutland Center $209,900

Apartment for Rent - Millbury Four room, one or two bedroom 2nd floor apt in Millbury center close to 146 & Mass Pike. Laundry hookups, gas heat, electric stove, off-street parking. 950.00/month, separate utilities, No smoking/No pets 508-277-3805

416 Main Street, Athol1000+ Sq/ft, retail/office, formerly Nail and Hair salon. On -site management maintenance. Excellent well maintained, convenient, downtown location. Call @978-249-2622.

WORCESTER 1 - 2 BR Apts. & 2BR Townhouses 508-852-6001

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RUTLAND CENTER 2BDRM Recent paint, offst. prkg Modern kitch & BA $865 4BDRM 1800+ sq.ft. Good sized rms, tons of storage. Recent paint, flooring, kitch & BA. $1250 Refs req’d, no pets. Call 978-257-0202

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Dog Tails of Summer! …and cats, birds, llamas and all kinds of animals too! Pet P Pe et P Picture Pict re Contest! Cont Show us how your pets enjoyed their summer! Enter to win a $25.00 Gift Card to Ellie’s Pet Barn in Holden MA!

Available retail space for Lease. Busy shopping center located at 1031 Central St. Affordable rates and generous concessions offered. This is a great opportunity to start your own business or expand an existing business! Call Geronimo Properties today! 978-840-0008

Rutland-Spacious home front to back fplc lr-HW floors, formal DR-att. gar. walk out l.l. PLUS unfin.2nd floor... private corner lot. You will want to call this your home sweet home. 508-769-6462

ROOMMATE WANTED Worcester - Semi-Retired man seeking roommate for recently updated apt. Shrewsbury St. area. Cable, washer/dryer, utilities inc. Sober environment. $600/mo. 508-769-2834

AUTO/MOTORCYCLE 2008 Honda Metropolitan Scooter Black and gray. Mint cond. 469 miles. Asking $1650.00. Includes helmet. 207-289-9362 OR 207-450-1492. 2007 Suzuki Boulevard Cruising Motorcycle C90T; 1474cc; 6300 miles, 1 owner, perfect cond. accessories and new battery. Garaged, covered & serviced. $6,000 508-8498635 AUTO/SUV 2011 Ford Escape 6 cyl. Leather, moon roof, Insync. Very clean. Michelin tires. $12,750.00 508-829-3363

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

1999 Road King Under 8,000 miles. Too many extras to list. Always stored in room temperature. $13,000 obo 978-4645525 or 781-879-8275 cell

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

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

2009 Kia Rondo Wagon 150000 plus miles. Black ext/ Gray int $4,160. Price includes 4 Snow Tires $4,160 508-797-7121

Kayak Perception Sole Includes many accessories. $500.00 978-424-6315 *

1992 GMC Pickup Custom new tires, 366 motor, gas automatic, no rust. Harley black & orange. Asking $7,500 or B/O Call 508-768-8505 Jon 2005 Chevrolet SSR 6 speed trans, 17,500 miles. Loaded. Silver. Never saw rain or snow. $28,500.00 508-769-3436

2003 Dodge Ram Van w/chair lift. 78K orig miles. Excellent condition. $2999.00 or B/O Leominster 978-840-2662

2002 Chevrolet Corvette 39,000 miles Red with black interior. Car is in excellent condition! $26,000 or best offer. Call: 774-823-0466.

2003 Dodge Caravan 6cyl. 136K miles. Runs well. $2000.00 or B/O 508-882-3465

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2010 Honda Civic 32K miles, very good cond. Front wheel drive. Automatic. A/C, power s t e e r i n g /b r a k e s /w i n d o w s / locks. $11,950 Hubbardston, MA 978-870-3291

15’ Great Canadian Cedar Canoe with Paddles & Extras. Excellent condition. $2000.00 508-831-3172* Thunderbird 17.6 Fiberglass 90HP Power Trim outboard. Roller trailer, Elec winch and all equipment. Great for fishing or diving. $1400.00 Call Stan 508-853-5789

25 HP Suzuki (Like New) with Boat & Trailer with Bonus 2 Free Air Tickets to Orlando and 5 star condo for a week. Disney anyone? Pete 407-3753917 $4,000

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

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2001 Layton 40 Ft. Park Model Trailer. Bedroom has over sized bed. Kitchen complete with stove, refrigerator, and dining set. Living room area has two sleep sofas. Full attached deck, with screen room and hard top roof. Trailer is located in Wells, ME. Must be removed from site. Reason for selling moving to Florida. Price $5,000. Call 413-433-3646

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 STORAGE HARVEST STORAGE Lots of Outside Storage space. Inside storage. Secure Storage. Autos, Boats, Motorcycles, Campers. Hubbardston, MA. 978-928-3866

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Skateboarding has been a passion for John Romiglio most of his life. He was taught the basics by his cousin, developed his skills as a teenager and eventually opened his own indoor park, RAD Skatepark in Mendon. We spoke with Romiglio about the trial and tribulations of owning an indoor skate park where the winters are booming and the summer — well not so much. What inspired you to build an indoor skate park? I’ve wanted to do this since I was a

kid. My mother found a book that I made when I was in kindergarten. We had to draw the seasons. Every single one of my pictures, I’m on a skateboard. I’ve always loved the idea of skateboards.

Talk about your park, its features and layout.

Rad is weird. It will always be weird. It will never make full sense and I like that. It’s taken six years for people to appreciate what I’ve been able to do. My first layout, horrible, my second layout horrible. It will always have a feature that really sucks. I didn’t know how to read a tape measure correctly when I started building this place. I had only built two or three ramps prior to this. I had the balls to do it, I had a lot of help and I figured it out. My friend, Rondo, he was unemployed when we opened the park he installed countertops for a living. He knew how to read a tape measure. He had some skills. The design of the park, there’s a million beams in here and the floors are all messed up. I had to figure out where I could have ramps and where I could have bare concrete that would completely affect kids skating. This place is a constant evolution, it’s not always right. Sometimes it works and sometimes it really doesn’t, and I’ll be the first one to admit that.

The winter months must be great, but how’s business during the spring and summer months? Terrible. The summer is really

tough, no one shows up. We live in New England and winter can be so horrible, people are just fed up with being inside. I don’t blame them, I don’t want to be inside. I save every dime from the winter to pay for the summer months. There are things that we don’t do that other skate parks do like summer camp type stuff and demos and a lot of competitions. That’s a side of skateboarding I’ve never liked, I don’t like competitions. The park is not

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John Romiglio designed for competitions. I want the park to be attainable for everybody so they feel like there a part of it.

Skateboarding has always seemed to be an outlet for teens that don’t participate in organized sports. Is that still the case? How has it evolved over the years? Organized

sports are a great thing and a really bad thing, at the same time. I played baseball, basketball and a little bit of football, which I hated. My coaches were really stuck in that old-school mindset. This was like Mighty Might’s and you’re already getting screamed at. I said forget this, this guy is trying to live his glory days through a bunch of 10-year-olds. No thanks. I had amazing coaches in Little League, and that’s where I realized that this is how it should be done. Skateboarding is self-expression and you can do it by yourself or with a crew of people. It doesn’t really matter. It’s a huge important outlet for a lot of kids who don’t have anything else or otherwise wouldn’t make any friends. Especially now, being social in public is next to impossible. These kids have no social skills everything is done through a phone or a computer. This is more than a skate park. We want a facility where kids feel like they can express themselves in a way that they otherwise wouldn’t be able to in organized sports.

This type of business sounds like an insurance company’s nightmare. How hard was it to acquire insurance? Not hard at

all. It’s not even that expensive, it’s like $4,000 a year. We deal with an insurance company that just deals with extreme sports and they made the whole process very easy. Of course, we have a liability waiver and that kind of covers most of your bases.

Are there insurance regulations when it comes to the design of the park, the angle of the ramps? Not at all. When we fill out

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insurance stuff we have to tell them what materials we used and the heights of the ramps. They just want to know is, we have, let’s say, a 40-foot ramp as opposed to a 4-foot ramp. Because we’re always changing it, I always say between five and 10 of this size ramp. If I couldn’t change the park we never would have survived.

Skateboarding and BMX riding are sports for the young. Talk about some of your older skaters and riders? There’s a ton of them. They’re

the coolest people because they’re finding themselves again. Perfect example, there’s a tattoo artist out of Cranston Rhode Island, Kevin. He started coming here, we became close friends right off the bat. He’s 43 and he shreds. He couldn’t even push when he first got here. How he’s ollieing down the stairs in the back, skating the A-frame doing kick-flips. He lives and breathes it like he used to as a kid and it’s redefining him. There are a ton of older skaters coming through now, 40s, 50s. There was a guy in his 60s that came by not too long ago. He was all padded-up and just cruised in the bowl. I get a lot of dads dropping off their kids and you can just tell they are just dying inside, wishing they could do it. I tell them to come in for a lesson I’ll skate with anyone.

You host live music at the skate park. How’s that going? We occasionally do it, it’s

interesting. We have to close off a section,

because it’s really the only spot where we can do it. It’s tricky because that one section is a hotspot. I’ve got these kids from Lowell who come to skate the box, but if we’re having a show they can’t skate it. That always weighs heavy on me. I don’t like to turn anybody away, especially if they’re coming here to skate one obstacle. The shows are fun and a lot of people seem to enjoy it. We’ve had some really great shows and we’ve had some really terrible shows. The energy in here gets pretty intense.

You’re hosting a Hardcore Show and BMX Jam to benefit the park Sept. 27. Is RAD Skatepark in danger of closing? Yeah,

we were. I had to borrow $28,000 from my father to keep the doors open. He did it, he did it without hesitation. If RAD disappeared and it wasn’t going to affect thousands of people, I could walk away from it. It would be a tough pill to swallow, but I could do it. Everything I’ve ever done I’ve built from relationships. It’s not about money. It’s not always the best way to run a business. I’m not a good businessman, I’ve never pretended to be. I don’t want to run a business, I want to build a community. It’s never been about the money. If you want to own a skate park to get rich, you’re in the wrong business. – Steven King

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