OCTOBER 8 - 15, 2015
WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM
NEWS • ARTS • DINING • NIGHTLIFE
FREE
inside stories news
Councilor floats idea of Neighborhood Councils Page 4
arts
Old Sturbridge Village cultivates new appreciation for food Page 23
date night Saturday night fun Page 29
Spooked in Central Mass
Now on view
Terri Priest, Static Variations: Blue x 2 Join us! Thursday, October 15, 6pm Art talk, music, and conversation. Cash bar.
Sponsored by
WORCESTER ART MUSEUM worcesterart.org f ln
Have you heard what can do for you? We are YOUR premium full service solution We Are Also Looking For An Outside Sales Representative Responsibilities include cold calling, creating quotes, presentations, attending local events and networking. Our customers are local businesses, schools and organizations that want to get their message out. Ideal person will be a self-starting professional, work well in a team, and handle several projects at once. Previous sales experience as an outside sales representative a plus. This is a commission plus salary and benefits position. If you feel this is a fit for you, email your resume to Mike Wood at: mike@signaramaworcester.com
Light Boxes Channel Letters Pylon Signs Window Lettering Trade Show Displays Magnetic Signs
Graphic Design Vehicle Wraps and Lettering Marketing Materials Trade Shows & Exhibits Embroidery Custom Carved Signs
Digital Services: Responsive Website Design
Retargeting
Search Engine Optimization
Direct Email
545 SW Cutoff, Worcester, MA 01607 • 508-832-8844 info@signaramaworcester.com • www.signaramaworcester.com Or, consult with your Media Consultant
2
WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM • OCTOBER 8, 2015
Kirk A. Davis President Kathleen Real Publisher x331 Walter Bird Jr. Editor x322 Steven King Photographer x323 Joshua Lyford x325, Tom Quinn x324 Reporters Colin Burdett, Brian Goslow, Janice Harvey, Jim Keogh, Jim Perry, Corlyn Vooorhees Contributing Writers Jessica Picard, Jared Zanghi Editorial Interns
insidestories
Don Cloutier Director of Creative Services x141 Kimberly Vasseur Creative Director/Assistant Director of Creative Services x142 Becky Gill, Stephanie Mallard, Kim Miller, Zac Sawtelle Creative Services Department Helen Linnehan Ad Director x333 Diane Galipeau x335, Rick McGrail x334, Media Consultants Kathryn Connolly Media Coordinator x332 Carrie Arsenault Classified Manager x560 Worcester Magazine is an independent news weekly covering Central Massachusetts. We accept no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts. The Publisher has the right to refuse any advertisement. LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES: Please call 978-728-4302, email sales@centralmassclass.com, or mail to Central Mass Classifieds, P.O. Box 546, Holden, MA 01520
DISTRIBUTION: Worcester Magazine is available free of charge at more than 400 locations, limited to one copy per reader. Additional copies may be purchased for $1 each at Worcester Magazine offices. Unauthorized bulk removal of Worcester Magazine from any public location, or any other tampering with Worcester Magazine’s distribution including unauthorized inserts, is a criminal offense and may be prosecuted under the law. SUBSCRIPTIONS: First class mail, $156 for one year. Send orders and subscription correspondence to Holden Landmark Corporation, 22 West St., Suite 31, Millbury, MA 01527. ADVERTISING: To place an order for display advertising or to inquire, please call 508.749.3166. Worcester Magazine (ISSN 0191-4960) is a weekly publication of The Holden Landmark Corporation. All contents copyright 2015 by The Holden Landmark Corporation. All rights reserved. Worcester Magazine is not liable for typographical errors in advertisements.
EDITORIAL: 508.749.3166 SALES: 508.749.3166 E-MAIL: editor@worcestermagazine.com Worcester Magazine, 72 Shrewsbury St. Worcester, MA 01604 worcestermagazine.com
rest level. I s in regard to my October inte I am about as cliché as it get son is upon us, it’s long sleeve weather love the fall in general: trail seae cool and soon I’ll get to dress up in some (my favorite), the nights becomimpending Halloween parties. Without outrageous gear for all of the orite aspects of the season (aside a doubt, one of my absolute fav sappy, but seeing the pop of the from the leaves turning, call mepine needle green just really gets reds and oranges against the ting spooked. Haunted houses, my blood pumping) is get one - haunted hayrides. spooky walks and my number great options here in Luckily, we have a bunch of and mellow to the over the Central Mass. From the fun ething for everyone. For top and terrifying, there is som d houses (I reference this story I went solo to hauntehaunted-coward), rode it in the story, but I truly am a coordinators and even got hayrides, interviewed actors and rs on a haunted hayride as an to scare the hell out of strangeIt was great fun, and hopefully embedded cannibal tribesman.se of you looking to indulge your this guide can be helpful for thot hayride adventure, I will be nex dark terror-fantasies. Until myil the nightmares start. unt eat rep on ” watching “Hellraiser
yford, - Joshua L
reporter
4 City Desk 8 Worcesteria 10 Editorial 11 Cover Story 21 Night & Day 26 Film 27 Krave 30 Event Listings 36 Sports Listings 38 Classifieds 47 2 minutes with… About the cover Photo by Steven King Design by Kimberly Vasseur
OCTOBER 8, 2015 • WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM
3
{ citydesk }
October 8 - 14, 2015 n Volume 41, Number 6
Councilor floats idea of Neighborhood Councils FILE PHOTO
Tom Quinn
E
arlier this year the Worcester Regional Research Bureau recommended a pilot program to establish Neighborhood Councils to boost city’s abysmal voter turnout and encourage civic engagement. Now, District 5 City Councilor Gary Rosen is pushing an exploration of the idea on the Council floor. Neither party can take credit for the idea, though – it was, and still is, included in Worcester home rule charter that established the rules of the city’s Plan E government. “The city council,” according to Worcester’s charter, “may establish one or more neighborhood area councils to provide advisory and self-help functions that the neighborhood area council is authorized to undertake.” The idea is to promote “limited selfgovernment” to get citizens involved in municipal governing. “The idea is to engage our citizens,” Rosen said, citing low voter turnout in recent elections. “I’m not sure all our citizens are engaged the way many of them would like to be.” Rosen’s full order requests the City Council “promote grass roots participation and citizen
Gary Rosen
engagement in our local government through the implementation of Article 8 of the city of Worcester’s Home Rule Charter by piloting, in District 5, the city’s first Neighborhood Area Council. Although in the city’s Charter for almost 30 years, Article 8 has never been
piloted. If this request is endorsed by the City Council, a petition signed by 20 percent of the registered voters in District 5 will be presented to the Council in the near future.” Rosen’s premise rests on two ideas that went undisputed by his colleagues on the
Total for this week:
A weekly quality of life check-in of Worcester
Report on employee assaults at Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital disturbing, to say the least. -7
When a bunch of college kids took part in a walking protest against the shooting of blacks earlier this year, there were no problems. When a bunch of college kids went to a show at The Palladium recently, a riot broke out. Go figure. -3
-7 -3
4
WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM • OCTOBER 8, 2015
+15
The diner at Southbridge Municipal Airport is reopening under the management of Jonathan Krach. He and his wife, Lisa, run the Vienna Restaurant & Historic Inn in Southbridge. Got wings? +2
continued on page 7
+1.25
WOO-TOWN INDE X Worcester cultural institutions receive $15.25 million in funding from the McDonough Foundation. Wow. +15.25
Council. The first is the idea, which is already allowed for under the charter, was one of the few things the architects of the document wholeheartedly and unanimously supported. “They all argued about everything,” Rosen said. “But this is the one part they agreed on. And it’s the one thing we haven’t done.” The other is the idea Worcester could do better in terms of civic engagement. Voter turnout in the general election in 2013 was 14 percent (of registered voters), a historic low. Candidates for office are often lacking as well, with some races going uncontested and around two thirds of candidates for School Committee winning seats since 2005 because of a small field. In April, the WRRB released a report, “Don’t Boo. Just Remember to Vote,” analyzing Worcester’s current civic engagement and ways to improve voter turnout and citizen participation in government. The report listed neighborhood councils as “perhaps the most innovative opportunity for citizen engagement.” “These councils can work with the City to develop local neighborhood initiatives and leadership,” according to the report. “Neighborhood Council meetings would allow residents to identify issues proactively and
City announces police promotions at City Hall ceremony, but apparently Worcester Magazine’s invitation got lost in the mail. No hard feelings, except for this: -4
Uber driver refuses to pick customer up at DCU because he didn’t know how to get there, and was at a hotel. Customer ended up canceling ride and got charged $10 anyway. Ouch. -2
WWE visits the DCU, where John Cena and Seth Rollins engage in a “Worcester Streetfight.” Not sure what that is, but apparently it was pretty cool. +1
Car flips over onto side on Houghton Street after apparently hitting a parked car. Oops! -1
+2 -4 -2 +1 -1
{ citydesk }
Legal tussle brewing in craft beer industry FILE PHOTO/STEVEN KING
Tom Quinn
W
orcester County has its place in Massachusetts’ growing craft beer industry, with a number of popular new breweries on the drinking scene. Beer brewers will be keeping their eye on a dry subject, however – House Bill 245, a proposed state law that would rewrite the current relationship between brewers and distributors to give more power to craft beer makers. Right now, brewers cannot end a partnership with a distributor unilaterally. They must first show they have cause to terminate the relationship, using one of five categories. Then, they have to appeal to the government. If a distributor sells a beer brand for more than six months, under state law they hold the rights to that brand until the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission says otherwise. It is a system lawmakers have sought to change multiple times in the past few years. Beer Distributors of Massachusetts President Bill Kelley said the bill is “looking for a problem,” citing a thriving craft beer industry and warning of dire consequences if the bill is passed. “You would bring the craft beer industry to a crashing halt,” Kelly said. Kelley said a distributor-brewer relationship is completely voluntary. Unlike other regions, breweries in the Commonwealth can selfdistribute if they don’t want to sign with an independent company. “Here in Massachusetts, they have that right,” Kelley said. “And many in the start-up phase will make use of that right. Under the current law, there is no obligation for any brewer to enter into any contract with any distributor.” Tom Oliveri, co-founder and owner of Wormtown Brewery on Shrewsbury Street, said he initially handled distribution himself, recalling the days he used his personal pickup truck to spread the Wormtown brand across the state.
“When we first opened up and we decided we wanted to sell the beer outside the brewery, I had a [GMC] Yukon. I used to put 15 kegs in my Yukon and I used to drive very slow to Boston,” Oliveri said. “After doing that two or three times a week, and the rain and the snow, I said to myself, ‘There’s got to be an easier way.’ And that’s how looking for a distributor came about.” Oliveri said after doing the math, he figured out an independent distributor would not cost any additional money, while saving him the hassle of delivery and allowing him to focus on the brewing business. “Between your insurance for the driver, your insurance for the car, your gas for the car, the actual cost of the car, when you balance it out, my opinion was it was a wash between what you were spending yourself and what they were doing for you,” Oliveri said. “I encourage any good small brewery to really sharpen the pencil and find out how much you’re spending on all the ancillary things
that come along with self-distribution.” Kelley’s members handle distribution and marketing for some of the 61 breweries in Massachusetts, including some in Worcester County. Wormtown Brewery, Oliveri said, is closely aligned with the Anheuser-Busch family, using six different distributors in different regions in the state. Kelley also raised questions about small breweries being cut out of the market because of pressure from larger breweries with leverage over the market. HB 245 would only apply to brewers that account for less than 20 percent of a distributor’s annual sales. “If a brewery got this unprecedented unilateral power to pull its brands from a distributor, there would be very little incentive for distributors to take on new brands,” Kelley said. “No one wants the brewery to succeed more than the distributor.” The issue, according to Kelley, is distributors are not just investing good vibes in a brewery. They invest time marketing the
brands, warehouse space for the product, and money and resources paying staff to work on behalf of their clients. It also could create some friction between established breweries and distributors who might want to take on start-up breweries who, by the nature of the industry, would compete with other beer makers. Established breweries could, according to Kelley, threaten to pull their brand if their distributor took on a rival as a client. “If a brewery could leave at any time for any reason, it could create a scenario where a brewery could threaten a distributor,” Kelley said. “Why would anyone ask for a power under the law if they’re not going to use it?” Oliveri, for his part, said Wormtown does not have to worry about some of the questions the proposed law raises, adding he is happy with his current distribution system. “How I view our distributors is we’re partners. We have very, very good relationships with all our distributors,” Oliveri said. “I don’t think it would affect us greatly, but I understand the flip side of some other breweries may not have the same great relationships Wormtown has.” Kelley said in the past 24 years, less than six cases have gone before the ABCC, and between 2008 and 2013 more than 70 breweries changed distributors without a problem. He is fighting the law not only on the grounds that it would hurt distributors, but also that it would curtail the craft beer industry statewide. “They want to change the system. It has the effect of pulling up the ladder behind them,” Kelley said of breweries lobbying for the bill. “Worcester has a number of talented brewers in the area, and they’re expanding. I think that’s an example of local success in the system.” Reporter Tom Quinn can be reached at 508-749-3166 x324 or tquinn@ worcestermagazine.com with story ideas, feedback, or questions. Follow him on Twitter @bytomquinn.
OCTOBER 8, 2015 • WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM
5
{ citydesk }
With drill, airport readies for worst
VEHICLE FOR A VET U.S. Navy veteran Steven
PHOTOS/STEVEN KING
Tom Quinn
A
group of college students screamed for help on the runway next to the airplane, as firefighters and other emergency personnel rushed inside the cabin to rescue those still inside the aircraft at Worcester Regional Airport. All the while, a group of people sat on bleachers erected in the middle of the Tarmac and took notes. There was not a real disaster unfolding at the airport, but emergency personnel were preparing for one with a Federal Aviation Administration-mandated drill earlier this week. The drill was designed to test
Emergency personnel and some student participants stage a mock disaster at Worcester Regional Airport
communication and response to a major incident at an airport. Fire departments from Worcester, Leicester and Paxton, Worcester Emergency Medical Services, Massachusetts State Police and the FAA joined with staff from Massport – the agency that controls the airport, along with Logan Airport and Hanscom Air Force Base – and Worcester Airport responders to run through a plane crash scenario. Airport Director Andy Davis, who has been involved in two previous drills at the airport, said the exercise provides a realistic backdrop to prove his staff and others are ready in the event of an accident or other catastrophe. “The intent is to demonstrate what we practice and work on in as close to a real life incident as possible,” Davis said. “Short of an actual incident, this is the closest we can come.”
6
WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM • OCTOBER 8, 2015
A group of Anna Maria College students were assigned injuries and positioned inside the Embraer 190 aircraft and on the Tarmac outside. First responders “tended” to the “victims.” The first priority, after putting out a nonexistent fire, was getting the live humans and test dummies in the plane out of the danger zone. Law enforcement investigated the scene and interviewed witnesses. The simulation was so in-depth, Massport and JetBlue staff even dealt with a “Family Assistance” angle, a part of the drill that dealt with family members or friends who were waiting at the airport at the time of the “crash.” State Police Major Bill Christiansen touted the success of a unified command center in a crisis, especially in conjunction with live video downlinks from the MSP’s Air Wing helicopter.
“[For] a corporate entity like JetBlue, we can send that video feed to the corporate headquarters in real time,” Christiansen said. Massport Fire Chief Robert Donahue said training for scenarios like the one practiced at the airport is an ongoing process, pointing to a progressive training schedule and monthly testing. “We look at ourselves as a sports team,” Donahue said. “It’s important for us to plan together, to prepare together and to execute.” Logan Airport in Boston held its regular drill earlier this month. Even on years the drill is not scheduled, airports go through a “tabletop” scenario, which tests communication and cooperation through written scenarios and cards, rather than an continued on page 7
Gonzalez has served his country. As treasurer of the Veterans Club at Quinsigamond Community College, where he is pursuing a manufacturing tech associate’s degree, he is serving his community. Getting to and from school will be a little more fun with his own car, which Gonzales received recently through the National Auto Body Council’s Recycled Rides Program. Gonzales was given a 2004 Honda Accord during a presentation at Thomas Waldron Auto Body CARSTAR on Grafton Street in Worcester. He was selected to receive the car by Veterans Inc. “This is a life-changing experience for everyone who participates or contributes to the vehicle donation,” said Linda Sulkala, Recycled Rides Program Manager for the National Auto Body Council. “We are very proud that through our Recycled Rides program, members of the National Auto Body Council demonstrate the PHOTO SUBMITTED
professionalism and integrity of our collision repair industry by providing many struggling families with the keys they need to help improve their quality of life. It is especially gratifying to have the opportunity to give back to a veteran as we did today.” Since the inception of Recycled Rides in 2007, nearly 1,000 refurbished vehicles have been given to qualified individuals, families and organizations.
STAY SOBER State Police will set up a Sobriety Checkpoint in Worcester County Friday, Oct. 9 into Saturday, Oct. 10. It will be operated during varied hours. The exact location is not revealed.
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCILS continued from page 4
exchange ideas with public officials and with other residents who attend the meetings. The City Council should consider piloting one or more Neighborhood Councils during the 2016-2018 term of office.” Rosen tried to assuage concerns about delegation of power or another layer of bureaucracy by saying people he talked with in his district were more concerned with pitching in to help with items like the parking situation around Worcester State University – a problem the city manager tried to solve earlier in the year with a plan that was scuttled by grassroots opposition from the neighborhood. “It was suggestions about projects, projects that we as district councilors or at-large councilors or a body often don’t have enough time to complete,” Rosen said. “They were willing to do some projects. And that’s the key word that we use. Not authority, not power.” Other councilors had problems with the motion, which was sent to the legal department, separately from any issues with potentially sapping power from the Council. “We’re trying to have a top down approach on this issue,” Rushton said, while applauding the intent of the order. “The members of the Charter Commission envisioned it as a grassroots movement.” One of Rushton’s colleagues, Konnie Lukes, joined him and others in getting behind the motive for the order, while bringing up potential issues with implementation and education. MASSPORT DRILL continued from page 6
actual live scene. Donahue said all the training is important to spread information and improve the system. “We build our response plan across the network,” Donahue said. “We may be doing something in Boston that could apply here. We may learn something here that we could apply in Boston.” Massport also has a “Go Team” that has traveled to around 35 major accidents in the U.S. and Canada, including the recent Asiana Airlines crash in San Francisco, to try to bring back lessons to Massachusetts
{ citydesk }
“There was that attempt by the Charter Commission to have as much public access to government as possible,” Lukes said. “In order for anything to happen, the public needs to be educated … we all understand this needs to be grassroots. If it starts here, it’s doomed to failure.” Councilors also pointed out existing groups, including the city’s 52 crime watches, as examples how people could be involved, although the low participation in most crime watch groups was noted during the meeting. “We’ve had neighborhood councils throughout our 30-year history,” Rushton said, citing organizations near Coes Pond, Indian Lake and Crown Hill, among others. “If people are invested in a particular thing they want to advocate for, they will come together.” The charter also specifies Neighborhood Councils should be five to nine members, none of whom will receive compensation for their two-year terms. The City Council would establish the necessary election to select members. “If it help our city, if it helps my district, and then neighborhoods, then I think it’s something we should be looking at,” Rosen said.
Holiday Handbook
2015
A Special Supplement of
This Holiday Season showcase your business in Worcester Magazine’s Annual Holiday Handbook.
Reporter Tom Quinn can be reached at 508-749-3166 x324 or tquinn@ worcestermagazine.com with story ideas, feedback, or questions. Follow him on Twitter @bytomquinn. and airports like Worcester’s. For example, San Francisco ambulances were not as familiar with the airport layout as they could have been, so Worcester airport now has a wayfinding signage system and an entry in GPS systems to help first responders. “We’re always trying to hone our time and respond more quickly,” Davis said. “We’re our own worst critics.” Reporter Tom Quinn can be reached at 508-749-3166 x324 or tquinn@ worcestermagazine.com with story ideas, feedback, or questions. Follow him on Twitter @bytomquinn.
ight at aturday N S y r E v -E ight N z z Ja
Coming November 19, 2015
Reservation deadline: Oct. 29, 2015
Contact your sales representative today at 508-749-3166 or by email at sales@worcestermagazine.com to reserve your space in the Holiday Handbook.
7:30 pm
15% OFF FOOD PURCHASE with this ad
593 Park Ave., Worcester •508-756-7555 • PhoDakao.com
exp. 1/31/16. Dine-in only. Alcohol excluded. Not to be combined with other offers
OCTOBER 8, 2015 • WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM
7
Call Attorney ...
Richard J. Rafferty • Personal Injury • Auto Accidents • Medical Malpractice • Nursing Home Abuse/Neglect • Domestic Relations • Criminal
508-795-1601 238 Shrewsbury St., Worcester
edenrafferty.com
andy sharry joins the worcester fitness team! Andy Sharry | Master Personal Trainer | Worcester Fitness With eight years of multi-dimensional fitness experience, numerous national certifications and a lifelong passion for helping people realize their dreams, Andy Sharry is the PERFECT fit for Worcester Fitness!
#winwithandy follow @worc_fitness
MORE THAN A GYM. 8
WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM • OCTOBER 8, 2015
Tom Quinn
FREE AT LAST:
Many protests have come and gone from City Council chambers so far in 2015, but one group has remained constant – Act Now Worcester, a small group of activists who are very concerned about the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act, and the invocation of a rule banning non-city business from the Council agenda to keep councilors from discussing their petition. Argue the merits of their case all you want, but one thing is for sure – their weekly protests in bright orange prison jumpsuits were eye-catching. The protests were always silent, with protesters sometimes sitting in the front row and sometimes standing in the balcony. At least one or two members from the group have been to every Council meeting since last winter. So it was a shock to look out into the crowd on Tuesday and see Sue Serpa, one of the mainstays in the group, dressed as if she was in Worcester’s City Hall and not Guantanamo Bay. The protest is still happening, Serpa said after the meeting, but among other factors, “We began to get the feeling like the street theater made us look like outsiders.” Sure, it was a little theatrical, but outsiders? Serpa and her fellow protesters have been to far more Worcester City Council meetings than 10 of the challengers for Worcester City Council at-large and district positions, unless they’re all hiding under the seats. Act Now Worcester is quickly moving up the City Hall gadfly power rankings – and that’s about as insider a sentence as you’re going to ever get.
WHERE DID YOUR HEART GO?:
Worcester got another mention from the New York Times this weekend, this time from its Arts Beat section. Will this be another “Long a College Town” article that city officials point to as evidence of Worcester’s renaissance? “The Worcester Art Museum,” the Times writes in a piece about the $4 million gift WAM received as part of a $15.25 million donation spree by the Myles and C. Jean McDonough Foundation, “is in the process of recasting itself as more than a small imitator of its grander neighbors.” Well, not a glowing review, but it’s hardly inaccurate, with Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts a short-ish drive away. How about the state of WAM’s donor base in relation to Worcester’s economy? “Worcester was built on manufacturing wealth, but the economy has shifted,” says the Times. Well, it’s not the happy ending the city got as part of the deal with the college town article, but it’s not the scathing criticism some political candidates are making about the city, either. Looks like the Times’ coverage is trending downward, though – not a good sign for Worcester’s public image.
PARK TALK: So I had some time to kill before meeting a buddy at East Park – I mean, Cristoforo Columbo Park – so I was hanging out at Duffy Field – I mean, Wetherell Park – when I heard about an event going on at Burncoat Park – I mean, North Park! Sheesh, I should stop hanging out at all the parks with confusing dual naming systems. Then again, it’s not uncommon in Worcester, as evidenced by recent attention turned toward violence at Crystal/University Park. “This is an oddity in Worcester, where a number of facilities are known by two names,” Assistant Parks Commissioner Rob Antonelli said in an email. “At all of these facilities both names are appropriate and used. Many times the name you use for the facility is determined by your age, where you grew up, what your family called it or what the neighborhood called it.” Same thing goes for Winslow Park, also known as the Peace Park. So what’s the solution to this minor but obviously unnecessary problem? No clue – I mean, no idea.
“Be kind to yourself. I’m looking forward to joining you on your journey to look, feel and live your very best!”
worcesterfitness.com
{ worcesteria }
123 Summer Street 6th floor Worcester, MA 01608 508-363-7000
440 Grove Street Worcester, MA 01605 508-852-8209
LOVIN’ GARVIN: Congratulations are in order for United Way of Central
Massachusetts CEO Tim Garvin, who won the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network’s lifetime achievement award this year. He was selected, as each year’s lifetime achievement award winner is, by his peers in the nonprofits sector. In awarding Garvin the prize, MNN noted his impact on the Worcester area, citing specifics such as the “One City, One Library” collaboration with the city and Working for Worcester. It also notes his more than 20 years of leadership in various nonprofit organizations and his chairmanship of the Council of Massachusetts United Ways.
{ worcesteria } GROWING, STRONGER, TOGETHER ALL IN THE GAME: The Telegram and Gazette (parent company: GateHouse Media) and Masslive.com (parent company: Advance Digital) both run Associated Press stories, usually about national or international events they can’t get reporters to – and occasionally about local Worcester events, like that time an AP reporter scooped everyone and got the city manager to say he wouldn’t use public money in a PawSox pitch. That must have been an awkward morning posting stuff from the wire. The point of all this is that we’re feeling a little ganged up on, especially since the publications are in effect sharing photos – if a Telegram photographer takes a photo and the company puts it on the AP wire, for example, Masslive can run that photo with a story, since they are a client of the same service. That’s how the wire works. And that’s a totally random education on wire services, not prompted by any behind the scenes drama whatsoever. GLASS HOUSES: It was a big week for the Worcester Police Department in court. Well, it’s always a big week with all the busts of criminals and judicial follow-up punches, but it was a big week for WPD officers on the other side of things, too. Officer James Powers, accused of saying “I’ll show you police brutality” before body-slamming a grandmother and causing multiple broken bones. The lawsuit was seeking $1 million, but the city was able to settle for $125,000 and didn’t have to admit any guilt, which is a win for their side any way you cut it. Officer Michael Motyka also entered a not guilty plea in court Tuesday on charges of making a racial remark and assaulting a handcuffed, black prisoner (Motyka, like most of the WPD, is white). The alleged victim has already been paid $150,000 in an out-ofcourt settlement. Not such a sunny outlook for the government’s legal team, although an initial civil rights violation did not come out of the grand jury process, as the Telegram noted, and a video of the incident is still under lock and key.
The YMCA of Central Massachusetts is happy to announce the addition of the Leominster Community Branch to our YMCA family. In celebration of our 5th branch we are offering a $5 Joining Fee! Offer ends October 31st
Visit us at www.ymcaofcm.org
RAIL TALK: Tired of the current commuter rail system? If you’re one of the extremely small
minority of Massachusetts residents who are dissatisfied with the MBTA, there’s good news roaring into the station. The MBTA is adding non-stop train service from Union Station to Boston starting in May 2016. That’s if our public transit system can survive another winter, of course. The whole Worcester/Framingham line is getting upgraded, allegedly, with promises to make the line more resilient in heat and cold, both of which it handles poorly right now. Good thing we live in New England, a region famous for its mild, temperate weather patterns. On full implementation, the revamped line’s express train should cut half an hour off commute times.
EMPTY PLACES: It is Domestic Violence Awareness month, visually represented this week by the “Empty Place at the Table” display in City Hall. The annual display, set up by the YWCA of Central Massachusetts, prints heartbreaking stories of murdered victims of domestic violence on plates and sets them out on a table for people to come by and read. Surprisingly — and maybe thankfully? — there are no Worcester mentions on the large group of incidents, even though Worcester is the second largest city in New England, and by far the largest in Central Mass. The display does show that domestic violence can happen to anyone, though, keeping the issue in the forefront of people’s minds during an important month. ON ITS HEAD: Prime Ford in Auburn put a new billboard up on I-290 westbound
heading into Worcester, but those dolts put it upside down. At least that’s the narrative spread around on social media by bemused residents. The actuality is, according to an employee at the dealership, the upside down billboard is a marketing ploy, because Prime Ford is “turning the car business upside down.” I give the ad a 10 out of 10 for garnering attention, but 1/10 for perception, since even the local daily called it a “bad sign.” Can’t accuse them of pandering to advertisers, I suppose. Either way, any press is good press. Just a warning, though – the next company to put their billboard upside down won’t be doing it originally. This is a one-off gag, people.
Win 4 Tickets to Witch’s Woods! Visit our Facebook page to find out how to win!
Reporter Tom Quinn can be reached at 508-749-3166 x324 or tquinn@ worcestermagazine. com with story ideas, feedback, or questions. Follow him on Twitter @bytomquinn. OCTOBER 8, 2015 • WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM
9
commentary | opinions slants& rants { }
E
ach and every member of Worcester’s Statehouse delegation should be clamoring for answers and solutions in the wake of a damaging report chronicling a pattern of employee abuse by clients at the Worcester Recovery Center & Hospital. We remember the sunny day a few years back when the new facility, a home for those with serious mental illness and psychological challenges, opened not far from the old Worcester State Hospital. Most, if not all, the state delegation was on hand to smile, laugh and tour the brand-spanking new building. It was billed as a breakthrough design geared to making patients feel comfortable and help transition them back into society. It was not described as a house of horrors, yet that is exactly what it sounds like it has become for many employees. Worcester Magazine, shortly after a Fox 25 News report on the issue, first wrote online about a written warning and order to correct issued by the Department of Labor Standards. One employee told us staff are assaulted almost every day, on almost every shift. The report found 74 percent of work-related injuries at the hospital in March and April were the result of patient assaults on staff members. This is appalling and unacceptable. There was a deadline of Sept. 30 by which all seven items cited for corrective action were expected to be addressed. The Department of Mental Health, however, was expected to ask for an extension. Imagine if employees decided to delay their arrival at work until the DMH actually addresses these serious issues and allegations. When you hear of some 425 reported assaults against WRCH staff last year alone, could you blame employees if they decided not to show up for work? By the way, the report was not released until around the deadline to take action on the corrective measures. The warning was issued July 13. We implore the DMH not to stall on addressing the problems at the WRCH. Fix the issues, which an employee tells us involve inadequate training, and make it a safer place to work There are dangers inherent to working with a population inside a place such as the WRCH, but every measure should be in place to mitigate those dangers. It appears, instead, that employees’ pleas for help have either been ignored or put off. We call on our state delegation to fully vet this matter, to find out why it has taken so long for corrective action to be taken, and to insist that each and every employee at the WRCH feel reasonably safe upon going to work every day. Whether it requires additional staff or more stringent security measures (the warning specifically cites lack of security as one of the areas of concern), there should be no hesitation in putting those measures in place. We built the WRCH to help care for patients. We should not forget to care for its employees.
10
WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM
• OCTOBER 8, 2015
1,001 words
on Recovery Center
Have something on your mind? Don’t keep it bottled up, put it in words and send it to Worcester Magazine! Letters to the editor are a great way to share your thoughts and opinions with thousands of readers and online viewers each week. There is no word limit, but we reserve the right to edit for length, so brevity is your friend. If handwritten, write legibly - if we cannot read it, we are not running it. Personal attacks and insults don’t fly with us, so save them for when someone cuts you off in traffic. A full name and town or city of residence are required. Please include an email address or phone number for verification purposes only. That information will not be published. Make sure your letter makes it into Worcester Magazine in a timely fashion — send it in by the Monday of the next issue. Please note that letters will run as space allows. Send them to Worcester Magazine, 72 Shrewsbury St., Worcester, MA 01604 or by email to editor@worcestermag.com.
By Steven King
Editorial Disturbing report
WORCESTER MAGAZINE’S LETTERS TO THE EDITOR POLICY
cosmic
{ coverstory }
Spooked in Central Mass By Joshua Lyford with Photos by Steven King at Factory of Terror, Worcester
HALLOWEEN HAUNTS AWAIT YOU OCTOBER 8, 2015 • WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM
11
{ coverstory }
12
WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM
• OCTOBER 8, 2015
T
he leaves are beginning to make their slow change to crisp autumn colors and the breeze lilting through the trees is starting to chill, brushing your neck like an undead hand. Unlike March (“in
like a lion, out like a lamb”), October makes its presence known with rapidlydarkening dusk and stiffly-cold nights. While the flannel and extra layers may not be everyone’s favorite seasonal transition, October brings some very specific events: horror movie marathons, “pumpkin-flavored” everything, apple cider, hot chocolate, pumpkin carving and the main event, Halloween, which acts as a catalyst for fear.
Perhaps it is the Salem connection, or maybe it is the lore of the witch-hunt, or ancient ghost stories passed on through generations. Maybe it is the lure of the shifting-foliage, but Halloween just feels so New England. There are precious few ways to better spend an October evening in New England than bundled up in flannel sitting around a bonfire or clutching a cup of hot cider while waiting in anticipation to board a hay wagon and get spooked with your friends and family. Luckily, Central Mass has plenty of spooky haunts for every family member and level of horror fandom. If you have a young one who can’t take much more than a “boo!,” sure there is a place for you. Perhaps you enjoy blurring the line between acting and reality, and genuinely wish to feel like you are in danger. You’re covered there, too. While haunted hayrides seem to be the ultimate in New England horror events, haunted houses and spook walks take topbilling as well, and while scaring the living heck out of friendly local folk is at the top of these establishments’ to-do lists, when you peel back the terrifying masks, wipe off the face paint and strip off the ramshackle costumes, you find a community of spookworkers, haunt-denizens, terror-professionals and maybe even some actual ghosts, that truly love what they do. It would have been impossible to write this story without experiencing all aspects of the fright-business and I did exactly that. Whether that was hopping on hayrides, exploring haunted houses, awkwardly marching through a spook walk or getting fully made up to join the cast and scaring strangers, New England knows how to get
{ coverstory } down to the root of what keeps folks spooked. It should be noted that while I fit the bill of much of autumn’s clichés – I am wearing flannel while I write this and I took one of my roommate’s pumpkin beers last night, and I absolutely love horror movies, pumpkin carving and everything that goes along with October and Halloween in general - I am also a complete coward when it comes to jump-scares. Whenever possible, I tried to participate in the events with friends, but it wasn’t always in the books and if I have learned nothing else, going through a haunted house totally alone is infinitely more frightening than walking through with your buddy shouting obscenities in your ear. Here is a guide to Central Mass haunts, as comprehensive as I could manage; however, not all attractions were available to walk or ride before deadline, so I was not able to participate in every one, though each will be open by the weekend following this story’s publication. I strongly suggest you grab the most easily-spooked members of your family and circle of friends and head out to each location, if possible. You will not be disappointed. Whether you feel genuine, gut-wrenching terror, or have a few smiles while seeing home-grown haunts do their best work, I guarantee you will have some good old-fashioned New England fall fun.
CENTURY HAUNTED HAYRIDE AND SPOOKY WALK
Silent movie featuring John Barrymore and live music on the Mighty Wurlitzer organ
Oct 16 • 8PM
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde America’s first great horror film
TheHanoverTheatre.org 877.571.SHOW (7469)
2 Southbridge Street, Worcester, MA
Use promo code COLLEGE for Buy One Get One tickets. 10-8_silentfilm.indd 1
10/6/2015 11:12:21 AM
GUESTS MUST BE
Fridays and Saturdays throughout October 7-10 p.m. Century Sportsman’s Club 531 Rochdale St. Auburn 508-832-2211 Centurysportsmansclub.org $18 per person (includes hayride and spooky walk) $13 with canned good donation
The Century Haunted Hayride and Spooky Walk in Auburn, now in its 16th year, absolutely oozes personality, and it is obvious the Century Sportsman’s Club members love getting the chance to set this up, raise some money and give people some solid thrills. Make no mistake, this isn’t something that is going to make adults urinate in their corduroys, but it’s a fantastic option for those with kids. Mom and dad can grab a cold beer and some fried-dough, hop in the hay wagon and enjoy the fear in their children’s eyes. This is pure family-friendly fun. This is the type of event I remember from my childhood. My dad would take me on hayrides and laugh while I cried and now I understand. As an adult, he wasn’t the least bit scared, but as a child I was sort of a baby and someone in a Jason mask was more than enough to set me off (sorry for making you have to leave the Chester, New continued on page 14
21+
Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Annual
HERITAGE STARLIGHT TASTE OF THE VALLEY THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22nd 7:00 PM TO 10:00 PM
at ens .. app rlight. h t Whaage Sta it Her
Restaurants and Merchants: Showcase your foods & goods as a vendor! Contact Leslie Ruchala, Program & Event Coordinator, for details: lruchala@blackstonevalley.org
Call: 508-234-9090 ext. 100 Click: www.blackstonevalley.org Email: administrator@blackstonevalley.org THE FELTER’S MILL | 22 WEST STREET, MILLBURY
Presenting Sponsor OCTOBER 8, 2015 • WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM
13
Don’t Wait. Get a Great Rate.
{ coverstory } continued from page 13
Take advantage of MCU’slow auto loan rates today! RATES AS LOW AS
1.89% APR
for New and Used Cars
Great option for refinancing a recent purchase too!
www.millburycu.com APR of 1.89% for New AND Used 2010-2015 vehicles subject to your credit history, and your authorization of automatic loan repayment. Excellent options also available for older vehicles. Refinancing at this low rate available only on loans from other institutions. Rate subject to change without notice.
Millbury • Worcester • Auburn • South Grafton | 508-865-7600 BANK. ANYTIME. ANYWHERE. MCU’s Mobile App and Online Banking. Learn more at www.millburycu.com
WCRN 830 am Worcester-Boston News and Talk Radio for New England.
Join
WCRN Morning News with Hank Stolz CBS News • Weather Sports • Traffic Weekdays 5am to 9am All the news and talk you need!
14
WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM
• OCTOBER 8, 2015
Hampshire community haunted house early dad). Speaking of Jason Voorhees, one of the highlights of Century’s hayride was definitely the Crystal Lake component, and if you are one of those people who can’t stand clowns, beware of the clown camp. The club sits on a vast expanse of forest and makes great use of all of it. The hayride itself takes about a half an hour to get through and the spook walk slightly less than that. With the pair of spooky experiences, a food truck, a bar and snacks on hand, the evening is great family fun right over the Worcester line in Auburn. The canned goods are donated to Veterans Inc. and the money raised supports the club’s members and families. “We always learn different things to try,” said Century Sportsman’s Club treasurer Frank Hight. “It’s family-oriented and it’s a lot of fun. We’re not Spooky World, but we don’t charge $45 either. I think it gets better and better every year.”
DRIVE-IN OF TERROR HAYRIDE Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24 (Rain date Sunday, Oct. 25) Grafton Lions Club 68 Brigham Hill Road Grafton Graftonlionsclub.org 6:30-10:30 p.m. $10 adults $5 children under 10
Since the Grafton Lions Club’s Haunted Woods “Drive-in of Terror” Hayride doesn’t begin until Oct. 24, I was unable to experience it firsthand. It is however, one of the featured haunts of the Massachusetts Haunted Houses website, Mahauntedhouses. com, and has a near-perfect score in user reviews. I did get the opportunity to walk around the property, check out the thrills along the hayride route and speak with Grafton Lions Club project chairman, Dennis Perron about what made the hayride so special. “Halloween is very popular, and obviously these people take it very seriously,” said Perron of the 40 club members and 80 volunteers involved. “It’s fun, it’s familyoriented and last year there was so many people the wait was an hour and a half.” Their hayride is in its third year. It utilizes three donated farm tractors and hay wagons across 18 acres of property. For year one, the theme was zombies, year two was “The Lost Asylum” and this year, it is horror movies. Along the route, spook-fans will come upon 13 classic horror movie scenes, ranging from “Psycho,” “Poltergeist” and “Friday the 13th” to “It,” “Alien” and “The Ring.” All of the money raised goes right back to charity, so you can feel good while watching your children and loved ones scream,
with funds going to a local disaster fund, Massachusetts eye research and eye glasses for the needy. “It’s a lot of work for two days,” said Perron, “but it’s a lot of fun.”
FACTORY OF TERROR
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays (and some Thursdays) throughout October 7:30-10:30 p.m., 6:30-10 p.m. (Check website for full hour listing) Factory of Terror 201 Grafton St. Worcester Factoryofterror.com $24 adults $20 children 10 and under First of all, Factory of Terror is quite a bit different than the two previous attractions. While the others will certainly spook you and may terrify some of the more easily-scared haunt enthusiasts (like myself) and their kids, it is unlikely you would ever become genuinely fight-or-flight scared. Factory of Terror, on the other hand, is here to scare the crap out of you, and as it turns out, it has done exactly that. “They’re sweating and they’re exhausted when they come out,” said Nathan Araujo, manager of Worcester’s Factory of Terror. “We actually had a girl crap her pants.” There are three Factory of Terror locations, in Fall River, West Warwick, Rhode Island and Worcester. The business is in its 20th year, with the Worcester location celebrating its third. The Worcester location is also the “largest haunted attraction in New England,” with its former toy factory location measuring 30,000 square feet. It takes about 35-45 minutes to make it all the way through, depending on how quickly folks run out their fear. The frights run the gamut: there is a zombie-themed area, a 3D room, clown college area (people really, really hate clowns) and more. Each area has its own theme and each is intense; while there is technically no age-limit, generally the really young ones will have a tough time with this one. “I love the Halloween season,” said Araujo. “I love being at the exit when people come out and seeing that joy and fear when they’re out. As long as we do that, I’m happy. Our job is to scare people, anything less than that is no good.”
SPOOKY ACRES HAUNTED HAYRIDE
Oct. 9-10 7-10 p.m. Contact Spooky Acres for details Millbury Youth Camp, Inc. 23 Herrick Lane Millbury $12 Trail of Terror Oct. 16-17, 23-24
{ coverstory }
The Fright Night is an entirely different beast, a reservation-only camp out for those 16 and up. Twenty-five campers a night will spend their evening in a haunted forest, presumably being consistently terrorized. Unfortunately, for those freshly interested, reservations closed at the end of September, so if you want a scary camping experience, you’ll have to set your tent up on top of an underground wasp nest.
7-10 p.m. $12 Fright Nights Reservation only. Oct. 9, 16, 23 11 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The Millbury Youth Camp, Inc. is now in its 20th year of its Spooky Acres fundraiser, and for Spooky Acres coordinator Paul Gasco and the volunteers involved, it is truly a labor of love. “This whole thing is something that my father used to do with the kids in the neighborhood,” said Gasco. “I witnessed his love for it. It’s more something that is dedicated to him because of everything he had done. It’s carrying on the tradition and taking it to the next level.” Which, it would seem, is exactly what Gasco and company have done, with a Trail of Terror, Haunted Hayride and new “Fright Night” Scavenger Haunt and Campout. As the coordinator describes it, the hayride itself is spooky, but geared toward families, while the Trail of Terror is meant to be, well, terrorizing. Gasco works 24/7 in advance of the events, and even sleeps at the camp some nights to ensure maximum productivity. The hayride lasts about 20 minutes and utilizes the property’s 13 (a very appropriate number) acres.
FRIGHT NIGHTS AT DAVIS FARMLAND MEGA MAZE Oct. 9-11, 16-17, 23-24 6:30-10 p.m. Davis Farmland Mega Maze 145 Redstone Hill Sterling Davisfarmland.com $24.95 for 13-plus $19.95 for 5-12
Alas, my schedule and that of the Mega Maze did not line up, so I can only speculate as to the terrors of Fright Nights at the Mega Maze, but I can tell you one thing: being trapped in a corn maze attempting to find your way out while being terrified sounds really scary. I feel like I’ve had a nightmare on deck about this exact experience for years. continued on page 16
cooking demonsTrATions
pop-up
Food
MaRkET
Fall HaRVEST
AT freemAn fArm
ocTobER 17 - 18 eXHiBiT of LoCAL fruiTs,
VEgETablES & FlowERS old STuRbRidgE VillagE sturbridge, massachusetts
MAKE HISTORY!
fArm
aniMalS presenTed BY
WWW.OSV.ORG OCTOBER 8, 2015 • WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM
15
Over Over Over 40 COlOrs 40COlOrs COlOrs 40 On On sale Onsale sale
{
}
O 40 C On
GRANITE COUNTERTOPS GRANITE COUNTERTOPS E COUNTERTOPS GRANITE COUNTERTOPS cover story & QUARTZ! & QUARTZ! & QUARTZ! & QUARTZ! Over Over Over 40 40 COlOrs 40COlOrs COlOrs On sale On sale On sale
continued from page 15
into new haunt technology and added a
45 Colors for Colors for 45 Colors Colors for ¼45 Mile East of Home Home Depot ¼ 45 Mile East of Home Depot GRANITE COUNTERTOPS haunted hayride -for the place is the real ¼ Mile East of new Home Dep GRANITE COUNTERTOPS ¼ Mile East of Depot Visitors are expected to bring their own GRANITE COUNTERTOPS GRANITE COUNTERTOPS $45.00 per sqft Installed $45.00 per sqft Installed $45.00 per sqft Insta $45.00 per sqft Installed 620 Boston Turnpike (Rt. 9), deal. Caulfield said they have (Rt. sold a ticket 620 Boston Turnpike (Rt. 9), flashlight, and there are “No Safe Zones,” 620 Boston Turnpike 620 Boston Turnpike (Rt. 9), (40 sqft or more) & QUARTZ! (40 sqft or more) & QUARTZ! (40 sqft orto visitors more) (40Shrewsbury sqft or more) & QUARTZ! & QUARTZ! from every state in the country Shrewsbury meaning this is geared toward adults, or Shrewsbury Shrewsbury ¼ Mile East of Home Depot
on of of f any ny !
• The Biggest Selection of Selection of ofofany of • The• Biggest The Biggest Marble andSelection Granite and Granite of any ny Marble Marble and Granite of any Fabrication Shop! Fabrication Shop! Fabrication Shop! • Over 250 colors • Over 250 colors e) • Overto250 colors choose from to choose (allfrom slabs on site) to choose from (all slabs on site) (all slabs on site) • Backsplash, • Backsplash, Glass & & • Flooring, Backsplash, Flooring, Glass & Available Mosaic Tiles Flooring, Glass & ble Mosaic TilesTiles Available Mosaic Available
Includes: Rounded, Beveled or polished edges Includes: Rounded, Beveled or polished edgesedges Includes: Rounded, Beveled or polished e Includes: Rounded, Beveled or for polished 4 in back ¼ Splash. Cutout sink. Depot Mile East offor Home 4 in back Splash. Cutout for East sink. Mile of Ho ¼ Mile of Home Depot (online sales) East everyfor year sincesink. they opened. 4 back Splash. 4(Cannot in back Cutout sink. particularly brave children. There are¼ food Cutout beSplash. combined w/any other sales) 620 Boston Turnpike (Rt. 9), in
620 Boston Turnpi 620Building Boston Turnpike (Rt. 9), Shrewsbury Big Blue “We made a conscious decision to make a and beverages at the halfway point of the Shrewsbury Biggest Selection of Marble and Big Blue Building Big Blue Buildin Big Blue Building (Cannot be combined other sales) sales) 620w/any Boston Turnpike (Rt.(Cannot 9), (Cannot be combined w/any other
be
combined
w/any
other
sales)
Shrewsbur Shrewsbury Biggest Selection of Marble andand Biggest Selection Marble an Biggest of Blue Marble scary attraction,” said Caulfield of who will Granite Selection of ANYBig Fabrication Shop maze, which presumably will be necessary to of Building Granite of ANY Fabrication Shop Big Blue Building Granite of ANY Fabrication Sh Granite of ANY Fabrication Shop Big Blue Bu Big Blue Building 280 Colors to Choose From enjoy the locale. There is no age limit, but
508-842-9800 fill your stomach after all of the horror. 508-842-9800 508-842-9800 508-842-980 508-842-9800 some people may have a tough time with the 508-842-9800 508-842-9 508-842-9800 Fax 508-842-9808 280 Colors to Choose From Granite Countertop, Quartz Surfaces, Soapstone 280 280 Colors to Choose From
Colors
to
Choose
From
Granite Countertop, Quartz Surfaces, Soapstone Granite Countertop, Quartz Surfaces, Soap Granite Countertop, Quartz Surfaces, Soapstone Drive a Little - Save A Lot! Fax 508-842-9808 of fear. “We try and precipitate that false aFax Little - Save A Lot! 1/4 Mile Drive Fax 508-842-9808 508-842-9808 East Fax ofDrive Home Depot - 620 Boston Turnpike (Rt. Shrewsbury -508-842-9808 Fri. 8-6,9), Sat. 8-7 Drive a Little - level Save A Lot! a Little - Mon. Save A Lot! Fax 508-842Fax 508-842-9808 Fax 508-842-9808 Mon. Fri. 8-6, Sat. 8-7 1/4 Mile of Home Depot 620 Boston Turnpike (Rt. 9), Shrewsbury 1 Mon. Fri. 8-6, Sat. 8-7 1/4East sense ofTurnpike fear. People are having (Rt. fun while 9) /4 East of Home Depot - 620 Boston MileBlue EastMile of Home -Depot - 620 Boston Turnpike (Rt. 9), Shrewsbury Mon. - Fri. 8-6, S Mon. - Fax Fri. 8-6, Sat. 8-7 Big Building • 508-842-9800 •8-7 508-842-9808 Mon. Fri. 8-6, Sat.
SPOOKY WORLD PRESENTS Mon. - Fri. Sat. 8-7 Mon. - & Fri. 8-6, Sat. 8-7 NIGHTMARE NEW ENGLAND 8-6, 220 Colors On Sale! Exotic Marble, Granite Soapstones Available. they’re scared. I• thinkFax that’s the attraction.” Big Blue Building • Blue 508-842-9800 • FaxBuilding Big • 508-842-9800 508 Big Building •8-6 508-842-9800 • 508-842-9808 Fax 508-842-9808 Fridays, Saturdays and& Sundays Soapstones through Mon.-Fri. 8 to 5Blue •Granite Thurs. •Soapstones Sat. 9-4 220 Colors On Sale! Exotic Marble, & Soapstones Available. e! Exotic Marble, Granite Av 220 Colors On Sale! Exotic Marble, Granite & Available. Along with the hayride, which features ale! Exotic Marble, Granite & Soapstones Available. Mon.-Fri. 8 to 5 • Thurs. 8-6 • Sat. 9-4 October, 8-6 with select Mondays, • Wednesdays Fri. 8 to • 8-6 Thurs. Sat. 9-4 Mon.-Fri. 8 to 55 • Thurs. • Sat. 9-4 S
eight Availab scenes complete with pyrotechnics, Exotic Marble, Granite & Soapstones Available. Granite & Soapstones e! Exotic Marble, Granite & Soapstones Available. and Thursdays. Check website for full lasers, fog, animatronics and tons and tons S
72623 Shews Marb Granite 0607.indd
Shews Marb Marb Granite 0607.indd 1 2623 Shews Granite 0607.indd
1
6/4/12
S
11:39 AM
calendar. 454 Charles Bancroft Highway Litchfield, New Hampshire 6/4/12 11:39 AM 6/4/12 11:39 AM Nightmarenewengland.com 6-11 p.m. $39.99 general admission $64.99 VIP admission 6/4/126/4/12 11:3911:39 AM AM
1
1
6/4/12 11:39 AM
I’d be willing to bet you just read Litchfield, New Hampshire and said, “Hey Josh, you complete idiot, that isn’t Central Mass” and you know what? You’re absolutely right, possibly about both parts, but definitely about the location. However, there is a reason Nightmare New England is on this list: it’s the big daddy of them all. It’s about an hour from Worcester, though I would suggest leaving a significant amount of time for the likely traffic en route. Here’s the thing about Spooky World: it’s without a doubt the most expansive (and expensive?) haunted destination in New England, the Northeast and right up toward the tippity-top in the country. Also, it’s scary. Like, really scary. Three things should be noted about my experience at Nightmare New England: I interviewed their co-owner, Wayne Caulfield, I went through the attractions with just Wayne (he’s the owner, he knows the layout, he’s not getting spooked. I, on the other hand, am a reporter and, as mentioned previously a bit of a coward when it comes to these things, so keeping myself together in his presence was difficult), and finally I was made up in face paint and garb and joined the cast of the brand new Haunted Hayride as a demented cannibal tribesman (see sidebar). It was awesome (seriously, see the sidebar). Spooky World/Nightmare New England is like the Disney World of haunted attractions, I almost wanted to write a separate article just on them, as they really are in a different league, though it should be said I absolutely love the local haunts we have that are made with a smaller staff and injected with their own personalities. Still, Nightmare New England has 180 actors every single night participating in scaring the pumpkin latte out of you and more than 300 people on staff on any given evening. There are seven professional makeup artists getting the actors in character, and they’ve had 6,000 visitors on a single night. They just put a $1.5-million investment
16
WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM
• OCTOBER 8, 2015
of actors, there are four individual haunted zones. There is a 3D “Festival of Fear,” with clowns (people really hate clowns) 6/ and various “freaks” scaring you; Carnage, a spooky junkyard; The Colony, which is infested with some kind of “Hills Have Eyes”type inbred creatures; and my personal favorite, Brigham Manor. Essentially, at the entrance of this haunted mansion you are given a glow stick and enter the mansion (in my case, it was just me leading Wayne. I don’t know how many would be in a typical group, but I was really scared). You explore this pitch-black house of horrors solely by the light of the glow stick and the way the house is set up is truly terrifying. If you like spooky attractions, take a brave friend or two up to Spooky World Presents Nightmare New England in Litchfield, New Hampshire.
THE SPOOKS STOP HERE
H
opefully, this guide can help you figure out which haunts are right for you and your family.
I highly suggest you attempt them all. Each one, from the large to the small, has its own personality and the creators wear their hearts on their sleeve. These are people who truly love what they do, Halloween and getting the chance to create scares for those of us who enjoy that sort of thing. In many cases, the money raised goes toward charity and no matter what, whether you are impossible to scare or (like me) easily mortified at almost anything, I guarantee you leave with a smile. For the rest of October, I will don a flannel and hoodie, grab a pumpkin-flavored beer (no yoga pants and I can’t afford UGGs, however) and continue my quest to check out every haunted attraction I can get to. In the meantime, I’ll be watching every B-horror movie I can find, while enjoying the steady rush of crisp autumn air and the heady crunch and slow turn of fall leaves. Reporter Joshua Lyford can be reached at 508-749-3166, ext. 325, or by email at Jlyford@worcestermagazine.com. Follow Josh on Twitter @Joshachusetts.
A
{ coverstory } SPOOKED IN CENTRAL MASS: “BEHIND THE SCREAMS”
s part of my “Spooked in Central Mass” story, I
received word from Spooky World Presents Nightmare New England’s PR agent, Lisa Cramb, that I had the go-ahead to not only interview the co-owner of Nightmare New England, Wayne Caulfield, and check out the haunted attractions for myself, but I would be able to get fully made up by their professional makeup staff and join the group of actors at one of the eight zones on their new Haunted Hayride.
A 32 nn n uad l
Contrary to what almost anyone who has ever met me would tell you, I am a professional. I had to hold in how overjoyed I was to be able to scare the hell out of complete strangers for an entire evening. But, overjoyed I was. My schedule rarely allows for these sorts of things, so being embedded as an actor was a bit of a dream come true for me. Still, I was nervous. I am far from a professional and my acting skills up to this point involved pretending to be sick in high school and yelling with chocolate syrup in my mouth for a music video. Following the interview with Caulfield and experiencing the attractions myself (which were all fantastic, with my favorite being the Brigham Manor experience and the Haunted Hayride itself – the production values blew
continued on page 19
Moonbounces Clowns, Jugglers & More!
Scenic Foliage SkyRide
Craft Fair & Farmers’ Market
Blueberry Pie Eating Contests Mountainside BBQ
World Champion “Punkin Chunkin” Team
my mind), it was time to head to the makeup department, where I met their fantastic artists. Their amazing team went to work and I began my transformation into a cannibalistic tribesman for “The Tribe” section of the hayride. Using “Texas dirt,” an airbrush, various paints, feathers and jelly, I grew into my new alter ego. I loved it. I was put into a one-piece, skin-colored body suit and it was around this time I relinquished my death grip on my notepad, recorder and cell phone. Excitement was on the precipice of bubbling over and I had no pockets, so the rest has been committed to memory. It is important to note that I have had an unusually large number of head injuries over the years, so things have a tendency to disappear. I was ready to go. I was excited, but also nervous, I didn’t want to be the chump who sucked at scaring people, and while I knew they’d go somewhat easy on me, since I am not a professional, I wasn’t about to embarrass Worcester Magazine (unless this entire project did that inherently, in which case, I was only worried about myself). I was marched through the darkness by a seasoned veteran. The ground rules were laid down, as we would periodically hide in the shadows to let a wagon pass. You can touch, but only with the back of your hand (this prevents “groping” allegations), you can technically swear, but it wouldn’t make sense in my location on the hay ride, don’t break character. That was essentially it, but I was also encouraged to step my game up and jump into the wagon for some real, quality scares. Also, each of the people that I had worked with, met, or been crafted by would be
Saturday
October 17 & 18, 2015 Sat. & Sun. 10am to 5pm Featuring
bration e l e Oktoberfest C
German Food and Beer Tent
Saturday Jolly Kopperschmidts Buy Tix in Advance and Save $$$ Live Music
ADMISSION: Adults: $11 adv/$14 door; Kids 6-12: $6 adv/$9 door; Free for kids 5 & under. Package Pricing Available. Food, beverage & SkyRide not included in admission. No coolers or pets.
Sunday Schwarze Schafe German Band
at The Gre
6th Annual
England Apple Pie Contest New
Judging & Prizes Sunday
Race starts at 9am
WACHUSETT MOUNTAIN Just off Rt. 140 in Princeton, MA! (978) 464-2300 www.wachusett.com
OCTOBER 8, 2015 • WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM
17
{ coverstory }
18
WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM
• OCTOBER 8, 2015
continued from page 17
taking the ride throughout the night to see how I’d do. I have to hand it to every actor in “The Tribe,” these people are absolute professionals. It was daunting at first. You are seeing each of the actors for the first time in full regalia and makeup. I watched the tail end of a wagon ride and each actor and actress was intimidating, horrifying and deft. Once the ride passed, however, it was all smiles and “welcome aboard.” It is obvious (and repeated often) that these people do this for the love of the craft. They genuinely enjoy scaring strangers and there is a real art form to it. I was told multiple times people either “got the bug” or they didn’t. Nearly every actor on site had worked there for at least several seasons, some up to 10 or more, I was told people usually knew on the first night whether or not they would be back. It is a satisfying gig, but it is not easy. You are running, jumping, yelling and creeping for hours on end in the cold October evenings. I didn’t want to disappoint my new tribesmen, so on my first go I saw a window as everyone on the hayride turned in terror toward one of the tribeswomen and I jumped two-footed into the wagon. A young boy snapped his head back over his shoulder as I whispered into his ear, and began to scream. I was hooked. I ended up staying with the tribe for a
few hours, learning from their behavior and trying to get better. This wasn’t just for the story anymore, I didn’t know what time it was, how long I had been out there, or when I would leave, and I didn’t care. I wanted to make my new friends/ tribesmen proud. And I think I did, or at least I didn’t completely underwhelm them. I had heard later that I did a decent job (I think they were being honest, but they could have been polite) and I got to look into dozens of people’s eyes as they felt genuine terror. It’s hard to describe, but there is nothing quite like it. If I was a bit closer and my schedule allowed, I would beg them to take me back. I felt remorse in leaving my fellow tribesmen behind, but I am glad to have met them and been a part of it. I appreciated them letting
{ coverstory }
me into their world and I hope they appreciated a weird ginger tribesmen joining them, if only for a bit. I returned to makeup and wiped a bit off and put my regular clothes on. I still looked insane and I was concerned about what would happened if I got pulled over on my return to Worcester. I stopped into Ralph’s Diner for the Mountain Man record release show and got more than a few weird looks and sideways glares, but the entire experience was one I will never forget. “Awoo” to my fellow tribesmen and a couple of solid crow-calls and howls, too. I hope the next time I am up there, I get the pants scared off of me by you guys all over again.
Yeah, that’s Joshua Lyford all done up in costume for his debut, and finale, at Spooky World Presents Nightmare New England.
WE MOVED!
@
THE SALON AND SPA
SPECIALS 1/2 OFF Single Visits (Mon.-Fri. 9am-2pm) 1 Month Unlimited Student Tan (Level 1, $19.99) 20% Off any hair service with any stylist 50% OFF Laser Hair removal (for new customers only) 1393 Grafton St., Worcester (Formerly located at the Shoppes at Blackstone)
glowtanningmillbury.com 508-755-1604
S P R I T Z O 660 Lincoln St. Worcester, MA Appointments Welcome 855.595.8326
Affiliated Showrooms Providence, RI Saco, ME SPLASH • Newton, MA
SplashSpritzo.com
GLAMOUR BEGINS AT HOME With its iconic color palette, classic details, and architecture on a grand scale, this bath is as sophisticated as it gets. Add modern elements like midcenturyinspired lighting and a pared-down, wall-hung toilet for a look that's eclectic and playful.
OCTOBER 8, 2015 • WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM
19
{ coverstory }
20
WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM
• OCTOBER 8, 2015
art | dining | nightlife | October 8 - 14, 2015
night day &
Survivor not slowed by Marathon bombing STEVEN KING
Joshua Lyford
Jeff Bauman woke up the morning of April 15, 2013 with a smile on his face. The then-27-year-old was ready to cheer his girlfriend on during her roughly 26-mile run in the Boston Marathon. He had the day off from his job at Costco and was excited to see her cross the finish line.
Unfortunately, the overwhelming joy of the event was supplanted by a horrific tragedy, a bombing at the hands of two brothers, Dzhokhar and Tamerlan Tsarnaev. In the blink of an eye, Bauman lost both his legs, and suffered other injuries, and his life was changed instantly. Bauman, the warm and funny survivor, didn’t let that get to him, and in his new book, “Stronger,” he proves that positivity fuels growth. Not only was he one of the chief catalysts in identifying the bombing suspects following the attack, he serves as an inspiration to people across the globe. “Two years ago, I was just a normal kid,” said Bauman. “I was 27 years old. I didn’t have a path. I worked at Costco Wholesale, it was an awesome job. That’s pretty much how I lived, I’d go and eat their free samples for meals. I wouldn’t have to pay for food, it was great. They had great benefits.” Bauman was living a fairly straightforward life at that point. He resided with his mother in Chelmsford. He took some college classes at UMass-Lowell, but ended up leaving the school. He said he enjoyed his job at Costco and increased his hours, instead. In his spare time, he taught himself how to play guitar. He loved Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix. By all accounts, Jeff Bauman was the everyman. His day-to-day routine involved working and spending time with friends and family. During that time, he met his girlfriend. According to Bauman, she was “way out of his league:” attractive, motivated and hardworking. She was also training for the Boston Marathon. “I was like, how are you going to run 26 miles?” said Bauman. “I was confused about this. I wouldn’t even drive 26 miles. She’d run 17 miles on a Saturday and be like, ‘Babe, what do you want to do tonight?’ I would
Marathon bombing survivor Jeff Bauman, who lost both legs and suffered other serious injuries, spoke to Worcester State University students recently at the May Street Auditorium.
have been somewhere passed out on the side of the road.” April 15 came quickly and Bauman joined his girlfriend’s roommates at the finish line, ready to cheer her on. Shortly before the explosives rocked the event, Bauman made eye contact with a suspicious looking man, who would turn out to be one of the Tsarnaev brothers. Bauman recalled thinking it odd the man would leave his backpack on the street, but there was no time to comprehend the implications. The bombs began to explode. When Bauman opened his eyes, he was on the ground. “I looked down and my legs were pretty
much off my body,” said Bauman. “They were split like two pea pods below my knee and I could see all my bones. I went into tunnel vision and my life went into slow-mo.” Bauman’s life was changed forever. He lost his legs in the explosion that day and was rushed to the hospital. His road to recovery was long and difficult, and it would be a long time before he could stand up on his prosthetic legs. He assisted the FBI in identifying the suspects as an eyewitness. Along the path to recovery, he would throw out the first pitch at a Boston Red Sox game, wave the flag at a Boston Bruins playoff
game, meet the president and first lady and became synonymous with the concept of “Boston Strong.” Perhaps most impressive is Bauman’s ability to see the humor in his circumstance and tackle the issues head on with a smile on his face. Examples of this occur constantly, whenever he speaks. He described his thoughts as he woke up in the hospital for the first time after arriving and looking up at his best friend, Sully. “I knew I wasn’t in heaven because Sully was with me,” he joked. “He woke me up and he was panicking. He got a piece of paper
continued on page 25
OCTOBER 8, 2015 • WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM
21
night day &
{ arts } Mini-Olympics brings smiles to Worcester
Joshua Lyford
The Worcester Mini-Olympics is now going into its 10th year and will once again return to Foley Stadium, 305 Chandler St., to bring smiles to Worcester Public Schools’ Life Skills, SAIL and COAST program students.
The event, designed to give the students a fun and exciting day of healthy competition, is free and open to the public. It is being held Wednesday, Oct. 14. Meghan Paradis is the co-coordinator of the Worcester Mini-Olympics and has been an adaptive physical education teacher in the Worcester Public School system for 10 years, traveling through 13 schools in Worcester. “I love what I do,” said Paradis of her role. “I’m very fortunate that I am able to do what I do and be a part of this great event.” The event is the fall edition of the MiniOlympics, with the spring edition taking place in June. It is the fifth year the MiniOlympics is running independently of the Massachusetts Special Olympics. “They’re a great organization,” Paradis said, “but, we wanted to start running the event on our own. We kind of wanted two events under one umbrella. We decided we wanted to make it a fall and spring event.” Paradis said organizers expect a turnout of about 220 students with the Life Skills, SAIL and COAST programs, which involve students with developmental disabilities and disorders. The Worcester Mini-Olympics is just around the corner. Last year, as seen in these photos, participants young and old had a blast
There are 14 programs represented in 13 schools. Students in grades 4-8 are welcome to join the fun.
“Typically,” said Paradis, “they all participate. Everyone from the program is invited and everyone usually gets pretty PHOTOS SUBMITTED
geared up about it. We have fabulous teachers and coaches. It’s a great time and we have great people out there.” Since they became independent of MA Special Olympics, Paradis and her team had to secure new ways to fund the event. A number of people stepped up to the plate, including Worcester Fitness (with locations at 440 Grove St. and 123 Summer St.). “It’s been people in the community helping us all out,” said Paradis. “It’s fantastic.” At the end of the day, the focus of the event is giving children involved in these programs a day all their own. To have some healthy competition and inspire as many smiles as possible throughout the day. “This is the kids’ day to have fun and it’s all about what we can do to make have the best time,” said Paradis. “This is my favorite day of the year. I’ve been fortunate to be with such an amazing group of people.” For some of the kids, the competition against their class mates gets them excited; for others it’s the ability to participate in sporting events at Foley Stadium. “We had a student last year say, ‘It’s so great being able to run at Foley Stadium,’” said Paradis. “It’s just being there and being with your friends. They get a great sense of community and they find that all the teachers stay with them and they each get their moment. I’m a big believer that everybody can get their moment. They get to cross the finish line and jump across. We promote healthy living and fitness, but also teamwork and camaraderie. That what the smiles mean. Everyone’s day is bright.” Some of the events at the MiniOlympics are the 25-meter wheelchair race, 100-meter w/c, softball throw, tennis ball throw, 100-meter walk, 50-meter dash, standing long jump and bean bag drop. All student participants receive a medal as part of a medal ceremony. “I think it’s all about being able to get out and be active and have those opportunities,” said Paradis. “Being able to enjoy that experience is what is important. The kids want to race against other kids in their class. These kids want to compete against their classmates and see who the fastest is and things like that. It is a lot of fun.” Head to Foley Stadium, 305 Chandler St., Wednesday, Oct. 14 to check out the Worcester Mini-Olympics. The event is free and open to the public. Reporter Joshua Lyford can be reached at 508-749-3166, ext. 325, or by email at Jlyford@worcestermagazine.com. Follow Josh on Twitter @Joshachusetts.
night day &
{ arts }
Old Sturbridge Village cultivates new appreciation for food Brendan Egan
Fall is here and you know what that means. It’s time for foliage, layered clothing and apple picking. But why settle for any old apple orchard when you can catch a glimpse into the past and experience something new in a world that you thought you knew everything about? And that’s exactly what Old Sturbridge Village (OSV) is willing to do over the coming weekends: provide an education and a window into ways long gone. To do that they’ve arranged events like Apple Days, a history of New England and its surprisingly intimate relationship with America’s fruit of choice.
“Apples are to fall what maple syrup is to spring,” said Michael Arnum, director of marketing and public relations in a recent interview. If apples are significant in the American diet now, they were a pillar of nutrition in the 1800s, and Old Sturbridge Village aims to let people know “apples were a very important crop to New Englanders.” With the average early-19th century family consuming roughly 10 32-gallon barrels of cider a year, it’s no wonder OSV would focus on an important New England crop like apples for its exciting Columbus Day event. From Saturday, Oct.10 through Monday, Oct. 12, residents from Central Mass and beyond can head over to New England’s premiere living-history museum for a taste of 1830s life and apple deliciousness. Old
Sturbridge Village will be showcasing all the apple-related aspects of 19th century New England. Apple Days happens annually at Old Sturbridge Village and this year promises to be more exciting than ever. Apple lovers and history enthusiasts alike will be able to experience what it was like to eat and drink various apple products just like colonial New Englanders, as well as check out how their favorite apple treats were produced before industrialization in the United States. That’s a lot of apple, but with good reason. Throughout the 19th century, New Englanders relied on apples as a staple in their diet, and Old Sturbridge Village visitors will gorge on varieties they won’t find in their local supermarket, from Sheepnose and Grimes Golden to Roxbury Russet. Because of standards and the ability to engineer apples that fit modern stereotypes, some older variety apples wouldn’t make it in today’s supermarkets. But Old Sturbridge Village will showcase some that might surprise modern apple enthusiasts. Apple Days activities at Sturbridge Village will include both hand- and oxen-pressed apple cider production — an important part of 19th century life — cooking demonstrations, orchard tours, apple preservation talks and root cellar tours that will give visitors an idea of how things were stored and preserved in the pre-refrigeration days of America. Recent public interests have included labels on the packaging of foods containing Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO), and increased demand for organic, locally-grown foods. Old Sturbridge Village visitors can see what it was like to live in a time before genetic modification and mass production. If Apple Days isn’t enough for the agrarian New Englander, Oct. 17-18 will provide visitors with an even more in-depth look at
19th century dietary habits with Dig In: A Field-to-Table Festival. Dig In is an exploration of the journey fruits and vegetables made from dirt to dish in times before factory farming and industry.
During the 1800s, everything was locally grown and eaten. Vegetables were consumed in-season, as preservation and storage methods didn’t keep them around in the continued on page 25
30 YEARS GROWING EXPERIENCE
LiquidSun THE GROW INDOOR STORES
Grow Lighting • Nutrients • Hydroponics • Organic Nutrients • Garden Supplies • Worm Castings Bat Guano • CANNA Nutrients
143 Southwest Cutoff, Worcester 508-459-1200 1179 Central Ave, Pawtucket, RI 401-722-2724 5 other locations! Check us out at liquidsun.bz! Open Mon-Fri 10am-5:30pm; Sat 10am-3:00pm
LIQUIDSUN.BZ OCTOBER 8, 2015 • WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM
23
night day &
THE
Lyford F iles
Joshua Lyford
THE RETURN OF FROGBALL: I am admittedly getting up
there in years, having finally surpassed the line into 30 and closing in on 31, but I was ahead of the curve during the musical reign of the mighty Frogball (pictured) with three grey hairs in my beard while they were still active. I don’t feel bad saying
MATTY T EXPLAINS IT ALL: I am not sure if Matty T (real name Matty T) will be happy with me for including this, but I feel like now that we have been haunted hayride partners, he is kind of locked in. When not fronting the fantastic Truth Decay, Matty is reviewing a horror movie-aday throughout October. The man knows his horror, so if you are an Instagram user, I suggest you follow what he’s got going on by following @LoungeandDestroy. #SAVETHETABLES: The New Day’s #Savethetables campaign continued in Worcester last Sunday, Oct. 4 when the WWE’s Live event hit the DCU. It was awesome, obviously, as any WWE event is going to be, though I was a bit disappointed in my fellow wrestling fan brethren’s turnout numbers. Still, it doesn’t take many wrestling fans to make a match noisy and that’s what happened. Neville (from our Two Minutes With last week) kicked things off with a bang, going up against the fantastic Stardust and the chants of “Cody (Stardust’s “human” name)” were awesome. An Intercontinental Championship match was served up as well as the aforementioned New Day versus Dudley Boyz match, which was fantastic. Arguably the high point was Kane announcing the match between Seth Rollins and John Cena was a “Worcester Street Fight.” While he butchered the pronunciation, at least he tried.
FACEBOOK.COM/FROGBALL
WHERE WARE WEAR: Worcester Wares held its grand opening Saturday, Oct. 3 and,
alas, I was unable to attend due to some commitments of the scaring little kids variety. It looked fantastic, however, with all sorts of Worcester sophisticates on deck cutting ribbons with big scissors. It seems Jessica Walsh (pictured below) and company had a fabulous time even without my presence. Worcester Wares sells some amazing pro-Worcester stuff, and as all of us FILE PHOTO/STEVEN KING
it, and having been a part of another area pop band during their lifetime, I feel like I have a leg to stand on: Frogball was the best pop punk band from this area in the 2000s. I’m not exactly sure when they said goodnight, but it’s been a long time since they’ve ripped their fast and hilarious brand of shred. Regardless of my general lack of knowledge, Frogball is back. They said it would never happen, yet here we are. They will be joined by McDonough Band, The Hotelier and The Furs. The show is Friday, Oct. 16 at London Billiards for eight big ones ($8) and trust me, you really want to go. If the lyric “It’s 3 a.m. and I want some nachos” doesn’t get you jacked up, you’re hopeless.
WILL YOU MAKE THE HONOR ROLL? I did until about the ninth grade, then I kind of fell into the deep end. My less than impressive grades have nothing to do with this juicy lil’ tidbit though. On Saturday, Oct. 10, Honor Roll Productions is putting on a bit of a banger at Ralph’s Rock Diner, 148 Grove St., with lastdayshining (post rock from Albany, NY), Forest Fires (indie rock from Providence, RI), The Royal Twenties (rock from Worcester, we covered them not so long ago) and Sparhawks (also from Worcester). Sparhawk is the main character in David Edding’s “The Elenium” and “The Tamuli” fantasy novel series. I am not sure if that’s where they got their name from, but if they did, kudos. Narragansett will be handing out free stuff from 10 p.m. to midnight and prints of the awesome flyer for the event will be on sale. 24
WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM • OCTOBER 8, 2015
fans of Worcester know, this is something we need. If you’d like to check out what she has for yourself, check out Worcesterwares.com or check out the brick n’ mortar retail location at the 22nd door of the DCU Center.
A VILLAIN’S BURIAL: Shoe City’s finest, Villain, will be saying goodnight after seven years of shredding. They are billing this show as “A celebration of Life,” as opposed to the usual farewell fare and there is absolutely no way that this show isn’t entirely insane. Villain had a reputation as wild animals while active, so for their final farewell, one can only imagine the chaos. The “Pallbearers” for the evening are Streetsweeper, Beartrap, Good Times, Big Bad Wolf, East Beast, Cinder Block and Direct Impact. That’s a lot of bands and not one dud, either. The “services will be conducted” on Saturday, Nov. 7 at Rad Skatepark. The show is $10 with proceeds going to Rad Skatepark. R.I.P. gentlemen, Phil, keep booking shows alright? Reporter Joshua Lyford can be reached at 508-749-3166, ext. 325, by email at Jlyford@ worcestermagazine.com, or by closing your eyes and turning three times saying “long ginger hair” in rapid succession.. Follow Josh on Twitter @Joshachusetts.
night day &
STEVEN KING
BAUMAN continued from page 21
and I wrote Lt. Dan, like from “Forrest Gump” just to mess with him.” These days he performs speaking engagements across the country and promotes his new book, “Stronger,” spreading his message of positivity and strength. He recently spoke at Worcester State University to students and faculty. “Now I live my life to the fullest,” said Bauman. “Everyone has horrible things happen to them. Everybody does. You just have to truck through it and stand up and use the things around you to gain confidence and gain strength. That’s what it’s all about.” You can pick up Jeff Bauman’s inspirational new book, “Stronger” (which has become a New York Times bestseller), online at Amazon.com, at Barnes & Noble Booksellers or at any of his speaking engagements. To find out more on Bauman, his story and his upcoming appearances, check out his website, Jeffbaumanstronger.com.
{ arts }
OSV continued from page 25
offseason like they do in modern times. Today, fruits and vegetables are available year-round – not so much 200 years ago. “You didn’t have asparagus in winter,” said Arnum, because it didn’t grow in any season but spring. Foods were eaten in their respective growing season, unless they were preserved for later.
Reporter Joshua Lyford can be reached at 508-749-3166, ext. 325, or by email at Jlyford@ worcestermagazine.com. Follow Josh Jeff Bauman at on Twitter @Joshachusetts. Worcester State University
Old Sturbridge Village’s Dig In event will also see chefs from the Central Mass area showcasing their techniques for creating popular New England dishes. Additionally, the Village’s own chef will be creating dishes available for sale, so be prepared to take home classic New England recipes made from the finest locally-grown ingredients. In addition to regular OSV attractions,
Bloctober
FeSt
visitors will have a chance to meet heritage breed animals such as sheep, calves and oxen. Expert teamsters will drive oxen teams in plowing and cart driving competitions. There will also be plenty of veggies on display at a modern farmer’s market reminiscent of the 19th century. Awards will be given in roughly 50 categories for the best veggies and plants local producers can grow. Arnum singled this out as an excellent “opportunity to show the great things grown locally.” As people are becoming more interested in where their food comes from, Old Sturbridge Village offers visitors time to check out harvest, cooking and storage methods of old and how they compare to farming now. “We don’t want history to live in the past only,” said Arnum, “We want it to be relevant today. When people go in a store and pick up an apple, we want them to realize that it didn’t just appear.” A lot of hard work goes into agriculture, and that work has deep roots in American history. Old Sturbridge Village will provide a way for visitors young and old to cultivate a new appreciation for the work and history behind their favorite foods. For more information on coming events, visit osv.org.
We’re celebrating 10 years of niche Hospitality with a throwback to the restaurant that started it all. revisit all the blockFIVE favorites all october at the citizen and the People’s kitchen featuring your favorite dishes, cocktails and a few surprise special appearances.
menu takeover RElIVE a NIchE classIc all octoBER
1 ExchangE PlacE • WorcEstEr, Ma • 1nichExchangE.coM OCTOBER 8, 2015 • WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM
25
Is your business getting the most from ?
Facebook Advertising helps you reach the exact audience you want with targeted ads, increases your online presence, and builds brand recognition. With organic reach decreasing and the competition stiffer than ever, there’s never been a better time to get started with ads on Facebook!
Get Started Today! We can also help you find the right solutions for: • Your website
• Social media
• Attracting new customers • Reaching smartphone users • Online advertising
• Staying competitive today
Call Today for a Free Consultation. Talk to your media consultant or call:
508-749-3166, ext. 450 in partnership with
26
WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM • OCTOBER 8, 2015
night day &
{ film }
Time to rescue Matt — again Jim Keogh
“The Martian” is an ode to the practical capacities of science, to the forgotten glories of space exploration, to the ability of Matt Damon to crack a joke, disco dance, and make an audience believe in the preposterous. The movie is a trip, in every way.
Damon is Mark Watney, a botanist-astronaut on a manned mission to Mars. When a windstorm descends, Watney is struck by debris and presumed dead by his crew, who reluctantly leave the planet for the multi-year trip back to Earth. But Mark is alive, and awakens to the harshest of realities. He’s alone on a planet with a food supply measured in weeks and seemingly no way to tell NASA he’s still breathing inside the crew’s work station. This is when Watney-as-scientist takes over, and he begins to systematically address his survival challenges, including “creating” water and growing his own potatoes. (“The Martian” was filmed by Ridley Scott, returning to space after “Alien” and “Prometheus” and before the discovery of water on Mars.) He also establishes contact with NASA, which touches off the moral question of whether it’s worth putting more people at risk to retrieve Watney — a years-long process, given the distance and complexity of the mission — even if he can persevere that long. A funny meme is going around asking, in light of “Saving Private Ryan,” “Interstellar,” and now “The Martian,” how much the federal government has spent on rescuing Matt Damon. But that’s what we do, right? We collect our Robinson Crusoes, our castaways, regardless of the percentage of success. No astronaut left behind. Fortunately, Damon is a charismatic guy to spend a couple of hours with. He’s delightfully in our face, speaking directly into the camera as Watney video-logs his experience before going all MacGyver on every crappy hardship Mars throws at him. Watney is glib, maybe too jokey at times, and even a little remote (whether he even
has any family is a mystery until the end). But his inner life is not at issue here, unlike, say, Sandra Bullock’s character in “Gravity,” whose escape from space’s grip is compelled by a past tragedy. The let’s-make-this-work ethos is a hoot, especially as NASA climbs aboard to engineer a rescue against outrageous odds (shades of “Apollo 13”). In the throes of crafting this urgent mission, a gallery of familiar types emerges, from the bloodless NASA director (Jeff Daniels) to the eccentric physicist with the Big Solution (Donald Glover) to the rebellious flight commander (Jessica Chastain, so ubiquitous these days I suspect half her roles are holograms) intent on retrieving her crewmate. As I write this, I’m assuming the message boards already are aflame with posts poking holes in the science, though Andy Weir, who wrote the novel, is said to have vetted the facts heavily. That’s okay. I’ll take any movie that asks us to take a journey beyond what is known and into what’s possible. *** The injustices perpetrated on the indigenous people of Australia are as shameful as our own treatment of Native Americans, and queasily similar. “Charlie’s Country” lays out the scenario in unsparing terms through the story of an aging aborigine (David Gulpilil) long ago driven off his land and herded into a ramshackle township, Australia’s version of a reservation. Fed up with bullying cops, no job opportunities and failing health, Charlie rebels and makes a sojourn into the wilderness to reconnect with his lost culture. His is an uncompromising, heartwrenching tale of a man struggling to make sense of a world strangling all that his people know and cherish in a slow-motion spiritual genocide. “Charlie’s Country” will be shown at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Saturday, and 1 p.m. and 3:10 p.m. Sunday in the Jefferson Academic Center at Clark University. The film is part of the Cinema 320 series.
night day { dining}
krave
Cheng Du
&
FOOD HHHH AMBIENCE HHHH1/2 SERVICE HHHH VALUE HHHH 157 Turnpike Road, Westborough • 508-366-7489 •chengdurestaurant.com
Cheng Du delivers on class and flavor Zedur Laurenitis
At their best, Chinese restaurants are an accessible way for the general population to experience exotic spices and cooking styles while getting to experience a piece of a culture that is halfway around the world, which very few of us will have the opportunity to drink in and relish with our own senses. At its worst, Chinese food is an amalgamation of bland, colorless starches, limp vegetables and proteins piled high on your plate at a buffet when the need for some kind of nutrientaping compounds in your body
overpowers reason and fear of digestive repercussions. Chinese food is the food of America because it transcends both class and reason, but you best be sure what kind of dining experience you are signing up for with each Chinese restaurant.
Cheng Du, at 157 Turnpike Road in Westborough, strictly falls into the first category of Chinese restaurants. This is immediately clear as you walk up to the restaurant, modeled after the kind of classical building any first-grader will recognize as Chinese, and open one of the large, red double doors there is a sense of occasion and class. This feeling extends inside with dark, rich colors in the interior, which still manages to remain hospitable and welcoming. This is an upscale, classy dining experience that invites you to try varied flavors from China. With so many choices, the answer was clear: classic dishes that if done well speak to an inherent “rightness” happening back in the kitchen. With that said, there are a variety of truly exotic dishes on offer that would likely normally be reserved to the off-menu crowd only, including a whole list of authentic
STEVEN KING
Chinese dishes. The crab Rangoon ($6.25) was chewy with a charmingly sweet cream cheese center. That first bite was both surprising and delicious with the sweet, vaguely crab flavor quickly launched these Rangoon ahead of the flavorless variety common elsewhere. The chewy texture also gave them substance, with the experience feeling with the price to dine on the unique pockets. If you are looking for the crispy variety of Rangoon, these are not for you, but the full-flavor version of these Chinese staples started the meal off right. The moo goo chicken ($12.25) comes loaded with veggies including crisp water chestnut and tender bites of chicken. The delicate ginger sauce doesn’t rewrite the book on flavor but the sweet and tangy flavor is clean and welcome. Everything was well cooked and avoided the mushy mash that these dishes usually suffer from. The chicken lo mein ($8.75) was equally mild and clean in flavor. The noodles were substantial and there was no grease present in the dish. The chicken was moist and took to hot sauce well. The rich lo mein flavor melded well with the texture of the noodles. Overall, the meal stood up to the hopes created by the high-end decor. With many more adventurous dishes on the menu,
including various squid and duck dishes, those looking for a more sophisticated meal will have many options. The location also features 157 bin, a wine bar and lounge, as well as a Japanese grille that offers sushi. While there are many other Chinese restaurants within a close distance of Worcester, one of the biggest knocks against this Westborough location, there is something special about the high-end feel at Cheng Du. With food that was able to bring out flavors in what can often be bland dishes, and prices that align more with a casual dining experience, those looking for something a little different while getting some good Chinese food will enjoy Cheng Du. At $27.25 before tax, this meal was an affordable luxury, just the way experiencing a different culture through food should be.
NEWLY RENOVATED • GRAND RE-OPENING FRIDAY, OCT. 9
Serving Lunch & Dinner 7 days • New Sushi Bar! Dine-In/Take out Karaoke Friday 9pm-12am
Live Music Featuring Midnight Ramblers Saturday, Oct 10 9pm-12am
Zhang’s
Food Works
50 Southwest Cutoff, Worcester 508-752-0938/0935 OCTOBER 8, 2015 • WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM
27
WALK! RUN! COME HAVE FUN!
October 18, 2015 Institute Park, Worcester Run the 5K or Walk the Murphy Mile Food Trucks, Vendors, Activities for All Ages Hosted by WXLO Radio with Live Music 5K Run in Partnership with Central Mass Striders Presented by
REGISTER
NOW!
BITE SIZED
WALKING FOR THE BREAD
two walks (1 mile and 5 miles), has raised more than $400,000 so far, with donations continuing to be made. “Panera Bread continuously focuses its efforts on supporting community driven events, and we are extremely proud to sponsor the walk-a-thon again this year,” said Mitchell Roberts, cofounder of PR. Management Corp., a franchisee of Panera Bread. “We would like to thank everyone who helped organize such an inspiring event, and we are thrilled to support such a vital cause.” To make a donation, or to learn more about the UMass Medicine Cancer Center and its mission, visit umassmed.edu/cancerwalk/.
81 Hope Avenue, Worcester • 508.755.2340
V o t e d W o r c e s t e r ’ s B e s t H e a l t h F o o d M a r k e t
O f fe r e x p ir e s 1 0 / 2 0 / 2 0 15 . N ot va l id on p r ev i ous p ur c ha s es . C a n n ot b e c o mb in e d w it h o th e r o f fe r s . ( HL)
&
Panera Bread recently sponsored the 17th annual UMass Medicine Cancer Walk and 5K, donating $10,000 to the event. The event, which featured a 5K run, and
www.sevenhills.org/abilityfest
10% OFF
night day
krave
BREWING UP FUN Don’t miss a night of food, drink and fun, while raising money to feed hungry children through No Kid Hungry, with
Something’s Brewing in Worcester, Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester. Nov. 9, 7-10 p.m. Dig
into tastings from the city’s top chefs, paired with Wormtown Craft Brews and one complimentary drink of choice. Now, that’s what we’re talking about. Enjoy live music by Josh Briggs. The cost is $30 for non-members, $25 for members. For tickets, visit ce.strength.org/events/something-brewing-worcester.
It is really all about the food. And you.
In the historic Jefferson House on the north end of
Holden, Route 122A
Dinner specials all day Sunday • Tues - Sat 11:30 am - 9pm; Sunday 11:30 am - 8 pm; closed Monday Book the Green Room for parties up to 18. Larger special event space can be arranged depending on availability. Please inquire.
1 Princeton Street, Jefferson • 774-345-4058 • theharvestgrille.com • Reservations helpful 28
WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM • OCTOBER 8, 2015
STEAKS • SEAFOOD VEGETARIAN Draft Beer, Craft Cocktails Full bar Serving Lunch and Dinner
Fajitas and Ritas
TUESDAY NIGHTS Steak, Chicken or Blackened Haddock Fajitas for two with a pitcher of margaritas
$29.95
krave “It’s the Liquor Talking”
night day &
ll
For starters, a romantic waterfall excursion is closer to home than you think. Program your GPS for Cook’s Canyon Wildlife Sanctuary, located only 30 minutes from Worcester in the sleepy town of Barre. The trails are suited for beginners (fear not, nonathletes) and the views are divine. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, find your way right up the road to Carter and Stevens Farm Store. The annual Harvest Festival, set for Saturday, Oct. 10 and Sunday, Oct. 11, marks the last Field to Flame BBQ of the season. Molly Stevens DuBois explains, “Carter and Stevens Farm has taken the ‘Farm to Table’ concept to the next level. Instead of sending our products off to a restaurant, we invite people to come right to the birth place of the food and enjoy the experience with all of their senses. Eating grass-fed beef while overlooking the pasture at sunset is a complete experience that can’t compare to eating at a normal restaurant. Most of the ingredients used at the BBQ are raised here on the farm, including the wood for the fire.” The Harvest Festival will feature a giant trebuchet that launches pumpkins 600 feet in the air (proceeds will send ‘at-risk’ kids from Worcester County to Camp Putnam). Take a turn in Farmer Phil’s Hay Maze and then
Co nn e
Saturdays
prepare yourself for a raucous dance party in the barn on Saturday afternoon. If you can’t make it to Carter and Stevens this weekend, rest assured their homemade ice cream will be available on Saturdays until 8 p.m. during the whole month of October. If you’re yearning for more traditional dinner plans, stop at Picasso, a bar and restaurant nestled on the idyllic Barre Common. Owner Glenn Oravec and his staff lovingly refer to Saturdays at Picasso as “date night,” because you can expect to find the dining room abuzz with an eclectic grouping of couples from all over Worcester County.
ah
Don’t just suggest “hanging out” or “meeting up” if you’ve got a date night on the horizon; a full fledged adventure awaits.
r Sa h wit
Trust me, you’ll want to order the specials and whatever Lacey Quinn is mixing up behind the bar.
Radio Show & Podcast!
Broadcasting LIVE from Julio's Liquors
Saturday 11am - 1pm!
Listen on WCRN AM830 or stop by Julio’s and join the fun! No Radio, No problem!
N I T S U J
If you can’t bear to leave the city, try one of these fun Saturday alternatives: • Check out the Canal District Farmers’ Market from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. in the White Room. Enjoy a pour over from Revelry Coffee and then scope out the latest finds as you wander through Amy Lynn Chase’s living Pinterest board, Crompton Collective.
Buy One of Oli’s Famous Thin-Crust Pizzas, Get the Second Half-Off! WITH THIS COUPON Good Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015 only
Oli’s
• Stop in at Breens on Cambridge Street for Saturday night steak tips. Keep your eyes open for standouts from the Worcester Rugby team, in addition to rock stars seeking late night burgers after their show at the Palladium. • Swing by The Sprinkler Factory’s latest exhibit, “Theatre of the Observed” featuring local artists Amy Klausmeyer, Peter S. Wise, Catherine Wilcox-Titus, and John Buron. The exhibit will be open every Saturday for the remainder of the month, from 1-4 p.m.
R O F E TIM
!
E M A G THE
ITALIAN EATERY A Place to Remember
Dine In • Take-Out • Catering • OlisEatery.com • 508-854-1500 339 West Boylston St. (Rte. 12), West Boylston • in Gerardo’s Plaza
SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER: Mon-Thur 11am-9pm • Fri-Sat 11am-10pm • Sun 12-8pm • Liquor License
Something for everyone ...
For an authentic, home cooked Italian dinner experience. BYOB.
83 Hamilton St., Worcester 508-926-8887 • rosalinaskitchen.com
Coming soon ...
358 Shrewsbury St., Worcester 508-767-FISH • somethincatchy.com
Food, Music, Friends and Fun. Authentic Italian home style food. Full Bar.
358 Shrewsbury St., Worcester 774-823-3022 • padavanosplace.com OCTOBER 8, 2015 • WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM
29
night day &
Upload your listings at worcestermagazine.com. Click the Night & Day toolbar, then choose Calendar to place your event listing in both our print and online weekly calendar.
{ listings}
7-10 p.m. Dark Horse Tavern, 12 Crane St., Southbridge. 508-7641100 or find them on Facebook. Uke Night. The wait is over. Uke Night with Amazing Dick is back! A unique show and a great time. Welcome back! We missed you. Dust off those Ukuleles and come on down. Doors open at 5PM and the show starts at 7PM. 7-11 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. The Who in Hyde Park. Recorded in June of 2015, this special >Thursday 8 The Z3 feat. Ed Mann. Funky Takes on Frank (Zappa) featuring: film celebrates The Who’s 50th anniversary with this stunning show, performed on a glorious summer evening in front of a 65,000 Tim Palmieri (Kung Fu, The Breakfast) - Guitar, vocals Beau Sasser strong crowd in London’s Hyde Park. As well as the live performance (Kung Fu, every other band) - Keys, vocals Bill Carbone (Max featuring such classic hits as “My Generation”, “Can’t Explain” and Creek) - Drums, vocals and Ed Mann (Frank Zappa band) - Mallets, percussion, electronics The Z3. 2 full sets. $10 adv, $12 at the door “Pinball Wizard”, woven in the concert footage will be interviews with Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey, plus music legends Iggy Pop, 21+ Doors: 6PM Music: 9PM $12. 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Robert Plant, Johnny Marr and more. $16. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Blackstone Millbury St. 508-799-0629 or find them on Facebook. Worcester Chamber Music Society: Feminine Mystique Valley 14: Cinema de Lux, 70 Worcester Providence Tpke, Millbury. 508-853-4000 or showcasecinemas.com - Cafe Concert 1. Women’s voices abound in an evening filled Vanilla Fudge. In 1967, Vanilla Fudge rocked the world with a new with meditative space, whimsical humor and volcanic passion. La sound, influencing a generation of musicians and creating a legion Contessa, Maddelana, Hilary, Marti and “the other Mendelssohn”, of loyal fans. They were “one of the few American links between Fanny, prove that the female composer has been alive and well for several centuries. 6:30 PM Dinner seating, 8:00 PM concert Concert psychedelia and what soon became ‘heavy metal.” Things started to pick up for the band in 1968: early in the year, they headlined $27, Dinner and concert $55. 6:30-9 p.m. Nuovo Restaurant, 92 Shrewsbury St. 508-217-4450, ext. 1 or worcesterchambermusic.org the Fillmore West with the Steve Miller Band, performed “You Keep Me Hangin’ On” on The Ed Sullivan Show, and released their second Thirsty Thursday Open Mic Night @ Dark Horse album, The Beat Goes On. That summer, Atco reissued “You Keep Tavern with Mark & Wibble. *Calling all fellow musicians & Me Hangin’ On,” and the second time around it climbed into the artists alike!* Join us down at the Dark Horse & bring your Guitars, Top Ten. It was followed by Renaissance, one of VF’s best albums, Banjos, Mandolins, Trumpets & Xylophones & let’s have some fun. which also hit the Top 20. The band supported it by touring with Showcasing real live local music & talent! To RSVP a time slot in Jimi Hendrix, opening several dates on Cream’s farewell tour, and advance please send your name/time slot you’d like and e-mail late in the year touring again with the fledgling Led Zeppelin as their (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 opening act. While the band did record original material, they were sign-up sheet so you get to play your tunes accordingly, so don’t fret best known for their loud, heavy, slowed-down arrangements of contemporary pop songs, blowing them up to epic proportions and (no pun intended). Here are the times: 7 7:30 8 8:30 9 9:30 Free.
music
rcorn’s e p p e P
} {P G r ill e & T a v e
rn
bathing them in a trippy, distorted haze. 1970. Bogert and Appice first formed the hard rock group Cactus, then later joined up with Jeff Beck in the aptly named Beck, Bogert & Appice. Currently, three of the four original members, keyboardist Mark Stein, guitarist Vince Martell and drummer Carmine Appice are touring along with Pete Bremy replacing Tim Bogert on bass. Their big hits, “You Keep Me Hangin’ On,” “Take Me For A While” and “Season Of The Witch” are still played on classic rock stations. The Bull Run is a full-service, farm-to-table restaurant in a pre-revolutionary tavern, located about 35 miles NW of Boston (15 min. from Rt. 495) with plenty of free parking and rustic charm. $40 advance; $45 day of show. 7:3010:30 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com Brian Richard. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508-304-6044. Live Acoustic. 8-11 p.m. Banner Pub, The, 112 Green St. 508755-0879. Mike Melendez. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580. Sean Fullerton. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Sqare, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Dan Gabel. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Dave Gordon. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Columbia Tavern, 11 Merriam Ave, Leominster. 978-227-5874. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978-345-5051. Karaoke Singing Contest - $500.00 prize. Karaoke contest is open to solo singers 21 years or older. Three singers selected each week to compete in karaoke contest finals which will begin on November 5 and run for 3 weeks. 21 singers total will compete in finals week 1. Those 21 will be narrowed down to 12 singers for
WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM • OCTOBER 8, 2015
>Friday 9
Thank Friday It’s Dr. Nat. Let Dr. Nat start your weekend with jazz, swing, blues, soul, samba, R&B, Broadway, original songs about Worcester, and other surprises, such as special guest vocalists and instrumentalists. Dancers welcome! Ask about Thank Friday It’s Dr. Nat (TFIDN) menu bargains in the cabaret room! No cover charge, tips appreciated. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030 or natneedle.com The Change Up | Vinal. Hip Hop Jam Rock 21+ $7. 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629 or find them on Facebook. Christian Music Cafe Night. Our Friday nights feature a host of artists, both regional and national, sharing the Grace and Love of God! Oct 2 - Open Mic (come share your gifts & talents) Oct
BRUNCH is BACK! Every Sunday 11am-3pm Offering 20 CRAFT BEERS on Tap! 455 Park Ave., Worcester 508-752-7711 epeppercorns.com Mon-Fri 11:30 am - 10 pm | Sat 12 pm - 10 pm | Sun 10 am - 9 pm
30
finals week 2. Those 12 will be narrowed down to 6 singers for finals week 3. At the end of week 3 finals, 1 singer will win the Grand Prize of $500.00. There will be open karaoke starting at 9 p.m. The contest portion of the night will start between 10 and 10:30 p.m. and then more open karaoke after the contest. 353 free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-696-4845. Karaoke w/ Royal Crown. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. Slitstitch, TBA. Slitstitch & TBA, 21+, $5 cover. $5 cover charge, 21+. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Drafter’s Sports Cafe, 325 Chase Ave, Dudley. 508-671-9053. DJ (21+) Canal. N/A. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. DJ Tec Threat. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. Jim Devlin. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035.
CHECK OUT OUR BLOODY BAR DURING SUNDAY BRUNCH
ALONG WITH SPECIAL COCKTAILS INCLUDING THE STILL SLEEPY MARTINI, BLOOD ORANGE MIMOSA AND MORE
night day
Upload your listings at worcestermagazine.com. Click the Night & Day toolbar, then choose Calendar to place your event listing in both our print and online weekly calendar. 9 - Kira Ministry kiraministry.com Oct 16 - Chris Schact - “Songs to & from the King ... Songs of Sovereignty & Proximity” Oct 23 - Risen East - Christian band from New Mexico Oct 30 - Fire in the Spirit - A night of music and ministry in the Holy Spirit with Rev Tom Rosso Nov 6 - Rich O’Reilly - reverbnation.com/richoreilly Nov 13 - Saved By Scarlet/Youth Night - Young Christian Rock band will lead us in praise and worship Nov 20 - The Cashmans - National recording artists thecashmans.org Nov 27 - Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday Dec 4 - The Sky Family - Celtic Christian from Prince Edward Island - http://www.theskys.org/ Dec 11 - Raging Grace - Dynamic Blues & Rock with a message of Gods Grace raginggrace.com Dec 18 - Mill Christmas Special - Paul Lesperance and family bring tidings of comfort and joy Dec 25 - Closed for Christmas Holiday Free. 7-10 p.m. Mill Church Cafe, 45 River St., Millbury. 508-360-6050 or millchurch.org Dan Kirouac -solo/acoustic. Dan has been part of the regional music scene for thirty years. When not busy with the tribute band Beatles For Sale, his solo performances showcase vocals accompanied by a six-string acoustic guitar. From the one-hit wonders to the lost classics, from the 1960s to today, every show is a different experience, drawing from almost 500 contemporary and oldie songs. More information at dankirouac.com. Free. 7-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. The City Boys. Johnny Romance and Chris “The Captain” Coombs Acoustic Duo, playing all your favorites from the 60’s thru today. 7-10:30 p.m. William’s Restaurant & Tavern, 184 Pearson Blvd, Gardner. 978-632-7794 or loveshackmusic.com Bill McCarthy or Sean Ryan @ Barbers North 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: BillMcCarthyMusic.com for info. Free. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Barbers Crossing (North), 175 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8438. Al Kooper. Legendary keyboardist, songwriter, and producer, Al Kooper created and played the classic organ riff on Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone,” appeared on Dylan’s albums Highway 61 Revisited (1965) and Blonde on Blonde (1966) and produced New Morning for Dylan in 1970. He also toured as a member of Dylan’s band off and on over the years. He was a member of the influential group The Blues Project with Danny Kalb and Steve Katz from 1965 to 1967. He formed Blood, Sweat & Tears in 1967, remaining with the group for its debut album Child Is Father to the Man (1968). Kooper was also the principal songwriter for both bands. As if all of that weren’t enough, he also appeared on and produced 1968’s platinum Super Session album with Mike Bloomfield and Stephen Stills. In addition to his legendary ‘60s work, Kooper has recorded and released over 10 solo albums over the last 40 years, including his latest release, 2008’s White Chocolate. He has played as a sideman on albums by George Harrison, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, B.B. King, The Who, Cream, and many more. He also discovered Lynyrd Skynyrd and produced the band’s first three albums, which include the iconic tracks “Sweet Home Alabama,” “Free Bird,” and “Saturday Night Special.” Kooper has also lent his production talents to The Tubes, Nils Lofgren, Mike Bloomfield, Stephen Stills, Appaloosa, The Don Ellis Band, Lenny White, B.B. King, Green On Red, Jimmy Vivino, David Essex, Johnny Van Zant, a Harry Nilsson tribute album and many other projects. His autobiography, Backstage Passes and Backstabbing Bastards, was published in 1998 and was critically hailed as one of the best rock books ever written. Al Kooper has been there, done it all and lived to tell about it. A one of a kind show. The Bull Run is a full-service, farm-to-table restaurant in a pre-revolutionary tavern, located about 35 miles NW of Boston (15 min. from Rt. 495) with plenty of free parking and rustic charm. . $40 advance; $45 day of show. 8-11 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311 or tickets. bullrunrestaurant.com
Andy Cummings & Swingabilly Lounge. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Rye Gardner. 978-669-0122. & Thyme, 14 Monument Sqare, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Dj Darren & Double D. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central Karaoke & Dance Party. DJ & Dancing 12:30am - 2am Free. St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508- Doctor Robert. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 439-9314. 508-793-0900. Pete Towler. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., Haley Hewitt, Harpist, then Goli CD Release Party! No West Boylston. 774-261-8585. Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. Professor Louie and the Crowmatix. Aaron Professor 508-753-4030. “Louie” Hurwitz is a Multi-instrumentalist, playing the Hammond Jack Rabbit Slim. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W organ/keyboards/accordion and is an exceptional vocalist. He was Boylston St. 508-853-1350. tagged Prof. “Louie” by The Band vocalist/bassist Rick Danko while Karaoke. Karaoke by DJ Nancy performing together as a duo. Prof. Louie co-produced, engineered of Star Sound Entertainment 9 and performed on The Band’s last three CD’s. The Crowmatix include: p.m.-1:30 a.m. Danger Zone Gary Burke, who has held an esteemed career as drummer for Bob Dylan, Graham Parker and many others & best Carter & Stevens Farm, 500 West St., Barre, holds the 10th annual Harvest Festival & Charity known to the public for his long tenure Fundraiser Benefit Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 10-11, on drums on over a dozen albums with 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The main attraction promises to be Joe Jackson. Marie Spinosa, singer/ Pumpkin Destruction, with a catapult tossing pumpkins songwriter, pianist/percussionist. She more than 600 feet. Proceeds from the fundraiser will go has co-written many of the songs on to Camp Putnam in Oakham. You won’t want to Professor “Louie” & The Crowmatix miss the field-to-flame outdoor barbecue, which fires up releases. Frank Campbell played bass one last time for the year. Enjoy grass-fed beef burgers, with The Rick Danko, Levon Helm hotdogs and smoked chicken and ribs. There will be several duo tours of the 70’s and early 80’s. other activities, including the grand opening of Phil’s From there he moved on playing with Hay Maze. The event is free. For more information, visit Steve Forbert and relocated to Austin, carterandstevensfarm.com or call 978-355-4940. TX. Frank then moved back to the Woodstock area and teamed up with “Louie”. John Platania, Guitarist/singer/ writer has performed on many of Professor Louie & The Crowmatix Saloon, 948 Main St., Warren. CD’s. He has been on the road with The Crowmatix for the past few 413-436-7115. years. John has had a long history of recording and touring with Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. major act such as Van Morrison, Chip Taylor, Don Mclean and more Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978-345-5051. producing four acclaimed albums for blues performer Guy Davis. Ross Jensson, LivingLight. 21 plus for more info visit Facebook. Josh Colow is an in-demand rhythm & blues guitarist, and has 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. toured The United States and Europe with Jesse Winchester as well The Fellowship of the King. A Tribute to Elvis 9 p.m.-1 a.m. as with his own group and as a soloist. This will be an incredible Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Usual Suspects. Classic rock hits and more! 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. talent-full evening of music. Please get your tickets online at www. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508symplyfargone.com $25 in advance / $30 day of show at the door. 842-8420. 8-10 p.m. Viva Bene Italian Ristorante, Club Symply Fargone at Viva DJ (21+) Canal. N/A. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, Bene, 144 Commercial St. 978-563-9998 or symplyfargone.com Seamus Kennedy (Ballroom). Irish Entertainer - and so much 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. DJ’s. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Banner Pub, The, 112 Green St. 508-755-0879. more! Seamus Kennedy, originally from Belfast, Northern Ireland, Mystic River Band. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 has been entertaining audiences all over the United States for the Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. past 32 years. His ready wit and vast store of songs will make you forget your cares for a while as he encourages the crowd to sing along to silly lyrics and daft ditties. The endless supply of rib-tickling >Saturday 10 We & Mrs Jones join in on the WCUW Blues Benefit. jokes, the stories and one liners will leave you delighted. And when this will be a great night of music-- with We & Mrs Jones doing he plays a lively Irish jig, you might even jump up and dance. He their part to raise money for community radio with a one hour set travels from Alaska to Florida, Maryland to California, performing for audiences which range from Popes and presidents to bartenders and 6-7pm and a super talented list of other great acts-- don’t miss this night! 6-7 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, bricklayers, from college students to kindergartners. But the Irish Northborough. 508-842-8420. have their serious side too, and when Seamus performs one of the The Grey Whisker Pickers perform. The Grey Whisker more somber ballads such as Tommy Sands’ There Were Roses or Pete St. John’s Dublin In The Rare Old Times you can hear a pin drop Pickers will perform songs from their new CD “Grateful” which will as the words sink in. That moment of silence before the applause can also be for sale. Donations accepted at the door. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Booklovers’ Gourmet, 55 East Main St., Webster. 508-949-6232. raise goosebumps. Washington Area Music Awards (WAMA): Best Free Butch Bazillion Show. Every Saturday & Sunday ~ 1-5 Irish/Celtic Male Vocalist, Ten Years Running -1993-2002. The Bull PM Free Butch Bazillion Show Playing Your Favorite Rock & Pop Hits Run is a full-service, farm-to-table restaurant in a pre-revolutionary tavern, located about 35 miles NW of Boston (15 min. from Rt. 495) ~ Plus New Originals kimballfarm.com Free All Ages Show Kimball with plenty of free parking and rustic charm. . $18 advance; $20 day Farm, 400 Littleton Road, Westford. 978-486-3891 or find them on Facebook. of show. 8-11 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Ballroom, 215 Great Road, Colorway Rock Trio from Northampton plus The Filth. Shirley. 978-425-4311 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com Ton of Blues. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 Free show! Come celebrate the height of the fall with Colorway as they play two sets of original music with their new lineup. Colorway Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580. is an original rock trio from Northampton, MA with a big focus on Live Bands. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St.,
&
{ listings}
firey guitar playing. The songs will move you and groove you. Check them out at colorwaymusic.com Kicking off the afternoon at 2pm is our good friends, The Filth. The Filth is a three-piece British/ American band from Worcester, Ma with a raw and alternative rock vibe. Check them out on Facebook. Colorway will play two sets of their guitar-centric pop rock from 3:30 or so until 6pm. This show is
extremely family friendly and absolutely free! Did we mention there is a petting zoo? No? Hey, kids, there is a petting zoo! Ever try disc golf? Do those two words not make sense to you together? They do? Awesome! Come play disc golf (not disco golf, though that is allowed) and see what the fun is happening! Also, if you are a beer afficianado then you’ll be happy to note that Rapscallion beer is brewed, served and sold here. So tip back a pint or two or take home a house poured can or growler. No matter how you slice it this is going to be one heck of a great day! Free! 2-6 p.m. Hyland Orchard & Brewery, 199 Arnold Road, Sturbridge. 413-320-8541 or find them on Facebook. Oktoberfest at Beatniks. Oktoberfest at Beatnik’s. Beer tasting, Brats & Sauerkraut, music and more. Doors open at 3PM. Stan Matthews and the Rough Riders along with the Nudie Suits will be rocking the house all night long. Break out your Lederhosen & Dirndl dresses and come on down. 5..No cover with college ID. All money collected goes directly to the bands. 3 p.m.-2 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Hip Swayers Trio. Invoking the duos of Johnny & June Cash, George Jones & Melba Montgomery and Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn, the Hip Swayers revive and share the charm, wit and humor of treasured classic country tunes. “These performers from Worcester, Massachusetts are not to be missed! A bit of Hank Williams sensibility, Carter/Cash authenticity, and infectious personality.” Music Editor, San Francisco’s City Guide 6-9 p.m. 3cross Brewing Company, 26 Cambridge St. Find them on Facebook. Open Mic. Open to musicians, poets, comedians or anyone with a talent! Hosted by Stephen Wright. 6-9 p.m. Nu Cafe, 335 Chandler St. 508-926-8800 or nucafe.com 500 Years of Music for Guitar. Renown guitarist Peter Griggs presents a chronological tour of the modern guitarist’s repertoire from the Renaissance to modern times, with music by John Dowland, J. S. Bach, Mateo Carcassi, Bartolome Calatuyud, Django Reinhardt and Baden Powell - as well as his own compositions. He also includes OCTOBER 8, 2015 • WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM
31
night day &
Upload your listings at worcestermagazine.com. Click the Night & Day toolbar, then choose Calendar to place your event listing in both our print and online weekly calendar.
{ listings}
some examples of Spanish Flamenco and Brazilian music on the program we well. Free Admission-Suggested donation $10/adults and $5/students and children. 7-10 p.m. First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury, 19 Church Road, Shrewsbury. 508-845-7286. Hitchcock Blondes. 7-10 p.m. The GazBar Sports Grill, 1045 Central St., Leominster. Hot Dish. Come join us here at Canal for some food, drinks and live music featuring Hot Dish! N/A. 7-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water Street, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. Streisand/Sinatra Songbook Show with Dale LePage and Lydia Harrell. Multi-award winning vocalists Dale LePage and Lydia Harrell bring you the Streisand/Sinatra Songbook show. 2 shows one at 7PM and another at 9PM. Listen to some of the greatest hits sung by to of New Englands best vocalists. $15. 7-9 p.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. The Worcester Jazz Collective Invades Pho Dakao. The Worcester Jazz Collective brings their brand of jazz to Pho Dakao! Enjoy some delicious Vietnamese food while hearing some of the best modern jazz the city has to offer. Free. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Pho Dakao, 593 Park Ave. 508-756-7555 or worcesterjazzcollective.com Worcester Jazz Collective. 7:30-11 p.m. Pho Dakao, 593 Park Ave. 508-756-7555. Karaoke with Outrageous Greg. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Marty’s Pub, 225 Cantebury St. 508-754-0033. Kelly & Tribe. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. L & M Rythym Kings. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Sqare, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Live Bands. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Saturday Night Live Jazz. 8:30 p.m.-midnight Pho Dakao, 593 Park Ave. 617-803-5016 or phodakao.com Auntie Trainwreck. Your favorite Auntie is back at the KasBar on Saturday, October 10th, 2015 for our final KasBar appearance of the year! It’s your last chance to wear a hole in the KasBar dance floor with us in 2015, so make sure you come early and make the fun last all night long. Those of you who know and love the Kas know that when the Trainwreck pulls in, we bring our own brand of music and mayhem to the KasBar stage- won’t you join us for Classic Rock, Blues, New Country, Alt Rock and Party Favorites you can dance to all night long? Join the entire KasBar staff as they party with us, and make sure you ask them for one of the KasBar’s famous Fishbowls. When Auntie and the Kas get together it’s always a crazy good timebe there! 21+, No Cover! 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-798-8385 or find them on Facebook. Best - Live Bands. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-439-9314. DJ Pete Blaze. Dance the night away with DJ Pete blaze every Saturday night. No cost 21+, Drink specials. No cost, 21+. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Drafter’s Sports Cafe, 325 Chase Ave, Dudley. 508671-9053. Flock of Assholes. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-439-9314 or flockofassholes.com Go Gadget Go. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. Norm Tonelli & Friends. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 274 Shrewsbury St. 774-243-1100. Sean Daley. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978-345-5051. Side Effect--Pink Floyd tribute band. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Souls on Fire. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900.
32
Get in the Halloween spirit with a Halloween Hike when Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 414 Massasoit Ave., Worcester transforms into Boo Meadow Brook Friday-Saturday, Oct. 9-10, 6:30-8:30 p.m. By day, things are as they seem, but at sundown Broad Meadow Brook transforms in to a magical, slightly-haunted forest. Walk the trails, which are lit by luminaria. Learn about creatures of New England. The cost is $8 at the door, $5 in advance for members or $6 in advance for non-members. For more information, visit massaudubon.org. Truck Stop Troubadours Oct 10th. Truck Stop Troubadours at The O’s Music Bar Saturday Oct 10th at 9PM Join us At The O’s Music Bar located in Sunderland It’s the best place around to grab some friends and have a good time. Plenty of beer, wine, cocktails With live music by The Truck Stop Troubadours. 330 Amherst Rd, Sunderland, MA 01375 (413) 665-8788 9 p.m.-midnight The O’s Music Bar, 330 Amherst Road, Sunderland. 413-665-8788 or theosmusicbar.com WCUW Annual Blues Benefit. Great lineup of bands come together yearly for a celebration of live blues, to help raise money for local station WCUW! Great prizes, raffles and amazing live music by talented local area artists! Come support our local treasure! 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. Dirk Quinn. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. DJ (21+) Canal. N/A. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. DJ Reckless. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. DJ’s. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Banner Pub, The, 112 Green St. 508-755-0879. Worcester Jazz Collective @ Sahara. Worcester Jazz Collective plays Sahara Restaurant every 4th Saturday of the Month! Deconstructed Standards and Originals. Free. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Sahara Cafe & Restaurant, 143 Highland St. 508-798-2181 or worcesterjazzcollective.com
>Sunday 11
Punkcake Pop Ups and Fleas! Live Music, Alterno Art, Crafted Goodies, Flea Market, and More! Noon-5 p.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Free Butch Bazillion Show. Every Saturday & Sunday ~ 1-5 PM Free Butch Bazillion Show Playing Your Favorite Rock & Pop Hits ~ Plus New Originals kimballfarm.com Free All Ages Show Kimball Farm, 400 Littleton Road, Westford. 978-486-3891 or Facebook. Ludwig and Auntie Hilda Play for Fall Festival. Ludwig and Auntie Hilda play upbeat and lively German Music for Oktoberfest Celebrations around New England and New York. We encourage the audience to participate in the “Ein Prosit” and Ludwig teaches the audience a German Dance and some German words. 2-4 p.m. Sholan Farms, 1125 Pleasant St., Leominster. 508-752-6213. Jim’s Sunday Blues Jam. Every week, Jim Perry hosts the best blues jam around, and brings in very special guest performers. No cover. 6-10 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. OPEN MIC SUNDAYS @ PLAZA AZTECA! To check the schedules and open slots visit: Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is your host at another great Open Mic Night! Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at: openmcc@verizon.net (make sure you put “open mic” in the email’s “subject box”) Network * Collaborate * Learn. Over sixty different musicians regularly support my open mic nights all are friendly and supportive -- and many are: * Former or Currently Signed Recording Artists * Award-Winning Pro’s or Semi-Pro’s * Regularly
WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM • OCTOBER 8, 2015
Gigging Paid-Performers * Published Songwriters * Recording Studio Owner/Operators * Combinations of any and/or all of the above. To check the schedules and open slots visit Facebook. Any slot marked as “open” usually is! Free! 6-9 p.m. Plaza Azteca, 539 Lincoln St. Funky Jazz Jam Sundays. 21 plus First, and Third Sundays! More info on Facebook. Free. 7-11 p.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Karaoke w/ Royal Crown. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. Sunday Dead Night. 21 plus .We will be featuring a different Grateful Dead Tribute Band every Sunday! Before the show we will film a Walking Dead episode, starting with the 1st one our first night! 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629.
>Monday 12
80 Dusty Fingers Demo with Linee Baird. Artist-inResidence Linee Baird sets up a temporary studio in the Wayside Visitor Center and demonstrates the techniques and approaches she takes with pastels to make artwork that is uniquely her own. Stop in to see how she transforms a chalky stick of color into a work of beauty. Free with admission. Noon-2 p.m. Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978-456-3924 or fruitlands.org Blue Mondays. Guitarist/Singer Nate Flecha plays the blues every Monday. Free. 7-9 p.m. starlite, 39 Hamilton St., Southbridge. 772402-8777 or find them on Facebook. Open Mic/Open Decks. Sign up is at 7pm for half hour or less slots. Use our PA system, Mics, controller and sound tech. Anything is welcome!! 21plus Free. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Lizzy Marquis and Adam Zinkus. No Cover. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Open Mic/Decks : featuring Daryl Hance Power Trio. 21 plus for more info visit Facebook. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629.
>Tuesday 13
Storytime. Join us every week for storytime. Visit www.bn.com for details. Free. 11-11:30 a.m. Barnes & Noble Booksellers - Millbury, 70 Worcester Providence Turnpike, Millbury. 508-865-2801 or bn.com Amanda Cote featured at Open Mic. Markoh’s on Main provides exceptional food, friendly yet professional service in a casual, upscale atmosphere. Markoh’s is both a neighbor hood grill & destination restaurant, serving sophisticated & eclectic American comfort foods with unique and tantalizing ethnic twists... and of course great wines and exceptional martinis. Free. 7-10 p.m. Markoh’s On Main, 43 Main St, Ayer, MA, Ayer. 978-796-5260. Tuesday Night at the Movies. Great place to enjoy a movie, have a beverage and relax. 7-10 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508926-8877. Vertigo Trivia Night. Free to play and great prizes! Free. 7-10 p.m. Vintage Grille, 346 Shrewsbury St. 508-752-0558.
TUESDAY OPEN MIC NIGHT @ GREENDALE’S PUB with Bill McCarthy LOCAL MUSICIANS SHOWCASE! To check the schedules and open slots visit: Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is your host at another great Open Mic Night! Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at: openmcc@verizon.net (make sure you put “open mic” in the email’s “subject box”) Network * Collaborate * Learn. Over sixty different musicians regularly support my open mic nights all are friendly and supportive -- and many are: * Formers or Currently Signed Recording Artists * Award-Winning Pro’s or SemiPro’s * Regularly Gigging Paid-Performers * Published Songwriters * Recording Studio Owner/Operators * Combinations of any and/ or all of the above. To check the schedules and open slots visit Facebook. Any slot marked as “open” usually is! Free. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350 or find them on Facebook. Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508-304-6044. Patrick Murphy! No cover. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. C.U.Next Tuesday! Tunes in the Diner with DJ Poke Smot and Special Guests every Tuesday Night! No cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508753-9543. Concert Night - See mblounge.com for a list of concerts. 9-11 p.m. MB Lounge, 40 Grafton St. 508-799-4521. Hip Hop Tuesdays. Every Tuesday is different! Check our Facebook page, under events for more details! $5-$15. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Open Mic Tuesday w/ Key Performance. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750.
>Wednesday 14
Karaoke. MB Lounge, 40 Grafton St. 508-799-4521. Amanda Cote. Amanda Cote plays a weekly show every Wednesday at The Westender, starting at 5. Open to the public, free, all ages. Free. 5-8 p.m. The Westender, 493 Boston Post Road West, Marlborough. 508-485-1185 or thewestendermarlboro.com All Star Jazz Jam Open Mic. No Cover. 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Cornhole Wednesdays. All New Night! Indoor Cornhole. Brand new boards and bags. Set up inside so we can play in any weather. Free to play. Serious fun, come check it out! 7-10 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. 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 (make sure you put “open mic” in the email’s “subject box”) Network * Collaborate * Learn. Over sixty different musicians regularly support my open mic nights all are friendly and supportive -- and many are: * Former or Currently Signed Recording Artists * Award-Winning Pro’s or Semi-Pro’s * Regularly Gigging Paid-Performers * Published Songwriters * Recording Studio Owner/Operators * Combinations of any and/or all of the above. To check the schedules and open slots visit Facebook. Any slot marked as “open” usually is! Free! 7:30-10:30 p.m. Guiseppe’s Grille, 35 Solomon Pond Road, Northborough. 508-3934405 or find them on Facebook. Karaoke. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. MB Lounge, 40 Grafton St. 508-799-4521. Karaoke. Karaoke by DJ Nancy of Star Sound Entertainment 9 p.m.1:30 a.m. Grille 57, 57 Highland St. 508-798-2000 or grille57.com Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508-304-6044. Karaoke w/ Royal Crown. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750.
night day
Upload your listings at worcestermagazine.com. Click the Night & Day toolbar, then choose Calendar to place your event listing in both our print and online weekly calendar.
arts
ArtsWorcester, “Cropped” by Susan Paciello, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Oct. 9; Call For Art: ArtsWorcester 12th Annual College Show, Through Dec. 20; Call For Art: Now! New Works, New Artists!, Through Jan. 15, 2016. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free. 660 Main St. 508-755-5142 or artsworcester.org Asa Waters Mansion, Admission: $3 for guided tour $7-10 for tea. 123 Elm St., Millbury. 508-865-0855 or asawaters.org Booklovers’ Gourmet, “Colors of Autumn in New England”, paintings by Louise Douglas, Through Oct. 31. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 55 East Main St., Webster. 508-949-6232 or er3.com Clark University: University Gallery, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, noon-8 p.m. Wednesday, noon-5 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. 950 Main St. 508-793-7349 or 508-7937113 or clarku.edu Clark’s Cafe and Art On Rotation Gallery, Hours: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday - Saturday. Admission: Free for gallery. 310 High St., Clinton. 978-549-5822 or 978-365-7772 or aorgallery.com College of the Holy Cross: Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, Katrina Then and Now: Artists as Witness | Part I, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Oct. 10. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, 2-5 p.m. Saturday. 1 College St. 508-793-3356 or holycross.edu Danforth Museum of Art, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, noon-5 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 123 Union Ave., Framingham. 508-620-0050 or danforthmuseum.org EcoTarium, Cool Moves: The Artistry of Motion, Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Jan. 10; Preschool and Toddler Wednesdays, Wednesdays, through Dec. 16. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $14.00 adults; $10 for children ages 2-18, college students with IDs & senior citizens. Children under 2 & EcoTarium members free. Additional charges apply for Tree Canopy Walkway, Explorer Express Train, planetarium programs & other special program. 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700 or ecotarium.org Fisher Museum Harvard Forest, 324 N. Main St., Petersham. 978-724-3302 or harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu Fitchburg Art Museum, Hours: noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, noon-4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 25 Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg. 978-345-4207 or fitchburgartmuseum.org Fitchburg Historical Society, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m.-midnight Wednesday, closed Thursday - Saturday. 50 Grove St., Fitchburg. 978-345-1157 or
fitchburghistory.fsc.edu Fitchburg State University: Hammond Hall, 160 Pearl St., Fitchburg. fitchburgstate.edu Framed in Tatnuck, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. 1099 Pleasant St. 508-770-1270 or framedintatnuck.com Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978-4563924 or fruitlands.org Gallery of African Art, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Donations accepted. 62 High St., Clinton. 978-265-4345 or 978-598-5000x12 or galleryofafricanart.org Highland Artist Group, 113 Highland St. highlandartistgroup.com Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Hours: 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 414 Massasoit Ave. 508-753-6087 or massaudubon.org Museum of Russian Icons, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 11-3 a.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, 11-3 a.m. Friday, 9-3 a.m. Saturday. Admission: Adults $10; Seniors (59 +), $7; Students, $5; Children 3-17, $5; Children <3, Free. 203 Union St., Clinton. 978-598-5000 or 978-598-5000x17 or museumofrussianicons.org Old Sturbridge Village, Kindred Spirits: A.B. Wells, Malcolm Watkins, and the Origins of Old Sturbridge Village, Through Jan. 15, 2016. Admission: $7 - $20 charged by age. Children under 3 free. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 800-733-1830 or 508-3473362 or osv.org Park Hill Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 387 Park Ave. 774-696-0909. Post Road Art Center, Hours: closed Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 1 Boston Post Road, Marlborough. 508485-2580 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 Salisbury Mansion, Hours: closed Sunday - Wednesday, 1-8:30
p.m. Thursday, 1-4 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 40 Highland St. 508-7538278 or worcesterhistory.org SAORI Worcester Freestyle Weaving Studio, 18 Winslow St. 508-757-4646 or 508-757-0116 or saoriworcester.com Sprinkler Factory, Admission: Free. 38 Harlow St. sprinklerfactory.com Taproot Bookstore, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 1200 West Boylston St. 508-853-5083 or TaprootBookstore.com Tatnuck Bookseller & Cafe, Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday Saturday. 18 Lyman St., Westborough. 508-366-4959 or tatnuck.com The Foster Gallery, 51 Union St. 508-397-7139 or thefostergallery.com Top Fun Aviation Toy Museum, Hours: 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. 21 Prichard St., Fitchburg. 978-342-2809 or 978-297-4337 or topfunaviation.com Tower Hill Botanic Garden, The Highgrove Florilegium Exhibit Talks, Saturdays in September and October, Saturdays, through Oct. 31. 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. 508869-6111 or towerhillbg.org Worcester Art Museum, Art Since the Mid-20th Century, Through Dec. 31; Nude Drawing in the Galleries, Thursdays, through Oct. 29; Art Cart! Knights!, Saturdays, through Dec. 26; Art Cart! Renaissance Court!, Saturdays, through Dec. 26; Legio III Cyrenaica, Saturday; Zip Tour: Folk Artist? Limner or Academic?, Saturday; Sunday Tours, Sundays, through June 26. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free for members, $14 adults, $12 seniors, free for youth 17 and under. Free for all first Saturdays of each month, 10am-Noon. 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406 or worcesterart.org Worcester Center for Crafts, Alchemy3: Vision+Passion+Creation, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Oct. 17. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org Worcester Historical Museum, Alden Family Gallery, Through Dec. 31; In Their Shirtsleeves, Through Dec. 31; Stories They Tell, Through Dec. 31. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 30 Elm St. 508-753-8278 or worcesterhistory.org Worcester Public Library, Hours: 1:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. 3 Salem Square. 508-7991655 or worcpublib.org
&
{ listings}
theater/ comedy
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. 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 Decorative Arts Gallery, 55 Salisbury St. Call 508-799-4406 or visit worcesterart.org Who Am I This Time (& other conundrums of love) - Friday, October 9, Saturday October 10, and Sunday October 11. Gateway Players Theatre presents Who Am I This Time? (& other conundrums of love) by Aaron Posner, adapted from stories by Kurt Vonnegut. Performance dates are October 2, 3, 9 &10 at 7:30pm and October 11 at 2pm. This comedy will be directed by David Corkum, produced by Bill Guy, and the stage manager is Kathi Grenier. Tickets are $13 for adults and $11 for seniors and children under 18 years of age, and may be purchased online at brownpapertickets.com/event/2220638 Presented by permission through special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc. The cast includes: Jim Douglas, Joe Andrews, Jason Czernich, Marie Daley, Gwen O’Brien, Josh Pelletier, Lisa Provost, Joe Sawyer, and Ashleigh Soper. The story: The play is based on three short stories from Kurt Vonnegut’s book, “Welcome to the Monkey House”. They are three of his early comic masterpieces: “Long Walk to Forever”, “Who Am I This Time?” and “Go Back to Your Precious Wife and Son”. Playwright Aaron Posner has taken these stories and weaved them into a charming and amusing look at love. 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!”), the three stories are sewn together into a seamless evening of hilarity and humanity. With a single set, and Vonnegut’s singular wit and insight into human foibles, this is a smart, delightful comedy for the whole family. Gateway Player Theatre 111 Main Street Southbridge, MA 01550 508-764-4531 info@ gatewayplayers.org Adults $13, Seniors and Youth under 18, $11. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Gateway Players Theatre Arts Barn, 111 Main St., Southbridge. Call 508-764-4531 or visit Facebook.
OCTOBER 8, 2015 • WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM
33
night day &
Upload your listings at worcestermagazine.com. Click the Night & Day toolbar, then choose Calendar to place your event listing in both our print and online weekly calendar.
{ listings}
Godspell - Friday, October 9 - Saturday, October 10. Celebrate Theatre at the Mount’s grand re-opening with the very first musical every performed on our stage in 1976 – Godspell! Stories of the Bible are brought to life through mime, music, song and dance in 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! Important notice - venue change! Due to delays in the renovations in the theatre, the October production of Godspell is being moved to Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical High School, 1050 Westminster Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420.* There are no changes to the dates and times of performances – October 9, 10, 16, 17 @ 8PM and October 18 @ 2PM. All tickets for Godspell will remain valid for the date and time printed on the ticket, no further action is required by the customer. Due to differences in the seating map for Monty Tech we will be unable to guarantee specific seat assignments – seating will be on a first come, first served basis. Monty Tech is a wonderful venue and we are confident that our production of Godspell will meet the standards of excellence you have come to expect from Theatre at the Mount. $22. 8-10 p.m. Mount Wachusett Community College: Theatre, 444 Green St., Gardner. Call 978-630-9388 or visit mwcc.edu Trailerville - Fridays, Saturdays, Friday, October 9 - Sunday, October 18. General Admission $20 - Seniors & Students $17. 8-10 p.m. Worcester County Light Opera Company, WCLOC at the Grandview Playhouse, 21 Grandview Ave. Call 508-853-3147 or visit wcloc.org BNI Roast - Saturday, October 10. Auburn MA Profit Rockets “Business Networking International” take turns roasting each other in front of the public. Switching those 7am meetings to 7pm, throwing in some alcohol, and taking 10 Minute Presentations to the next level! Adam Michael Kennedy and Russ Kennedy of Good Vibrations DJ Entertainment and Charlotte Holberry of Eventive Expert Planning bring you the First Annual Auburn BNI: Profit Rockets Roast! Come watch these local business owners hit each other where it hurts! This event is free for all BNI members- please make sure to bring your badge to prove that you’re a member. Due to limited seating, we’d greatly appreciate it if you could register below so we can keep track of attendance. (As a reminder, if you are a BNI member, please make sure to bring your badge to the event.) If you are not in BNI, we’d love for you to attend for only $10. Seats are limited; please purchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bni-profit-rockets-roastat-halligans-tickets-18680242107 Check back soon for the list of brave BNI Roasters that will be performing! FREE for BNI members, $10 for public. 7-10 p.m. Halligan’s Royale Lounge, 889 Southbridge St., Auburn. Call 508-832-6793 or visit eventbrite.com Theater of the Observed (Opening Reception) - Saturday, October 10. Theater of the Observed Participating Artists: Amy Klausmeyer, Catherine Wilcox-Titus, John Buron and Peter S. Wise Opening Reception: Saturday, October 10th, 7-9pm Gallery Hours: Sunday, October 11th, 1-4pm Saturday, October 17th, 1-4pm Sunday, October 18th, 1-4pm Saturday, October 24th, 1-4pm Sunday, October 25th, 1-4pm Closing Reception: Sunday, Oct 31st 1-4pm Estragon: We always find something, eh Didi, to give us the impression we exist? Vladimir: Yes, yes, we’re magicians. Samuel Beckett, Waiting for Godot “All the world’s a stage” as the dramatist William Shakespeare wrote several centuries ago. That stage is not only the physical but the interface between the physical and the mind of the artist. In this exhibit four artists_ individual visions make up a general validation that the world is truly in the mind and heart of the beholder. Amy Klausmeyer, Catherine Wilcox-Titus, John Buron and Peter S. Wise present the drama of reality versus its interpretation visually. In this exhibition, each artist’s response to the outside world is documented by photographic, found, manipulated and other types of images. The tension between what’s real and what’s possible merge and are objectified in each piece of art. The term, “objective
34
FACEBOOK.COM/PHOTO EDD COTE
Kimberly Dean! Pete the Cat and his friends are having so much fun playing and surfing in the sun, they don’t want the day to end. Pete has an idea: how about a sleepover? Groovy! As the night gets later, it’s time for bed. This cool cat needs to catch some ZZZs, but Pete’s friends aren’t ready to go to sleep just yet. Then Pete has another idea. Will it work? Free. 11-11:30 a.m. Barnes & Noble Booksellers - Millbury, 70 Worcester Providence Turnpike, Millbury. 508-865-2801 or bn.com Star Wars Reads Day LEGO Event. This event is open to children ages 8+. Join us to celebrate the fourth annual Star Wars Reads Day! Space is Limited. Pre-Registration is required. Free. 2-3 p.m. Barnes & Noble Booksellers - Millbury, 70 Worcester Providence Turnpike, Millbury. 508-865-2801.
>Tuesday 13
Music Guild Lecture on Carmina Burana. Professor John Delorey, Director of Choral Music at WPI, will speak on Carl Orff’s CARMINA BURANA “The Cantata That Captivated The World” which will be followed by the rehearsal of this work by The Worcester Chorus which it will perform at Mechanic’s Hall on October 30th. Attendees of the lecture are also invited to observe the rehearsal following the lecture. Tickets are available at the door. $15. 4:30-6:30 p.m. First Unitarian Church, Bancroft Room 90 Main Street, 90 Main St. 508-943-3561. October Meeting: Slavery and the Church: Or, How Atheism Freed the Slaves. Join Greater Worcester Humanists in September for our October meeting at the UU Church Join the WCUW Blues Department for its 15th annual Blues Party Saturday, Oct. 10, 4 p.m. to midnight, at JJ’s Sports of Worcester, 90 Holden St., where we will be joined by author, Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. For a $10 donation, you’ll jam to members of Far from Eden, Blue Honey, We Matthew Stewart. He will present a history of slavery and the church, & Mrs. Jones (pictured), Chris Fitz Band, Mission of Blues and Mark Laferriere’s All-Stars. For more information, call and what role Atheism had in freeing the slaves. All are welcome 508-753-1012. to arrive and mingle around 6:30 PM. The presentation will start at 7pm. Why has the enslavement of the mind throughout history correlative,” first used by T.S. Eliot when referring to poetry is an Genealogy Club. This monthly group is for both experts and beginners. been so closely associated with the enslavement of the body? excellent use of a simple term to illustrate the complex process of Members will help each other navigate genealogy resources and support According to a story that many Americans like to tell themselves, the artists matching the inner psyche to the outside reality. Together each other through the process of researching family histories. Bruce and supernatural religion inspired and drove the movement toward the the artists illuminate the possibilities and permutations of the artistic Nancy Filgate from the Boylston Historical Society will be on hand to assist emancipation of the slaves. Yet many of the keenest observers of process in comprehending the world’s existential drama in the at this meeting. Free. 6:30-8 p.m. Boylston Public Library, 695 Main St., the time insisted that religion was one of the central pillars of the Theater of the Observed. Free. 7-9 p.m. Sprinkler Factory, 2nd Floor, Boylston. 508-869-2371 or boylstonlibrary.org “peculiar institution.” Leading thinkers and activists such as Frederick 38 Harlow St. Visit sprinklerfactory.com Stew and Tales. Stew and Tales Join us for a night of magical Douglass, the former enslaved person and ardent abolitionist, his Trailerville - Sundays, Sunday, October 11 - Sunday, October storytelling and savoring Beef and Veal Stew. Life can get very complicated, friend Theodore Parker, the ex-Unitarian who helped fund the raid 18. General Admission $20 - Seniors & Students $17. 2-4 p.m. forget your worries and join us to enjoy the simple things in life. A visit by on Harper’s Ferry, and Abraham Lincoln, a great admirer of Parker, Worcester County Light Opera Company, WCLOC at the Grandview Edgar Allan Poe and a hearty bowl of stew. Edgar Allan Poe (portrayed were in fact part of an international movement that rejected revealed Playhouse, 21 Grandview Ave. Call 508-853-3147 or visit wcloc.org by Rob Velella) returns from beyond the grave for this special reading. religion and drew much more heavily than is widely understood on Historical and Architectural Tour - Wednesday, October Expect to hear one of his most famous short stories about revenge, which the humanistic and atheistic thought of the radical Enlightenment. 14. Experienced volunteer guides will provide an in-depth look at happens to be set in Italy. He will also answer questions from those in Meanwhile, southern clerics’ the ancestors of today’s religious right the history and architecture of The Hanover Theatre; a magnificent attendance $15. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Gene J. DeFeudis Italian American along with many northern clerics adamantly justified the enslavement example of early 20th century theatre architecture, designed by Cultural Center, 28 Mulberry St. 508-791-6139. of African Americans with appeals to the Bible and sought to link the Thomas Lamb, the foremost theatre and cinema architect of his day. “Bancroft Heights: Catching the Spirit of the Place.” anti-slavery movement with religious infidelity, atheism, freethinking, Architectural Historian Susan Ceccacci will be training a group of Join us as we launch the newly published book, Living at the City’s and modern philosophy. Our dues are $40 per year ($30 per student volunteer docents to deliver an enlightening tour that is sure to bring Green Edge: Bancroft Heights, A Planned Neighborhood in Worcester, with current ID from a regional school). Our memberships are crucial the heyday of the movie palace era alive. Tours are free for members Massachusetts, by Susan McDaniel Ceccacci. This book tells the to raise enough to bring exciting and informative speakers to our and their guests. $5 for non-members. Tours are free for members story of the turn-of-the-20th century neighborhood surrounding group. Hope to see you there! Free. 7-9 p.m. UU Church of Worcester, and their guests. $5 for non-members. 10:30-11:45 a.m. Hanover Antiquarian Hall, how it developed, its architecture, and the influential Meeting room on the right side of building, 90 Holden St. meetup.com Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. Call 877-571-7469 families who have lived here over the past century. Those who first or visit thehanovertheatre.org planted the seed for this lively neighborhood history and those who >Wednesday 14 finally made it a reality tell what it took to put together this book. Brown Bag Talk. Pack a lunch and listen to our Artists in Free. 7-8 p.m. American Antiquarian Society, 185 Salisbury St. 508- Residence talk about their process. Free. Noon-1 p.m. Worcester 755-5221 or americanantiquarian.org Center for Crafts, 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183. >Thursday 8 The Nazi Officer’s Wife. The true story of Edith Hahn, a Jewish Pages & Palates Book Club. This month’s book club selection is Those Gendered Outcomes Aren’t Bugs, They’re law student in wartime Vienna, who was able to get Aryan identity “Grace’s Guide: The Art of Pretending to be a Grown-up” by Grace Helbig. Features! Transitioning Mali’s Agrometeorological papers and pose as a nurse’s aide in plain sight in the heart of the This humorous take on entering adulthood by the YouTube comedian Advisory Program from Humanitarian Assistance Reich. And of the Nazi officer who married her and kept her identity will have you laughing no matter what your age! Join us for an engaging Intervention to Development Project - Edward Carr. a secret. Fifteen years after it was first published The Nazi Officer’s discussion of this fun book. Copies are available for checkout; just ask Edward Carr, Director and Professor, Department of International Wife is back on the NY Times best seller list! 7-8:30 p.m. Worcester at the Welcome Desk. No registration necessary. Meets on 10/10 from Development, Community, and Environment, Clark University - The Jewish Community Center, 633 Salisbury St. 508-756-7109. 2:30-3:30pm or on 10/14 from 3-4pm Free. 3-4 p.m. Worcester Public format is a 40-45 minute presentation followed by 15-20 minutes of Library, Banx Room, 3 Salem Square. 508-799-1655. questions and discussion. Interaction with speakers is encouraged. >Saturday 10 The Gravestone Girls - Welcome to the Graveyards of Light refreshments will be provided. Free. 12:15-1:15 p.m. Clark National Storytime: Pete the Cat & The Bedtime Blues. Milford. Cemetery educators, The Gravestone Girls, whose mission University: Higgins University Center, Grace Conference Room, 950 Join Pete the Cat in a story about bedtime in Pete the Cat and the is to “Keep Our Dead Alive,” will be presenting a virtual tour, called Main St. 508-751-4619 or clarku.edu Bedtime Blues by New York Times bestselling authors James and
lectures
WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM • OCTOBER 8, 2015
night day
Upload your listings at worcestermagazine.com. Click the Night & Day toolbar, then choose Calendar to place your event listing in both our print and online weekly calendar. “Welcome to the Graveyard”, centered on Milford’s five local cemeteries. The 90-minute presentation is built on photographs recently taken in these special and interesting burying places around Milford, which was established in 1780, and charts the evolution of cemeteries and gravestones from the colonial era into the 21st century. This is a popular program that has been given around the New England area by The Gravestone Girls for over fifteen years. The group regularly works with libraries, historical societies and genealogical groups, among others, to teach about “the art, symbolism and history of these living history museums located on everyone’s mainstreets and backyards” says Ms. Sullivan, one in the group of three cemetery enthusiasts. She further added “Almost everyone is interested in these peaceful and beautiful spaces, but may be hesitant to say so to others. Our presentation lets you know you’re not the only one. Come see what we do, we fill the room every time!” Free. 7-8:30 p.m. Milford Town Library, Granite and Quarry Rooms, 80 Spruce St., Milford. 508-473-2145 or milfordtownlibrary.org
family >Thursday 8 – Monday 12
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Legends. Behold the living legends! Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® brings the unbelievable to Children Of All Ages in an all-new show - - Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Legends. Experience unimaginable family fun as amazing performers from around the globe perform aweinspiring feats of daring, spectacles of strength and thrills of wonder to summon the mythical and the mysterious visions that have only existed in your imagination and now materialize before your eyes: the Unicorn, Pegasus and a Woolly the Mammoth! Join us for an unforgettable family night of legendary proportions at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Legends! Schedule: Thu. Oct. 8 - 7PM Fri. Oct. 9 – 3PM, 7PM Sat. Oct. 10 – 11AM, 3PM, 7PM Sun. Oct. 11 – 12PM, 4PM Mon. Oct. 12 – 1PM Animal Open House: Opening 90-minutes before show time, the Ringling Bros.® Animal Open House is another amazing experience that’s free with your ticket! The Animal Open House provides an exclusive opportunity to see our World Famous Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Asian Elephants and other members of our animal family up-close! Tickets on sale now at the DCU Center Box Office, by phone at 800745-3000, at Ticketmaster locations, and online at ticketmaster.com. $70 (Front Row), $35 (VIP), $25, $15 All tickets subject to applicable handling, convenience and facility fees. 11 a.m.-1, noon-2 p.m., 1 p.m.-3 p.m., 3 p.m.-5 p.m., 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. DCU Center- Arena and Convention Center, Arena, 50 Foster St. 508-755-6800 or dcucenter.com
step-by-step instruction your child will leave with a canvas creation of their own! Ages 6-12. Seating provided for parents to stay and watch. Call to reserve your spot! 508-757-7713. $15. 2-3 p.m. C.C. Lowell Art Supplies & Framing, 258 Park Ave. 508-757-7713 or cclowell.com
$12 Child Nonmembers. 1-3 p.m. Mass Audubon: Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. 978464-2712 or massaudubon.org
>Tuesday 13
Halloween Hike at Boo Meadow Brook. At sundown, Broad Meadow Brook transforms into a magical, slightly haunted forest. Meet our resident spirits, primarily native wildlife, during a gentle guided tour through the woods on the trails lit by softly glowing luminaria. Encounter old favorites and new characters on your walk as you learn about some of the creatures of New England and their many fascinating habits. The program and activities will be held indoors in case of rain. Come prepared to be inside and outside. $8 at the door, advance registration $5 for Members and $6 for Nonmembers. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 414 Massasoit Ave. 508-753-6087 or massaudubon.org
Pepper & Poe. Pepper is an old cat who is used to his normal routine. That is until new kitten Poe comes along and messes things up! Free. 11-11:30 a.m. Barnes & Noble Booksellers - Millbury, 70 Worcester Providence Turnpike, Millbury. 508-865-2801 or bn.com
fundraisers >Saturday 10
WCUW Blues Party Fundraiser. Please join the WCUW Blues Department for our 15th annual Blues Party 4 to 5 Members of Far From Eden 5 to 6 Blue Honey 6 to 7 We & Mrs Jones 7 to 8 Chris Fitz Band 8 to 9 Mission of Blues 9 to 10 Mark Laferriere’s all stars featuring SHIKIBOO, Wilie J Laws and More! $10 Donation. 4 p.m.noon JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-753-1012.
outdoors >Thursday 8
Miss Hazletine’s Home for Shy and Fearful Cats Storytime. Miss Hazeltine teaches cats not be scared but when she gets in trouble can Crumb find courage to rescue her? Free. 1-1:30 p.m. Barnes & Noble Booksellers - Millbury, 70 Worcester Providence Turnpike, Millbury. 508-865-2801 or bn.com
Homeschool Programs at Broad Meadow Brook Fall 2015 - All About Spiders. For ages 8 to 16. What differentiates a spider from other arthropods? Where is their natural habitat, what do they eat and why are so many people afraid of them? Come learn about these species and see where they live on the sanctuary. Our homeschool programs are designed for the homeschooling family. Parents are welcome to attend, but students may stay on their own if a medical form is on file with the sanctuary. At the end of all programs, students will receive follow-up information and activities so the learning can continue at home. We look forward to learning with you! For more information and to register, call 508.753.6087. $8 Child Members, $12 Child Nonmembers. 1-3 p.m. Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 414 Massasoit Ave. 508-753-6087 or massaudubon.org Nature Adventures for 5-7 Year Olds. : For ages 5 to 7. Join us for a hands-on nature program designed especially for five, six, and seven year olds. Each month we’ll focus on a new nature topic. We’ll explore our nature topic indoors using investigations, crafts, and activities and outdoors in Broad Meadow Brook’s beautiful 400-acre wildlife sanctuary. These classes will provide in-depth learning in a supportive social environment. (Homeschool classes for 8 to 16 year olds meet at the same time.) For more information and to register, call 508.753.6087. $8 Child Members, $12 Child Nonmembers. 1-3 p.m. Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 414 Massasoit Ave. 508-753-6087 or massaudubon.org
>Saturday 10
>Friday 9
>Friday 9
Rescheduled! Acton Family Network’s Annual Kids Tag Sale. Time to clean out your closets for a fresh start this school year or plan to shop and stock up on all sorts of kids’ items for the year - It’s AFN’s Annual TAG Sale! Great deals on tons of children’s clothes, toys, baby gear and maternity! Tables available for only $25 ($20 for members)! Interested in selling or have questions? Email Molly at tagsale@actonfamily.org (rain date Oct. 10) $1 admission, $25/seller’s table ($20 for AFN members). 8 a.m.-noon NARA Park & Beach, 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton. 978-264-9608 or find them on Facebook. Star Wars Reads Day. Details to come! Free. 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Barnes & Noble Booksellers - Millbury, 70 Worcester Providence Turnpike, Millbury. 508-865-2801 or bn.com Paint Lab for Kids! Spooky Night ($15) Ages 6-12. Bring your painting clothes! Paint Lab for Kids is a painting class hosted every week! We provide everything; canvas, brushes, paint and easels! With
Preschool Story and Nature Hour - Spiders. : Enjoy an hour of nature-themed fun with your youngster. We’ll read an engaging storybook, make a craft to take home, and go for a walk on one of the sanctuary’s beautiful trails with lead educator Chris Eaton. Participants are invited to stay for an additional half hour for free play in the classroom or play yard and socialization. For ages 2.5 to 5 yrs. For more information and to register, call 978.464.2712 Free Adult members, Free Adult Nonmembers. $2 Child Members, $3 Child Nonmembers. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Mass Audubon: Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. 978-464-2712 or massaudubon.org Homeschool - Solar Power. Learn the properties of solar power and what some of its possibilities are. We’ll fly a solar blimp if we are lucky (if the sun shines), learn the possibilities of passive solar, and more. Open to all ages. Leaders: Chris Eaton, Lead Educator. For more information and to register, call 978.464.2712 $8 Child Members,
>Friday 9 – Saturday 10
>Saturday 10
Caterpillar Crazy. Get up close and personal with live fall caterpillars and displays, with the Caterpillar Lab experts on hand to answer questions and guide visitors through the displays. Included with admission. Free for members. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111, ext. 124 or dnbweb1.blackbaud.com Hey Day at Wachusett Meadow. Join us for farm-related demonstrations, exhibits, and hands-on activities for people of all ages including cider-pressing, hayrides, and canoeing. There will also be cider, baked goods, plus produce and products offered by the Princeton Farmers’ Market, Red Apple Farm, and other area farms. For children there will be a mini-maze, farm animals, pumpkin painting, and free pony rides. Members of the Princeton Arts Society will exhibit farm-related and rural landscape-based artwork. Children 3yrs and under free. $8 Adult Members, $10 Adult Nonmembers, $3 Child Members, $4 Child Nonmembers. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mass Audubon: Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. 978-464-2712 or massaudubon.org
>Monday 12
A Walk in Pooh’s Footsteps. Join author Kathryn Aalto for an illustrated reading of an original Winnie-the-Pooh story followed by a charming journey into the real places where the stories took place. Children can come dressed up as their favorite characters if they choose. We’ll end with a craft and a honey snack. Included with admission. Free for members. 11-12:30 a.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111, ext. 124 or dnbweb1.blackbaud.com
fairs/ festivals >Saturday 10
Indoor Flea Market. Saturday, October 10th from 8:00am to 1:00pm Tables are still available (8 foot tables provided) Hosted by the Worcester/Auburn Emblem Club Located at the Worcester Elks Club 233 Mill Street, Worcester Admission is free Snack Bar Bake Table 3 Rooms of Vendors Come join us for a great shopping experience! 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Worcester Elks Lodge 243, 233 Mill St. 508-892-3788.
>Saturday 10 - Sunday 11
Harvest Festival. Come celebrate the bounty of the harvest in this two-day event! Special activities will include a pop-up farmer’s market featuring produce and livestock from Springdell Farm; farm animals raised by the local 4-H clubs; seasaonal craft activities; apple tastings; and old fashioned games. We’re even bringing the switchel back! Free with admission. Noon-4 p.m. Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978-456-3924.
&
{ listings}
>Saturday 10 – Monday 12
Apple Days. Included with Regular Admission to the Village; Free for OSV Members. Apples that are ready to harvest is a favorite sign of fall in New England. Enjoy the crisp autumn days at Old Sturbridge Village with special events throughout our Apple Days. Come tour the orchards, help us pick apples, and taste some nearly forgotten heirloom apple varieties. Throughout the day our interpreters will be cooking and preserving this special fall fruit. Then, try your hand at cider-making, and see the ox-powered Cider Mill in operation (grinding on Saturday and pressing on Sunday). You can even make your own sachet of mulling spices to take home. $24 Adults, $22 Seniors (55+), $10 Youths (3-17), Children 2 & Under free, Woo card discounts available). 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 800-733-1830 or osv.org
>Saturday 10 – Sunday 18
Educator Appreciation Days. Educator Appreciation Days! Check bn.com for event details. Free. 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Barnes & Noble Booksellers - Millbury, 70 Worcester Providence Turnpike, Millbury. 508-865-2801 or bn.com
>Sunday 11
Blessing of the Pets. The Village Congregational Church welcomes you to join us for an outdoor worship service and Blessing of the Pets. Please bring your pets, large or small, to this special service of blessing. (Please ensure all pets are leashed or in a pet carrier and that they get along with others) Join us for this joyous celebration of Gods creatures! 10-11 a.m. Whitinsville Town Common, Church St., Whitinsville. vccucc.org Worcester Columbus Day Parade. Worcester Columbus Day Parade will march down Shrewsbury Street on Sunday, October 12, at 12:30 pm. 2014 Grand Marshal is School Committee member, John Monfredo Register on line and march or enjoy the parade on Shrewsbury Street or Live TV3. Free. 12:30-2 p.m. Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, MA, Shrewsbury St. 508-791-4230 or worcestercolumbusdayparade.com SuperHERo Epic Adventure. Super charge your Girl Scout year with this epic adventure! You’ll design your own superhero persona; discover your own inner superhero through fun, hands-on super activities; master a superhero training course; explore the worlds of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics with some superhero STEM action and power up with a light snack. Open to troops and girls with an adult. $25. 1-5 p.m. Clark University, 950 Main St. 508-749-3639 or gscwm.org
>Monday 12
Fall Fest at Tower Hill. Celebrate Fall Fest at Tower Hill on Columbus Day! Enjoy orchard tours, apple tastings, cooking demos, live music, local beer samplings, unique kids activities and more! Included with admission. Free for members. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111 or towerhillbg.org Open Crafts at ABSW on Columbus Day. Need something to do while kids are out of school on Columbus Day? Join us for a drop-in crafts day! Multiple crafts will be set up for several ages. Children do need an adult with them at all times. Stop in and create something with your child! Free. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Annie’s Book Stop, 65 James St. 508-796-5613.
>Tuesday 13
YWCA Domestic Violence Services Community Fair. Local area providers with information tables. Free and open to the public. Free. 4-6 p.m. YWCA of Central Massachusetts, 1 Salem Square. 508-791-3181. OCTOBER 8, 2015 • WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM
35
&
{ CollegeSports}
Hockey
Holy Cross Oct. 9 Home vs. Quinnipiac, 7:05 p.m. Oct. 10 @ Quinnipiac, Hamden, Connecticut, 4 p.m.
Field Hockey Holy Cross Oct. 9 Home vs. Boston University, Purple Game, 5:05 p.m. Oct. 11 Home vs. Cornell, Play for the Cure, 1:05 p.m. Oct. 14 @ Brown, Providence, Rhode Island, 4 p.m. Clark University Oct. 10 @ MIT, 12 p.m. Oct. 13 Home vs. Worcester State, 7 p.m. Anna Maria Oct. 8 @ Nichols, 4 p.m. Oct. 10 Home vs. Rivier, 10 a.m. Oct. 13 @ Framingham STate, 4 p.m. WPI Oct. 10 @ Wellesley, 12 p.m. Becker College Oct. 11 Home vs. Daniel Webster, 12 p.m. Oct. 12 Home vs. Wheelock, 4 p.m. Nichols Oct. 8 Home vs. Anna Maria, 4 p.m. Oct. 10 Home vs. Gordon, 11 a.m. Oct. 14 Home vs. Roger Williams, 4 p.m. Worcester State Oct. 10 Home vs. Plymouth State, 11 a.m. Oct. 13 @ Clark University, 7 p.m. Assumption Oct. 13 Home vs. American International, 4 p.m.
Volleyball
College of the Holy Cross Oct. 9 Home vs. Navy, 4:05 p.m. Oct. 10 Home vs. Lafayette, 5:05 p.m. Oct. 13 @ Bryant, Smithfield, Rhode Island, 7 p.m. Clark University Oct. 8 @ Salve Regina, 7 p.m. Oct. 13 @ Wellesley College, 7 p.m. Anna Maria Oct. 8 Home vs. Wentworth, 7 p.m. Oct. 10 @ Emmanuel, 10 a.m. Oct. 10 vs. Lasell @ Emmanuel, 12 p.m. Oct. 14 @ Johnson & Wales, 7 p.m. WPI Oct. 8 Home vs. Smith, 7 p.m. Oct. 10 vs. Worcester State @ Newport, Rhode Island, 1 p.m. Oct. 10 @ Salve Regina, 3 p.m. Becker Oct. 8 Home vs. Worcester State, 7 p.m. Oct. 10 @ Wentworth, 11 a.m. Oct. 10 vs. Mass Maritime, Boston, 1 p.m. Oct. 14 Home vs. Southern Vermont, 7 p.m. Worcester State University Oct. 8 @ Becker, 7 p.m. Oct. 10 @ Salve Regina, 11 a.m. Oct. 10 vs. WPI, Newport, Rhode Island, 1 p.m. Oct. 13 vs. Westfield State @ WPI, 7:30 p.m. Assumption Oct. 10 Home vs. Saint Rose, 1 p.m. Oct. 10 Home vs. Mercy, 5 p.m.
36
Soccer Men’s
College of the Holy Cross Oct. 10 Home vs. Navy, Pink Game, 7:05 p.m. Oct. 13 @ Duke, Durham, North Carolina, 7 p.m. Clark University Oct. 10 Home vs. Babson, 1 p.m. Anna Maria Oct. 9 Home vs. Norwich, 4 p.m. Oct. 12 Home vs. Emmanuel, 4 p.m. WPI Oct. 10 @ Springfield, 12 p.m. Worcester State University Oct. 10 Home vs. MCLA, 2 p.m. Oct. 14 @ MIT, 7 p.m. Becker Oct. 10 @ Southern Vermont, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 12 Home vs. Regis, 1 p.m. Oct. 13 Home vs. Merrimack, 7 p.m. Nichols Oct. 10 Home vs. Wentworth, 2 p.m. Assumption Oct. 10 Home vs. Saint Rose, 2 p.m.
Women’s
College of the Holy Cross Oct. 10 @ Colgate, Hamilton, New York, 7 p.m. Clark University Oct. 10 @ MIT, 1 p.m. Oct. 13 @ Springfield College, 7 p.m. Anna Maria Oct. 12 @ St. Joseph, 1 p.m. WPI Oct. 11 Home vs. Roger Williams, 12 p.m. Becker Oct. 10 Home vs. Newbury, 11 a.m. Oct. 12 @ Bay Path, 3 p.m. Nichols Oct. 10 Home vs. Wentworth, 11 a.m. Oct. 14 @ MCLA, 4 p.m. Worcester State Oct. 10 @ MCLA, 1 p.m. Oct. 14 @ Gordon, 4 p.m. Assumption Oct. 10 @ Saint Rose, 2 p.m. Oct. 14 @ Saint Michael’s, 3 p.m.
Tennis Men’s
College of the Holy Cross Oct. 8 Home vs. Bentley, 3:30 p.m. Clark University Oct. 9 @ Assumption College, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 14 @ Endicott, 3 p.m. Nichols Oct. 12 @ Coast Guard, 10 a.m. Oct. 12 vs. UMass Dartmouth, 4 p.m. Assumption Oct. 9 Home vs. Clark, 3:30 p.m.
Women’s
College of the Holy Cross Oct. 9 Home vs. Bryant, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 10 Rhode Island Doubles Tournament, Kingston, Rhode Island, All Day Clark University Oct. 10 @ Wheaton, 1 p.m.
WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM • OCTOBER 8, 2015
WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT
WPI WEBSITE IMAGE
night day
WPI’s Melissa Daigle Norfolk’s Melissa Daigle totaled 20 kills to help WPI’s women’s volleyball team earn a split in two recent matches at Plymouth State. The Engineers lost to the host Panthers in the first match, but rebounded to sweep Salem State and earn a win in the next. Daigle tallied 11 kills and committed just two errors in 28 attempts in the nightcap. The sophomore also registered her second double-double of the season, and 12th of her career. Anna Maria Oct. 8 Home vs. MCLA, 3 p.m. Oct. 12 @ St. Joseph, 1 p.m. Becker Oct. 8 @ Lesley, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10 Home vs. Regis, 1 p.m. Nichols Oct. 8 Commonwealth Coast Conference Semifinal, @TBA, TBA Oct. 10 Commonwealth Coast Conference Championship, @TBA, TBA Worcester State Oct. 13 @ Roger Williams, 4 p.m. Assumption Oct. 10 @ Stonehill, 1 p.m. Oct. 12 @ Southern New Hampshire, 12 p.m. Oct. 14 Home vs. Saint Anselm, 3 p.m.
Golf Men’s
Nichols Oct. 11 USM Fall Classic, Gorham Country Club, Gorham, Maine, 11 a.m. Oct. 12 USM Fall Classic, Gorham Country Club, Gorham, Maine, 11 a.m.
Anna Maria Oct. 10 James Early Invitational, Westfield State, 12 p.m. WPI Oct. 10 All-New England Championships, Franklin Park, 10 a.m. Nichols Oct. 10 Runnin’ Monks Invitational, TBA Worcester State Oct. 10 @ James Early Invitational, Westfield State, 12 p.m. Assumption Oct. 10 New England Championships, Franklin Park
Rowing Men’s Holy Cross Oct. 10 Snake Regatta, 9 a.m. WPI Oct. 10 Snake Regatta
Women’s
Holy Cross Oct. 10 Snake Regatta, 9 a.m. Clark University Women’s Oct. 10 Head of the Snake Regatta, TBA Holy Cross WPI Oct. 10 Williams Fall Invitational, Taconic Golf Club, Williamstown, 12 p.m. Oct. 10 Snake Regatta Oct. 11 Williams Fall Invitational, Taconic Golf Club, Williamstown, 9 a.m. Assumption College Sept. 25 Northeast-10 Championship @ The Village Golf Club, Sands Point, New York, TBA Sept. 26 Northeast-10 Championship @ The Village Golf Club, Sands Men’s Point, New York, TBA Holy Cross Oct. 9 Home vs. Iona, 4 p.m. Clark University Oct. 9 Red & Black Intersquad, 7 p.m.
Swimming and Diving
Cross Country Men’s
Holy Cross Oct. 10 New England Championship, Boston, 11 a.m. Clark University Oct. 10 James Early Invitational, Westfield State, 12 p.m. Anna Maria Oct. 10 James Early Invitational, Westfield State, 11 a.m. WPI Oct. 10 All-New England Championships, Franklin Park, 10 a.m. Nichols Oct. 10 Runnin’ Monks Invitational, TBA Worcester State Oct. 10 James Early Invitational, Westfield State, 11 a.m. Assumption Oct. 10 New England Championships, Franklin Park
Women’s
Holy Cross Oct. 10 New England Championship, Boston, 11 a.m. Clark University Oct. 10 James Early Invitational, Westfield State, 11 a.m.
Women’s
Holy Cross Oct. 9 Home vs. Iona, 4 p.m. Clark University Oct. 9 Red & Black Intersquad, 7 p.m. Assumption Oct. 10 @ Siena, 1:30 p.m.
Football
Holy Cross Oct. 10 Home vs. Brown, Coaches vs. Cancer, 1:05 p.m. Anna Maria Oct. 10 Home vs. Husson, 2 p.m. Becker Oct. 10 Home vs. Maritime, 2:30 p.m. WPI Oct. 10 @ Union, 1:30 p.m. Worcester State Oct. 10 @ Fitchburg State, 2 p.m. Assumption Oct. 9 Home vs. New Haven, 7 p.m.
OCTOBER 8, 2015 • WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM
37
www.centralmassclass.com
JONESIN’
"It's HA-MA Time!"--2 legit to solve. by Matt Jones
Across 1 Fizzling Àrecracker 4 Aquarium growth 8 Crumbly coffeehouse buy 13 "Cheerleader" singer 14 Fishing line holder 15 James Cameron blockbuster Àlm 16 Another name for #, before it became a "tag" 18 Certain VWs 19 Event for someone who displays a "13.1" bumper sticker 21 "Dr. Mario" platform 22 Air France destination 23 Dix + dix 26 Writer Kesey 28 Pet advocacy org. 32 ___ En-lai 33 Crankcase container 35 The Sugarhill Gang's genre 36 Highbrow monthly that's the second-oldest continuous publication in the U.S. 39 William McKinley's First Lady 40 Deletes 41 Baseball's Vizquel 42 Result of rolling in the dough, maybe? 44 "The Chronicles of Narnia" monogram 45 In an abundant way 46 1978 hit song with notable letters 48 "Doctor Who" airer 49 Adam Sandler's production company, named after two of his Àlms 54 Comic strip frames 55 Nastygrams 58 3/4-time dance 59 "True dat!" 60 2015 Melissa McCarthy comedy 61 Duel preludes 62 Pigeon fancier on "Sesame Street" 63 Clod-breaking tool Down 1 "I just realized I messed up" outburst 2 "Be Cool" actress Thurman 3 Spoon companion, in a nursery rhyme 4 Band on a sleeve 5 Toronto Maple ___ (hockey team)
Fun By The Numbers Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku. This mind-bending puzzle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your sudoku savvy to the test! Here’s How It Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!
6 Hand sanitizer target 7 ___-Seltzer 8 Wife of Russian prime minister Dmitry Medvedev 9 "___ Clown" (Everly Brothers song) 10 Palindromic name 11 Palindromic bread 12 Urgent care center alternatives 15 Barely open 17 End a call 20 2008 presidential candidate 23 Monitoring device in some 1990s TVs 24 "If ___ nickel ..." 25 Ephron and Dunn, for two 26 Stadium display where you'll see couples smooching 27 "___ World" ("Sesame Street" segment) 29 Groom fastidiously 30 Word after ear or Erie 31 Copycatting 33 Iron source 34 Artist's rep. 37 Some may be good to set 38 Movie like "Shaun of the Dead" or "Warm Bodies" 43 Prepare for editing
45 Classless? 47 Dermatologist's concern 48 Challenge for a dog trainer, maybe 49 Icy pellets 50 Faris of Àlms 51 "Call me Ishmael" speaker 52 Judi Dench, e.g. 53 "A Beautiful Mind" mathematician 54 Some Brit. statesmen 56 Fitbit's was in June 2015 57 Corrosive cleaner Last week's solution
©2015 Jonesin’ Crosswords (editor@jonesincrosswords.com) Reference puzzle #748
38
WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM
• O C T O B E R 8 , 2 0 15
YOUR NEWS YOUR VIEWS YOUR WAY
SUBSCRIBE TODAY BY MAIL, PHONE, OR E-MAIL
Yes, I would ltike to subscribe to The Millbury-Sutton Chronicle In-State:
R $27 For 52 Weeks Out-of-State
R $45 For 104 Weeks R $44
Visit MILLBURYSUTTON.com and click “subscribe” at the top of the page, or call 508-749-3164 ext 112, or clip and mail this coupon:
Name _________________________________________________ Street/Apt. # ___________________________________________ City/State/Zip __________________________________________ Phone _________________________________________________ E-mail Address __________________________________________
R Check enclosed
R Renewal
Mail to: Holden Landmark Corporation 22 West St., Millbury, MA 01527 To pay by credit card, please visit www.millbury-sutton.com or call 508-749-3164, ext. 112.
Sudoku Puzzle Solution on Last Page of Classifieds
LOOK TO US FOR...
www.centralmassclass.com Reaches Over 90,000 Readers in Print and Online • Ads post immediately! New postings every day!
Service Directory Legal Notices • Items for Sale
AUTOMOTIVE
SERVICES
EMPLOYMENT
REAL ESTATE
MERCHANDISE
Yard Sale & Flea Market Directory Help Wanted • Real Estate • Autos Sudoku & Crossword & Much More!
PLACE ADS: ONLINE: www.centralmassclass.com EMAIL: sales@centralmassclass.com
READERS NOTICE
SERVICES
HOME SERVICES
BATHTUB REFINISHING
Readers Notice:
COMPUTER SERVICES
CARPET CLEANING
Don’t Replace,
Wachusett Systems and PC Support"Your computer Support and Service Specialist" Hardware & Software installs Security & Virus Removal & More!! Mac Support Now Available! Call Gary today 978-902-2168 978-464-5875
Is Your Home True Pro Clean? True Pro Cleaners. Monthly Specials. Call Today@ 978-987-3911 Steam Cleaning, Carpets, Upholstery, Tile & Grout. Free Est. www.trueprocleaners.com Phillipston, MA 978-987-3911
Refinish Bathtubs, Fiberglass, and Ceramic Tile too!
This newspaper will never knowingly accept any advertisement that is illegal or considered fraudulent. If you have questions or doubts about any ads on these pages, we advise that before responding or sending money ahead of time, you check with the local Attorney General’s Consumer Fraud Line and/or the Better Business Bureau. Also be advised that some phone numbers published in these ads may require an extra charge. In all cases of questionable value, such as promises or guaranteed income from work-at-home programs, money to loan, etc., if it sounds too good to be true – it may in face be exactly that. This newspaper cannot be held responsible for any negative consequences that occur as a result of doing business with these advertisers. Thank you.
FALL BULLETIN BOARD STAINED GLASS CLASSES
New Classes! Wednesday Nights Perfect opportunity to learn a craft or make a gift! Studio & Shop Hours Tues. & Wed. 6:30-9:00pm or call for your appointment!
Nana’s Stained Glass
441 Marshall Street, Leicester MA 01524 508-892-0369
www.nanamomma.webs.com nanamomma@charter.net
PHOTOGRAPHY Tracy Griffin Photography
Portraits-Sports-CorporateWeddings-VHS/8MM Transfer 508-581-9050
BUILDING/ REMODELING BUILDING/REMODELING Jeff Downer Carpentry For all your building & remodeling needs. Lic. & ins. Free estimates. 508-835-4356 www.jeffdownercarpentry.com Email: jtdowner@yahoo.com Carrigan Building & Remodeling Kitchens, baths, trim work, ceramic, etc. Hdwd flooring, basements. Meticulous work, punctual & dependable. Fully lic/insured, free est. Steve Carrigan, owner. 508-269-5167
CHIMNEY CLEANING Ruchala Chimney Sweeping -Caps -Cleaning -Waterproofing -Chimney Liners Serving the Wachusett Area. Certified and Insured. ruchalachimney.com 978-928-1121
CLEANING SERVICES Polish Cleaning Lady Five years of exp. References available. Fully Insured. Free Estimate. Call 508-981-3114.
Save hundreds or more on your bathroom remodel. ◆ Color Changes ◆
(508) 596-1119 www.ultimatereglaze.com CLEANING SERVICES MUNDIAL CLEANING SERVICES looking for house cleaning? good references, free estimate, more than 10 yrs exp. call lucia AT 774 535-2576 Virtue’s Cleaning Cleaning is a virtue. Meticulous, reasonable, reliable. Call me at 508-925-5575
PHONE: 978-728-4302 FAX: 508-829-0670
DISCOUNT OIL
EXCAVATION
Midnight Oil 508-853-2539 Lowest Possible Pricing Most major credit cards accepted. Burner Service Contracts MidnightOilService.com
BBC EXCAVATING Site work for new homes/additions. Septic system installation repair. Driveway maintenance/repair. Drainage/grading. Sewer/water connections. Stump removal. Snow Plowing. Sanding/Salting. 15 Years in Business. NO JOB TOO LARGE OR small. Brian Cheney 978-464-2345
OLD MAN OIL Why Pay More? Serving Wachusett Region. Scott Landgren 508-886-8998 24 hour service (774-234-0306 service only) Visa, MC, Discover, Cash. www.oldmanoil.com
FENCE & STONE ELECTRICAL SERVICES Ambitious Electrician Established 1989, fully insured. Master license #A14758. Call David Sachs 508-254-6305 or 508-886-0077 Kurt Smollin, Electrician All your electrical needs. Additions, pools, spas, service upgrades. 30 yrs exp. Quality work. Masters Lic. 20050A Insured. Call (508)829-5134
Commonwealth Fence & Stone Your Complete Fence & Stone Company. All fence types- Cedar, Vinyl, Chain Link, Post & Rail, Ornamental, Pool. Hardscapes - Stone Wall, Walkways, Patios. For a free estimate contact: 508-835-1644
HAIRDRESSING ACADEMY
TONI&GUY
Need a friend?
ENROLL NOW
Inspirational Messages Recorded Daily
HAIRDRESSING ACADEMY
®
Book a tour today!
CALL 508.756.6060
INSPIRATION Call Dial-A-Friend
508.852.5242
Financial Aid available to those who qualify. WORCESTER ACADEMY | 6 PARK AVE, WORCESTER, MA 01605 WWW.TONIGUY.COM
http://www.ifap.ed.gov/GainfulEmploymentInfo/GEFAQV2.html#D-Q2
24 Hours Everyday
O C T O B E R 8 , 2 0 15 • W O R C E S T E R M A G A Z I N E . C O M
39
www.centralmassclass.com FLOORING/CARPETING
GARAGE DOORS
HEATING & PLUMBING
HOME IMPROVEMENT
PAINT/WALLPAPER
RUBBISH REMOVAL
C & S Carpet Mills Carpet & Linoleum 30 Sq. Yds. $589 Installed with Pad. Free Metal Incl’d. Berber, Plush or Commercial. Call Tom: 800-861-5445 or 508-886-2624
Allied Services Garage doors & electric operators. Bulkheads. Installed & repaired, residential. Call 508-829-3226
SCOTT BOSTEK PLUMBING & HEATING Small Jobs Is What We Do Residential Repair Specialist Water Heaters-DisposalsFrozen Pipes-Remodels & AdditionsDrain Cleaning-Faucets Ins. MPL 11965 Free Estimates 25 yrs Exp. Reliable 774-696-6078
Johanson Home Improvement Licensed, insured and HIC registered. Interior painting. Bathroom remodeling and repair. Door and window install. Decks and sheds. Rotted siding, drop ceilings, tiling, and much more. Over 20 years experience Chad (508) 963-8155 website: johansonhome improvement.com
Wachusett Painting Co. Let our skilled painters complete your painting needs. Exteriors & Interiors Competitive prices. Call or email today for an appointment for your free estimate. 508-479-6760 Email: wachupainting@gmail.com Credit Cards Accepted
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
Creative Floors, Inc. Ceramic-Carpet-Vinyl Marble- Granite- Laminate Wallpaper Pre-finished Hardwood Sales-Design- Installation Residential & Commercial Free Estimates. Carpet Binding Financing Available Come visit our showroom! 508-829-7444 www.creativefloorsinc.com
FURNITURE RESTORATION Paul G. Hanson Furniture Repair. Major/Minor Repairs. Chair regluing. Touch ups. Pick-up & delivery. Call Paul (978)464-5800
GLASS Central Glass Co. A Complete Line of Glass. Automotive-Residential. Window Glass Repairs, Screen Repairs/Pet Screens, Tub & Shower Glass Enclosures, Table Tops, Mirrors & More. Family Owned Over 50 Years. 127 Mechanic St. Leominster 978-537-3962 M-F 8-4 HANDYMAN SERVICES Dan’s Handyman Services Interior/Exterior Household Repairs. Dependable & Reasonable. Call Today! 774-364-0938
HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING Rutland Heating & A/C SERVICE & INSTALLATION "We cater to the independent oil customer!" Rutland, MA Call 774-234-0306 HOME IMPROVEMENT C&R, Remodeling, additions, & all home improvements, 25yrs exp. new & historic, David, 508-829-4581
BATHTUB REFINISHING
Rainey’s Home Improvements & Restoration Services Repairs from ice damage. Exterior & Interior Roofing & Siding 508-373-2862 210-722-1609 Fire * Smoke * Water 40 Years Experience
CHESTNUT SERVICES For all your home improvement needs. Kitchen and Bath upgrades, Flooring, window and door replacements Decks and sheds We do it all! From home repairs to new additions Professional Carpentry Services. For a FREE estimate Call Joe Lee 508-612-6312
SEALCOATING PLUMBING JOSH SHEA PLUMBING Specializing in service and repairs. joshsheaplumbing.com Call 508-868-5730 ROOFING Mark R. O’Donnell, Inc. Roofing Experts Licensed & Insured Residential, Commercial & Industrial Specialize in Shingle, Flat Rubber & Metal Roofs Prices as Low as $2 per Square Foot! Free Estimates 978-534-3307 modonnell@mrogc.com www.mrogc.com
HOME REPAIR/ RESTORATION
Don’t Replace,
Refinish! t 5)064"/%4 -&44 5)"/ 3&1-"$&.&/5
“Yesterday, my bathtub was ugly.
Today, it’s beautiful!”
After! ALL WORK GUARANTEED
We Also Repair and Refinish: t $PVOUFSUPQT t 5JMF 4IPXFST 8BMMT t 4JOLT 7BOJUJFT t 'JCFSHMBTT 5VCT 4IPXFST
Call for a FREE Estimate! 508-655-2044 Each Miracle Method franchise independently owned and operated.
40
WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM
See our work at MiracleMethod.com/
• O C T O B E R 8 , 2 0 15
Need it Fixed? General Home & Small Business Repairs Light Construction No Job Too Small Call Bob at 978-422-8632 or 978-790-8727 CELL email: fixit@callbobhill.com www.callbobhill.com
PAINT/WALLPAPER Interior Painting Only $149 average 12x16 room. Prompt service. Reliable. Refs. Dutch Touch Painting 508-867-2550
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
LANDSCAPING
Peace and Tranquility in your own Backyard
MASONRY Donald F. Mercurio BULKHEADS Repaired & Replaced Foundation Repairs Brick*Block*Stone Basement Waterproofing 508-835-4729/West Boylston Owner Operator Insured
WACHUSETT SEALCOATING Protect against the elements. Since 1995. 508-886-2969
508-885-1088
Full landscaping service & so much more! Full Lawn Planting & Maintenance Pruning & Shearing Ornamental Trees & Shrubs Aerating Lawns • Ponds Built & Maintained Clean-ups • Mum Installation Pond Closings • Fall Pruning & Shearing Waterfalls • Walls | Patios & Walkways House Cleanout, Attics, Cellars Bobcat Work | Backhoe Work | Gutter Cleaning
SERVICE DIRECTORY
SIZE PER BLOCK 1.75 X 1.75
Call Carrie at 978-728-4302 to place your ad or e-mail sales@centralmassclass.com
CHIMNEY SERVICES
CHIMNEY SERVICES
$99
CHIMNEY CLEANING
$50 Off Caps or Masonry â&#x20AC;˘ Free Inspection All Types of Masonry â&#x20AC;˘ Water Leaks
NEW ROOFS
4XDOLW\ &KLPQH\
FENCE, STONE & CONCRETE
TOP HAT CHIMNEY SWEEP
3URIHVVLRQDO &OHDQHUV 6LQFH
ASK about double blocks (size 3.75â&#x20AC;? x 1.75â&#x20AC;?) and COMBO pricing into our other zone and reach 40,600 households in 26 towns in Central Mass each week. FREE line ad included with each block purchased. Book for 52 weeks and receive a Spotlight Business of the Week! Ask for details!
FLOOR COVERING
ELECTRICAL SAMPLE
Flooring
JOHN SMITH ELECTRIC IC C
30 Years in Business
6WDLQOHVV 6WHHO &KLPQH\ &DSV &KLPQH\ /LQLQJ 6WRYH ,QVWDOODWLRQV 0HPEHU 0$ &KLPQH\ 6ZHHS *XLOG & 6 , $ &HUWLILHG 6ZHHS ,QVXUHG
8 weeks ........... $32.75/week = $262 12 weeks ......... $27.75/week = $333 20 weeks ......... $26.20/week = $524 36 weeks ......... $24.50/week = $882 52 weeks ......... $23/week = $1196 Minimum commitment of 8 weeks.
C&S YOUR COMPLETE FENCE & STONE WORK COMPANY
â&#x20AC;˘ CONCRETE SPECIALISTS - Walkways, Patios, Sidewalks & Pool Patios... â&#x20AC;˘ FENCE ALL TYPES - Vinyl, Chain link, Ornamental & Wood... â&#x20AC;˘ STONE HARDSCAPES - Patios, Stone Walls, Pavers, Walkways & Pool Patios...
CARPET & LINOLEUM
SHOCKED OCKED BY OTHER ELECTRICIANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ELECTRICIA PRICES? PRIC
30 Sq. Yds. $585 Installed with Pad Berber, Plush or Commercial
Call Today! 555-555-5555 johnsmithelectric.com
Carpet Mills
508-410-4551
5DQG\ 0RRUH 7RS+DW&KLPQH\6ZHHSPDVV FRP
508-835-1644 for free estimate
800-861-5445 or 508-886-2624
Put your Alterations Business in the spotlight! Advertise in the Service Directory for as little as $23 per week!
LANDSCAPE SERVICES
MASONRY
PAINTING SERVICES
PAINTING SERVICES
SEALCOATING
MILLERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LANDSCAPING
Donald F. Mercurio
â&#x20AC;˘ WATER DAMAGE â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ WATER STAINS â&#x20AC;˘
3 3 3 3 3
â&#x20AC;˘ Fall Cleanup â&#x20AC;˘ Tree Removal â&#x20AC;˘ Tree/Shrub Trimming â&#x20AC;˘ Snow Plowing
774-230-0422
BULKHEADS
Repaired & Replaced Foundation Repairs Brick â&#x20AC;˘ Block â&#x20AC;˘ Stone Basement WaterprooďŹ ng
COUNTRYSIDE PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR
Free Metal Included Call Tom
)LYH 6WDU 3DLQWLQJ Interior/Exterior Painting & Staining â&#x20AC;˘ Powerwashing Concrete Epoxy Fully Licensed and Insured Grafton Resident
% ) 6HDOFRDWLQJ +RW &UDFN 6HDOLQJ )UHH 5HVLGHQWLDO (VWLPDWHV <HDUV ([SHULHQFH )XOO\ ,QVXUHG Â&#x2021; 4XDOLW\ :RUN 5HDVRQDEOH 3ULFH
Fully Insured Free Estimates www.millerslandscapingma.com
508-835-4729 â&#x20AC;˘ West Boylston
Owner Operator Insured
Call Jim Charest 508-865-4321 or Cell 508-277-9421
TREE SALES
WELLS
WINDOW REPLACEMENT
BUSINESS REFERRAL PROGRAM
SNEADE BROS.
BUSINESS REFERRAL PROGRAM
Connecticut Tree Sales No Water? Stop Wishing For It!
Arborvitae fall sale! Green giants or emeralds for beautiful privacy borders FREE delivery & planting
Start at $59 each Call (860) 712-5359 or www.cttrees.com
/(20,167(5
35,1&(721
67(5/,1*
67 :( 721 </6 %2
587/$1' +2/'(1
%2</6721
:25&(67(5 63(1&(5
6+ 5( :6 %8 5<
2.)
,(/'
*5$)721 $8%851
0,//%85<
%
&+$5/721
687721 2;)25'
7+
67
'8'/(<
(% (5
62 8
:
%5 ,' *(
6785%5,'*(
24 Hr Emergency Service 877-816-2642
Fully licensed & Insured
Richard Sneade
508-839-1164
www.sneadebrothers windowandsiding.com
Bob Fahlbeck â&#x20AC;˘ 508-839-3942
Refer a business to join our Service Directory, and if they advertise with us, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll receive a $25 credit on your account for future advertising. We appreciate your business in the
Central Mass Classifieds!!
your CLASSIFIED ADS travel far
/(,&(67(5
( %52
/'
,(
.)
2 52
978-422-7471 Mobile: 978-815-3188
1257+%252 3$;721
Well & Pump Installation & Filtration Service
VINYL SIDING & REPLACEMENT WINDOWS
:(67%252
Be SEEN in Print & Online... Call Carrie Arsenault at 978-728-4302 with any of your questions or to start booking your ClassiďŹ ed Ads today!
carsenault@centralmassclass.com â&#x20AC;˘ www.centralmassclass.com O C T O B E R 8 , 2 0 15 â&#x20AC;˘ W O R C E S T E R M A G A Z I N E . C O M
41
www.centralmassclass.com TREE SERVICES
LANDSCAPING & LAWN MAINTENANCE
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
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
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
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
LAWN & GARDEN IRRIGATION/ SPRINKLERS Carney & Sons Irrigation Holden, MA 508-829-4310 Service & Repair All Makes, Complete Installations, Spring Start Up/ Winterize Lawn Installations, Hydroseeding carneyandsons@charter.net
Burnham Maintenance Clean-ups. Lawn Maintenance. Shrub Pruning. Bark Mulch, Screened Loam & Compost. Patios & Walkways. Fertilization Programs. Deliveries Available. Please call 508-829-3809
Millerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Landscaping Fall Cleanup, Tree Removal, Tree/Shrub Removal, Snow Plowing Fully Insured, Free Estimates 774-230-0422. www.millerslandscaping ma.com
LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION Thompson Landscaping & Construction
MULCH & LOAM Sterling Peat Inc. Quality Screened Loam. Mulches. Compost- w/Loam Mix. 2"-Gravel, Fill. Fieldstone. 978-422-8294
Fall Clean ups. Commercial/ Residential Plowing. 508-523-7790
OUTDOOR SERVICES )DOO LV KHUH DQG VR LV WKH PHVV &DOO *UDQGVFDSH &RPSOHWH 2XWGRRU 6HUYLFHV WR FOHDQ \RXU \DUG EHIRUH ZLQWHU FRPHV
6HUYLFHV 0RZLQJ Â&#x2021; 7ULPPLQJ Â&#x2021; 5RRI 6KRYHOLQJ Â&#x2021; (GJLQJ &OHDQXSV Â&#x2021; 3UXQLQJ Â&#x2021; 3ORZLQJ Â&#x2021; *XWWHU &OHDQLQJ
)UHH (VWLPDWHV 42
WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM
â&#x20AC;˘ O C T O B E R 8 , 2 0 15
FOSTER PARENTS
)267(5 3$5(176 :$17(' 6HHNLQJ IDPLOLHV WKURXJKRXW &HQWUDO 0DVVDFKXVHWWV ZKR DUH LQWHUHVWHG LQ LPSURYLQJ D FKLOGÂśV OLIH &DOO WR LQTXLUH DERXW RXU XSFRPLQJ IRVWHU SDUHQW WUDLQLQJ 6,*1,1* %2186 &DOO IRU 'HWDLOV 0XVW PHQWLRQ WKLV DG GXULQJ LQTXLU\
688 Main Street, Holden, MA Toll Free (877) 446-3305
www.devereuxma.org
HELP WANTED LOCAL
NOW HIRING
PART-TIME NURSING POSITIONS AVAILABLE Montachusett Home Care Corporation, a social service agency serving both disabled and elderly population has openings for part-time RN positions in the Personal Care Attendant Program. Experience working with disabled consumers in the community is preferred. Position involves completing in-home assessments of need and conďŹ rming program eligibility. RN candidates should have at least 2 years experience in community nursing or 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2 years of inpatient experience with the disabled population. Massachusetts RN and Motor Vehicle licenses are required. A fully registered and insured automobile is a must. Working knowledge of computers is necessary. Part time hours will be either 2 full work days or 2.5 work days each week. Enjoy nights, weekends, and holidays with your family. Older workers, minorities, and Spanish speaking individuals are encouraged to apply. Send resume by October 16, 2015 to: Montachusett Home Care Corporation Human Resources Search Committee 680 Mechanic Street Leominster, MA 01453 Or via e-mail: mhcc@mhcc-1.org AA/EOE
EMPLOYMENT
HELP WANTED LOCAL
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
Janitorial Maintenance Duties include a wide range of jobs and repairs, maintaining the safety and cleanliness of the Holden campus. stmaryjeff@stmaryjeff.com
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
Caregivers Wanted to join an elder care team. Flexible hours. Call Suzanne. 508-8685625.
HELP WANTED LOCAL
Experienced Journalist The Gardner News, a daily newspaper in Gardner, Massachusetts, is seeking an Experienced Journalist to become its next Newspapers in Education Coordinator. This is a full-time, permanent position that is part of a rotating Sunday schedule. Candidates must have 1-2 years of daily newspaper experience, including a strong background in copy editing (from breaking news to features) and creative page design and headline writing skills. Proficiency in Quark and InDesign is a must. Experience with social media is a plus. The Gardner News offers a competitive salary and health benefits package, as well as paid vacation time, holidays and sick days. Please submit a resume, cover letter and page design samples that demonstrate the skills necessary for this position to:
Matthew Garay, Managing Editor mgaray@thegardnernews.com PART-TIME REPORTER NEEDED We are looking for a hardworking, part-time town reporter to join our staff at The Gardner News. In addition to a flexible schedule, the reporter must have an interest in local government and community news. Applicants with prior experience or a related degree will be considered. If interested, please send resume, and five clips to: Matt Garay mgaray@thegardnernews.com or P.O. Box 340, Gardner, MA 01440
Chocksett Inn is hiring energetic banquet servers part-time. Must be able to work weekend nights and holidays. Job consists of being able to lift 25-30 pounds, coordinating with banquet staďŹ&#x20AC; and customers, and executing excellent customer service. Experience not needed. Smiles are a must! Contact Stefanie 978-422-3355
www.centralmassclass.com HELP WANTED LOCAL
HELP WANTED LOCAL
HELP WANTED LOCAL
HOME FURNISHING SALES The Factory Coop in Gardner is looking for full and part-time sales associates. If you have experience in the Home Furnishing Industry, design or a related field and are interested in either a full or a part-time sales position, selling better quality made in America products under a salary plus commission arrangement, Please apply to Mr. Bill Wiita at the Factory Coop, 45 Logan Street, Gardner, MA 01440: telephone 978-632-1447.
Facilities/Grounds Maintenance Custodial, grounds keeping (mowing/snow blowing), vehicle & equipment maintenance. Valid MA drivers license & ability to lift 75 pounds required. Send resume & salary requirements: sforest@neads.org No phone calls please.
SUPERVISOR OF OPERATIONS TOWN OF HOLDEN, MA The Town of Holden seeks qualified applicants for Supervisor of Operations for the Department of Public Works. Under the general direction of the Director of Public Works, supervisors the activities and personnel of the Buildings & Grounds, Equipment Repair, and Highway Divisions of the Department. Knowledge equivalent to an associateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree and ten years experience in the field of Public Works, bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree preferred. Extensive knowledge and experience in snow and ice operations and in the means and methods of buildings and grounds maintenance, heavy roadway construction, and vehicle and equipment maintenance. Minimum salary $73,137, negotiable DOQ. Send resume with cover letter to the Town of Holden, Town Managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office, 1204 Main Street, Holden, MA 01520. Position open until filled; priority consideration of resumes received by October 30, 2015. Visit www.holdenma.gov for more information AA/EOE
Water and Fire Techs/ Supervisors (Sterling) Come work for the real veterans of water/smoke damage cleanup. Our company has been in business for over 30 years assisting home and business owners and the insurance industry following flood and fire catastrophes. You will work as part of a team and have an excellent opportunity for quick advancement. A drivers license is a must. You will have to pass a background check. Must be able to work overtime during the week and sometimes on weekends. Pay rates start at 14.00 - 16.00 an hour based on experience in the industry. Matching 401k as well as BC/ BS health insurance and other benefits. Please forward a resume if available. kevin@smbywilliams.com WE ARE PROUD EMPLOYERS OF U.S. VETERANS!!!
Office Assistant Consulting firm in Central Mass is looking for a dependable, motivated and productive person to be part of our team, in a professional and positive environment. Duties consist of health insurance-related data processing and reporting, and administrative office support. Strong skills in Microsoft word and excel are required. Parttime and full-time hours available. Email resume and cover letter to jscincconsulting@gmail.com. Sterling COA is looking for a part time van driver to drive seniors to and from appointments. The job is for Thursdays from 7:30 - 3:30, with opportunities to cover vacations and illness. Please contact the Sterling Senior Center at 978-422-3032 or kphillips@sterling-ma.gov EEO/AA
Sutton Public Schools. School bus driver wanted. Immediate opening. Will train to get license. Call Susan Rothermich 508-581-1651. Babysitter needed for after school. 2 children, ages 10 and 13. 13 year old is handicapped. Holden, MA Please call 774-535-1275
,QGXVWULDO 3DFNDJLQJ LV H[SDQGLQJ WKHLU ZRUNIRUFH DQG VHHNLQJ H[SHULHQFHG SLFNHU SDFNHUV WR SDFNDJH IRRG SURGXFW DV ZHOO DV VSHFLDOW\ SURGXFWV
Are you hiring?
3LFNHU 3DFNHU SRVLWLRQV PXVW EH DEOH WR VWDQG IRU KRXUV OLIW OEV DQG KDYH JRRG PDQXDO GH[WHULW\ DV ZHOO DV D FOHDU EDFNJURXQG DQG GUXJ VFUHHQ
Our Readers make GREAT employees. Call or email us for more information. 978-728-4302
,QGXVWULDO 5RDG /HRPLQVWHU 0$
sales@centralmassclass.com
,I \RX DUH LQWHUHVWHG LQ OHDUQLQJ DERXW WKLV JUHDW SODFH WR ZRUN DQG KDYH SLFNLQJ SDFNLQJ H[SHULHQFH FRPH E\ WKH RIĂ&#x20AC;FH WR Ă&#x20AC;OO RXW DQ DSSOLFDWLRQ DW
VW 6KLIW DP SP QG 6KLIW SP ² DP KU
Employment Opportunity Town of Rutland Part â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Time Secretary Board of Selectmen & Town Administrator The Town of Rutland is seeking qualiďŹ ed candidates for the position of Recording Secretary for the Town Administrator and Board of Selectmen to perform secretarial and clerical work under the supervision of the Town Administrator. Must attend and take meeting meetings at Selectboard meetings every other Monday evening (additional possibly additional evenings). The job description is available on the Townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website townofrutland. org. The position is a 12-hour per week (including meetings), ďŹ&#x201A;exible (Mon-Thurs) part-time, non-beneďŹ ted position. Please send cover letter and resume to selectmen@ townofrutland.org or 246 Main St., Rutland, MA 01543 by October 30, 2015. Position will remain open until ďŹ lled. AA/EOE
HELP WANTED LOCAL
Opportunities for New Drivers New openings for part-time school van drivers, no experience needed, will train. Starting at $13 per hour with annual raises during the first five years! Earn $13-14 with previous experience. 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. Work with a great group of people making a big difference for our students, families, and schools. Keep van at home. Routes available in your area. Join Van Pool now by calling Erica at (978)400-7811 and make a difference. EEO
MERCHANDISE CEMETERY PLOTS 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
CEMETERY PLOTS
FOR SALE
Worc. County Memorial Park Paxton. Garden of Faith, 2 plots, Section #347-A 1&2. Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cost is $3,900.00 for both. Asking $1,500.00 total for both. Call 508-882-3421 or 909-714-0064. 508-882-3421
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*
Worc. County Memorial Park Paxton, MA Grave sites. 2 lots, Good Shepherd. Plot 147, graves 3 & 4. $5000.00 each. B/O Call Kris 508-735-9996 FOR SALE John Deere 318 Garden Tractor 18HP, 48" MWR Deck, PWR STRG, Hydro Trans, PWR Lift $2000.00 Oakham 508-882-3963* GE Dishwasher Works fine, cream-colored. Four years old. $90. 508-839-6860
ITEMS UNDER $2,015 21" Mountain Bike Needs brakes, has cylinder brakes. Fitchburg area. $150. Call John 978-833-3805. 978-833-3805 Organ with bench. Pd. $2700, asking $300 or best offer. 508331-3468 Wooden Extension Ladder $10. 508-755-1886 Golf club, bag, cart (used) Asking $250. 508-865-5726 Snowblower - Toro make, gas grill - Weber make. $300 or best offer for both. 508-8548248
Who said nothing in life is free? Run your four line ad for FREE for two weeks and then you have to the option to run your ad until it sells for $20! Or you may run your ad from the beginning until it sells for $20 (no refund if the item sells within the two weeks) $2015 FOR FREE! SUBMIT ITEMS UNDER $2014 Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all you need to do! 3 ways to submit... 1. Mail completed form to Central Mass Classifieds, P.O. Box 546, Holden, MA 01520 2. OR FAX the completed form to 508-829-0670 3. OR Email the info with name/address/phone number to sales@centralmassclass.com
NO PHONE ORDERS ACCEPTED FOR FREE ADS PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY... We are not liable for misinformation due to ad being illegible:
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
Have you advertised in the Central Mass ClassiďŹ eds before? Please check one. ___ Yes ___ No
Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton MA 2 lots in Heritage II w/vaults. $2,500.00 for both. Call Rick at 508-450-7470
Email Address (optional) ______________________________________________________________ Ad Text: (approx 28 characters per line includes letters, spaces, numbers, punctuation) _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________
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
Name _______________________________________________ Phone _______________________ Address _____________________________________Town _________________ Zip ____________
HD=9K= J=9< KM:EAKKAGF JMD=K2
Maximum 4 lines (approx. 28 characters per line). We reserve the right to edit if ads come in that are too long. NO phone orders accepted. See ways to submit above. Merchandise Ads Only - NO autos, snowmobiles, RVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, trailers, boats, ATVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, etc. We have a special rate for these ads ($20 till it sells). NO business Ads accepted for this section. If we suspect the ads are being sent in by a business, we reserve the right to refuse. Limit 1 ad per name/address/ phone number every 2 weeks. Free Ads will run for 2 weeks. If you choose to run your ad until it sells for $20, no refund will be given if it sells within the ďŹ rst two weeks. Limit 1 item per ad (group of items OK if one price for all and under $2,014). $2015). Price must be listed in ad. NO Cemetery Plots
O C T O B E R 8 , 2 0 15 â&#x20AC;˘ W O R C E S T E R M A G A Z I N E . C O M
43
www.centralmassclass.com ITEMS UNDER $2,015 79 cc Homelite Lawn Edger Used very little. $50. 508-8295494 Snowblower Yard Machine MTD 24" wide 2stage 10 hp. Electric start runs well $375. Local delivery. 508-829-6009. Upright Harrington Piano with bench. Hardman Peck and co. $400 or best offer. 1 lvl. easy move. 774-276-2299 8 pc solid cherry wood dining room set 6 chairs, table & lowboy, upholstered chairs. $750.00 FIRM. 508-752-5976 FURNITURE QUEEN MATTRESS SET $150
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
WANTED TO BUY
WOOD FOR SALE
OTHER
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.
COMMUNITY Come sing Handel’s Messiah with the Wachusett Community Choir!
YARD SALES & FLEA MARKETS Indoor Flea Market Saturday, October 10th Worcester Elks. 233 Mill St. Worcester, MA. 8AM-1PM. Worcester-Auburn Emblem. Free Admission. Snack bar, bake table. For table rentals call 508-892-3788 or 508-753-4079
If you or somebody you know is interested in singing, email Ryan Brown. ryan_brown@wrsd.net Rehearsals are on Tuesdays 7-9pm at WRHS beginning Oct. 13th.
Moving furniture sale. 10-17, 8-5. 1904 Oakwood St, Holden. Table/chairs,side/coffee/ end tables, Hutch, love seat/ sleeper sofas,pictures, etc. Make offer & take it away.
REAL ESTATE APARTMENT FOR RENT WORCESTER 1 - 2 BR Apts. & 2BR Townhouses 508-852-6001
PETS & ANIMALS ANIMAL FEED & SUPPLIES 2002 Exiss XT/300 G.N. 3 Horse Trailer. Good cond. All alum. S.S. nose. For pics craigslist. $9,750.00 508-7570887*
Military items, veteran buying, American WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam or earlier. Also, German, Japanese, Italian etc. Please call 978-928-1238
Apartment for rent Princeton 4room, 2 bedroom, stove,refrigerator,porch, large yard, no pets, no smoking $800. 978-464-2808 LAND FOR SALE HOLDEN-One acre wooded house lot. Prime location. Choose 100 or 115 ft frontage. 508-450-8876
Dreading Another Winter? Dreaming of that Vacation Home in Sunny Florida or you simply just want to sell and move to a warm climate?
Call me now!
LaPointe Realty Licensed Real Estate Broker Florida
http://lapointerealty.southfloridamls.com LaPointeRealtor.com
44
WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM
• O C T O B E R 8 , 2 0 15
<:,+ 5,> (<;6 7(9;:
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.
+(@ .<(9(5;,,
FREE Nationwide Parts Locator Service +LWVZP[Z JVU]LUPLU[S` [HRLU V]LY [OL WOVUL
;Y\Z[ \Z [V KV P[ YPNO[
-VYLPNU +VTLZ[PJ ,HYS` 3H[L 4VKLS ,UNPULZ ;YHUZTPZZPVUZ 5L^ 9HKPH[VYZ .HZ ;HURZ >OLLSZ ;PYLZ )HSHUJLYZ ,_OH\Z[ 4HUPMVSKZ >PUKV^ 4V[VYZ
Amherst-Oakham (<;6 9,*@*305.
;VSS -YLL1-800-992-0441 -H_ 508-882-5202 6MM 9[L *VSKIYVVR 9K 6HROHT 4( ^^^ HTOLYZ[VHROHTH\[V JVT
>VYJLZ[LY 5V
508-799-9969
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
HOUSE FOR SALE Rutland Center $209,900
We buy vintage vehicles & antique auto related garage contents.
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
ROTHERS BROOKS
USED AUTO PARTS
508-792-6211 Worcester, MA
Worcester - 1 BR available in recently updated 2 BR apartment on Shrewsbury St. Washer/dryer, A/C, cable & all utilities inc. Sober environment. $550/mo. 508-769-2834
SELL YOUR CAR Sell your car, in print and online!
AUTOMOTIVE
As a duel licensed Realtor I can help you do it all. SELL and BUY with Peace of Mind! Just think, lower cost of living! Property values continue to rise in Florida, buy now and watch your values increase! Charlene LaPointe - Realtor Gold Triangle Realty Cell 508-963-2133 352 Boston Turnpike Shrewsbury, Ma
Over 40 Acres! Over 3000 Vehicles!
ROOMMATE WANTED
REAL ESTATE
3H7VPU[L 9LHS[` Providing Legendary Service
AUTOS
REAL ESTATE
AUTO/MOTORCYCLE
*2/' 75,$1*/( 5($/7< <RXU NH\ WR OHJHQGDU\ VHUYLFH
2008 Honda Metropolitan Scooter Black and gray. Mint cond. 469 miles. Asking $1650.00. Includes helmet. 207-289-9362 OR 207-450-1492.
Run Your Ad Until It Sells! For the low price of only
$20.00 For six lines
For more information, contact Carrie Arsenault Classified Sales Manager 978-728-4302 or email
carsenault@centralmassclass.com
www.centralmassclass.com AUTO/MOTORCYCLE
AUTOS
AUTOS
BOATS
CAMPERS/TRAILERS
CAMPERS/TRAILERS
2007 Suzuki Boulevard Cruising Motorcycle C90T; 1474cc; 6300 miles, 1 owner, perfect cond. accessories and new battery. Garaged, covered & serviced. $6,000 508-8498635
1985 Cadillac Eldorado 74K miles. Never been in snow. Mint condition. Gray w/landau top. Bonus 2 Free Air tickets & 5 star condo for a week in FL. $5,000.00 Oakham 407-3753917
2002 Chevrolet Corvette 39,000 miles Red with black interior. Car is in excellent condition! $26,000 or best offer. Call: 774-823-0466.
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
Truck Camper 1985 Bought new in 1991. Real Life brand. Bathroom, shower, self contained. 8ft truck bed. $2900.00 B/O 774-287-0777
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
BOATS
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 978 -464-5525
15’ Great Canadian Cedar Canoe with Paddles & Extras. Excellent condition. $2000.00 508-831-3172*
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
AUTO/SUV 2011 Ford Escape 6 cyl. Leather, moon roof, Insync. Very clean. Michelin tires. $12,750.00 508-829-3363 AUTO/TRUCK 2005 Chevrolet SSR 6 speed trans, 17,500 miles. Loaded. Silver. Never saw rain or snow. $28,500.00 508-769-3436 2000 Ford F150 Flareside Pickup Showroom condition inside and out. 100K miles. All power, needs nothing. $7000.00 Call 978-466-6043 1994 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4 5.2 V8 Auto, 142K Miles. Regular cab. Black. Cap, hitch. Good shape. $3975.00 978-422-8084 AUTO/VAN 2008 Ford E250 Extended Van 3dr, A-T/AC, Power package. Roof racks. Int. shelving, tow package, 6 rims, 8 tires in good cond. Exc. overall cond. 57K miles. $14,999.00 508-829-2907 2003 Dodge Ram Van w/chair lift. 78K orig miles. Excellent condition. $2999.00 or B/O Leominster 978-840-2662 2003 Dodge Caravan 6cyl. 136K miles. Runs well. $2000.00 or B/O 508-882-3465
2012 Cadillac CTS AWD, 21,800 miles. Crystal red. Heated black leather seats. Panoramic roof. Dealer maintained. Under warranty. $24,500.00 978-534-8860 2006 Nissan Altima 4DR Sedan. Silver. Automatic transmission. 80K miles. Good condition. $4,800.00 508-865-3110 1988 MercedesBenz 300 SEL 6 cylinder gas. Very good cond. Runs exc. $3200.00 195k miles. Located in Sutton, MA 774-287-0777 2008 Ford Mustang 8 cyl, 300HP. 21K miles. Never driven during winter. Always garaged. Perfect cond. $21,900 negotiable. 508-865-3528 after 3pm. 2006 Toyota Corolla 84K miles. Good condition. Light green. $5,000.00 Leominster 978-257-3299 1998 Mercury Mystique 4dr 6cyl, maroon, 84,900 original miles. Very clean. $2,350.00 508-829-9882 2009 Mazda CX-7 Blackcherry with gray & black interior. 48,000 miles $9,500. 774-8230466 2011 Chevrolet Aveo 19,800 miles. Red. Excellent condition. $8500 or BO. 978-464-2309 2002 Mazda B2300 club cab, 5 speed standard,162,500 miles, many extras. Good condition. $3,900. 508-8299240
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
PET COSTUME CONTEST
CENTRAL M ASS CL ASSIFIEDS
Pet Costume Contest Dress up your Pet for Halloween, send us a picture, and enter our contest for a chance to win a gift card to a local pet store and doggie daycare.
Submit by mail to: Central Mass Classifieds PO Box 546 Holden, MA 01520 Or by email to sales@centralmassclass.com Please include your name, pet’s name, address and telephone number All photos will be published in the October 29th & 30th issues of Central Mass Classifieds along with announcing the winner. Only one photo per pet. Please send your entry in by Monday, October 26th at noon to be eligible for the drawing. If you send in a photo and would like it returned, please send a st sta stamped amped self-add self-addressed dressed envelo envelope. op ope.
Have some fun with your pets & good luck!! c k! k !! PLACE YOUR AD ONLINE ANYTIME, 24/7 Excludes free ads, legals & Service Directory ads O C T O B E R 8 , 2 0 15 • W O R C E S T E R M A G A Z I N E . C O M
45
www.centralmassclass.com LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES
CAMPERS/TRAILERS
STORAGE
<:A *-.7:- A7= *=A
HARVEST STORAGE Lots of Outside Storage space. Inside storage. Secure Storage. Autos, Boats, Motorcycles, Campers. Hubbardston, MA. 978-928-3866
â&#x20AC;˘ Class A, B, C Motor Homes â&#x20AC;˘ Trailers Parts â&#x20AC;˘ Propane â&#x20AC;˘ Service Transportation â&#x20AC;˘ Temporary Housing
Fuller RV Rentals & Sales 150 Shrewsbury St., Boylston 508-869-2905 www.fullerrv.com
PARTS & ACCESSORIES 2 Storage Shelves for a Cargo Van Like New. (1) 42 x 46 and (1) 54 x 46 $100 B/0 Call Box 508-752-2768 (Paxton)*
BBB Accredited A+ Rating JUNK CARS
PARTS & ACCESSORIES 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
Thule Truck Racks $300. 508-755-0888*
Yard Sale & Flea Market Directory
*5$)721 )/($ 0$5.(7 ,1& OPEN EVERY SUNDAY OUTDOOR/INDOOR
A
6am - 4pm B
A
Indoor Flea Market Saturday, October 10th Worcester Elks. 233 Mill St. Worcester, MA. 8AM-1PM. Worcester-Auburn Emblem. Free Admission. Snack bar, bake table. For table rentals call 508-892-3788 or 508-753-4079
â&#x20AC;˘ Acres of Bargains â&#x20AC;˘ Hundreds of Vendors â&#x20AC;˘ Thousands of Buyers â&#x20AC;˘ 46th Season Rte. 140, Grafton/ Upton town line Grafton Flea is the Place to be! Selling Space 508-839-2217 www.graftonflea.com
Just $20 for a six line ad and map placement! Call 978-728-4302 or email sales@centralmassclass.com
46
WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM
â&#x20AC;˘ O C T O B E R 8 , 2 0 15
B
Town Of Sutton Board Of Selectmen PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. C.166 s 22, you are hereby notiďŹ ed that a public hearing will be held at 7:00 PM on Tuesday November 3, 2015 in the Sutton Town Hall upon petition from National Grid for permission to install 1 SO Pole and anchor beginning at a point approximately 250 feet Northeast of the centerline of the intersection of West Carr St and Carr St. continuing approximately 25 feet in a Northwest direction. NGRID to install one solely owned stub pole 10-84 with anchor and secondary down guy, and to install a secondary pole to pole guy between poles 10 and 10-84. Also for permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways as the petitioner may desire for distributing purposes. The public is invited to attend. Plan ďŹ le herewith marked â&#x20AC;&#x201C; #16697172 10/8/2015 MS TOWN OF MILLBURY Public Hearing Notice Millbury Planning Board In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Millbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 19, 2015 at 7:30 p.m., at the Municipal OfďŹ ce Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA, on the application of Kevin Lobbiser, New Generation Development, Inc., property located at 442 Greenwood Street, Millbury, MA, for Site Plan Review Permit for a Large-Scale Ground-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Installation under Article 4, Section 51 of the Millbury Zoning Bylaw, and for a Post-Construction Stormwater Management Permit under Section 16-3 of the Millbury General Bylaws. The Applicant wants to construct a 1.4 megawatt solar farm. Plan is available to view in the Planning OfďŹ ce. Anyone wishing to be heard on this application should appear at the time and place designated above. Richard Gosselin Chairman 10/1, 10/8/2015 MS
Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main St. Worcester, MA 01608 Docket No. WO15P3193GD CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 In the matter of: Danny R Levesque Of: Worcester, MA RESPONDENT Alleged Incapacitated Person To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been ďŹ led by Dept. of Developmental Services, of Worcester, MA in the above captioned matter alleging that Danny R Levesque is in need of a Guardian and requesting that Rachel D Levesque of Chicopee, MA (or some other suitable person) be appointed as Guardian to serve Without Surety on the bond. The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is incapacitated, that the appointment of a Guardian is necessary, and that the proposed Guardian is appropriate. The petition is on ďŹ le with this court and may contain a request for certain speciďŹ c authority. You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must ďŹ le a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 10/27/2015. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to ďŹ le the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to ďŹ le the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to ďŹ ling the written appearance you or your attorney must ďŹ le a written afďŹ davit stating the speciďŹ c facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date. IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right to make decisions about personal affairs or ďŹ nancial affairs or both. The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense. WITNESS, Hon. Leilah A Keamy, First Justice of this Court. Date: September 30, 2015 Stephanie K. Fattman Register of Probate 10/08/2015 WM THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS (SEAL) LAND COURT DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT 2015 SM 002535 ORDER OF NOTICE To: William B. Marquis II;Michele M. Marquis and to all persons entitled to the beneďŹ t of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. App.§ 501 et seq.: The Bank of New York Mellon, f/k/a The Bank of New York, as trustee for the CertiďŹ cateholders of the CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed CertiďŹ cates, Series 2006-8 claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage covering real property in SUTTON, numbered 37 TRILLIAM RUN, given by William B. Marquis II and Michele M. Marquis to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated May 3, 2006, and recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at Book 38917, Page 74, and now held by the Plaintiff by assignment has/have ďŹ led with this court a complaint for determination of Defendantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s/ Defendantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Servicemembers status. If you now are, or recently have been, in the active military service of the UnitedStates of America, then you may be entitled to the beneďŹ ts of the Servicemembers Civil ReliefAct. If you object to a foreclosure of the abovementioned property on that basis, then you or your attorney must ďŹ le a written appearance and answer in this court at Three Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108 on or before November 9, 2015 or you will be forever barred from claiming that you are entitled to the beneďŹ ts of said Act. Witness, JUDITH C. CUTLER, Chief Justice of this Court on September 28, 2015 Attest: Deborah J. Patterson Recorder 201503-0073-TEA 10/08/2015 MS
KEEP IT LEGAL
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS TOWN OF SUTTON PUBLIC NOTICE TAX CLASSIFICATION HEARING In accordance with the requirements of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, Section 56, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Sutton will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 20th , 2015 at 7:05 p.m. in the Selectmenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Meeting Room at the Sutton Town Hall, 4 Uxbridge Road, Sutton, MA. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the percentage of the tax levy to be borne by each class of real and personal property for Fiscal 2016. The Sutton Board of Assessors will be in attendance at the hearing to provide information and data relevant to making such determination and the ďŹ scal effect of the available alternatives. All Sutton taxpayers are invited to attend the hearing and present their comments and views orally or in writing. 10/8/2015 MS TOWN OF MILLBURY BOARD OF SELECTMEN The Millbury Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. in the Conference Room, Municipal OfďŹ ce Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA to act upon the application for a Transfer of License for GC Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Boston, LLC d/b/a TGI Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 70 Worcester/Providence Tpk, Millbury 10/8/2015 MS
ANSWERS TO TODAYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PUZZLE
Bill Davis
STEVEN KING
Two minutes with...
(Editor’s Note: Due to space constraints, this story was shortened. For the full version, please visit worcestermagazine.com)
After graduating college with a degree in Environmental Studies Bill Davis started his career with the Mass Division of Fisheries and Wildlife as a laborer. He is now a district manager. For 34 years he has had front row seat to the wilds of Central Mass. We spoke with Davis about some of the creatures that have recently made their way in and out of the city. Talk about some of the wildlife that live with us in Worcester County. A lot of people are
very surprised to hear about bobcat, fisher and moose. Coyotes have gotten a lot more publicity than some of these other animals have. People may not realize we have Peregrine falcons nesting in downtown Worcester. We have bald eagles nesting on the Worcester reservoirs. They may not know we’ve had black bears denning within the city limits of Worcester. That’s attributed to all the protected habitat around Worcester County and around Worcester itself, and it’s also attributed to the adaptability of these animals and their resiliency to take advantage of what we have left or provided.
Last year in the city we had a black bear and two cubs on Moreland Street. There was a deer spotted in the same neighborhood that the moose visited and police and animal control have responded to more than one call regarding a raccoon in the city. Are the Central Mass animals expanding their habitats? That speaks to
adaptability. When you’re talking about the raccoon, they can live in completely urban environments. They’re highly nocturnal, so it’s unusual to encounter them. They live among us and it’s when people stumble upon them, that’s when someone’s calling 911. With the moose and the bear it seems to be a function of the geography and topography around Worcester. You’ve got the watershed lands to the north and this wonderful system of reservoirs feed down into the city. You’ve got Salisbury Street coming in and Pleasant Street coming in. There seems to be a natural green corridor that gets you to Tatnuck Square, if you will. You’ve got the airport, Tatnuck Country Club, then all the reservoir lands heading up into Paxton and Holden. These animals,
particularly young ones like this bull moose or a young male bear, as they’re dispersing they’re getting bumped out of occupied territories. They don’t want to mess with a big adult. They’re going to try to find their own place where they’re not going to get pushed around. They end up wandering, usually in the night, into these developed areas and that just happens to be the first point of contact at the north side of the city.
Roughly how many moose do we have in Central Mass? We guesstimate between,
well, it’s statewide between 500 and 1,000. Northern Worcester County and out around the northern and western side of the Quabbin would be the highest concentration based on road kill data. We have probably 20-40 moose-vehicle collisions a year. We’ve only had three human fatalities, luckily. We’d like to see the law changed regarding the moose. There’s a statute on the books, Massachusetts General Law, a person shall not hunt a moose. If that law was changed, it would give us the ability to issue permits, have a very regulated hunting season and get our hands on more specimens to learn more about their age structure and reproductive status. That hasn’t happened, yet, but there are bills filed every year to try to accomplish that. So we don’t know as much about moose as we do about deer because we get our hands on 4,000 or 5,000 deer every year during the regulated hunting season.
Do we have enough open space around the state to support a population of moose of that size? They have re-colonized on
their own as populations have grown in New Hampshire and Vermont. They’ve expanded naturally. They were here historically in colonial times, so they’re
coming back to their native habitat, and yes we do have enough land in Northern and Western Massachusetts to accommodate them. They are thriving in the greater Quabbin area. With the exception of the occasional motor vehicle collision, they are not causing an issue. You might get a different opinion from a forester who is trying to grow trees in an area they have cut back, and all of a sudden the moose are browsing all the sprouts, but that’s something that can be managed. I think it’s all about finding that balance in available habitat and the numbers of the animals and balance between the numbers of the animals and what the public will tolerate. Deer is the textbook example. People will say, “Oh you’re not going to hunt in my town.” They love seeing the deer in the backyard until their kid gets Lyme Disease or mom hits a deer with the family minivan. All of a sudden they’re pests or vermin, get rid of them.
Are deer ticks directly attributed to the deer population? Deer are a primary host
to that particular species of tick which the carrier of Lyme. There is a direct correlation between deer density and tick density, and depending on where you are geographically the incidence of Lyme, and obviously the incidence, will go up as the number of ticks goes up.
For years I’ve heard rumors of cougars living in Massachusetts. Are they just rumors? To our knowledge there is no resident cougar population in Massachusetts or
anywhere in New England. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife did a study and found the Eastern Mountain Lion to be extinct. The closest population is in the eastern slope of the Rockies and into the Dakotas, then the Florida Panther down in Florida. That said, there was a road-killed cougar I believe two summers ago on the Wilber Cross Parkway in Southern Connecticut. That was a young male cougar, and its genetics and evidence collected from that same animal, hair, scat and trail photos enabled researchers to back track it essentially from Southern Connecticut through New York state, around the Great Lakes into the Dakotas, where there is a thriving population. Most of these animals disperse 50, 100, 150 miles from the area where they were born to set up their own territory. For whatever reason this one kept going and going and going and was documented, which was amazing.
Talk about the eagle restoration program.
I was working with Bill Byrne, Jack Swedberg and Brad Blodgett, the state ornithologist at the time, on eagle restoration, from day one of building the tower at Quabbin Reservoir, through releasing 41 eagles, to banding the first chicks in Massachusetts that were hatched in modern times. We continue to see the eagle population grow and thrive. We’re pushing 50 nesting pairs in the state from zero when we began. We’ve produced 500 chicks in the wild nests; the population is about to go exponentially. That’s been a really important part of my life. - Steven King OCTOBER 8, 2015 • WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM
47
DON’T GET LEFT BEHIND THIS WINTER! ENTER TO WIN A
$500
GIFT CERTIFICATE TO
Worcester • Sturbridge C&R TIRE - OFFICAL DEALERS OF
1. Go to worcestermagazine.com/snowfall 2. Take a guess on when Worcester will receive its first snowfall of an inch or more, and how much 3. Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow! More details and rules available at worcestermagazine.com/snowfall 48
WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM
• OCTOBER 8, 2015