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October 31 - November 6, 2013 ■ Volume 39, Number 9

Trouble-plagued Spirit of Knowledge Charter School now closed Walter Bird Jr.

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night that started with a group of senior students proudly proclaiming themselves a part of the Spirit of Knowledge Charter School ended with many of them in tears, a woman removed by police and outraged parents railing against school leadership and demanding to know why it had all come to this. It also ended with the news everyone feared: The struggling charter school that opened in 2010 has taught its last classes and, close as it may have come, will not graduate its first senior class.

Standing as he did for much of the last part of an emotion-filled emergency meeting in a third-floor classroom of Spirit of Knowledge Tuesday night, Oct. 29, Board of Trustees Chair Barry Henry quietly called first for a vote to surrender the school charter, then for a vote to deliver a transition plan for the 155 remaining students to both the board and state Department Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) by end of the school day Wednesday, Oct. 31. Both measures passed on 4-3 votes. As a result students will not return to class at the Chatham Street school, which serves grades 7-12, with the bulk of them expected to join the Worcester Public School system by Monday, Nov. 4.

With several students sobbing uncontrollably as it became clear the board was going to vote to close the school and many adults yelling either at each other or at trustees, one mother unleashed a warning to the board: “If these seniors fail, it’s because

losing faith in its ability to collect payment, pulled the school’s line of credit. How and why that happened is precisely what has so many parents – and some board members – clamoring for answers.

At one point Tuesday night, the school’s Dean of Students, David Cutler called out the executive director, Paula Bailey, and business manager, Darlene Frederick, both of whom were sitting at the table with Cutler and the trustees. “Two of the three STEVEN KING highest-paid people on your tax dollars are at this table,” Cutler said, turning to the dozens of students who made up a crowd that easily topped 100.

“I’ve been here with you guys every damn meeting.

Regardless of what happens... I’m your dean, I’m going to be your dean and I want the answers.”

According to Frederick, she earns $75,000, Bailey $84,500 and Cutler $70,000. The school last September laid off an Spirit of Knowledge students openly weep during administrator who earned the Tuesday night meeting when it became clear that $76,000. their school would close.

He was followed a short time later by Molina, who accused Bailey of According to Cox, after factoring in all the ignoring the warning signs of a school in expenses that must be paid out this month, trouble and not able to solve its problems. there would be about $27,000 left. While the “You knew the problems, Miss Bailey,” problems go back to before the school building Molina said. “It’s proven you have no skills. even opened, the most pressing financial When I came on I immediately noticed the issue at the moment is that Commerce Bank, all of you failed them.”

Voting to close the school were Henry and board members George Cox, Henry’s wife, Judith, and Isidore Nosike. Voting against were Germano Innacchione, Richard langevin and Abel Molina.

The decision to close comes largely as a result of money problems – namely the school will not have enough money by the end of the month to meet its next payroll.

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A weekly quality of life check-in of Worcester

Supporters of the Spirit of Knowledge Charter School, understandably emotional, are nonetheless misguided in their attempts to blame the media for the negative perception of the school. -2

problems in this district and it doesn’t take a wizard to figure it out... the worst part is you lied in financial statements to me and the rest of the board members. You did not do your due diligence.”

Bailey and Frederick spent much of the night on the hot seat being yelled at, insulted and – in Frederick’s case – being accused of having a relationship with the loan officer at the bank with which the school had a line of credit. She also listened as one woman asked about a new car Frederick had bought.

Frederick, who had actually been laid off by the school after Columbus Day, but was then asked to stay on, was also accused of calling Commerce Bank and telling officials to yank the school’s credit.

In addition to losing its credit, Spirit of Knowledge has been on probation since May, with the DESE citing several factors, including unstable leadership (the school has had four executive directors over its three years of existence) and financial instability. This year, the school lost out on almost $500,000 because of much-lower-than-expected student enrollment, which determines how much the state provides the school in tuition. The school had reported a projected student body of about 213 or 214 students last spring, according to Frederick. It opened this fall with 172, a number that has since fallen even lower. In the 2011-2012 academic year Spirit of Knowledge lost out on just under $400,000 when a former administrator incorrectly reported to the state that the school had no students earning free or reduced lunch. And in its first year, the

Worcester Public Schools have the secondhighest number of suspensions in the state, according to a recent report. Some school officials are questioning why. -2

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City, landlord in standoff over Midtown Mall Walter Bird Jr.

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s far as anyone knows, the city has no formal plans as to what it would if it owned the Midtown Mall. At its side and to its rear, there are more modern, larger and spifďŹ er looking buildings – ďŹ lled with empty spaces. It has about 21 active, ďŹ rst-oor retail spaces with stores run largely by immigrants and minorities. Still, its owner has been called a “slumlordâ€? and an “embarrassmentâ€? - by a city councilor who admits he maybe has walked through the mall ďŹ ve times tops in the past several years. In fact, none of the councilors who were asked say they have done much more inside the mall than use it as a shortcut from Mechanic Street to Front Street, and vice-versa.

Where most of the other buildings along Front Street reach toward the sky, the mall is a short, at-roofed former Woolworth’s whose only major exterior “improvementâ€? in the past 30-plus years has been the removal of the raised letters on its facade. Inside, new carpets and updated or replaced ooring are begged

for. It is seen by some as an impediment to the ongoing development of CitySquare.

There are more pressing problems, city ofďŹ cials say. A report of police activity in and around the Midtown Mall this year and last shows, through Sept. 25, a total of 136 police-related incidents and 10 arrests. Add to that the city’s focus on revitalizing downtown and catering to a growing student population, middle class families and businesses, and property owner Dean Marcus’ properties on Front Street (in addition to the Midtown Mall at 22-30 Front St., he owns 10-20 Front St., which houses shops such as The Newsroom) don’t exactly appear to ďŹ t the mold.

At-Large Councilor Rick Rushton, whose angry condemnation of Marcus more than a week ago followed the release of the criminal activity report provided by Chief Gary Gemme, is not backing off his words. At the same time, he also is not saying exactly what he – or other ofďŹ cials – actually want to do with the building. “[The merchants] are providing services, but the condition of the building itself lends itself to ‌ it has [had incidents of] drug

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dealing, selling stolen goods and violence,�

Rushton says.

However, a closer inspection of Gemme’s report shows that of the 49 police responses this year, the overwhelming majority of them were either disorderly conduct, general assistance requests or alarms. There was one assault and a domestic dispute. Four arrests so far have been on warrants. The rest of the responses, according to Gemme, “were miscellaneous and did not involve violence or a disturbance.� Of the 87 police-related incidents in 2012, the report lists just four physical assaults and two assault-related arrests. Roughly 38 percent of the incidents involved requests for general assistance.

Chuck Jackson, who says he retired from the Worcester Police Department after 26 years, helps out at Worcester Network Technology Academy Inc., an IT training center upstairs in the Midtown Mall, something he says he has done since February. In that time, says Jackson, he does not recall seeing police in or outside the mall

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“There is a big difference between responses and arrests,” he says. “I can tell you right now if you have councilors come and walk through [the mall], they’re not going to see police officers.

As for what, specifically, Rushton wants from Marcus, the councilor says, “I want him to either make improvements or [sell the building].”

When asked whether he would seriously consider selling the mall, which he has run for about 33 years, the 70-year-old Marcus

says, “What would I do?”

That is one of the frustrating things about Marcus – he answers many of a reporter’s questions with his own questions.

For example, asked whether he thinks his building could use some physical upgrades, he asks, “What do you think?” He bristles at suggestions that he oversees a slum. A complete tour of the Midtown Mall (there are three floors on the Mechanic Street side, two levels on Front Street) reveals areas where original wood and other fixtures are in place.

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But tenants such as George Opoku, who has run Ahenfie Barbershop just inside the Front Street entrance to the mall for about a year and three months (Ahenfie is a presidential palace in Ghana), appear content with their surroundings.

“As you know,” Nana Benyiwa folds fabric at Original Grandmum African he says when asked and Indian Fabrics, one of the many businesses located what kind of shape he thinks the building in the Midtown Mall. is in, “it’s an old One of the criticisms of Marcus has been mall. It could be better, but other than that, that he has not made any significant, visible my business is OK. This is the beginning investments into the property. When asked of my business career. It has given me the how much he has invested in the mall, he opportunity to start,” he says. “It has been says, “Over 33 years. I invested my life in it. great.”

I’m here seven days a week.”

Marcus shrugs when asked whether he Still, he does not budge when it is thinks the city is unfairly targeting him, and repeatedly suggested that the facade could if so, why. Last year he sold properties on use a facelift, saying he did restore it – many Main Street. They were ultimately converted years ago when he removed the old front to to micro-lofts to house young professionals as reveal the brick surface behind it. Declining well as students at MCPHS University. Some to give a figure, Marcus says he has made city officials have said Marcus had to be pushed investments in his building over the years into finalizing the sale. City Hall sources say “You don’t keep a building like this running that deal was supposed to include the Midtown without making investments,” he says. HVAC Mall, but Marcus pulled out at the last minute. improvements are among those he cited.

Marcus says that was not the case.

City Manager Mike O’Brien says the issues While Rushton and others describe with Marcus go back many years. O’Brien it as akin to a dump, it has an assessed talks about a time several years back when value of $3.3 million. Marcus pays aroudn Marcus put up chicken wire to protect $100,000 a year in taxes. The property pedestrians from fallen debris. And while Marcus says he once brought the facade to its at 10-20 Front Street is assessed at $2.9 million. The seemingly high assessments natural brick, the city manager notes that he are the result of the tax system used by the once had a false facade made of a material city – the so-called income method. The like particle board.

Income Capitalization Approach is based “I know there’s a desire to say, ‘What’s on anticipated benefits – what the investor the city’s intentions and what’s the ultimate can expect to earn in rent and when the goal?’ If you ask citizens and business property is sold. In short, the “income value” owners … we really want to to see downtown is determined by taking the net income, in brought back to life,” O’Brien says. “Block by block, street by street, working with landlords the case of the Midtown Mall $441,547, and dividing it by the capitalization rate (cap we will ultimately create vitality and new rate), which for this building is 13.25 percent. activity in downtown.”

That yields the $3.3-million assessment.

Foot traffic may be slow, but the first floor District 3 Councilor George Russell has is filled with businesses that open up shop questioned the income approach, and in the every day. The same cannot be said for 44 case of the Midtown Mall, when Rushton Front St., a modern-looking and much larger referred to it as a dump he asked why it is building that is virtually empty (Workforce assessed so high.

Central occupies one of the spaces). Other “This is not something that is random,” buildings around the Midtown Mall are suffering the same fate – a lack of occupancy. O’Brien says of the city’s seeming fixation with the mall. “It’s not vindictive. It’s a There is a good reason the Front Street landlord [who] believes that reinvesting in the building is empty, O’Brien points out – it is bank-owned. He also says folks should not be building is unnecessary. We would welcome the opportunity to work collaboratively with fooled by outward appearances. The city has Dean Marcus.” had issues with some of the infrastructure.

The city manager says he believes there Still, officials who paint the mall as some sort could be a place in CitySquare for the of health and safety hazard lack at least some of Midtown Mall. “Certainly, a well-maintained the evidence to back it up. As far as O’Brien is building that has at least gone through the aware, there have been no recent health or other efforts to stay current,” O’Brien says. “We code violations. It does not mean the building want a level of collaboration and support is in great shape. Officials cite the wet basement with the Midtown Mall.” that is tended to by a sump pump as one issue.

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school lost $185,000 when it paid a property owner they thought was going to provide them a building for the school (Spirit of Knowledge initially operated from space inside All Saints Church) on Arctic Street. Administrators later learned the man had taken the money and paid off other outstanding debts. To date, the school has not recouped that money.

“I feel shocked,” Frederick said in a post-meeting interview of the accusations leveled against her, adding she never had an inappropriate relationship with anyone at Commerce Bank. “I feel bad. I’ve been a part of this school since it was on paper.

I was part of the founding group. It is so hard to hear parents say there is any kind of mismanagement. Any kind of insinuation about me as a person, that the books were cooked, that is so hurtful.”

That is the claim made by one parent, Patrick Hopkins, who says he took the financial report he was given to his own bank and was laughed at.

“My bank said the books are so cooked,” said Hopkins, whose son attends Spirit of Knowledge. “They can do nothing with them.

Why weren’t parents notified that this school was in dire need of money? We would give blood for this school. I’ll give ever last dime for these students to graduate from this school.”

An emotional Bailey often had to wipe away tears, insisted she had no idea how bad the financial situation was at the school, and even acknowledged she had not, as Molina charged, done her due diligence.

“When I was asked to step up we didn’t

have a building,” she said. “[Cutler] and I walked the street. We had 25 days to find a place. I’m proud of everything we did. What happened here now is no one’s fault. We would have been able to continue. I’m not telling you it was the best way of doing business, using credit. When I took over two years ago I had no idea. If I had done my due diligence... these kids were my kids. This all spiraled out of control just a few weeks ago. This isn’t something we could have predicted.”

A meeting was to be held from 6:30-8 p.m. at North High either Wednesday night, Oct. 30 or Thursday night, Oct. 31, according to Bailey. Principals, assistant principals, athletic directors, adjustment counselors and others from all available public schools in the city would be on-hand to meet with parents and students. Seniors were to be afforded a separate meeting that night. Student transcripts with all pertinent records will be compiled and delivered to the different schools in time for students to join them.

A list of student needs was to be compiled Wednesday, Bailey said, and students would be asked to fill out enrollment forms. Students will have a shadow day at their new school, spending time with a student and someone else from that school. In the meantime, while there will be no classes, Spirit of Knowledge will be open for students to come gather their belongings and say goodbye to classmates and teachers. On Wednesday, Bailey said guidance counselors would be available.

Several students and parents were upset that no counselors were at Tuesday’s meeting.

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THEY WENT THATAWAY: Police arrested three teens Thursday, Oct. 24 for allegedly smashing the windows of a parked vehicle. They are being investigated for a possible link to a stolen vehicle. According to police, officers responded to Harlem and South Harlem streets around 11 p.m. for a report of three men smashing car windows. An officer on Harding Street saw three men fitting the description provided by dispatchers walking on Millbury Street toward Endicott Street. They were stopped in the parking lot of Our Lady of Czestochowa Church. According to witnesses, the men were seen walking away from a parked SUV and seen smashing the rear window of another parked vehicle. Officers later learned the SUV had been reported stolen on Oct. 21. The three men, all juveniles were charged in connection with the smashed window of the other vehicle. Each was charged with willful and malicious destruction of property. Another was charged with resisting arrest and assault and battery on a police officer. The third juvenile also had a warrant in effect for being a minor in possession of a BB gun, disorderly conduct and a minor discharging a BB gun.

A COUPLE IN CUFFS: Robert Ester Jr. and Amanda Ashe apparently couldn’t get their stories straight about why they were at 14 May St. Thursday, Oct. 24 around 1 a.m. when confronted by police. Turns out the pair allegedly broke into the building, Police responding to the reported break-in, were able to deduce this when they saw Ester holding a screwdriver. He and Ashe gave conflicting stories as to why they were in the building. Police also saw a door whose lock had been pried off. Ester, 49, 21 Read St. and Ashe, 30, 21 Oread St., were charged with malicious destruction of property over $250, breaking and entering in the nighttime with the intent to commit a felony and possession of burglarious instruments.

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OH, HENRY WHAT ABOUT THE T&G? If you thought the recent

court decision that finally allowed Red Sox owner and billionaire John Henry to close on his deal to buy The Boston Globe offered some sort of closure, guess again.

You see, Henry didn’t just acquire The Globe.

He also took on the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, although it’s fair to ask whether anyone has told him that. Henry took to his new Boston paper in an Op-Ed piece Oct. 27 in which he talks about why he bought The Globe. (So he doesn’t have to bother handing out World Series rings to Globe mucky-mucks anymore?) He waxes poetic about believing deeply in journalism and how he was in college when Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy were assassinated. He even has the temerity to say, “There is no shortage of information today, but much of it is unsubstantiated, too voluminous to understand, or presented in entirely self-interested ways.” (Uh, Mr. Henry, you do know you just described how some folks think of The Boston Globe, right?) He talks about The Globe being “a paper of ideas in a city of ideas.” Yes, the piece is swimming in imagery and wistful prose. There’s just one major, glaring, really significant omission: The T&G. Not a mention. Not a word. Not a, “Hey, boys and girls over on Front Street, don’t worry you’re a paper of ideas, too.” Maybe he’s writing something separate for the T&G’s OpEd pages. Could be. Then again, given that his newest commodity has been hammering Worcester recently on its own pages, some sort of a shout out would have been nice.

Sometimes, though, you say the most when you say nothing at all.

OH, THE HORROR: Skip Shea’s name is a mighty big one inside Massachusetts Indie film circles – and deservedly so. The Uxbridge resident has turned personal tragedy into a blooming career directing awardwinning movie shorts in the horror genre. A survivor of clergy abuse who also lost one of his twin daughters in a car accident several years ago, Shea recently brought his new short film, “Ave Maria,” to Rock and Shock at the DCU Center. Now he he’s bringing the movie, which features a reenactment of an ancient Catholic ritual, right where it probably belongs – Rome, Italy. The movie is a follow-up to Shea’s 2011 award-winning short, “Microcinema,” and is an entry in the Interiora Film Festival. Needless to say, Shea is beyond excited to bring “Ave Maria” to Italy. He was quoted recently as saying, “I have walked the path of a person who was sexually abused as a child by priests and to take this movie to Rome and have it screened in the seat of the Catholic Church is a statement that I’m honored I’m able to do and with much gratitude”

BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE: Well, this ought to sit well with the PC crowd.

Apparently, good looking people are more likely to be trusted by children than ugly folks. Hey, don’t blame us, blame Igor Bascandziev, a visiting assistant professor at Clark University. He recently shared the news with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), as reported on the online site for Headlines and Global News. According to a study done by researchers including Bascandziev, a panel of students were asked to rate the attractiveness of 56 images of white women between the ages of 18-29. Of the photos, 12 of most and least attractive women were chosen for a study, which involved 4- and 5-year-olds.

The children were first given a photo of six unfamiliar objects and asked to identify them. They were then asked if they’d like help from an adult and shown two photos, one of an unattractive woman, another of an attractive one, along with a set of answers from each. Asked to say who they thought gave the right answers, most children were more likely to pick the “more conventionally attractive woman, although girls were more likely to do so.”

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catch a glimpse of the catcher throwing down signs for his pitcher, and relay them to the dugout to somehow give the hitter a head’s up. Unfortunately, it also happens in politics. The stealing of signs is a part of just about every election cycle. Candidates put up lawn signs or window signs and someone – ostensibly not a supporter – swipes them from their perch. At-Large City Council hopeful Mesfin Beshir says it has happened to him recently. “I put up 35 signs. Almost all are gone,” an angry Beshir tells Worcester Magazine. “The candidates have to speak in one voice.

They have to tell their supporters not to do this.” Of course, no opponent ever suggests his or her campaign engages in such antics – probably because many of them have, at one point or other, been victimized the same way. “I’ve had it happen to me over the years,” District 3 Councilor George Russell says. “Years ago, when I ran at-large, signs were vandalized, knocked down.”

NEW LIFE? According to multiple sources, at least 200 and perhaps as many as 300

people turned out for ex-state Rep. John Fresolo’s fundraiser breakfast at the Vernon Hill American Legion Post on Sunday, Oct. 27. Fresolo did not return a phone call seeking comment, but a man answering the phone at the American Legion says it was a “good turnoutâ€? of about 200 people. Another estimate put the ďŹ gure closer to 300. Regardless, it would appear that Fresolo still enjoys some support in what sources say is a “100 percentâ€? guarantee that he will run next year to reclaim the State House seat he resigned this year. Another Democrat, Dan Donahue, won the special election to serve the remainder of the term. Asked what he thinks about a potential challenge by Fresolo in 2014, Donahue says, “I’m focused on doing the job and working really hard to be the representative of this district.â€? Which translates into: Of course, I’m aware of it and he’s going to have to pry this seat from my cold, dead ďŹ ngers. Well, that’s what we think he is saying anyway.

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Employees (NAGE) Local 495 and International Brotherhood of Police OfďŹ cers Local 504 have both announced their endorsements for the Nov. 5 election. NAGE endorses the following: Incumbent Mayor Joe Petty for mayor and at-large Council. Incumbents Mike Germain, Rick Rushton and Kate Toomey for at-large Council, along with challenger Mo Bergman was also endorsed. For District 1, challenger Chris Rich; District 2 incumbent Phil Palmieri; incumbents George Russell and Sarai Rivera, who are unchallenged, in districts 3 and 4, respectively; and incumbent Bill Eddy in District 5. Worcester’s police union endorses Petty for mayor and at-large Council; Mo Bergman, Mike Germain, Peter Kush, Rick Rushton and Kate Toomey for at-large Council; and incumbents Tony Economou in District 1, Phil Palmieri in District 2 and Bill Eddy in District 5.

FLY, FLY AWAY: Worcesteria will be among the clouds a few hours next week. A Worcester

Magazine reporter will be among those making an inaugural ight aboard JetBlue to Ft. Lauderdale Thursday, Nov. 7. The airline, as you must know by now, makes its bow at Worcester Regional Airport that day, offering twice-daily ights to Orlando and Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. The company is ying some media types and city ofďŹ cials to Ft. Lauderdale, where they will stay overnight before meeting with the Travelers Convention Bureau and tour the area. City councilors were expected to OK the offer to y City Manager Mike O’Brien, Economic Development Director Tim McGourthy and Mayor Joe Petty this week.

THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED: OK, so maybe that’s a bit dramatic, but anyone who wonders

what’s going on with the local music scene in Worcester need look no further than Tammany Hall. The Pleasant Street landmark has closed its doors for good, its stage dark after years of serving up some of the best music the area – and beyond – has to offer. The closing ew relatively under the radar, until the local media got wind last week. Worcesteria observed two young men and a woman walk up to the concert hall’s doors Friday, Oct. 25 – only to be greeted by a locked door. A peek inside the window revealed nothing but darkness. They turned to each other, uttered a few comments and continued on down the hill. A sad, sad day indeed for local musicians and fans alike.

A NEW SEASON: District 4 incumbent City Councilor Bill Eddy is taking issue with a series of emails ďŹ red off by his challenger in the Nov. 5 election, Gary Rosen. In last week’s Worcesteria, we told you about Rosen fuming that Eddy refused to debate him in the district he said the two could pack Doherty High School - and that Rosen was instead being pushed into debating Eddy in the local cable access studio downtown. Well, Eddy says there was never a scheduled debate at Doherty and that he agreed to the only one offered by “impartial group.â€?

Rosen turned down the offer by cable director Mauro DePasquale. The way Eddy sees it, the emails were just “noiseâ€? and signaled a change of seasons. “We’ve gone beyond silly season,â€? he says. “It is now ofďŹ cially the stupid season.â€?

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School safety: Keeping the lit match from the wick entering his 49th year in the classroom, having logged 38 of those years at Algonquin Regional. Like many retirees who become a little “antsy,” Boberg returned to the classroom to sub at Northbridge High.

“I felt safe as a teacher until the Colorado incident (Columbine),” he says. “One side of me imagines an attack, while another side dismisses the notion entirely. Denial, I’m sure.”

“Last week, following the Danvers murder, reality looked me in the eye,” Boberg relates.

The school held a surprise lockdown complete with state police and a barking bomb-sniffing canine unit.

“I had to take attendance, lock all doors and get the kids away from the windows and doors. When the lockdown was announced, my heart dropped and I braced for the worst.

Real stomach-churning fear. When I was a rookie teacher in 1965, I never would have imagined such a situation.”

Some WPS employees doubt that their safety is of the utmost importance to those in charge.

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nything could happen to any one of us, and to think otherwise would be naïve.”

So states a Worcester Public Schools secondary teacher, when asked if, in the wake of recent slayings, she feels safe.

“How could we not be afraid?” she continues, grappling for the right words to express her concerns. The brutal slaying of 24-year-old Danvers math teacher Colleen Ritzer, allegedly by a 14-year-old student, has been the talk of the teacher’s lounge since it was first reported, and social media has been burning up with opinions. Like so many WPS teachers, the secondary teacher declined the use of her name, inferring that until she obtains professional status, she isn’t comfortable offering her opinion openly.

“The students in many classes are bigger than we are. They out-number us in the classrooms and the halls. Their brains haven’t formed the proper decision-making synapses yet, and they have a constant level of anger that is right at the surface on a good day,” she says.

As a special education teacher, she deals with a crazy quilt of issues, from mild learning difficulties to serious mental health issues. In her school, the classrooms have one door – one entrance, one exit.

“What if someone decided to block that on me? I couldn’t do anything about it. I’m not afraid enough that I won’t go to work, but I don’t like staying in the building late, either.”

Says another SPED teacher: “I feel safe, although I know I shouldn’t… I’m afraid I’ve become desensitized.”

School safety liaison Rob Pezzella seems to think we’ve got it all under control, according to an article published in the T&G last Friday.

Pezzella referred to the many alternative placements available for the square peg that doesn’t fit in the round hole – that is, the kid who just can’t make it in the traditional school setting. And there are plenty of kids out there who fit that description, according to teachers.

Policies are in place to ensure safety, but are they abided by with any meaningful consistency? Several teachers describe a lax atmosphere regarding backpacks – they must be placed in a locker until dismissal, unless they are constructed of clear plastic, or so the policy goes in most middle and secondary schools. Is that rule always enforced?

“Hardly,” says one high school teacher who also declined to be identified. This could be remedied quickly, he says, if principals “put down the hammer.”

For substitute teachers – traditionally the tortured souls of education – the fears are just as real. Robert Boberg is a retired teacher 10 W O R C E S T E R M A G A Z I N E . C O M • O C T O B E R 3 1 , 2 0 1 3

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says a WPS instructional assistant with 10 years experience in a high school with high poverty and low parental involvement.

“That being said, I see other school systems doing much more…with metal detectors and police presence on campus. I’ve never had the sense that my safety is even a thought in the minds of those running the WPS. It will take a tragedy to change that.”

“Building a relationship with each kid keeps things safe in small alternative programs,” says a clinician familiar with Worcester’s alternative schools. “I never felt that I was in danger, but I had the luxury of small case loads. I don’t understand how a teacher with over a hundred students per day is expected to build that kind of rapport with all students,” she says.

“I worry most about the constant underfunding of schools and the cutting of support staff, where teachers are expected to wear one hundred different hats – educator, counselor, parent, disciplinarian, etc.”

Her view is echoed by another WPS

instructional assistant.

“I think we should all be a little bit afraid,” says the 17-year veteran of a WPS special needs classroom. “Most regular ed. teachers in secondary schools have a roster with 100130 kids every semester. It’s impossible to get to know that many students personally. Sure, some stand out on their own, but it’s the ones who don’t that scare me.”

While I respect the work done by Pezzella and the agencies he utilizes in his efforts to keep our schools safe, no one can guarantee our safety.

That’s reality. Easy access to weapons and the stubborn resistance of gun lovers to even the slightest tightening of gun laws put us all in jeopardy. It’s not always the kid with the long record of suspensions and disciplinary action who poses the greatest threat to a teacher, fellow students or himself. The ticking bomb can be sitting in front of a teacher, with an A average and a respectful demeanor. It’s the risk we take every day, both in the public and the private sector. Ultimately, we can only hope to minimize the opportunities for that wick to be lit.

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orcester Magazine recently invited all candidates running for a seat on City Council or School Committee in this year’s municipal election, which will be held Nov. 5, into our office on Shrewsbury Street to answer general questions posed to all candidates and ones specific to each. The interviews were conducted by members of Worcester Magazine’s editorial board and were followed by endorsement decisions made by these same individuals in contested races.

(Doug Arbetter, a candidate for School Committee, was interviewed via phone due to scheduling conflicts. Carmen Carmona could not be reached despite multiple attempts. The phone number she provided City Hall was repeatedly described as not in service.) Worcester Magazine has chosen not to endorse in the District 5 race due to one candidate’s former writing contributions to the publication in recent years.

-Worcester Magazine editorial board

MAYOR Joe Petty With proven commitment to city government, the people of Worcester and working with both private and public organizations in efforts to move the city forward, we endorse incumbent Joe Petty for mayor. Beyond being a ceremonial mayor, helping to cut ribbons citywide – namely at the newly renovated DCU Center and the reopening of Front Street – Petty has also taken level-headed stances on issues such as the city’s residential and commercial tax rates. With the belief that a single tax rate is not possible for Worcester at this time, he also expresses a clear understanding of the need for the city to be competitive when attracting and keeping new business.

AT-LARGE Mo Bergman An owner of both commercial and residential property, an advocate of keeping the middle class in Worcester and having served on various boards in the city, including the Zoning Board and Preservation Worcester, Mo Bergman is a knowledgeable candidate who brings fresh ideas to the table. The Worcester Magazine editorial board was especially interested in Bergman’s ideas of how to best market the city. Included were goals to better fund the public school system and boast innovation by having Harvey Ball’s smiley face greet visitors on welcome signs as they enter the city. Bergman has visions for a “fun city” and attracting young people with bicycle paths and an oval in Institute Park for public gatherings.

Bill Coleman Similar to Bergman, candidate Bill Coleman has never served on City Council, yet, is no stranger to city issues having run for and delved into issues concerning School Committee, City Council and state Representative in past years. Coleman expresses respect for the current leadership in

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City Hall, however, believes opportunities to think outside the box have been missed. Coleman’s desire to make Worcester more attractive to businesses and, if he could, support an increase in public school funding, are hopeful steps in making Worcester “a city on the move.”

appreciate Economou’s attention to the tax rate and his desire for a plan on how to best move forward on both the commercial and residential side.

Konnie Lukes She may be the naysayer on the City Council, but Konnie Lukes is at times the Devil’s Advocate who creates a necessary stir, drawing attention to issues that could otherwise pass before council, never awakening citizen engagement. Lukes has also proven a commitment to supporting public art in Worcester, and has voted fiscally responsibility during years when a limited budget begged attention to every cent being spent.

Phil Palmieri Numbers do not lie and in District 2, when it comes to overall financial investment, the numbers are impressive. As Palmieri notes, there has been more than $2 billion poured into various projects around the district. No one person deserves all the credit for that, but if a district councilor is supposed to bring home the bacon for his constituents, Palmieri has done his part to do so. When it comes to tackling important issues, Palmieri has stepped up. Largely because of his efforts, for example, the WRTA now shows up regularly to City Council meetings and keeps officials abreast of their attempts to resolve the problems that have arisen since the new bus hub opened. He has championed businesses in his district and is also an advocate for a continued commitment by the Council to properly fund education.

Rick Rushton At times controversial, Rick Rushton during his time on the City Council, has brought forth arguments for and against hot button topics, as well as initiated conversation on items such as food trucks – which, agree with him or not, is a topic worth discussion. Rushton brings a true love for Worcester to his position on Council with a desire to increase public art as a way to highlight what he calls the “real funkiness” of the city. Like several of his colleagues, Rushton believes it is important to take small steps in retaining college students and moving towards a single tax rate – however, he’s quick to note this will not happen overnight.

Kate Toomey An eight-year veteran on City Council and having served on School Committee, Toomey is dedicated to the livelihood of Worcester. Impressive are her pitches for municipal sewer lines along Route 20, a more balanced tax rate that would send a message to businesses that they are important to the city, and create a wider cultural landscape with such things as an international marketplace.

Toomey is visible in Worcester, attending many community events – Worcester Magazine has spotted her at events ranging from stART on the Street to the 16th Worcester District special election debate earlier this year.

DISTRICT 1 Tony Economou A district councilor must be in tune with his constituents and Tony Economou gets that. It may not be sexy, but residents like to see their sidewalks taken care of, their streets repaired and their trees tended to. “No Parking” signs, handicapped spaces and leaf trimming are often the things about which homeowners care most.

Economou has brought civility and respect with him to the Council. He has quietly championed the concerns and causes of his constituents, such as with the new park at Indian Lake. Thanks to residents and with Economou’s support, that has been put on hold while officials address problems at the existing parks around the lake. We also

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SCHOOL COMMITTEE Dianna Biancheria Often, when discussing education and how to improve it overall, the lack of funding gets mentioned more than once. Dianna Biancheria turns that discussion away from money by noting – correctly, in our opinion – that simply spending money on education does not necessarily improve how you deliver it. When it does come to funding, however, Biancheria is also willing to give credit where its due when it comes to what appears to be a renewed focus on the part of City Council.

During candidate interviews, many councilors and their challengers listed education as a top priority.

Not everyone in the school system is so eager to applaud councilors for moving in the right direction – Biancheria does. It suggests a spirit of collaboration that is needed if the city’s schools are to continue to improve.

Donna Colorio Donna Colorio came on the School Committee framed as a so-called “Tea Party” candidate who would bring a right-wing agenda with her. What she brought is a fierce commitment to ferreting the truth and establishing a culture of education – and management of education – that is truly transparent. Colorio, too, is unafraid to take positions that do not always place her in popular circles. Her unabashed opposition to and criticism of Common Core is an example. Agree or not, the School Committee – and any elected body, for that matter – needs someone who will look at things through a different lens.

the experience – that of which Jack Foley brings to the table. In addition to espousing education on Thursday nights at School Committee meetings, Foley lives education each day by working for Clark University. He is engaged in the Worcester community as vice president of government and community affairs, and just so happens to work in one of the more challenging areas of the city, giving him an up-close and personal view of some of the many serious issues facing Worcester’s students. Foley sees the progress made in public schools, but is not hiding from the challenges that remain.

Brian O’Connell When talking about spirit, passion and commitment you will not find many folks with more of those qualities than Brian O’Connell. He brings a critical eye to many of the issues that come up before the School Committee – that is a good thing. An administration that is not challenged and pushed to continuously make strides can fall into stagnancy. O’Connell’s energy alone is enough to not allow that to happen.

Whether it is on school security or challenging student performance, O’Connell’s is a voice that does not remain silent. We also like that he not only does not mind pressure from the public to improve the schools, he welcomes it. Like Foley, O’Connell’s day job is in education. His enthusiasm for it is infectious and the committee needs that.

Tracy O’Connell Novick A tireless and passionate advocate for the city’s public schools, Tracy O’Connell Novick is one of the School Committee members who clearly does her homework. Beyond knowing the issues, however, she brings ideas and potential solutions.

She also brings a knowledge of education born out of hours and hours of research and paying attention not just to education on a local and state level, but nationally as well. Novick is unafraid to question and challenge the status quo. She also does not buy what she is told at face value – such as Common Core standards being as good as Massachusetts standards. We disagree and so does Novick.

Hilda Ramirez As the assistant director of the Latino Education Institute (LEI) at Worcester State University, Hilda Ramirez is in a unique and fruitful position to both monitor and affect the educational performance of Latino students in the school system. It is time for the School Committee to start reflecting the student body it ultimately serves (the majority of students in Worcester’s public schools are minorities). While skin color and ethnicity should never define – or limit – a person’s capabilities, there is something to be said for being in tune culturally, socially and otherwise with the people you are there to help. We also like Ramirez’s concern with filling in the educational gaps, particularly in early education.

Jack Foley Just as the School Committee needs its pokers and prodders, it also needs institutional knowledge and OCTOBER 31, 2013 • WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM

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Spiral Bound

Brittany Durgin

NEW ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT CENTER

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has recently established an Energy Sustainability Project Center that will begin its operations on the WPI campus, supporting undergraduate student project work, and eventually spread its wings to initiate more off-campus collaborations with national laboratories and the energy industry. WPI professor John Orr, who leads the new project center, will coordinate student projects with faculty research activities that range from Smart Grid design to fuel cells.

The center is in the process of organizing seminars that relate to different aspects of sustainability to the immediate needs for reliable, reliab economical energy. Learn more about WPI and the center at wpi.edu. w STEVEN KING

TR TREE CAMPUS USA C CELEBRATED AT THREE W WORCESTER SCHOOLS

On Tuesday, Oct. 22, three Worcester schools – Becker College, Worcester State University and the College of the Holy Cross W – the latter of which, receiving Tree Campus USA distinction, celebrated Tree Campus USA with recognition from the Arbor ce Day D Foundation and Toyota. A ceremony was held at Holy Cross with speakers Tim Murray, president and CEO of the C Worcester Chamber of Commerce, Mike O’Brien, Worcester W City C Manager, representatives from all three schools and others. The Tree Campus USA program is a national recruiting and training campaign to support more forward-thinking sustainable communities. More information can be found at arborday.org.

SWEENY TODD HALLOWEEN PREVIEW

Clark Musical Theatre presents a special one-night-only performance of A Sweeny Todd Halloween Preview on Thursday, Oct. 31 at 8 p.m. The preview, in advance of its December performances, runs 30-40 minutes and is a sneak peek at some of the performances from the Clark Musical Theatre group’s production of Sweeny Todd. Raffles and prizes ranging from Halloween goodies to behind-the-scenes experiences with the Sweeny cast and crew will be given out at this event. Clark University in Atwood Hall, 950 Main St., Worcester. clarku.edu.

Send notes about Worcester colleges and universities, works of art by students and staff, opinion pieces and other higher-ed related content to editor@worcestermagazine.com with contact information to be considered for publication.

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Stories of the paranormal

Worcester Magazine and a reader share their true stories of paranormal experiences. Share yours at worcestermagazine.com.

Spirits at home

It was the fall of 2005 and I was living in an apartment in Westborough. I had lived there for two years, and the only strange thing I had noticed was that sometimes the timing buzzer on the oven would go off.

I chalked it up to the oven being old and didn’t think much of it.

Then when my roommate moved out, I moved into her bigger bedroom. Almost immediately, I started noticing a lot more unexplainable things.

The light switch on the bedroom wall was for a florescent light on the ceiling, and usually had to be flipped up and down a few times for the light to go on.

Because of this, I used a lamp instead, however, several times I would wake up in the middle of the night and the ceiling light would be on. I would get home from work and the ceiling light would be on.

Then, my clock/ radio/iPod player started randomly coming on.

Once, I was playing my guitar and it felt like someone pushed it out of my hands (my mother told me maybe John Lennon didn’t like how I was playing).

One afternoon, I went down to the basement to do laundry and when I came back upstairs, the TV was on. That night when my roommate got back, I was telling him about it and the light next to us started flickering.

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That Christmas, I saw my old roommate and asked her if “anything weird” happened when she was in that bedroom. Her response was, “Oh, is the ghost turning things on and off?”

In February of 2006, when I was watching the annual Beanpot hockey tournament, I saw a small ball of light – an orb – float from behind my TV, move around the room, then disappear behind my Family Guy Peter Griffin cardboard standup. At that point I was so used to strange

my bedroom, and asked me, “Why did it just get cold right around me all of a sudden?” I asked him if he really wanted to know.

Then, my neighbor across the hall told me about the Central Massachusetts Paranormal Society (www.cmpsonline.org), so I set up an appointment for them to come investigate.

Not only did they find one spirit, they found three! They said there was a child who was turning things on and off, and an older man who was the “negative” presence.

You can see their complete report at http:// mylifescanned.blogspot.com/2011/03/centralmassachusetts-paranormal.html.

Activity continued after the investigation, and the CMPS came again to do a “spiritual cleansing” that seemed to help!

Submitted by Worcester Magazine reader Dave McGrath

Not so alone

occurrences, that I just sat there, nodded and reaffirmed with myself that there was definitely something paranormal happening.

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When I was younger, I had a friend who died in a car accident on Route 20. It was very traumatizing for me at the time. Several of us, including the friend who had passed away, use to go to the Cape on vacation.

Something strange happened while visiting the Cape following the death of my friend. It started when I was inside, filling up a water bottle, thinking about my friend. I proceeded down to the beach, where I sat on a rock by myself and started crying, saying out loud, “I miss you so much” and “I wish you were here.” All of sudden, John was there – I couldn’t see him, but I could feel him sitting next to me, his arm rubbing my arm. It felt so real that I said to him, “John, you are freaking me out!”

Told by Kathy Real, Worcester Magazine Publisher

That smell My mother died last year. She was very close to her children and grandchildren. Months after her passing, my nephew came home one night after having a couple drinks, went into his daughter’s room and as soon as he entered the room, smelled his late grandmother’s perfume. She always wore Estee and that was what he smelled. The next morning, my nephew’s daughter – the one whose room he visited after returning home the night before – came running into his bedroom and said, “Daddy, daddy! Nana came to visit me last night.”

Told by Helen Linnehan, Worcester Magazine Ad Director

In the middle of the night A couple winters ago, I took a snowboard trip with several friends to Jay Peak in northern Vermont. During the long drive from Massachusetts to the house we would be staying in, close to the Canadian border, a friend warned me that the house was haunted. Having never had a ghost experience, I brushed the idea off. That night, everything at the old farmhouse seemed normal. That night, asleep on the second floor near the end of a hallway lined with bedrooms filled with other friends, I woke up without knowing from what. I hadn’t heard a noise and didn’t remember having a bad dream. Within several seconds, the sound of fingernails scratching the hallway wallpaper, outside of the room came loud and clear.

The noise moved up and down the hallway so quickly, it sounded like someone running with their nails against the wall. Shortly thereafter, the scratching transitioned into the sound of footsteps, again running, up and down the stairs. A small dog that was staying in a bedroom with its owner close to the stairway began barking. Within a minute and a half, the footsteps ceased, as did the dog’s barking. My friends who had been renting the house for the ski season said locals told them the historic home is known to be haunted by a girl who died at a young age, years and years ago.

Told by Brittany Durgin, Worcester Magazine Editor

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Joshua Lyford

Halloween on the Silver Screen

A little outside of Worcester, at the base of Wachusett Mountain in Princeton, a little girl named Lucy Keyes vanished without a trace on April 14, 1775.

Lucy followed her two sisters to Wachusett Lake near the family’s Princeton home, but when the two sisters returned, Lucy was gone.

The entire town formed a search party and scoured the area for any sign of the young girl. Robert Keyes, Lucy’s father, even visited Native American tribes in an attempt to see if she had been abducted by them. Martha Keyes, Lucy’s mother, would call out for her daughter every night until her own death. The family never knew what became of Lucy. It is said that you can still hear Martha calling out for her daughter from the afterlife in the Wachusett Mountain area.

Anyone from Princeton knows of the legend, and it can get pretty spooky in the deep Princeton forest at nighttime. The family’s neighbor, Tilly Littlejohn, wrote an alleged deathbed confession in 1815, claiming that he killed Lucy because he was angered over a land dispute with Robert Keyes.

According to the text of the letter, Tilly Littlejohn knocked Lucy unconscious upon seeing her and hid her in a log. Later, he disposed of the body. There is some disagreement over the deathbed confession and Lucy’s disappearance is still very much unsolved.

John Stimpson is a Central Massachusetts writer and director with an impressive resume.

With credits on movies “Sexting in Suburbia,” “Last Hours in Suburbia,” “A Christmas Kiss” and “Campus Killers,” he has been hard at work creating great films and TV movies.

Stimpson’s home is in close proximity to the Keyes’ family property and was an inspiration to him. “The property where the family used to live literally abuts my property,” says Stimpson from his Worcester office. “So, I started to research it. When I realized that there was a big question about what happened to Lucy I said, ‘Sow, this is a cool story.’” From here, the ball was rolling. Stimpson would dig in deep and researched the Keyes family and the

disappearance of Lucy, eventually developing a screenplay.

“The Legend of Lucy Keyes” was released in 2005 and stars Julie Delpy, Justin Theroux, Brooke Adams and Mark Boon Junior. In the film a modern day family, the Cooleys, moves to Princeton with their two daughters to settle down in the countryside. Things get a little tricky as Martha Keyes returns from the afterlife to find her daughter Lucy or snatch the Cooley’s daughter for herself. Mrs. Cooley has no choice but to struggle against the paranormal to save her daughter.

“The scariest thing to me is horror that involves children,” says Stimpson. “The urge to protect a child, as a parent myself, is so powerful and that’s why I find stories that involve children to be so frightening.”

With “The Legend of Lucy Keyes” shot mostly on location in Princeton, it is impossible to deny the film’s genuine feel. The cast does a great job throughout and it is a fun watch.

Julie Delpy is great as the loving Cooley mother, Joanne and Mark Boone Junior is great, and appropriately creepy, as the family’s neighbor, Jonas Dodd. The movie is spooky and gets under your skin; Princeton is gorgeous but it is also quite haunting.

The movie is available to view on Netflix and frequently plays on the Lifetime Movie Network, particularly around Halloween. “If you’re at all intrigued with a connection to the afterlife,” says Stimpson, “The raw need of a mother to reconnect with her murdered daughter who mysteriously disappeared, it’s more primal than anything. That mother-daughter bond is what this is all about. The fact that people, to this day, still hear Martha roaming the woods around Wachusett calling for Lucy is compelling. That is pretty haunting.”

Stimpson is currently developing a storyline based on the Leicester Spider Gates cemetery and its accompanying legend. You can check him out online at Johnstimpson.com and you can watch “The Legend of Lucy Keyes” on Netflix.

TOP PICKS: HALLOWEEN FILMS

I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t have the most refined taste in movies. I have, however, been obsessed with horror, specifically b-horror for as long as I can remember. Dramas can just be so dramatic, romantic comedies are a little too much; sometimes you just want to see some fine young people get axed in the most outrageous ways possible. This list, in no particular order, is my go-to guide for great escapist horror nonsense. They don’t need to be over thought, they are there for pure outrageous, over-the-top enjoyment.

-Joshua Lyford, Contributing Writer “Maniac” No, not the recently released remake with Elijah Wood, which I haven’t seen and probably never will. This is the completely off-the-wall 1980 blood fest starring Joe Spinell.

The actor players Frank, a complete psychopath who murders women and steals their skin for mannequins that he sleeps with. The story makes little sense and some of the death scenes are quite literally unbelievable. Beyond all that though, there are some truly menacing shots in here. When Frank jumps onto the roof of a car and blasts a young man’s head off in slow motion, it is one of the most obnoxiously gory things on screen in the last 20-plus years and it is awesome. Remember, “I warned you not to go out tonight.”

“Evil Dead Trilogy” I’m lumping all three together here, because they are all fantastic for completely different reasons. Each is directed by the amazing Sam Raimi, who went on to direct the Spider-Man films and “Drag Me To Hell” (which is also a great watch), and each stars the amazing Bruce Campbell. The original “Evil Dead” is a straight up attempt at shocking horror and introduced tons of new camera tricks to the world on a very small budget. The second parallels the first film, but adds a bit more slapstick humor into the mix and Army of Darkness is almost more of an action/comedy than a true horror. Each has its own style and Campbell’s overacting is pure gold. There are so many one-liners throughout that it is hard to keep up. These films were my introduction to b-horror and they remain my favorites to this day. “Hail to the king, baby.”

“Demons” This Italian horror film was directed by Lamberto Bava in 1985 and introduced an eery concept: What if the movie you were watching onscreen spilled out into the theater?

While the movie isn’t truly terrifying by any means in 2013, I imagine seeing this in the theater must have given audiences quite a rise. The dirt bike/katana scene is one of the most bad-ass moments in movie history. The Italians do it well, and this flick has got to be at the top of the pile. “Hey hot dog, next time let’s rip off a Ferrari, this heap’s got no class.”

“Dead Alive” Director Peter Jackson, who went on to direct “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, created this New Zealand masterpiece in 1992. It was released in its home country under the title “Braindead” and the movie is so over-the-top it has to be seen to be believed and is one of the most hilarious movies in the genre. It teaches us the danger of messing with the rare Sumatran Rat Monkey and the further danger of trying to maintain your day-to-day life while caring for a zombie mother. It is hard to say which of the many ridiculous moments in the film are the best when you have a zombie baby, zombies having sex at a dinner table and the aforementioned zombie mother becoming a gigantic monster ingesting her son on a rooftop. “You don’t scare me, mum.”

“Hellraiser” Clive Barker may have created one of the most bizarre franchises in horror history with the original “Hellraiser” back in 1987. Featuring some of the worst acting and most detestable characters ever put to film and some of the grossest scenes to ever be recorded, this movie is a complete blast. Most of the premise is completely inexplicable, but that doesn’t matter, it practically blows your mind out with gore and insanity. The scene where Frank comes back to life (sort of) is one of the most disgusting things that has ever been released. The extra-dimensional Cenobites really know how to party, just don’t mess with their “pleasure” bringing puzzle box. “Some things have to be endured and that makes the pleasure so much sweeter.”

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{ HalloweenWorcester } HALLOWEEN RATIONS Submitted by Joe Fusco Jr.

My wife never buys enough candy for Halloween.

The family gathers at our house for sandwiches then everyone goes trick or treating except my 82-year-old mother and me.

“She didn’t buy enough candy again,” I lament.

“Just give one piece per costume,” my mother replies.

I feel like a gas attendant during the Carter administration distributing a Twizzler and Sour Patch to the more mature participants, but only one or the other to the adorable, naive little ones who won’t vandalize our property over my frugality.

By 7 p.m., I’m stuffing my hand into their pillowcases like a penny-pinchin’ Christian at Sunday Mass so they won’t discover my meager offerings.

(Let me digress: Years ago, when we first moved into the house, on a dark rainy Halloween night, just returning from a cruise of the Caribbean, not a stitch of candy in the cupboard, I was forced to give boxes of storebrand raisins for treats. For years after, kids avoided our house like lice and I received sly death threats in late October with Sidney Poitier analogies.)

By 8 p.m., mom and I are running on fumes, tossing quarters into their sacks from my son’s silver collection, then Long Island potatoes, finally just dispensing sound advice from our porch like “Don’t be a fool, stay in school!”

When the family returns, all the house lights are off. Mom and I are huddled in the back bedroom over a candle listening to FDR on the radio.

“Is it over yet,” I ask my wife sheepishly.

“Yes, you moron,” she gently replies.

I gather my manhood and Eyeore to the kitchen where I rifle the kid’s bags for Kit Kats and Nestles Crunch bars.

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WHAT: Skeletal and nude anatomy drawing at Worcester Art Museum WHEN: Thursday, October 31, 2-5 p.m.

Worcester Art Museum has been offering nude drawing classes in the galleries as part of its new [remastered] exhibition and on Halloween, the museum will offer a special class with a live nude model who will be posed with an anatomical model of the human skeleton.

Materials are provided and the drawing is free with admission. Learn more by emailing information@worcesterart.org.

WHAT: “Warm Bodies” movie at Jacob Edwards Library WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 31, 3:30-5 p.m.

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Late on buying a pumpkin or two? Get on down to Our Lady of Mount Carmel for its pumpkin patch, featuring various sizes at various prices. The pumpkin patch is held inside the church. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Saint Ann Parish, 24 Mulberry St., Worcester.

Questions? Email joan_dargenis@yahoo.com.

WHAT: Trick or Treat at the Halloween Outlet WHEN: Oct. 31, 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Worcester’s Halloween Outlet will be handing out complimentary goody bags to the little ones on Halloween. Also, don’t miss

the haunted house and bring your camera to take photos at the scary scene that will be set up. Halloween Outlet, 540 West Boylston St., Worcester. halloweenoutlet.com.

WHAT: “A Murder in Wellesley” discussion and book signing WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 31, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Authors of the book “A Murder in Wellesley” will discuss the murder of Mabel Greineder at Jacob Edwards Library on the 14th anniversary of his death. The book goes beyond the headlines and national news coverage, and chronicles the investigation from the morning of the murder through Dirk Greineder’s conviction. The event is free and open to the public.

Jacob Edwards Library, 236 Main St., Southbridge.

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WHAT: Witch’s Woods at Nashoba Valley Ski Area, Westford, Mass.

WHEN: Thursday-Sunday Oct. 31-Nov. 3 The longest haunted hayride in New England, Witch’s Woods Haunted Hayride is a 20-minute ride with more than 150 ghosts, ghouls, beats and zombie characters. The Witch’s Woods Killer Thriller Stage Show features fire performers, a dance contest, trivia, an air guitar contest and giveaways.

The ski lodge at Nashoba Valley is transformed into a haunted mansion, this year’s theme being The Insane Asylum.

Learn more at witchswoods.com WHAT: Ghostology 101 at Northborough Free Library WHEN: Monday, November 4, 6:30-8 p.m.

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On Friday, Nov. 1: Dissection (played by members of Excrecor and Obsidian Tongue), Celtic Frost (played by Metal Thursday Chris with members of Faces of Bayon, Suicide Dream and Sarcomancy), Candlemass (played by members of Graveborn, Baliset, Naegleria

Assholes will put on a special Halloween show with guests Gorilla Radio, a Rage Against The Machine tribute band, and HerdN-CatZ with a playlist as diverse as they come: reggae to classics, blues to recent Top 40 hits. Cover charge is $6. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St., Worcester.

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WHERE: The Lucky Dog Music Hall WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 31, 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m.

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WHERE: The Palladium WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 31, 6 p.m.

Death metal band Dying Fetus takes the stage with opening acts Exhumed, Abiotic, Rivers of NiHil, Conforza, Dysentery, Pathogenic and Totality. Tickets are $20 each. The Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester.

WHERE: JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill WHEN: Friday, Nov. 1, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

JJ’s hosts its second night in a row Halloween bash with Guns N Roses tribute band Tribute This! and Demon’s Alley.

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Death metal takes the stage on Halloween

Cade Overton

An evening at The Palladium is generally a deafening affair, but Halloween this year is looking to be especially gnarly. Central Mass. metalheads will have the chance to celebrate All Hallow’s Eve with a lineup of bands whose names alone would make your grandmother cringe, perhaps none more spectacularly than headliners Dying Fetus.

The Maryland titans of American death metal are fully aware of the awe-inspiring impoliteness of their name. “The original founding members of the band were trying to think of some pretty atrocious names for the band and they stumbled upon Dying Fetus,” says drummer Trey Williams.

“They were trying to go for something that was obviously despicable or shocking, and I kind of think they nailed it.”

Though not exactly a household name, Dying Fetus has been delivering walls of violence since 1991, and are currently touring in support of their 2012 album “Reign Supreme.” Influenced by legendary bands like Boltthrower and Morbid Angel, Dying Fetus is interested in delivering only one thing: high-octane death metal. They don’t admit to having many influences from outside of the genre. “It wouldn’t be true to the genre if we did,” says Williams. “We’re not going to go and throw a hip-hop break into a song.” The genre allegiance is easy to hear and they hardly deviate from the formula over the course of an album, with intricate riffs and blast beats broken only by heavy slams.

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New England hardcore. “The only time we throw any kind of crossover in, it’s Northeast hardcore. Some of our slam breaks are influenced by that. We have a great respect for the Northeast style of hardcore,” Williams says.

The nod to hardcore seems appropriate for a band that frequents Worcester, and especially The Palladium. “We’ve played several of the Metal & Hardcore Festivals and other tours that have come through the Worcester area,” says

Williams. “We play Worcester a couple times a year.”

Like most metal or hardcore bands that regularly annihilate a Worcester stage, Dying Fetus has a fondness for The Palladium, having visited the downtown venue “enough times that we can’t remember. We’ve always had great times there, it’s a killer place,” says Williams, adding, “New England’s a little more raucous and people enjoy getting in the pit and moving around.”

As for what concertgoers can expect from a Dying Fetus show, Williams says simply: “Brutality. We try to get up there and be as professional as possible, bang through our set, and

give the public the most brutal show that we can.” Though they will not be playing any new or unreleased material on tour, there are eight releases in the Dying Fetus discography, and fans can expect to hear some deep cuts. “We are still supporting “Reign Supreme,” but we are playing songs from our entire catalog. A little something from every release,” says Williams.

For the uninitiated, this will include songs from albums with titles such as “Purification Through Violence” (the band’s 1996 full-length debut) and “Descend into Depravity”. Song titles are even more intense (“From Womb to Waste,” for example), though the band’s choice of themes is relatively unsurprising considering their name.

According to Williams, the violent content is merely a reflection of the world around us.

“The world is a brutal place,” he says. “We see things in our lives personally, and we see things that happen in the world, and they provide us with inspiration for writing lyrics. [Songwriters John Gallagher and Sean Beasley] gather their thoughts from the world around them and put them to song in a brutal way.” Death metal fans come to the genre in search of extreme music, and Dying Fetus certainly delivers, both lyrically and musically.

While they may not necessarily push the boundaries of death metal, they’re certainly sitting near the top of the blood-soaked mountain.

Despite the skull-crushing riffs and the rivers of gore, there are still some things that must be handled delicately. “When we go to restaurants and people ask us if we’re in a band, we don’t tell them our name until the food is already at the table,” laughs Williams.

Dying Fetus will play The Palladium on Thursday, October 31 with special guests Exhumed, Abiotic, Rivers of Nihil, Conforza, Dysentery, Pathogenic, and Totality. Tickets are $20 in advance, $22 day of. Doors open at 6 p.m.

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Taylor Nunez

Thirty years ago a tradition was born. It began in 1983 when Worcester’s famous Mechanics Hall put together a series of organ recitals. The small series, held to celebrate the restoration of Hook Organ, were a hit amongst Worcesterites, attracting nearly 1,000 people each week. Perhaps most attractive to concert goers were that the recitals were free and conveniently took place during lunch hours allowing everyone - working men and women, senior citizens, young children - to attend. According to Kathleen Gagne, publicist for Mechanics Hall, those attending were encouraged to bring a “brown bag” lunch.

Struck by their enormous success, WICN Public Radio soon teamed up with Mechanics Hall to present a series featuring a range of music, including jazz, folk, classical and world.

Together, the dynamic duo of WICN and Mechanics Hall, has created a beloved tradition in the city and this year will present the Fall Brown Bag Concert Series celebrating its 30th anniversary.

Not unlike its years past, the anniversary series will feature an impressive roster of performers, including the Sarah McKenzie Quartet. Led by the talented McKenzie, the quartet will be performing for the first time in America at their November 6 show. At only 25 years old, McKenzie is already an accomplished pianist, vocalist and composer. A graduate of the renowned West Australian Academy of Performing Arts and winner of the James Morrison Scholarship as a vocalist in 2010, McKenzie paved the way for a successful music career.

Last year in 2012, McKenzie’s second album, “Close Your Eyes” won the ARIA award for Best Jazz Album. McKenzie currently studies at the acclaimed Berklee College of Music.

McKenzie is looking forward to the quartet’s American debut and hopes to inspire the crowd. “In every performance, I strive to create a musical experience that has an emotional effect on me and the people around me. If someone comes up to me and says, ‘That tune in the second set was so moving it made me cry,’ that would be success for me,” says McKenzie.

“I look forward to playing and sharing my music with the people of Worcester.”

Featured the Wednesday after McKenzie’s quartet on November 13 is The Laszlo Gardonay Sextet, featuring Don Braden and Bill Pierce. Also an accomplished musician, Laszlo Gardonay was hailed by JazzReview.com as “a pianist worthy of praise within the highest pantheon of performers.”

Now celebrating his newest solo piano album titled, “Clarity,” Laszlo united with a brilliant group of performers including saxophonists Bill Pierce and Don Braden, Stan Strickland (vocals, flute, bass clarinet, saxophone), Yoron Israel (drums) and John Lockwood (bass). What will the audience witness from Gardonay and his gang? “An hour of spirited, energetic music with lively back-and-forth between

highly accomplished and expressive musicians is expected,” Gardonay says. “Good times and amazing moments ahead.”

Also in the series will be Giacomo Gates with Mac Chrupcala and Dave Zinno on November 20, The Soul Band on November 27 and finally, on December 4, a holiday concert featuring the New England Conservatory Symphonic Winds and Concert Choir.

For more information on the 2013 Fall Brown Bag Concert Series and its 30th anniversary, visit mechnicashall.org/ tickets/brownbag.html.

Fall 2013 Brown Bag Concert Series Nov. 6: Sarah McKenzie Quartet, Berklee College of Music Nov. 13: Laszlo Gardony Quintet, featuring saxophonists Don Braden and Bill Pierce

Nov. 20: Giacomo Gates, jazz vocals with Mac Chrupcala, piano and Dave Zinno, bass Nov. 27: The Soul Band Dec. 4: New England Conservatory Symphonic Winds and Choir (holiday concert)

Sarah McKenzie leads off the the 2013 Brown Bag Concert Series on Wednesday, Nov. 6.

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For June DeLuc, life is better seen through the lens of a camera.

“I see and learn so much about nature that I would never see or know if I didn’t do this type of photography.”

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DeLuc began her photo career – if you can call it that, DeLuc finds more pleasantries than mandates with the craft – in the early ’90s when she took black and white photography classes at the Worcester Center for Crafts. DeLuc says she pointed her camera at a wide variety of subjects at that time, however, much that caught her eye was that which is found in the natural world.

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DeLuc’s work with photography has transpired from exposing silver crystals to light and flipping sheets of paper in chemical baths, creating dramatic black and white photographs, to now spending the majority of her time watching, learning, and every so often capturing a colorful moment of Mother Nature.

A nature photographer, DeLuc seeks out birds, moose and wildlife, as well as flowers ranging from Jack in the Pulpits to scarce lady slippers. Interested in the transformation of caterpillar to butterfly, DeLuc has photographed a whole series of the evolution.

DeLuc moved from her Charlton, Mass. home to Garland, Maine around four years ago when her husband’s job took him to the northern state. Familiar with Maine, having bought a camp in Greenville in 1992, the couple quickly adapted to what some people say is not “The way life should be” but rather “The way life is” in Maine.

Paddling a kayak, watching birds feed, “It’s something I love to do,” says DeLuc. The softspoken photographer tells with a slight tone of thrill in her voice of her closest encounter with a moose. Returning from paddling kayaks with her husband, she was pulling onto shore and while still in the kayak, a moose approached. “The moose kept coming closer and closer and sniffed the end of the kayak and my husband took a picture of it,” recalls DeLuc. Watching the moose, seeing its curiosity in the kayak, is why DeLuc does the kind of photography she does. “What I

see through my eyes, so many people don’t see because they don’t spend the time looking like I do,” she says.

With awards won and work featured in publications, DeLuc has earned a small piece of fame in the world of nature photography.

Her first widely-known recognition came when she took first place in both the judges’ and the peoples’ choice categories for a loon photo she submitted to a Maine Audubon Society photo contest. Her name attached to some of the best loon photography in the area, she was contacted shortly thereafter by someone writing a book for Cornell University; when it finally publishes, DeLuc will have two photos in the prestigious school’s book. She has also had work published in magazines Up North and North Country.

Adding to the fame, DeLuc will show a selection of her work at the Sprinkler Factory in Worcester in November with an opening reception this Saturday, Nov. 2. This will be DeLuc’s first solo exhibition. “I’m a little nervous, but I’m also very pleased. You just put yourself out there and you hope people like your work as much as you like doing it,” DeLuc says.

Attend the opening reception for “Through June’s Eyes” on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 5-9 p.m. at the Sprinkler Factory, 38 Harlow St., Worcester. Complimentary appetizers and refreshments will be served. The gallery is also open during regular operating hours Tuesday-Thursday 5-9 p.m. and Saturday 10-4 p.m.

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Joshua Lyford

Massachusettsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; A Loss for Words has been going hard for a long time, so when it was announced they would be joining up with Pennsylvaniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Handguns and some great support for The Lost Boys Tour, it was expected it was going to be something special.

Now, on November 2, the boys of A Loss for PHOTO SUBMITTED Words come A Loss for Words home to Worcesterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Palladium to show the world that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still killing it, harder than ever before.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love the Palladium, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sick!â&#x20AC;? says Handgunsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; singer and guitar player Brandon Pagano.

Matty Arsenault, vocalist for A Loss For Words backs up his sentiment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The upstairs Palladium is probably my favorite place to play in Massachusetts, maybe the entire country,â&#x20AC;? says Arsenault. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It feels like home.â&#x20AC;?

A Loss For Words and Handguns will share headliner duties, while other bands on the lineup, Major League, City Lights, Light Years, Aurora and Yellow Stitches, will all be ripping the venue with a wide range of sound. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all friends with each other already,â&#x20AC;? says Pagano. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of those tours where we are already acquainted with everyone already and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really fun.â&#x20AC;? With each band having an existing relationship, the camaraderie will certainly be palpable and audiences of this tour are destined to see a show to remember.

The Lost Boys Tour is a perfect chance for the guys in A Loss For Words to unveil some new songs from their Oct. 8 release, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Before it Caves.â&#x20AC;? The record is equal parts classic AL4W pop-punk and the newer, more adult

sound that is more reminiscent of their 2011 release, â&#x20AC;&#x153;No Sanctuary.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;?Obviously, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gotten a little more mature as this has gone on,â&#x20AC;? says Arsenault. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just the natural progression.â&#x20AC;? AL4W has always been true to their roots, and they continue to give back to the scene that nurtured them to this day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Massachusetts knows our roots from the hardcore punk scene, there werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a lot of bands in our genre playing this type of music when we started, so we ended up playing a lot of hardcore shows and got helped out by that scene,â&#x20AC;? says Arsenault. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to

AL4W have toured the US, Russia, Europe and Japan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been unbelievable,â&#x20AC;? says Arsenault. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing that money can buy.â&#x20AC;?

Familiar with the bands playing this Saturday or not, Arsenault says for those attending the show, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the really cool thing about the punk or hardcore community is that it gives people a place to go. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cool to come to this place, where you walk inside the doors and anyone in this big community could be your friend. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a really comfortable place. It kept me out of trouble as a kid. I have friends all over the world from walking through those doors with an open mind.â&#x20AC;?

See A Loss For Words, Handguns and opening acts Major League, City Lights, Light Years, Aurora and Yellow Stitches this Saturday, Nov. 2 upstairs at The Palladim, 261 Main St., Worcester. Doors at 6:30 p.m.

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Handguns released their well-received full length, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Angstâ&#x20AC;? last year and have been touring on it ever since. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We live off of per diems, but the thing is weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been doing this for so long, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just best friends and we get to go on tour with bands that we believe in and think that are cool and have a lot of cool memories and tour around the world,â&#x20AC;? says Arsenault.

AL4W and Handguns have, quite literally, been all over the world. In the last few years Arsenault and the rest of the guys in

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find a community of people who recognized at Worcester State University’s that women still hadn’t achieved equality Student Center Blue Lounge on and wanted to do something about it,” says Works of art often transcend time November 7.

Haley. “There was also this sense of women’s and so goes for Marie Jenney Since its initiation, the WWHP has been history happening in the moment, there in Howe’s satiric monologue, committed to presenting Worcester’s history that room.” to the city’s “Someone Must Wash the One important inhabitants. Lisa piece of Worcester Dishes.” Written over a hundred Connolly Cook Women’s Oral years ago in 1912, the piece still was a graduate History Project It was so good to fi nd connects with women today. student at Clark was the higher Though Howe writes of women’s University, education a community of people reading suffrage, a right attained collaborative. materials for WWHP would work decades ago by women in the who recognized that class, when with professors United States, the production she found a women still hadn’t from different still manages to bridge the surprising detail schools in the distance between then and now. of Worcester’s achieved equality and area, including history that Directed by Warren Kliewer Holy Cross, she had yet to wanted to do something Clark Assumption, and starring actress Michele discover: The Worcester State LaRues, the Worcester Women’s first National about it. and WPI on how History Project (WWHP) will be Women’s Rights include women’s — Heather-Lyn Haley tohistory presenting Howe’s witty piece Convention and oral Taylor Nunez

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took place in this very city in 1850. “Most people, when they think about women’s rights, they think of Seneca Falls, which was a regional convention in 1848. But it was such a success and the momentum was so great coming out of the Seneca Falls regional convention that they decided to have a national conference [in Worcester],” explains WWHP steering committee member and former president Heather-Lyn Haley.

Determined to share the information she found, Cook united with others interested in women’s history, and the nonprofit WWHP was born. In its earliest days, the mission was simply to spread the word about the first National Women’s Rights Convention and focus on Worcester native and abolitionist/ social reformer champion Abby Kelley Foster.

After a few years, the group decided to restructure and develop new goals. Among the fresh objectives was to have portraits of women included in Mechanics Hall, which up until that time only featured portraits of historical men. WWHP commissioned an artist to paint portraits of historical women in the same style and quality, transforming Mechanics Hall to equally represent both sexes.

In 2000, WWHP held the enormous “Women 2000” conference at the DCU Center (then the Worcester Centrum). The conference brought forth women passionate about current issues women face, including the wage gap. Haley, who recalled cashing in a savings bond from her grandmother to buy her ticket, remembered how thrilled she was to be in attendance. “It was so good to

history into students’ studies.

College students would set out in Worcester to perform and collect interviews for the project.

Collaborating with Worcester State University, which has previously had students collect oral histories for WWHP, Haley believes audience members will find much to connect with from the production of “Someone Must Wash the Dishes.”

“The performance plays with the idea that there were women against their own best interests then, and there are women that work against their own best interests now.

Maybe they just don’t see the whole, big picture and maybe there is a way we can educate so they understand,” says Haley.

Following the performance will be a panel discussion with Lee Bona, president of the Worcester League of Women Voters, Chantel Bethea, chair of the Worcester Status of Women Committee, and Parlee Jones, Shelter Advocate at Abby’s House.

For Haley, she hopes that the performance intrigues younger audience members and perhaps inspires them to become involved with WWHP. “I think we have a lot of knowledge within the group that needs to be passed along.”

Do not miss the opportunity to step back in time and reflect on the future. “Someone Must Wash the Dishes” will take place Thursday, November 7 from 6-7 p.m. at Worcester State University’s Student Center Blue Lounge, 486 Chandler St. Visit wwhp. org for future events and historical library.

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Jim Keogh

As is repeated often in “Una Noche,” 90 miles is not a great distance. But when it separates Cuba from Miami — your grinding old life from the promise of a new one — and you’re trying to cover this swath of the Atlantic perched atop two softening inner tubes, then 90 miles is everything.

Three Cuban teenagers, twins Elio and Lila, and their friend Raul, fix their gazes on the horizon and go. What gets them to that point is an incalculable mix of desperation, hope and naivete.

Elio, who is struggling to accept his homosexuality, sees only enveloping poverty and social exile if he remains in Havana’s slums.

Raul has been accused of assaulting a man and needs to flee before the police find him. Lila will go wherever her beloved brother leads.

The first 15 minutes of “Una Noche” leaves you questioning why anyone wouldn’t make the perilous journey to the states — the film is grounded in contemporary Cuba, which is an exceptionally bleak place for the underclass. Raul lives with his HIV-positive mother, whose only source of income is turning tricks with local men. Elio and Lila’s existence is not much better. Elio toils in menial jobs, and Lila watches the undoing of her mother under the heel of her domineering, philandering husband. The government seems not to care how citizens conduct themselves as long as they don’t violate the cardinal rule: Do not mess with the tourists.

Writer-director Lucy Mulloy takes care that we familiarize ourselves with Elio, Raul and Lila; we learn that their motivations for escape are both long-standing and urgent. Their brashness and obliviousness to risk work to their favor, but their lack of experience and clarity are like fraying tendons in an otherwise strong limb. It’s with a surging sense of fatalism that you watch them plan (“plan” being a very generous description) their departure from a Cuban beach to find the bright lights of Miami, aided only by big dreams and meager tools.

The latter piece of “Una Noche” unfolds on the open ocean, in all its terrible beauty, as the three paddle atop a makeshift raft.

Nothing will reveal a person’s truest nature than bobbing on the waves for hours with no land in sight as sharks coast just beneath the surface. The raftmates bicker and bemoan, while also making overtures of affection — Raul to Lila, Elio to Raul — that are as heartfelt as they are clumsy. There is a sweetness to these scenes that only enhances the tragedy to come.

“Una Noche” offers both a layered character study and a gripping sea yarn, an unlikely combination that proves remarkably effective.

Along with the recent “Captain Phillips” and Robert Redford’s upcoming “All is Lost,” this film presents the ocean as a means of escape, a source of opportunity and a window to mortality.

A final note from the life-imitating-art files. En route to last year’s debut of “Una Noche” at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York, actors Anailin de la Rua de la Torre (Lila) and Javier Nuñez Florián (Elio) defected in Miami and requested political asylum. In a TV interview, Anailin offered the same reason that has brought thousands before her to American shores: “There’s no future in Cuba.”

“Una Noche” will be shown at 7:30 p.m.

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ENDER'S GAME [CC,DV] (PG-13) No Passes Fri. - Sun.(110 140) 430 650 720 1010 Mon. - Wed.(140) 430 720 1010 KRRISH 3 (NR) Fri. - Sun.(100 340) 435 800 910 Mon. - Wed.(100 PM) 435 PM 800 PM THOR: THE DARK WORLD IN REALD 3D [CC,DV] - THURSDA (PG-13) No Passes Thu.800 PM 1000 PM LAST VEGAS [CC] (PG-13) Fri. - Wed.(135) 415 725 1010 FREE BIRDS [CC] (PG) Fri. - Sun.(120) 410 640 935 Mon. - Wed.(120 PM) 410 PM 640 PM FREE BIRDS IN REALD 3D [CC] (PG) No Passes Fri. - Sun.(150 PM) 440 PM 710 PM Mon. - Wed.(150) 440 710 910 JACKASS PRESENTS: BAD GRANDPA [CC,DV] (R) Fri. - Sun.(105 145) 445 705 735 1005 Mon. - Wed.(105 145) 415 445 705 735 935 1005

GRAVITY [CC,DV] (PG-13)

Fri. - Wed.450 PM

CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2 Fri. - Wed.(125) 425 715 1005 [CC,DV] (PG)

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Wed: 9:10, 11:45

Cinemagic Thurs: 11:30, 2:10, 4:45, 7:20, 10 Solomon Pond Thurs: 1:05, 3:55, 7:20, 10:05,

FREE BIRDS (PG) Blackstone Fri-Wed: 12:15, 2:40, 5, 7:25, 9:45,

Wed: 12:25, 3:30, 6:30, 9:35

7:15, 9:45, Fri-Wed: 12:45, 3:55, 7:05, 9:45 Westborough Thurs: 1, 4, 7, 9:10, Fri-Wed: 1:15, 4:05, 6:55, 9:45 Worcester North Thurs: 12:55, 1:25, 4:15, 4:45, 7:15, 7:45, Fri-Wed: 12:55, 1:25, 4:10, 4:45, 7:15, 7:40, 10:10, 10:40

CARRIE (R) Blackstone Thurs: 11:40, 12:10, 2:05, 2:35,

4:40, 5:10, 7:25, 10, 10:30, Fri-Wed: 11:50, 2:35, 5:05, 7:45, 10:15, 12:25 a.m.

Cinemagic Thurs: 11:20, 1:45, 4:10, 7:10, 9:30, Fri-Wed: 7:10, 9:30 Solomon Pond Thurs: 12:55, 1:35, 4:05, 4:40, 7:25, 7:55, 9:50, 10:25, Fri-Wed: 1:35, 4:25, 7:35, 10:10 Westborough Thurs: 1:20, 4:15, 7:15, 9:50, FriWed: 9:55 Worcester North Thurs: 12:15, 2:45, 5:10, 7:55, Fri-Wed: 12:15, 2:45, 5:15, 7:55, 10:25

Cinemagic Thurs: 11:30, 2, 4:15, 7:10, Fri-Wed:

GRAVITY IN REALD 3D [CC,DV] (PG-13) No Passes Fri. - Wed.(155 PM) 745 PM 1015 PM

ESCAPE PLAN (R) Blackstone Thurs: 1:30, 4:35, 7:30, 10:20, Fri-

Cinemagic Thurs-Wed: 11:50, 2:45, 6:50, 9:45 Solomon Pond Thurs: 12:30, 1:20, 3:40, 6:45,

CARRIE [CC,DV] (R)

CAPTAIN PHILLIPS [CC,DV] (PG-13) Fri. - Wed.(115) 405 655 945

(9:45 Fri-Wed only)

CAPTAIN PHILLIPS (PG-13) Blackstone (reserved seating) Thurs: 12:20, 3:20 Blackstone Thurs: 12:50, 3:50, 7, 10:05, Fri-

CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2 (PG) Blackstone Thurs: 11:30, 1:55, 4:20, 6:40, Fri-

ESCAPE PLAN [CC,DV] (R) Fri. - Sun.400 PM 940 PM Mon. - Wed.(110) 400 650 940

ENOUGH SAID (PG-13) Worcester North Thurs: 12:05, 2:30, 4:55, 7:15,

Fri-Wed: 1:25, 6:55 Westborough Thurs: 1:10, 4:35, 7:20, 9:55, FriWed: 4, 9:40 Worcester North Thurs: 1:10, 3:55, 7:30, (10:30 Fri-Wed only)

THE COUNSELOR [CC,DV] (R) Fri. - Wed.(110) 400 700 950 Fri. - Wed.955 PM

Cinemagic Thurs: 9:20 p.m., Fri-Wed: 11:30, 2:10, 4:45, 7:20, 10 Solomon Pond Thurs: 8, Fri-Wed: 12:50, 1:30, 3:50, 4:30, 7:10, 7:40, 9:50, 10:20 Westborough Thurs: 8, 9:35, Fri-Wed: 1:10, 1:40, 4:30, 6:50, 7:20, 10:10 Worcester North Thurs: 1, 4, 7:10, 9:55

Wed: 11:30, 1:55, 4:20, 6:45

11:30, 2, 4:15 Solomon Pond Thurs: 1, 3:55, 6:55, 9:35, FriWed: 1:10, 4, 6:45, 10:05 Westborough Thurs: 1:40, 4:30, 6:50, 10, FriWed: 1:25, 4:25, 7:15, 10:05 Worcester North Thurs: 12, 2:20, 4:40, 7, (9:20 Fri-Wed only)

DON JON (R) Worcester North Thurs: 12:30, 3, 5:15, 8, Fri-

Wed: 12:35, 3, 5:15, 8, 10:15

ENDER’S GAME (PG-13) Blackstone (reserved seating) Fri-Wed: 12:20,

3:25, 6:40, 9:25 Blackstone Thurs: 8, 9, Fri-Wed: 12:50, 3:55, 7:10, 9:55, 12:05 a.m.

12 a.m.

Cinemagic Fri-Wed: 11:20, 1:45, 7 Solomon Pond Fri-Wed: 1, 3:40, 6:50, 9:30 Westborough Fri-Wed: 1:20, 4:10, 6:40, 9:35 Worcester North Fri-Wed: 12:30, 2:50, 5:10,

7:45

FREE BIRDS 3D (NR) Blackstone Fri-Wed: 11:45, 2:10, 4:30, 6:55 Cinemagic Fri-Wed: 4, 9:15 Solomon Pond Fri-Wed: 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:45 Westborough Fri-Wed: 1:50, 4:40, 7:10 Worcester North Fri-Wed: 10:05 p.m.

GONE WITH THE WIND (1939) (G) Strand Sun: 1 p.m. (doors open at noon) GRAVITY (PG-13) Blackstone Thurs: 12:25, 2:40, Fri-Wed: 12:35, 2:55, 5:10, 7:30, 10, 12:10 a.m.

Cinemagic Thurs-Wed: 11:45, 4:30, 9:30 Solomon Pond Thurs-Wed: 3:35, 9:25 Westborough Thurs: 7:05, Fri-Wed: 4:50 Worcester North Thurs: 12:40, 2:55, 5:20, 7:40,

(10:10 Fri-Wed only)

GRAVITY 3D (PG-13) Blackstone Thurs: 11:55, 2:10, 4:30, 5, 7:10,

7:40, 9:25, 9:55, Fri-Wed: 12:05, 2:25, 4:40, 7, 9:30, 11:40 Cinemagic Thurs-Wed: 2:15, 7:15 Solomon Pond Thurs: 12:35, 1:25, 4:15, 6:50, 7:35, 9:55, Fri-Wed: 12:30, 1:05, 2:45, 5, 6:40, 7:25, 9:55 Westborough Thurs: 1:45, 4:45, 7:25, 10:15, FriWed: 1:55, 7:45, 10:15 Worcester North Thurs: 12:10, 2:25, 4:50, 7:05, (9:35 Fri-Wed only)

HALLOWEEN ON SCREEN 2012 EVENT (R) Blackstone Thurs: 8

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I’M IN LOVE WITH A CHURCH GIRL (PG) Worcester North Thurs: 1:15, 4:20 INSIDIOUS: CHAPTER 2 (PG-13) Blackstone Thurs: 2:25, 4:55, 10:25 Solomon Pond Thurs: 1:15, 4:30, 7:45, 10:10,

Fri-Wed: 4:15, 10:25 Worcester North Thurs: 3:50

JACKASS PRESENTS: BAD GRANDPA (R) Blackstone (reserved seating) Thurs: 1:50, 4:15,

6:50, 9:15, Fri-Wed: 1:50, 4:15, 7:20, 9:50 Blackstone Thurs: 12, 12:30, 2:20, 2:50, 4:45, 5:15, 7:20, 7:50, 9:45, 10:15, Fri-Wed: 12, 2:20, 4:45, 7:50, 9:20, 10:20, 11:50, 12:20 a.m.

Cinemagic Thurs-Wed: 11:40, 2:20, 4:30, 7, 9:15 Solomon Pond Thurs: 12:30, 1:30, 3:45 4:30, 7, 7:40, 9:40, 10:20, Fri-Wed: 12:35, 1:15, 2:55, 4:10, 5:15, 7:15, 7:50, 9:40, 10:15 Westborough Thurs: 1:30, 2, 4:10, 4:40, 7:10, 7:40, 9:45, 10:10, Fri-Wed: 1:05, 1:45, 4:45, 7:05, 7:35, 10:05 Worcester North Thurs: 12:20, 12:50, 2:40, 3:10, 5, 5:30, 7:20, 7:50, (9:50, 10:20 Fri-Wed only)

KRRISH 3 (NR) Westborough Fri-Wed: 1, 3:40, 4:35, 8, 9:10 LAST VEGAS (PG-13) Blackstone Fri-Wed: 1:20, 4:25, 7:05, 9:45,

12:15 a.m.

Cinemagic Fri-Wed: 11:40, 2, 4:20, 7:10, 9:40 Solomon Pond Thurs: 10:20 p.m., Fri-Wed: 12:40, 1:20, 4:20, 7, 7:30, 10 Westborough Thurs: 10 p.m., Fri-Wed: 1:35, 4:15, 7:25, 10:10 Worcester North Fri-Wed: 1:15, 4:15, 7:20, 10

LEE DANIELS’ THE BUTLER (PG-13) Worcester North Thurs: 1:35, 4:30, 7:35, (10:30 Fri-Wed only)

LINCOLN (2012) (PG-13) WPL Sat: 2 MACHETE KILLS (R) Solomon Pond Thurs: 1:10, 4:20, Fri-Wed: 10:30

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PRISONERS (R) Cinemagic Thurs: 2:40, 6:30 Solomon Pond Thurs: 4, 9:30 Westborough Thurs: 12:55, 6:30 Worcester North Thurs: 12:25, 3:45, 7:05, (10:25

Fri-Wed only)

RUNNER RUNNER (R) Solomon Pond Thurs: 1:40, 4:10, 7:05 RUSH (R) Westborough Thurs: 1:25, 4:20 Worcester North Thurs: 1:05, 6:45 SILENCE OF THE LAMBS (1991) (R) Strand Mon: 7

Blackstone Valley 14: Cinema de Lux

THE COUNSELOR (R) Blackstone Thurs: 1:20, 4, 7:05, 9:50, Fri-Wed:

70 Worcester/Providence Turnpike, Millbury, MA 01527 www.showcasecinemas.com

1, 4:10, 6:50, 9:40, 12:10 a.m.

Cinemagic Thurs-Wed: 11:20, 2, 4:40, 7:20, 10 Solomon Pond Thurs: 12:40, 3:50, 7:10, 10:10,

Fri-Wed: 12:55, 4:05, 7:20, 10:05 Westborough Thurs: 1:35, 4:25, 7:30, 9:45, FriWed: 1:10, 4, 7, 9:50 Worcester North Thurs: 1, 4, 7:25, Fri-Wed: 1:05, 3:50, 7:25, 10:35

THE FIFTH ESTATE (R) Blackstone Thurs: 11:35, 7:35 Solomon Pond Thurs: 12:45, 3:45, 7:05, 10, Fri-

Wed: 3:45, 9:35 Westborough Thurs: 1, 4 Worcester North Thurs: 1:30, 4:05, 7:10

THE HEAT (R) Elm Thurs: 7:30 Holy Cross Fri, Sat: 7 Strand Thurs-Sun, Tues, Wed: 7 UNA NOCHE (NR) Clark Thurs, Sat: 7:30, Sun: 1, 2:50 WADJDA (PG) Worcester North Thurs: 12:45, 4:10, 6:50 WE’RE THE MILLERS (R) Cinemagic Thurs: 12, 9:50 Elm Fri, Sat: 7, 9:30, Sun, Tues, Wed: 7:30

Westborough Thurs: 9:45 MICKEY VIRUS (NR) Westborough Thurs: 1:15, 4:10, 6:45 MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (PG-13) Holy Cross Wed: 3, 8

Looking for your favorite theater and don’t see it listed? Email editor@worcestermag. com and we’ll do our best to include it in the coming weeks.

Blackstone Valley Cinema de Lux 70 Worcester/Providence Turnpike, Millbury 800-315-4000 Cinema 320 at Clark University, Jefferson Academic Center 950 Main St.; Cinemagic, 100 Charlton Rd., Sturbridge 508-347-3609 Elm Draught House Cinema, 35 Elm St., Millbury 508-865-2850 Holy Cross Seelos Theater, 1 College St. 508-793-2455 Regal Solomon Pond Stadium 591 Donald Lynch Blvd., Marlborough 508-229-8871 Regal Westborough Stadium 231 Turnpike Rd., Westborough 508-366-6257 Showcase Worcester North, 135 Brooks St. 508-852-2944 The Strand Theatre, 58 High St., Clinton 978-365-5500 Worcester Public Library (WPL) Saxe Room, 3 Salem Sq.

Showtimes for 11/1 - 11/7. Subject to change.

Captain Phillips (PG-13) CC/DVS; 2 hr 14 min 12:25 pm 3:30 pm 6:30 pm 9:35 pm Carrie (R); 1 hr 32 min 11:50 am 2:35 pm 5:05 pm 7:45 pm 10:15 pm 12:25 am Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 (PG); 1 hr 35 min 11:30 am 1:55 pm 4:20 pm 6:45 pm Ender's Game (PG-13) CC/DVS; 1 hr 54 min 12:50 pm 3:55 pm 7:10 pm 9:55 pm Ender's Game (PG-13) DIRECTOR'S HALL; 1 hr 54 min 12:05 am Ender's Game (PG-13) DIRECTOR'S HALL;Reserved Seating; 1 hr 54 min 12:20 pm 3:25 pm 6:40 pm 9:25 pm Escape Plan (R); 1 hr 56 min 9:10 pm 11:45 pm Free Birds (PG); 1 hr 30 min 12:15 pm 2:40 pm 5:00 pm 7:25 pm 9:45 pm 12:00 am Free Birds in 3D (PG) REAL D 3D; 1 hr 30 min 11:45 am 2:10 pm 4:30 pm 6:55 pm Gravity (PG-13); 1 hr 31 min 12:35 pm 2:55 pm 5:10 pm 7:30 pm 10:00 pm 12:10 am Gravity 3D (PG-13) REAL D 3D; 1 hr 31 min 12:05 pm 2:25 pm 4:40 pm 7:00 pm 9:30 pm 11:40 pm Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa (R) DIRECTOR'S HALL; Reserved Seating; 1 hr 33 min 1:50 pm 4:15 pm 7:20 pm 9:50 pm Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa (R) DIRECTOR'S HALL; 1 hr 33 min 12:20 am Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa (R); 1 hr 33 min 12:00 pm 2:20 pm 4:45 pm7:50 pm 9:20 pm 10:20 pm 11:50 pm Last Vegas (PG-13); 1 hr 30 min 1:20 pm 4:25 pm 7:05 pm 9:45 pm 12:15 am The Counselor (R); 1 hr 51 min 1:00 pm 4:10 pm 6:50 pm 9:40 pm 12:10 am

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Escape to Italian fine dining at Dino’s Zoe Dee

There is a curious enchantment beholding the Italian eatery Dino’s Ristorante near the top of the hill on Lord Street, right off Plantation Street, in Worcester.

Dino’s, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of New England’s second largest city, the Worcester restaurant has been attracting diners for more than 60 years. Inside, murals depicting countryside scenes of Italy, chandeliers and the sound of Big Band jazz music welcomes guests to escape into a fine dining experience.

On a recent Thursday evening at the start of the dinner rush, Max and I were seated at a booth in the bar area, away from the rest of the dining room. Both seating spaces are lit by soft, atmospheric fixtures and feature beautiful glistening dark wooden walls. Out waiter, dressed in formal attire, welcomed us by taking a drink order, followed by a basket of thick-cut soft Italian bread slices and a plate with a melody of tomato, onion, spices and olive oil.

From the hot appetizers portion of the menu, we ordered one of several plates that featured seafood stuffing and lobster meat – the Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms ($8.95). Our eyes bugged and minds swirled when a dinner-size plate with two large portabella mushrooms heaped with stuffing and topped with lobster meat was served between us with aromas of seafood and marinated mushroom wafting through the air.

The dinner menu at Dino’s offers classic Italian pasta dishes and veal, chicken, fish and steak entrees. For something on the lighter side, sandwiches – Italian Club to Veal

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Cutlet Parmigiana – and soups and salads are also offered.

Out of the dozen classic pasta dishes,

I chose to try the Fettuccine Pesto ($15).

Served in a deep dinner dish, fettuccine is tossed in a light basil and olive oil sauce with grated cheese and pine nuts. The pesto flavor, while subtle, dressed the pasta ribbons with a rich green color and fresh taste with garlic undertones lingering after each bite.

Max quickly made a sure decision on the marinated steak tips. He ordered the tips medium rare, and when they arrived, Maxed was pleased to find they were cooked perfectly to his request. Generous in size, the tender steak tips were marinated in a barbecue sauce, giving the meat a sweet flavor. The plate also featured creamy, seasoned mashed potatoes and a delicious portion of squash that Max laments he could have easily eaten for dessert.

Presented elegantly and prepared expertly, Dino’s does Italian right. In addition to its food menu, Dino’s boasts an extensive wine and champagne list, even featuring a bottle of the latter that tops $100. Beer drinkers may find disappointment with a smaller selection, which includes two draught choices, both of which were by Wachusett Brewery during our visit. The portion size of each dish we ordered was more than enough for both of us to share, leaving us with three take home boxes at the end of the evening. At first glance, prices are steep, but for the fine dining atmosphere, attentive and pleasant service, quality and amount of food, Dino’s is a great value for a lavish and bounteous dining experience.

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CHICKEN SUPPER An oven-fried chicken supper will be served at

Hadwen Park Congregational Church on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 6-7 p.m. The menu will include

oven-fried chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, butternut squash, rolls and butter, a dessert bar, coffee and tea. Dinner is $10 for adults, $5 for children 5-12 years old and free for those 5 and younger. Reservations are recommended by calling 508-755-1358.

Hadwen Park Congregational Church in the Fellowship Hall, 6 Clover St., Worcester.

ANNUAL DINNER-AUCTION The Friends of the Rock House and the Trustees of

Reservations invite all to its annual benefit dinner and auction at the Ye Olde Tavern in West Brookfield on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 5:30-

11 p.m. The evening begins at 5:30 with cocktails, followed by a chicken or Yankee pot roast dinner at 6:30. The auction will feature good, services, foods and crafts.

Proceeds benefit the historic Rock House Reservation, a 75-acre parcel of land that features massive rock formations, a pond, trailside museum and marked system of hiking trails. Tickets for the dinner auction are $30 per person and may be purchased in advance from Friends members by calling 508-867-5934 or from the Trustees by calling 413-532-1660 ext. 21. A limited number will be available at the door. Ye Olde Tavern, 7 East Main St., West Brookfield. thetrustees. org.

WINE AND BEER TASTING Enjoy an evening of tasting a variety of

wines and beers and supporting Girls Inc. of Worcester at the organization’s Fall Wine and Beer Tasting on Wednesday, Nov. 6 from 5-7 p.m.

Held at Wormtown Brewing Company, guests will be offered tours of the brewery and a silent auction will be held. Celebrity wine pourers include Cherylann and Leng Gengel of the Be Like Brit Foundation, Worcester Sharks Players, Andy Lacombe of Charter TV3 and several others. Light appetizers will be served and complimentary valet parking will be available. $30 per person. Email asadick@ girlsincworcester.org or call 508-755-6455 x21. Wormtown Brewing Company, 455 Park Ave.

SWEDISH MEATBALL SUPPER Bethlehem Covenant Church hosts its annual

Swedish Meatball Supper on Saturday, Nov. 9, with two seatings; the first from 4:30-5:30 p.m.,

the second from 6-7 p.m. There will also be a bake sale and a Christmas table. Cost for is $10 for adults and $5 for children.

Bethlehem Covenant Church, 46 Greenwood St., Worcester.

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SPAGHETTI DINNER Federated Church of Sturbridge & Fiskdale hosts an

all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner on Saturday, Nov., from 5-7 p.m. Live entertainment will be performed by Rick ‘n Andy. Take out is available. Dinner is $9 for adults and $5 for those younger than 10; maximum price per family is $25. Federated Church of Sturbridge & Fiskdale, 8 Maple St., Sturbridge.

QUICK, GOURMET MEALS Learn how to make a quick and delicious

cheese offerings, samples of artisan breads, fresh-baked cookies and liquor cakes will be offered. Live entertainment will be performed

by Charles and Susan Ketter and a raffle for a wine and food basket will be available. The Wine Vine, 142B Highland St., Worcester. winevine.org.

EDIBLE STILL LIFE Liz Barbour of Liz Barbour’s Creative Feast,

will teach participants how to turn a holiday buffet table into a work of art on Saturday, November 16, from 10 a.m.-noon. Barbour will demonstrate how to use fruits, vegetables, fine china, fresh herbs and flowers to create a three-dimensional still life. Following will be a cooking demonstration of three Thanksgiving side dish recipes, which are works of art themselves and will be placed on the still life buffet table for tasting. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Dr., Boylston.

dinner at Tower Hill Botanic Garden on Sunday, November 10 from 1-4 p.m. The class will show participants how to cook minestrone soup, chicken in a lemon wine sauce with capers, mushrooms and artichoke hearts served over rice, a mixed green salad with a homemade herb dressing and a cheesecake stuffed with fresh peaches. Tastings will be provided at the end of the class. Cost is $30 for members and $35 for nonmembers. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Dr., Boylston.

WINE, BEER AND CHEESE TASTING BENEFIT The Wine Vine in Worcester offers a free wine,

brew and cheese tasting on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 3-6 p.m. with a portion of the proceeds from sales benefitting the Children’s Friend, the oldest child and family service agency in Central Mass. In addition wine, beer and

Wexford House Restaurant

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EAT AT 99, GIVE TO BOX 4 CANTEEN When you eat at the 99 Restaurant & Pub,

located on Southwest Cutoff in Worcester, on Wednesday, Nov. 13, you will be helping to support the Box 4 Special Services Canteen Truck

in Worcester. Of all money raised on this day, 10 percent will be donated to the truck.

The Box 4 truck will be at the 99 Restaurant from 3-9 p.m. this day. Pipers and a drummer from the Fire Department’s Kiltie Band will be performing and a safe house will be offered for children by the Worcester Fire Department. 99 Restaurant & Pub, 11 East Central St. (Southwest Cutoff), Worcester.

THE RESTAURANT SHOW Each week your host Ginny talks to restaurateurs from some of the top local eateries to spotlight what they do — their stories, their menus, and what makes the local restaurant scene so great.

This week’s featured restaurant:

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They offer a comfortable atmosphere that does its best to accommodate everyone.

For lunch I tried their Shrimp Spring Rolls. As part of their appetizer menu, this dish featured two rolls filled with cabbage and shrimp, and baked into a crispy flaky wrap. It was garnished with a side of ginger and I requested some duck sauce as well. The texture of the shrimp and cabbage was lovely. The shrimp was cut into small enough pieces that you could get a bit in each bite and it had just enough plump crispness to it. However, it was fairly bland shrimp and hard to tell how fresh it was. The cabbage, while perfectly cooked was also bland and left me unsure of the freshness of the ingredient. I found that the duck sauce came in handy as a way of adding some flavor. Each roll had a decent filling-to-pastry ratio, where I wasn’t left with two ends of bread and no filling.

The Shrimp Spring Rolls will cost you $4.50. For an appetizer portion it’s reasonable in size, but could probably only tide one hungry individual over until the main course.

However, they would make a great side to any other dish.

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Raising a glass to wine everywhere

De Latours’ Legacy Al Vuona

In 1900 Georges de Latour and his wife Fernande came upon a parcel of land in California’s Napa Valley and immediately dubbed it “beau lieu,” or “beautiful place.”

That site eventually became Beaulieu Vineyard, one of America’s oldest wineries. One hundred years later it continues to produce world class wine.

I spoke recently with Beaulieu’s winemaker Jeff Stambor. For years now he has been making such classics as Tapestry Reserve and the famed Georges de Latour Private Reserve – the wineries flagship red wine.

I asked Stambor about the winery’s longevity and its mission.

“We truly believe in keeping the Latour Legacy alive,” he says.

“Our focus is to produce exceptional wine year after year.”

The conversation then veered toward such things as clonal research and development. Of course I had to remind myself how most folks just want to drink great wine and leave the technical stuff to the winemakers. Yet, Stambor admits that his biggest challenge is not keeping up with technological changes, but coping with Mother Nature.

As he says, “You can’t control the weather therefore you have to be flexible and innovative when conditions are less than optimal.” In other words, lousy weather does not mean lousy wine. In fact, Beaulieu has a long standing record of producing marvelous wines regardless of the weather.

In spite of being known for cabernet and cabernet-blended wines, Stambor recognizes that a one-size-fits-all mentality doesn’t always play out well in the marketplace. Therefore Beaulieu produces and markets a host of varietals such as chardonnay, pinot noir, merlot, sauvignon blanc among others.

“What’s important is to make available what the consumer demands. I’m a winemaker by profession and a good listener by habit,” Stabor says. He also believes that competition in the wine industry is a good thing. “It keeps you on your toes,” he says.

He sums up his career this way: “I’m proud of the work I do and one of the greatest rewards is to bring joy and OF THE WEEK happiness to people. To me that’s a measure of success.”

Something tells me there must be a lot of happy wine Beualieu Tapestry lovers out there.

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Hidden Gems Busking Blitz! (Street Performance).

Various performers will be busking to offer an image of life in Worcester when Busking Culture takes over! The Hidden Gems Project is designed to promote street performance in our fair city of Worcester! Artists of all kinds are encouraged to sign up, and get $ for doing what they love in public! Free. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Worcester City Hall Common, Front St. 774-314-9412 or iamtheprocess.com facebook.com/IamtheprocessStudios Free Live Acoustic Original Reggae and Jamaican Buffet at One Love Cafe. Both meat and vegetarian entrees.

Call 774-272-3969 for reservations. $10 per person Buffett. 5-10 p.m. OneLove Cafe, 800 Main St. 508-753-8663 or facebook.com/ events/164007660454055.

Halloween Open Mic Hosted By Tom Yates. Singer Songwriter Guitarist Tom Yates hosts this special open mic on All Hallow’s Eve. Try to scare us with your talent and your costumes too!

All styles welcome including folk, blues, rock, country. 7-11 p.m.

Peyton’s RiversEdge, 86 Powdermill Road, Maynard. 978-637-2154.

Thursday Open Mic Night/Local Musicians Showcase

Karaoke Thursdays! Hosted by DJ Fast Track! 18+No Cover!

Come Rock the Mic Every Thursday Night at Karaoke! 8:30 p.m.1:30 a.m. Club Remix, 105 Water St. 508-756-2227.

Richard Marx. Richard Marx has made his mark on the music industry by selling over 30 million albums, starting with his selftitled debut, which went to #8 and spawned four Top 5 singles, including the chart-topping “Hold on to the Nights,” with “Don’t Mean Nothing” earning him a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Vocal Performance-Male. $50 advance; $55 day of show. 8:3010:30 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com.

MT Presents: 2nd Annual Heavy Metal Halloween Covers Weekend! A 3 Night Event! Starts Thurs Oct 31st thru Sat Nov 2nd! Different bands each night. Schedule for the 3 days. Please visit the Facebook event page for any changes and current info. (facebook.com/ events/633893873291492) Thurs., Oct 31: Spinal Tap (Played By Ancient Power W/ Special Guests) Motörhead (Played By Bomber - Members Of Roadhorse) Tony Martin-Era Black Sabbath (Played

By Members Of Abnormality, Baliset & Dreaded Silence) Bathory (Played By Triforium Dawn) $5 Cover (each night). 9 p.m.-2 a.m.

Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543 or

Brown (Crush!, Plush, LFAD) (soundcloud.com/whoisbillybrown), Don Fochi ( Fresh Headz) (soundcloud.com/donfochi) OUR RESIEDNTS: Karl Krazen Karl Krazen is a man who took a step back from the rest and took the time to discover and learn his true roots; not only is he a disk jockey but a producer at heart.

His choice of music is the veritable bloodline of Electronica, Techno. (facebook.com/krazenofficial/info) Free. Sahara Cafe & Restaurant, 143 Highland St. 508-798-2181 or facebook.com/ events/376533165808493.

Little Sugar and The Big Spoonful. Little Sugar and The Big Spoonful is an electrified original blues band that plays many

American Hellbilly/JJ’s Halloween Bash! Come out and party with us this Halloween! See the area’s notorious Rob Zombie tribute, American Hellbilly, get dressed up in costume and join the fun! 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420.

College Night Featuring DJ Danny Fly. Come and experience Worcester’s hottest College Dance Party! DJ Danny Fly will be spinning your favorite Top 40, Dance, Hip Hop! 9 p.m.-2 a.m.

Industry Bar Room, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100.

Metal Thursday! One of the Most Respected Nights for Metal in New England. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543 or facebook.com/metal. thursday.

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Nick’s Halloween Party! 9pm! Prizes, Karaoke, Contests, Costumes, and Debauchery! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

Open Mic Night! 9-11 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353.

Thirsty Thursday with DJ Matty J. DJ Matty J helps you get the weekend started early with old school jams,club remixes, HD videos and Karaoke! No Cover charge. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Center Bar & Grill, 102 Green St. 508-438-0597.

different style of blues ranging from, funk, Delta, Chigago, gospel and country. Be sure not to miss this show. You will not be able to sit after hearing this foot stomping grit. $7. 9:30-1:30 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877.

Dana Lewis LIVE! Classic Radio Hits from the 50’s to the 80’s “The Soundtrack of your Youth” Free! 5:30-8:30 p.m. Webster House Restaurant, 1 Webster St. 508-757-7208.

Thank Friday It’s Dr. Nat. Thank Friday It’s Dr. Nat (TFIDN) is an unfettered romp through Nat’s musical imagination backed up by his hefty piano chops and hip vocals! Special guests are welcome to sit in, and often do! No Cover charge = tips appreciated! 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, Cabaret Room or Outdoor Patio, 124 Millbury St. 508-579-5997 or natneedle.com/tfidn.

Memphis The Musical takes the stage at The Hanover Theatre this weekend, Friday through Sunday, Nov. 1-3.

The Broadway musical is inspired by actual events and is about a white radio DJ who wants to change the world a black and club singer who is ready for her big break. It features dancing, music and a tale of fame and forbidden love. Tickets range from $37-$67 with a 10-percent discount for members, groups, corporate partners and WOO Card holders. To purchase tickets or learn more, call the box office at 877-571-7469 or visit thehanovertheatre.org.

With Bill Mccarthy. Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is Your Host at another great Open Mic Night! To check the schedules and open slots visit: m.facebook.com/groups/209610855 806788?ref=bookmark&__user=578549000. Free! 7:30-11 p.m.

Leitrim’s Pub, 265 Park Ave. 508-798-2447.

Manhattan Project - EaturAura - DJ Wubson - Halloween Party! The Manhattan Project (facebook. com/themanhattanprojectlive) The Manhattan Project brings sophistication to the dance floor with their original compositions, high energy beats and mind melting textures. EatUrAura (facebook. com/EatUrAuraPage) DJ Wubson (BDM / Steez Promo) (facebook. com/djwubsonofficial) (soundcloud.com/djwubson) This lovable monster has a massive, playful sound and a connection with crowds like no other DJ/Producer in New England. 21+ $8 Cover - add $5 for unlimited hookah all night. 8 p.m.-2 a.m.

Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629 or facebook.com/ events/602317409807155.

A special HALLOWEEN show with the FLOCK OF A-HOLES with awesome guests GORILLA RADIO the Rage Against The Machine tribute and HERD-N-CATS. (facebook.com/rageagainstthegorilla) Herd N CatZ has one of the most diverse playlists in Central MA including: Rock, Blues, Reggae, Hip Hop, Old Classics and recent top 40 hits (facebook.com/pages/ Herd-N-CatZ/619813344698623) $6. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/pages/ Flock-of-Aholes/127019150125.

Audio Wasabi. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122.

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Open Mic. Open to musicians, poets, comedians or anyone with a talent! Hosted by Patrick McCarthy. 6:30-9 p.m. Nu Cafe, 335 Chandler St. 508-926-8800 or nucafe.com/events.

Get Down w/ Wattie Green, Dbow & DJ Wubson Electric Haze. A monthly electronic music showcase! Come and DANCE! 21+ $5 before 11 p.m., $7 after 11 p.m.. 8 p.m.-2 a.m.

Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629 or facebook.com/ events/1382137752021696.

Joe Lavallee. 8-11 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353.

Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Chooch’s Food & Spirits, 31 East Brookfield Road, North Brookfield.

508-867-2494.

Ken Macy. 8-11:30 p.m. The Mill, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston.

Live Bands. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Black Sheep Tavern, 261 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8484.

New England Jazz Banjofest. The New England Jazz Banjofest is a weekend event featuring shows and jam sessions all weekend. It focuses on music from the golden age of jazz, the 1920s to 1950s. The Friday night opening concert features JUST TWO from Connecticut and MIKE HASHEM from Ossippee, NH. Free.

8-10 p.m. Doubletree Hotel, 44 Middlesex Tpk, Bedford. 508-7547918 or nejbf.com:.

The Deborah McDonnell Band. Deborah grew up singing with her dad’s country band in Pennsylvania and later attended Woodstock (the original!). That makes for a rich stew of contemporary Bluegrass, Country and Folk/Rock. 8-10:30 p.m. Blue Plate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508-751-1634.

The TOOL tribute (NY) SCHISM! with special opening performance AND meet & greet with ALOKE DUTTA (Danny Carey of TOOL’s Tabla instructor) with other bands Prying Eyes and Miranda. (facebook. com/aloke.dutta.14, alokedutta.com) and (facebook.com/ ToolTributeBandSCHISM) $12. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888.

The Tubes with Fee Waybill. From humble beginnings in Phoenix, Arizona to the streets of San Francisco THE TUBES were catapulted into Rock and Roll’s limelight in the mid 1970’s with such classic rock staples as White Punks On Dope, What Do You Want From Life, Mondo Bondage, Don’t Touch Me There, Sushi Girl, Talk To Ya Later and their Number 1 Billboard hit She’s A Beauty. $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.

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, solo performances showcase vocals accompanied by a six-string acoustic guitar. From the one-hit wonders to the lost classics, from the 60’s to today, every show is a different experience, drawing from almost 500 contemporary and oldie rock and pop songs. More information at dankirouac.com and townsendvfw.org Free. 8:30-11:30 p.m. Veterans Of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 6538 Townsend, 491 Main St., West Townsend.

978-597-5644.

Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122.

Auntie Trainwreck. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350.

International Night. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Rumours Night Club, 370 Park Ave. Live Bands. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Breakaway Billiards, 104 Sterling St., Clinton. 978-365-6105.

MT Presents: 2nd Annual Heavy Metal Halloween Covers Weekend! A 3 Night Event! Starts Thurs Oct

31st thru Sat Nov 2nd! Different bands each night.

Please visit the Facebook event page for any changes and current info. (facebook.com/events/633893873291492) Friday, Nov 1: Dissection (Played By Members Of Excrecor & Obsidian Tongue) Celtic Frost (Played By Mt Chris W/ Members Of Faces Of Bayon, Suicide Dream & Sarcomancy) Candlemass (Played By Members Of Graveborn, Baliset, Naegleria & Dreaded Silence) Darkthrone (Played

By Members Of Crypter & Seax) Body Count (Played By Members Of Dumpster Fire, Ex-Wreckoning) $5 Cover (each night). 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543 or Facbook.com/ralphs.diner.

NEW! “High Voltage Friday’s” High Energy Hardcore with DJ Chananagains! Every Friday Night. 18+ $10, 21+ $5.

9 p.m.-2 a.m. Club Remix, 105 Water St. 508-756-2227.

Tribute This! GNR Tribute with Demon’s Alley Halloween Bash. Get your best costumes and come out to JJ’s! Celebrate Halloween weekend with Tribute This! (GNR tribute) and Demon’s Alley-wear your Halloween best and win prizes! 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420.

Doctor Robert. 9:15 p.m.-12:45 a.m. Sakura Tokyo, 640 Park Ave. 508-792-1078.

Bill Mccarthy @ Michael’s Cigar Bar. Classic & Contemporary Acoustic and Not-So-Acoustic Rock! Free. 9:30 p.m.1 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035.

Doctor Robert. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Sakura Tokyo, 640 Park Ave. 508-792-1078.

DJ One-3. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263.

Friday Night Dance Party with DJ Blackout. DJ Blackout bringin’ the energy to get the party poppin’ all night long. No Cover charge. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Center Bar & Grill, 102 Green St. 508438-0597.

Karaoke. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Pho Dakao, 593 Park Ave. 508-7567555.

Supernova Friday. The Supernova has arrived Worcester!

Come out every Friday to Worcester’s hottest new nightclub, Bar FX, and be a part of Worcester’s growing EDM scene. Resident DJ’s Frankie Feingold & Goofy Bootz hit you with the hardest house in the city every Friday night. $10 (18+). 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Bar FX, 90 Commercial St. 774-823-3555 or facebook.com/barfx.worcester.3.

Top 40 Dance Party. Free. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-480-8222 or speakersnightclub.net.

Video DJ Jay Senior.No Cover. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. PiNZ Entertainment / Blue Dog Sports Bar & Grille, 110 So Main St., Milford. 508-473-6611 or pinzbowl.com.

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Don Boothman Brahms, Brel And Britannia. Donald Boothman, Baritone, Clifton J. Noble, Jr., Pianist, Volcy Pelletier, ‘Cellist Clark University vocal instructor and Bass-Baritone Donald Bothman’s varied career as singer, teacher and musical commentator includes performances in opera, oratorio and concert in forty-six of the United States and in thirty-eight countries in Europe, Asia, Australia and South America. This event is Free and open to the public. Free and open to the public. Midnight-1 a.m.

Clark University: Traina Center for the Arts, Razzo Hall, 92 Downing St. New England Jazz Banjofest. The New England Jazz Banjofest is a weekend event featuring shows and jam sessions all weekend. It focuses on music from the golden age of jazz, the 1920s to 1950s. While 4-string banjos are our focus, all instruments are welcome. The Saturday show features a variety of acts performing in 15 minute time slots. Free. 1-4 p.m. Doubletree Hotel, 44 Middlesex Tpk, Bedford. 508-754-7918 or nejbf.com:.

JAZZED UP Trio Live. JAZZED UP TRIO featuring vocalist/ pianist Mauro DePasquale, performs “The Sweetest Music This Side of Heaven” If you like the music of Buble’, Sinatra, Bennett, and Connick Jr, you will love JAZZED UP Trio featuring vocalist / pianist Mauro DePasquale, bassist, Phil Madison, and drummer Ed Conley.

No Cover. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Coral Seafood, 225 Shrewsbury St. 508755-8331.

A Noteworthy Evening. Featured talent includes: Peter Clemente, Jane Shivick, Steven Small, Raymond White, Erin Ollis, Clyde Wheatley, Chet Williamson, and many more! Proceeds to benefit the Wachusett Regional High School Music Programs $15, $10 Senior Citizens and Students. 7-9 p.m. Wachusett Regional High School, Auditorium, 1401 Main St., Holden. 508-829-1670.

Dana Lewis Live! Dana Lewis, Playing the greatest Hits from the 50’S to the 80’s. “The sound track of your youth” 7-10 p.m.

Nancy’s Quaker Tavern, 466 Quaker Hgwy (Route146a), Uxbridge.

508-779-0901.

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Live Bands. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Black Sheep Tavern, 261 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8484.

The RoB ZOMBIE tribute band, AMERICAN HELLBILLY and “Looks That Kill” calendar release party with special guests The Dead And The Damned, Hellitosis, Lesions and meet the calendar girls! The Dead And The Damned are a metal band that is just as freaky looking as the American Hellbilly boys. HELLITOSIS play a mixture of Punk, Metal, and Rock (facebook.com/hellitosis666) LESIONS (facebook.com/pages/Lesions/673419926020274) $10. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook. com/AmercanHellbilly.

Viral Sound - Jabooda. “Viral Sound is a five-piece elektro-funk project based out of Providence, RI. Using jam fusion, Viral Sound combines an organic fresh blend of live elektronica, dirty get-down

Celebrate with the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra as it celebrates seven consecutive years presenting a Duo Piano Concert, featuring seven local and international pianists on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 8 p.m. at Tuckerman Hall. Tuckerman Hall, 10 Tuckerman St., Worcester. tuckermanhall.org, masymphony.org.

Community Concert featuring Steve Dropkin and a cast of many! We are thrilled to announce that our friends Jon Nelson and John Dorizzi (of Jon Nelson Band) and Mitch Gordon (of RHYTHM is LIFE) will be joining Steve Dropkin on the stage! Barry Merer of Temple Emanu-el of Westfield, NJ, and Daniel Merer (of The Max Chaiken Band and URJ Camp Harlam) will be performing on stage as well! Rakia Shemaya, creator Jewish Hip Hop - “Heeb Hop” and Reggae singer will now be joining. Admission is Free - in the spirit of the season, please bring a non-perishable food donation for the Worcester County Food Bank. 7-10 p.m. Temple Emanuel Sinai (Salisbury Campus), 661 Salisbury St. facebook.com/ events/396839603744822.

Beatles For Sale the Tribute. Hear all your favorite Beatle hits and Beatle B-sides performed completely LIVE by New England’s best Beatles Tribute band, BEATLES FOR SALE! “A splendid time is guaranteed for all.” $18 - General Admission. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Brewer Performing Arts Center, 92 Pendleton St., Brewer. 207-404-5701 or brewerperformingarts.com.

Café con Dios. Donation. 7:30-10 p.m. Faith Baptist Church, Main Auditorium, 22 Faith Ave, Auburn. 508-579-6722.

Mike Mongeon. Jazz Artist. Dinner Special to be announced! $4 Donation appreciated! 7:30-10 p.m. Faith Baptist Church, Cafe con Dios, 22 Faith Ave, Auburn. 508-832-5044.

Belit. 8-11:30 p.m. The Mill, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston.

Duo Piano Gala Concert. The pianists will be Malcolm Halliday, Kallin Johnson, Sima Kustanovich, Dick Odgren, Olga Rogach, Myron Romanul, and Ian Watson. The performers will play the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra’s two pianos. Performing at various times will be two pianists, four pianists, and six pianists. $25 in advance and $30 at the door; there is a $1 discount for Friends of the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra or Friends of Tuckerman Hall. 8-10 p.m. Tuckerman Hall, 10 Tuckerman St. 508-754-1234.

Erin Harpe Delta Blues Performace. 8-11 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353.

Karaoke Dance Party With CJ/DJ @ Eller’s Restaurant. We will have a blast singing songs from yesterday and today and maybe some dancing too.No Cover! 8-11 p.m. Eller’s Restaurant, Lounge, 190 Main St., Cherry Valley. 508-868-7382 or ellersrestaurant.com.

funk, jamming rock and roll, reggae and jazz during each and every show.(facebook.com/viralsound) “Jabooda is a dynamic quartet of musicians who masterfully combine elements of Jazz, Rock, Funk, Reggae, World Rhythms and experimental improvisation into one unified sound that goes far beyond any one genre. (facebook.com/ jabooda) No cover. 8 p.m.-midnight Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629 or facebook.com/events/604177709649949.

Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122.

Bill Mccarthy @ The Dark Horse. Classic & Contemporary Acoustic and Not-So-Acoustic Rock. Free. 9 p.m.-midnight Dark Horse Tavern, 12 Crane St., Southbridge. 508-764-1100.

Henry’s Wine -Vintage Rock done wth Soul. 9 p.m.12:30 a.m. Tal’s Place, 138 Lake St., Webster. 508-949-6559 or henryswine.com.

Latin Night. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Rumours Night Club, 370 Park Ave. Live Bands. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. RG Scooters Pub, 84 Lakefront St., Lunenburg. 978-348-2453.

Live Bands. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Breakaway Billiards, 104 Sterling St., Clinton. 978-365-6105.

Moonshine Band. Moonshine - Best in New Country, Blues, Rock and more! Featuring the fabulous lead vocal of Melissa Perkins. Have fun, dance and mingle! 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Wong Dynasty, Holden, MA, 176 Reservior Road (Route31), Holden. 508868-9998 or moonshine-band.com.

MT Presents: 2nd Annual Heavy Metal Halloween Covers Weekend! A 3 Night Event! Starts Thurs Oct 31st thru Sat Nov 2nd! Different bands each night.

Please visit the Facebook event page for any changes and current info. (facebook.com/events/633893873291492) Saturday, Nov 2: Danzig Legacy (Danzig, Samhain & Misfits) (Played By Season Of The Dead - Members Of Black Pyramid, The Scimitar & Blood Stone Sacrifice) Obituary (Played By Obeertuary- Members Of Composted & Sexcrement) Slayer (Played By Mt Chris W/ Members Of Soul Remnants, Smite The Righteous & Ex-The Accursed) Manowar (Played By Lore W/ Carmine Blades Of Seax) Type O Negative (Played By The Fateful Hour) $5 Cover (each night). 9 p.m.-2 a.m.

Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543 or Facbook.com/ralphs.diner.

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Big Jon Short - solo acoustic country blues. Free. 5-8 p.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439.

Jim’s Blues Jam. Featured guests weekly! Donations. 6:30-10 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350.

Open Mic Sundays At Perfect Game With Bill Mccarthy. Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is Your Host at another great Open Mic Night! To check the schedules and open slots visit: m.facebook.com/groups/209610855806788?r ef=bookmark&__user=578549000. Free! 6:30-10:30 p.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263.

Josh Briggs and Friends. No Cover charge. 9-12:30 p.m.

Funky Murphy’s Bar & Grill, 305 Shrewsbury St. 508-753-2995.

Sunday Funday Karaoke with DJ Matty J.No Cover charge. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Center Bar & Grill, 102 Green St. 508438-0597.

No Alibi. $5. 9 p.m.-midnight Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350.

The Band 9Teen. Great blues, soul, funk and more by a very talented group of musicians! Don’t miss it! 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508842-8420.

Doctor Robert. 9:15 p.m.-12:45 a.m. Sakura Tokyo, 640 Park Ave. 508-792-1078.

“Tantrum Saturdays” Dance Party Every Saturday Night with DJ Tony T. Watch for the surprise contest each week. 18+ only $10 21+ only $5. 10 p.m.-1:45 a.m. Club Remix, 105 Water St. 508-756-2227 or remixworcester.com.

Center Bar Saturday Nights. DJ E-Class and Mike DJ Kartier take turns bringing the beats to make you move every Saturday Night. Check online weekly for updates! No Cover charge. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Center Bar & Grill, 102 Green St. 508-438-0597.

Run to support veterans at the ninth annual Veterans Memorial 5K Road Dj Reckless. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Race and Walk on Sunday, Nov. 3 in Shrewsbury. The race, a 3.2 mile Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. course, begins at 1 p.m. at Independence 508-792-4263.

Hall in Shrewsbury and raises funds that Karaoke. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Pho Dakao, 593 support the programs and services offered to homeless veterans and veterans in need by Park Ave. 508-756-7555.

Veterans Inc. A Salute to Veterans welcoming Soup. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, ceremony at 12:40 p.m. will kick-off the event.

1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035.

Pre-registration is $20 per runner; race-day registration is $25 per runner. Registration for >Sunday 3 veterans, active duty military personnel and Revolution Sunday’s! Drag Show ROTC is $15 per runner. Sign-up and learn Extravaganza Hosted by Lady more at tinyurl.com/Veterans5k.

Sabrina and Bootz! Featuring The Remix Girls, Special Guests, and DJ Whiteboi Spinning Beats! 18+ $8, 21+ $5. Midnight-1:30 a.m. Club Remix, 105 Water St. 508-756-2227. >Monday 4 Sunday Brunch w/Chet Williamson. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Blue Mondays - Live Blues. 7-10 p.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122.

Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122.

Mozart’s Requiem. Classical Music Mozart Requiem Lucky Dog Monday Night Open Mike Jam. 8:30 p.m.Performance. The Festival Choir and orchestra will be joined by 1:30 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or an ensemble of celebrated vocal soloists, Alesia Tringale, Jean theluckydogmusichall.com.

Gough, Carrie Reid-Knox, Ray Bauwens, and Scott Taylor. Dramatic Bop & Pop Jazz Organization. Classic Hammond congregational hymns accompanied by organ, timpani, and Organ Quartet grooves every Monday night at the Dive. orchestra will offer singing participation. Free. 10:25-11:45 a.m.

Free. 9 p.m.-midnight Dive Bar, 34 Green St. facebook.com/ First Unitarian Church of Worcester, United States, 90 Main St. BopNPopJazzOrganization.

508-713-0426.

Of Poetry and Politics: Music at the Time of the Civil >Tuesday 5 War. Musicians of the Old Post Road present an enlightening mix Open Mic Tuesdays/local Musicians Showcase @ of European and American popular and art music that captures the Greendale’s Pub With Bill Mccarthy. Bill McCarthy winds of change, with works by Beethoven, Liszt, Stephen Foster, (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is Your Host at another great and the African American piano virtuoso and composer Thomas Open Mic Night! Free. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Wiggins. The performance will feature the vocal talents of mezzoBoylston St. 508-853-1350 or MySpace.com/OpenMicWorld. soprano Pamela Dellal and baritone Dana Whiteside. For tickets visit “See You Next Tuesday” with DJ Poke Smot! Downstairs! oldpostroad.org. Adults: $30; Students and Seniors: $25; Members: Guest DJ’s and Bands each week! No Cover. Check our Facebook $20 Children (7-17): Free. 3-4 p.m. Worcester Historical Museum, page (facebook.com/ralphs.diner) for guests each week. 8:30 Fletcher Auditorium, 30 Elm St. 508-753-8278. p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508Sunday Blues Jam with Da Funk. Da Funk House Band 753-9543.

Bring your instruments, drumsticks or voice to one of the most fun, ELECTRIC TUESDAYS are back at The Lucky Dog versatile jams in the area! 3-7 p.m. Chooch’s Food & Spirits, 31 East (always 21+). Worcester, MA’s longest running DJ & live Brookfield Road, North Brookfield. 508-867-2494. electronic night bringing you the biggest names and the deepest The Ahn Trio. This will be the third appearance of the Ahn Trio bass week after week! WOMP. $10 Free before 11pm. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. with Music Worcester - such is their popularity and the desire of our Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook. patrons to have them return. Though they are a piano trio (violin, com/electrictuesdays. cello, piano), the music they play is by no means just classical. Most of their programs involve a mix of standard works plus arrangements >Wednesday 6 of pop music, film music, and occasionally original compositions.

Hidden Gems Busking Blitz! (Street Performance). The Adult $42, Student $15, Youth $5. 3-5 p.m. Tuckerman Hall, 10

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Hidden Gems Project is designed to promote street performance in our fair city of Worcester! Artists of all kinds are encouraged to sign up, and get $ for doing what they love in public! More info at: iamtheprocess.com and facebook.com/IamtheprocessStudios. Free.

11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Worcester City Hall Common, Front St. 774314-9412 or facebook.com/events/344966625649848/?context= create&ref_dashboard_filter=calendar#.

30th Anniversary Brown Bag Concert Series: Sarah McKenzie Quartet. Sarah McKenzie is an exceptional talent, who, at only 25 has been recognized for vocals and piano and as a composer. She has sung back-up for Michael Buble and opened for Chris Botti. Can’t make it in person? Listen live at WICN 90.5fm or online at wicn.org. Free Admission. noon-1 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St. 508-752-5608 or mechanicshall.org/tickets/brownbag. html.

Live Music with Matt Robert. Matt Robert’s solo Wednesday night shows present a loose, rambling trip through the songbook he’s developed over thirty years of performing. The Worcester-based guitarist plays a blend of rootsy originals and interpretations of ancient folk, blues, and jazz, as well as current roots and rock tunes.

All donations to the Worcester County Food Bank. facebook.com/ mattrobertmusic 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nu Cafe, 335 Chandler St. 508-926-8800 or nucafe. com/events.

Faculty Recital. Free.

7-9:30 p.m. Fitchburg State University: Conlon Hall, Kent Recital Hall, 160 Pearl St., Fitchburg. 978-665-3347 or fitchburgstate.edu/cultural.

Wednesday Night Open Mic/local Musicians’ Showcase W/ Bill Mccarthy @ Guiseppe’s. Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is Your Host at another great Open Mic Night! To check the schedules and open slots visit: m.facebook.com/groups/209610855806788?ref=bookma rk&__user=578549000. Free! 7:30-10:30 p.m. Guiseppe’s Grille, 35 Solomon Pond Road, Northborough. 508-393-4405.

Country Wednesdays. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263.

Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment 8 p.m.-midnight Dark Horse Tavern, 12 Crane St., Southbridge. 508-764-1100.

Wacky Wednesday Night Jam @JJ’s Sport Bar. Open mic jam session...All are welcome. We offer a drum kit, bass rig and a full PA system for all to use. Guitar players please bring your own amp, great club, great food, great drinks and great music. Free.

8:30-12:30 p.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420.

Blue Light Bandits. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035.

Music Under the Moose! Every Wednesday Night. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508753-9543.

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ADC Performance Center (@ The Artist Development Complex), 18 Mill St., Southbridge. 508-764-6900 or adcmusic. com/Index.htm.

Anna Maria College, 50 Sunset Lane, Paxton. 508-849-3300 or annamaria.edu.

ARTSWorcester, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 1-4 p.m.

Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday.

Admission: Free. 660 Main St. 508-755-5142 or artsworcester.org.

Asa Waters Mansion, Admission: $3 for guided tour, $7-10 for tea. 123 Elm St., Millbury. 508-865-0855 or asawaters.org.

Assumption College: Emmanuel d’Alzon Library, 500 Salisbury St. 508-767-7272 or assumption.edu/dept/Library.

Booklovers’ Gourmet Daydreaming with Wings, mixed media paintings & collage by Kim Carmichael, 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/book.

Clark University: Traina Center for the Arts, CONstruct/ conSTRUCT: The Organizing Principle, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, through Nov. 29. 92 Downing St. clarku. edu.

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, 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/ departments/cantor/website.

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.

Dark World Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Monday - Saturday. 179 Grafton St. darkworldgallery.com.

EcoTarium, Science + You, Through April 27, 2014. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday Saturday. Admission: $14 adults; $8 for children ages 2-18, $10 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 progra. 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/museum.html.

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. 978456-3924 or fruitlands.org.

Funky Stuff, 11am-7pm Tues-Sat. Bringing the funk to Worcester through Fine Art, Jewelry, Clothing, Furniture, Antiques, and Collectables. We support local art, and we think you should too! 97C Webster St., Worcester. 508-755-5463.

Gallery of African Art, Gallery of African Art Free Tours, Thursdays, through Dec. 19; Weekly Thursday Tours at the Gallery of African Art, Thursdays, through Dec. 26. 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.

62 High St., Clinton. 978-368-0227 or 978-598-5000x17 or galleryofafricanart.org.

Higgins Armory Museum, WOO Card good at Higgins Armory

2013 Holiday Hand Book Coming November 21 - just in time for your Holiday Shopping Including gift ideas and product advertorials Reach more than 80,000 Shoppers For more information, or to book your space, call Helen Linnehan, Ad Director at 508-749-3166 x333 or email hlinnehan@worcestermagazine.com OCTOBER 31, 2013 â&#x20AC;˘ WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM

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Museum, Through Dec. 31. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: General Admission: $12 for Adults, $10 for Seniors (age 60+), $8 for Children (age 4-16), Children 3 and under are Free. 100 Barber Ave. 508-853-6015 or higgins.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. Series of One Icon Exhibits, Through June 20, 2014. 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 $7, Seniors (59 and over) $5, Students (with ID) & children (3-17) $2, Children under 3 Free, Groups (any age) $. 203 Union St., Clinton. 978-598-5000 or 978598-5000x17 or museumofrussianicons.org.

Old Sturbridge Village, Admission: $7 - $20 charged by age.

Children under 3 fre. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 800733-1830 or 508-347-3362 or osv.org.

Park Hill Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 387 Park Ave. 774-696-0909.

Post Road Art Center. Call to Artists: New England Themed Show 2013, Through Oct. 31. Hours: closed Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 1 Boston Post Road, Marlborough.

508-485-2580 or postroadartcenter.com.

Preservation Worcester, Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 10 Cedar St. 508-754-8760 or preservationworcester.org.

Prints and Potter Gallery, American Contemporary Art & Craft Gallery, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Dec. 31; Paint and Switch-Worcester

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Artist, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through June 30. Hours: closed Sunday, 10-5:30 a.m.

Monday - Tuesday, 10-7 a.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10-5:30 a.m.

Friday, 10-5 a.m. Saturday. 142 Highland St. 508-752-2170 or printsandpotter.com.

Quinebaug Valley Council for the Arts & Humanities, the Arts Center. Friday - Sunday. Hours: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 2-4 p.m. Saturday. 111 Main St., Southbridge. 508-346-3341 or qvcah.org.

Quinsigamond Community College: Administration Building, 670 West Boylston St. qcc.edu.

Rollstone Studios, Hours: 11-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. Admission. 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 style Weaving Studio, 18 Winslow St. 508-757-4646 or 508-757-0116 or saoriworcester.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.

The Sprinkler Factory, OPENING RECEPTION: Through June’s Eyes, Saturday. Hours: noon-6 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 38 Harlow St. sprinklerfactory.com.

Top Fun Aviation Toy Museum, Hours: 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Sunday, closed. Monday - Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday.

21 Prichard St., Fitchburg. 978-342-2809 or 978-297-4337 or topfunaviation.com.

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Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Orchids in Wonderland, Friday - Sunday; Guided Garden Tour, Sundays, through Dec. 30. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $12 Adults, $9 Seniors & $7 Youth, FREE to Members & Children under . 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-8696111 or towerhillbg.org.

Westboro Gallery, Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday - Saturday. 8 West Main St., Westborough. 508-870-0110 or westborogallery.com.

Worcester Art Museum, Nude Drawing in the Galleries Special skeletal anatomy session, Thursday; WAM Talk: Professor Virginia Raguin from College of the Holy Cross speaks on “Faith, Image, and Devotion in the Counter Revolution”, Thursday; Worcester Art Museum Audio Tours, Through Dec. 31; Meditation in the Galleries, Fridays, through Dec. 27; Visiting Artist Immersion Workshop - Peter Moriarty “Photography: In Series”, Friday; Families @ WAM Tour, Saturdays, through April 13; Families @ WAM: Make Art!, Saturdays, through May 4; November Zip Tours, Saturdays, Nov. 2 - Nov. 30; Sunday Sermon: Jim Welu, Director Emeritus of Worcester Art Museum speaks on “Art Market”, Sunday; U-student Wednesdays FREE admission to COWC students, Wednesdays, through Dec. 31; WAM Talk: Rabbi Mendal Fogelman of Chabad Lubavitch of Worcester speaks on “Ceremonies in Art”, Wednesday. 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, Fire Works 10th Anniversary Exhibition, Through Nov. 16; Fire Works @ 10, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Nov. 16; FIREWORKS! Ten Years of the Fireworks Studio, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, through Nov. 16. 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, 2015; Blue Star Museums Military Personnel & Family Discount, Through Sept. 2; In Their Shirtsleeves, Through Dec. 31; Stories They Tell, Through Dec. 31; Worcester 911, Through Aug. 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, “Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War “Traveling Exhibit, Through Nov. 15; Lincoln Exhibit, Through Nov. 15. Hours: 1:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Monday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Thursday - Saturday. 3 Salem Square. 508-799-1655 or worcpublib. org.

WPI: George C. Gordon Library, 39/29: A Retrospective Show by Lora Brueck, Through Oct. 18; Invented - WPI Patents Past & Present, Through Oct. 31. 100 Institute Road. wpi.edu.

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Dick Doherty’s Beantown Comedy Escape - Showtimes: Fridays 9 p.m. and Saturdays 8 p.m. Reservations Recomended. Fri & Sat Nov 1st & 2nd Mike McDonald EJ Murphy and Kristin Seltman. $5 off with College ID 2 for 1 Active Military or Veterans $4 off with Dinner Receipt and Reservations. $20 per person except special events. 9-10:30 p.m. Park Grill and Spirits, Comedy Room, 257 Park Ave. Call 800-401-2221 or visit beantowncomedy.com.

Sunday Night Cinemageddon! Drive-In Movies in the Parking Lot every Sunday Night! “facebook.com/ ralphs.diner” - Sundays, Sunday, May 13 - Tuesday, December 31. Facebook: Ralphs Diner Free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. Call 508-753-9543.

Mr. Smartass Theatre - Wednesdays. Mr. Smartass Theater is a live homage to the classic television program Mystery Science Theater 3000, Featuring Shaun Connolly, Michael Szymczak and Derek Ring. Every show is unique, every show starts at 9:30, and it’s always Free to get in. 9:30-11:30 p.m. Lucky Dog Music

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StageTime Comedy Club - Saturdays. Worcester’s Alternative to Comedy. $10. 8-10 p.m. Jose’ Murphy’s, 97-103 Water St. Call 508-792-0900 or visit stagetimecomedyclub.com.

The Sort Of Late Show with Shaun Connolly and the Over-Qualified Band - Thursdays.The only show of its kind here in sunny, sunny Worcester. Free. Free. 8-10 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. Call 508-926-8877 or visit facebook.com/sortoflateshow.

Memphis The Musical - Sundays, Fridays, Saturdays, Friday, November 1 - Sunday, November 3. From the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, Tennessee, comes a hot new Broadway musical that bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. Inspired by actual events, MEMPHIS THE MUSICAL is about a white radio DJ who wants to change the world and a black club singer who is ready for her big break. $37, $47, $57 & $67. 8-10:30 p.m. Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. Call 877-5717469 or visit thehanovertheatre.org.

LENNY CLARKE LIVE! - A Stand Up for Laughs Comedy SPECIAL EVENT! - Saturday, November 2. Stand Up for Laughs Comedy Presents: Comedy Legend LENNY CLARKE! Lenny Clarke has been featured on Comedy Central, HBO, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Dennis Miller, Late night with Jimmy Fallon. Featuring performances By: Jack Walsh and Kevin Barbare. $20-$25. 8:30-10 p.m. Halligan’s Sports Bar and More, 889 Southbridge St., Auburn.

Call 508-832-6793 or visit standupforlaughs.ticketleap.com/ november2.

11:30 a.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston.

508-869-6111, ext. 124 or towerhillbg.org.

Make Your Own Beer Stein. Get a taste of the ancient art of glassblowing in this fun one night course offered in collaberation with The Boynton Reastaurant and Wachusett Brewery. No experience necessary, all materials are included. Pick up your finished Stein the following Tuesday after 5pm at the Boynton Restaurant and receive a Free Wachusett draft. $90. 6:30-9:30 p.m. New Street Glass Studio, 35B New St. 508-753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org.

Family Fun with Clay: Adult and Child Clay. *Price is for two people, one adult and one child. One of our most popular classes brings families together in an atmosphere of creativity and fun. Adults and children learn about pinch pots, coil pots, and using slips and glazes for color while making wild and wonderful things together! Children ages 5 and up! Limited to 12 students.

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Harvest Home. Opening with a 5K dash, run or walk, through the Grafton Land Trust trails at 10:30 (Registration 9-10:15, Cost $30) Fun on the farm is from 12-4, with music, hay rides, face painting, Bobo the clown and lots of delicious food. (some activities extra).

Watch fresh apples being pressed into cider. Ride a pony. See your pumpkin soar through the air from a catapult (BYO or buy one). Pet the alpacas. Jump in the bouncy huts. And much, much more. Bring this listing and save $1 off admission. Hope to see you there! $5 Admission, Under 12 Free, $20 Family Cap. noon-4 p.m. Brigham Hill Community Farm, 37 Wheeler Road, North Grafton. 508-8397402 or community-harvest.org/news-events/harvest-home.

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Bob Whitney, World Traveler presents USA TRAVELOGUE. Briarwood resident and world traveler, Bob Whitney, presents his USA Travelogue, including national parks, western high points and much more. Free. 2-3 p.m. Briarwood Continuing Care Retirement Community: Birches Auditorium, 65 Briarwood Circle.

Massachusetts in Mourning: Let Worcester Be Canada for the Fugitive Slave.Lecture Thomas Doughton, Senior Lecturer of Africana Studies at the College of the Holy Cross,

Worcester Historical Museum hosts the musical event Of Poetry and Politics: Music at the Time of the Civil War, on Sunday, Nov. 3 from 3-4 p.m. Musicians of the Old Post Road will present a mix of European and American music with works by Beethoven, Liszt and more. Tickets are $30 for adults, $25 for students and seniors, and $20 for members. Purchase tickets at oldpostroad.org. Worcester Historical Museum, Fletcher Auditorium, 30 Elm St.

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Independent Study in Glassblowing. Glassblowers who are comfortable working independently in the studio have the opportunity to plot their own course in this new class. Whether your goal is to reinforce skills that you’ve learned in class or to experiment with new work, this format allows you to take the reigns. $450. 6:30-9:30 p.m. New Street Glass Studio, 35B New St. 508753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org.

Multi-Level Photography: a Mixed-Level Class. Whether you are new to photography or dusting off the cobwebs after a few years away from the film camera, this multi-level class is appropriate for individuals with any level of experience. $214. 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Worcester State University Photo Lab, LRC Building/Room 122, 486 Chandler St. 508-753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org.

Wheel I: Introduction To Wheelthrowing. Have you always wanted to learn to use the potter’s wheel to turn stoneware clay into vases, bowls, and mugs? This fun, fast paced class will help you tap into your creativity while learning the basic skills of clay-working. $199. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Worcester Center for Crafts, 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org.

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Friday Night Fun in the Flame-Shop: Jellyfish Paperweights. Get a taste of the ancient art of glassblowing in this fun one night course. $80. 6:30-9 p.m. New Street Glass Studio, 35B New St. 508-753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org.

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Introduction to Meditation Workshops. Saturdays, November 2 & 9. Meditation is based on the premise that the natural state of the mind is calm and clear. It provides a way to train our mind to settle into this natural state. Open to all levels, whether you have never meditated before or have an established practice. Special Introductory Price: Member $5, Nonmember $8, per class 10:30-

Register today! Registration link below. $229*. 10 a.m.-noon Worcester Center for Crafts, 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org.

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Watercolor and Zentangle. Instructor: Suzanne Binney, Culhaven Studios. Looking for new directions to take your Zentangle skills? In this workshop, you will be preparing a lovely wet in wet background and then drawing beautiful dragonflies in which to apply Zentangle patterns. All materials are included. Member: $40, Nonmember: $45. 1-4 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111, ext. 124 or towerhillbg.org.

Free Lectures on Complementary Therapy for Breast Cancer Patients. Free Lectures on Complementary Therapy for Breast Cancer Patients being offered by PinkHippy.Org at their meeting. Emily Konstan will be speaking about the benefits of acupuncture in reducing the side effects of chemotherapy, radiation, and medication for those undergoing breast cancer treatment.

For more information please visit pinkhippy.org, or email info@ pinkhippy.org or call 508-987-3310. 10 a.m.-noon Oxford Free Public Library, Lower Level, 339 Main St., Oxford. 860-935-5613.

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Pendants with Boro-Silicate. Gain an introduction to flameworking by learning to make wearable pendants. Students will be orientated to the flameshop and watch instructor demonstrations.

Students will learn to create wearable pendants out of Borosilicate glass (pyrex). Styles include teardrop pendants with surface decoration, solid implosion pendants and cane-style pendants.

Beginners and intermediate students are welcome. All materials are included. $72. 6:30-9:30 p.m. New Street Glass Studio, 35B New St. 508-753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org.

will discuss the Worcester’s radical abolitionist roots in the 1850s.

Including abolitionist leaders Thomas Wentworth Higginson and Anthony Burns, along with the Worcester Freedom Club and the Butman Riot. Free. 6:30-9 p.m. Worcester Historical Museum, Fletcher Auditorium, 30 Elm St. 508-753-8278.

A Life in Zookeeping: Realities and Fantasies. Join Anne Knapp, Director, Animal Resources, Zoo New England as she discusses the life of a zookeeper. Ms. Knapp is the director of animal resources with Zoo New England (ZNE). Free. 7-8 p.m. Becker College: Borger Academic Center, Daniels Hall, 9 Washburn Square, Leicester. 508-791-9241 or becker.edu.

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Agawam Paranormal Presents: Ghostology 101. This program is an introduction into the world of the paranormal! In this program you will learn basic ‘ghost hunting’ skills such as terminology, equipment, EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomena) and Spirit Photography & Video. If you are interested in the paranormal this is a can’t miss event! This event is open to all Teens and Adults. Registration is required and begins Oct. 1st. To register visit Bonny at the Teen Desk or call 508-393-5025 ext. 7. Free.

6:30-8 p.m. Northborough Free Library, Meeting Room, 34 Main St., Northborough. 508-393-5025, ext. 7 or northboroughlibrary.org/

Timing is Everything: Planning for Palliative Care and Complex Health Care Decisions. Join us for a conversation with professionals from VNA Care Network & Hospice about thoughtful care when facing complex health care decisions. The panelists will discuss topics ranging from designating a health care proxy to beginning the process of advance care planning around end-of-life. Preregistration appreciated. Refreshments served.

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Spencer $159,900 Move in ready, this Ranch style, one owner, home, set on a knoll overlooking scenic view from huge picture window in spacious, fireplaced living room. New roof shingles installed in April, 2013. refinished HW floors, replacement windows, dining rm or 3rd bedroom off kitchen. Freshly painted livng rm,& bdrms. Relax, or dine, in screened patio on warm summer eves. Spacious rear yard. Aberman Assoc. Inc Sandra DeRienzo 978-537-4971 x43

Worcester $199,900 Spacious ranch home featuring a fireplaced living room, hardwood floors plus front to back first floor family room. Located on a corner lot this home boasts two driveways for off street parking. Set up for first floor laundry if desired. Partially finished lower level. Large storage shed. Handicap ramp. Aberman Assoc. Inc. Gail Lent 9788-5374971 x15 www.gaillent.com

Templeton $244,900 4 br 2.5 bath colonial. Eat in kitchen with breakfast bar, atrium door to deck area. Formal dining formal living with crown molding, mellow hardwood floors. easy access to Rt 2 at exit 20 2 1/2 ceramic tile bathrooms, laundry on first floor.

Aberman Assoc Inc. Paula Savard 978-537-4971 x14 www.paulasavard.com

Acton $399,900 W Acton Village. VR zoning allows for home business. This restored antique lends itself to easy two family conversion.

Many window replacements, Open concept from family, dining kitchen. Ceilings replaced. Hardwood floors installed.

Aberman Assoc Inc. Paula Savard 978-537-4971 x 14 www.paulasavard.com

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ITEMS UNDER $2,013

Over 40 Acres! Over 3000 Vehicles!

Lowry Organ "The Carnival with Magic Genie" $300.00 incl’s instruction booklet and numerous music books. 978-464-2011

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

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

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508-799-9969

Men’s Yamaha downhill skis.

6 footers with bindings and poles.

Excellent condition. $50.00 508-425-1150 Noritake Fine China Blue Hill 2482 floral w/ silver trim. Service for 12/91 pcs. Exc. cond. $500.00 or B/O 508-835-3045 Snowblower Toro 1024 heavy duty 2stage replacement motor with electric start tires chains. $550. 508-829-6009 Symco china set of 12 plus extras. few pieces missing. white/ pink flowers $200.00 or b/o.

508-527-4962 TV Stand with CD/DVD Racks $50 Call 978-390-3432

We buy vintage vehicles & antique auto related garage contents.

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FOR SALE Hay for Sale Plenty of 2013 1st cut available at 5.00 per bale.call Jen (Princeton) 978-660-5668 FURNITURE Queen pillowtop mattress set -NEW- $149

508-792-6211

NEW & USED

Still in plastic, can deliver. Call Luke 774-823-6692 YARD SALES & FLEA MARKETS

A Division of the Wagner Family of Dealerships 67 Main St., Route 70, Boylston, MA 01505 508-581-5833 Dick Kirby Sales

AUBURN-228 South St. November 2nd & 3rd, Saturday & Sunday, 10am-5pm. Rain or Shine. Antique furniture, glassware, tools, holiday decor and some one of kind items.

2002 Acura RSX Black 6 spd 117K ......................................................... $7,688 2008 BMW X3 AWD White 70K .............................................................. $21,588 2006 BMW 325XI AWD Dark Grey 65K ............................................... $15,888 2007 BMW X3 Nav Tan 79K ................................................................... $16,588 2004 Dodge Dakota SLT 4 Door PU 4WD 139K .................................... $8,888 2004 Dodge Neon Grey 52K ................................................................. $4,988 2003 Hyundai Accent GL Grey 105K .................................................... $4,188 2009 Honda Odyssey Grey 99K ........................................................... $17,288 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Black 53K ....................................... $26,888 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Grey 61K ........................................ $12,588 2006 Lexus ES350 Nav Maroon 123K ................................................... $14,888 2008 Mercedes Benz E350 AWD Blue 67K ............................................ $22,588 2000 Mercedes Benz SLK230 Conv Super Charged ................................. $8,988 2004 Nissan Path Finder SE Grey 35K .................................................. $10,988 2003 Toyota Corolla Grey 135K .............................................................. $6,888 2008 Toyota Sequoia Limited White AWD 74K ..................................... $29,488

Sacred HeartSt. Catherine of Sweden 596 Cambridge Street, Worcester, MA. CHRISTMAS BAZAAR-Sat. Nov. 9, 2013.

9am-3pm. Homemade Crafts, Food, Vendors, Christmas Gifts, Homemade Baked Goods, Raffles and more. No admission fee to bazaar.

Please join us after 4:00 Mass that day for a Ham Dinner in parish hall. $8.00 per ticket or $4.00 for meal ages 10 and under. For reservations for dinner or info for vendors call Lynn asap at 508-752-1608

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REAL ESTATE

HEALTHCARE SERVICES MISCELLANEOUS Wellness Fair Saturday, November 9, 2013 1 to 4:30pm 978-549-3970 centralmassyoga.com

1997 Oldsmobile LSS New muffler, brakes & battery. 130 estimated miles. Good cond. $2000.00 firm. Leominster 978 -534-1915

WANTED: 6 SERIOUS people interested in losing weightand earning $$$ showing others how to do the same!

Sue lost 16 lbs her 1st month and earned $320.

774-275-0646 8020Fitsquad@gmail.com

1999 Acura TL well maintained, reliable car. good tires, excellent sound system, drives very well, heated seats and more. Quiet, lots of power! Still luxurious and sporty! One owner. Garaged in Sutton. Ask for Brian $2,900 508-865-4410

REAL ESTATE

2000 Mercury Sable Wagon.

131K miles. Exc. cond. inside & out. Asking $2,200.00 Call Kathy 978-728-4702

APARTMENT FOR RENT BURNCOAT/GREENDALE 1 bd, laundry, appl’s & off st. parking. HT/HW Incl’d.

From $775.00. 508-852-6001 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Space for Rent: HOLDEN 1105 Main St approx 1000 sq feet available 1-1-2014 call Sue at 508-829-4333 x301

WE BUY HOUSES FAST CASH 508-499-8595 sellyourmahouse.com

AUTOMOTIVE AUTO/MOTORCYCLE 2008 Honda Metropolitan Scooter Black and gray. Mint cond.

469 miles.

Asking $1650.00. Includes helmet. 207289-9362 OR 207-450-1492.

2008 Suzuki GSX 650/K8. All black with silver and red trim.

Less than 850 miles. Cover, new battery, and lock. $5500.00 508-792-6080

AUTOS 1995 Lincoln Town Car White w/black roof. Interior black leather. Exc. cond. Moon roof.

108K miles. Asking $2000.00 508-842-8691

AUTO/SUV 2004 Chevrolet Trail Blazer Great condition.

New transmission. Low miles.

4WD. $4,799.00 Dan 508-641-6839

REAL ESTATE WANTED

Worcester, MA

Wagner Motor Sales

HEALTHCARE SERVICES

AUTO/TRUCK 2000 Ford F150 Flareside Pickup Showroom condition inside and out. 100K miles.

All power, needs nothing. $8500.00 Call 978-466-6043 AUTOS 1962 Chevrolet Impala sport coupe. Older restoration. Nice driver. $8,500 978-422-6646 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Sedan. 79k miles.

Grey exterior and interior. $6500.00 or B/O 774-242-2370 badday1123@gmail.com 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6 cylinder gas. Very good cond. Runs exc. $3500.00 195k miles. Located in Sutton, MA 774-287-0777

2001 Cadillac Eldorado Touring Coupe, Rare car, loaded, mint condition. $7,995 508-875-7400 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier FWD, Silver. Mint cond. Only 58K miles. 4cyl. 4dr. Auto. Remote starter. Recent updates.

Must sell. $4900.00 508-7542754 2006 Honda S2000 ext Black int Brand new top 93oct/synth oil only used Florida car adult owner 59k miles $16,500 508-816-0141 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 1998 Dutchman Pop-up Camper Refrigerator, stove, sink.

Heater, port o potty, kitchen table. Sleeps 8. $1700.00. 978840-0782 Ask for Kenny.

24 ft Light Weight 2004 Terry Dakota Travel Trailer Sleeps 7, bunk beds & full bed, 16ft awning, A/C, Central heat, microwave & 3 burner stove. Dual powered fridge/freezer. Loads of storage, outdoor shower. 2 batteries, travel septic. Like new. $8,500.00 508-579-6622

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

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PARTS & ACCESSORIES

Utility Trailer Made from a 1970 Chevy short bed pickup body. $225.00 Call Larry 508-886-6082 Rutland MA.

Used Auto Parts 91-day guarantee. Engines, transmissions, wheels, mirrors & tires.

Excellent service, junk car removal. Amherst-Oakham Auto Recycling, 358 Coldbrook Rd, Oakham, MC Visa Disc & Amex. 508-882-5241

Utility Trailer, Heavy Duty 15" wheels, with removable sides. 6’X 8’.

Located in Sutton, MA $650.00 774-287-0777 Utility Trailer 5’ X 8’. Floor, sides and gate are 3/4" pt. Removable fold down gate in rear. $1400 invested, asking $800 firm. Can be seen in Holden. 508-791-6444

YARD SALE & FLEA MARKET

Directory Sacred HeartSt. Catherine of Sweden 596 Cambridge Street, Worcester, MA. CHRISTMAS BAZAAR-Sat. Nov. 9, 2013.

9am-3pm. Homemade Crafts, Food, Vendors, Christmas Gifts, Homemade Baked Goods, Raffles and more. No admission fee to bazaar.

Please join us after 4:00 Mass that day for a Ham Dinner in parish hall. $8.00 per ticket or $4.00 for meal ages 10 and under. For reservations for dinner or info for vendors call Lynn asap at 508-752-1608 AUBURN-228 South St. November 2nd & 3rd, Saturday & Sunday, 10am-5pm. Rain or Shine. Antique furniture, glassware, tools, holiday decor and some one of kind items.

GRAFTON FLEA MARKET, INC. OPEN EVERY SUNDAY OUTDOOR/INDOOR

6am - 4pm • Acres of Bargains • Hundreds of Vendors • Thousands of Buyers • 44th Season Rte. 140, Grafton/ Upton town line Grafton Flea is the Place to be!

Selling Space 508-839-2217 www.graftonflea.com

To Advertise in this section call Carrie at 978-728-4302 or visit CentralMassClass.com.

Deadline Monday at Noon.

Only $20.00 for all 4 papers & online if you call in your ad!

LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES TOWN OF SUTTON ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TO ALL INTERESTED INHABITANTS OF THE TOWN OF SUTTON In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Ch. 40A, §11, the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at the Sutton Town Hall, on November 7, 2013 at 7:50pm on the petition of John J. Giarusso and Karen Berni-Giarusso . The petitioners request a determination from MGL.ch.40A §6 to permit the addition of a second floor on a preexisting non-conforming structure.

The property that is the subject of this petition is 56 Griggs Rd and is located in the R-1 Zoning District. A copy of the petition may be inspected during normal office hours in the Town Clerk’s Office located in the Town Hall. Any person interested or wishing to be heard on this variance petition should appear at the time and place designated.

Jeffrey Fenuccio Board of Appeals Clerk 10/24, 10/31/2013 MS

TOWN OF SUTTON ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TO ALL INTERESTED INHABITANTS OF THE TOWN OF SUTTON In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Ch. 40A, §11, the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at the Sutton Town Hall, on November 7, 2013 at 7:45pm on the petition of Jamie Margoupis. The petitioner requests a (17.8) ft. rear lot line set-back variance in order to construct a deck. The property that is the subject of this petition is 17 Clubhouse Way and is located in the R-1 Zoning District.

A copy of the petition may be inspected during normal office hours in the Town Clerk’s Office located in the Town Hall. Any person interested or wishing to be heard on this variance petition should appear at the time and place designated.

Jeffrey Fenuccio Board of Appeals Clerk 10/24/2013, 10/31/2013 MS TOWN OF SUTTON ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TO ALL INTERESTED INHABITANTS OF THE TOWN OF SUTTON In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Ch. 40A, §11, the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at the Sutton Town Hall, on November 7, 2013 at 7:55pm on the petition of John D. Minardi. The petitioner requests a Special Permit pursuant to Section III.A.4.G.3 of the Town’s bylaws for the use of a Landscape Contractor’s Yard. The property that is the subject of this petition is 72 Worcester Providence Turnpike and is located in the B-2 Zoning District. A copy of the petition may be inspected during normal office hours in the Town Clerk’s Office located in the Town Hall. Any person interested or wishing to be heard on this variance petition should appear at the time and place designated.

Jeffrey Fenuccio Board of Appeals Clerk 10/24, 10/31/2013 MS

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main St. Worcester, MA 01608 Docket No. WO13P3177GD NOTICE AND ORDER: Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor In the interests of Layla Rose Couture of Sutton, MA Minor NOTICE TO ALL INTERSTED PARTIES 1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor filed on 10/08/2013 by Cecilia M Pierce of Sutton, MA, Timothy J Couture of Sutton, MA will be held 11/08/2013 08:30 AM Motion.

Located Courtroom 1, Worcester Probate and Family Court, 225 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608 2. Response to Petition: You may respond by filing a written response to the Petition or by appearing in person at the hearing. If you choose to file a written response, you need to: File the original with the court; and Mail a copy to all interested parties at least (5) business days before the hearing.

3. Counsel for the Minor: The minor (or an adult on behalf of the minor) has the right to request that counsel be appointed for the minor.

4. Presence of the Minor at Hearing: A minor over age 14 has the right to be present at any hearing, unless the court finds that it is not in the minor’s best interests.

THIS IS A LEGAL NOTICE: An important court proceeding that may affect your rights have been scheduled. If you do not understand this notice or other court papers, please contact an attorney for legal advice.

Date: October 8, 2013 Stephen G. Abraham Register of Probate 10/31/2013 MS Commonwealth of Massachusetts Worcester, ss.

SUPERIOR COURT DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT CIVIL ACTION No. 13-1884B To Robert P. Goodman of Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts; AND TO ALL PERSONS ENTITLED TO THE BENEFIT OF THE SOLDIERS’ AND SAILORS’ CIVIL RELIEF ACT OF 1940 AS AMENDED: Clinton Savings Bank of Clinton, Massachusetts; claiming to be the holder of a mortgage covering property situated on Smith Road, being numbered 42 on said Road, in said Sutton, Massachusetts; recorded in Worcester District Registry of Deeds, Book 39310, Page 287, has filed with said court a Complaint for authority to foreclose said mortgage in the manner following: by entry on and possession of the premises therein described and by exercise of the power of sale contained in said mortgage. If you are entitled to the benefits of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act of 1940 as amended, and you object to such foreclosure you or your attorney should file a written appearance and answer in said court at Worcester in said County on or before the twenty-ninth day of November next or you may be forever barred from claiming that such foreclosure is invalid under said Act. Witness, Barbara J. Rouse, Esquire, Administrative Justice of said Court this eighteenth day of October 2013 Dennis P. McManus, Clerk 10/31/2013 MS

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www.centralmassclass.com LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES TOWN OF MILLBURY CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Millbury Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at 7:30 P.M. at the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street to act on a Notice of Intent from Michael Catino for re-construction of existing house at 35 Singletary Road. Said work falls under the jurisdiction of the Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L.Chapter 131, Section 40.

Donald Flynn Chairman 10/31/2013 MS

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main St. Worcester, MA 01608 Docket No. WO13P3302GD CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 In the matter of: Melinda M Gabriele Of: Millbury, MA RESPONDENT Alleged Incapacitated Person To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by D.D.S. of Shrewsbury, MA in the above captioned matter alleging that Melinda M Gabriele is in need of a Guardian and requesting that TLC Trust, Inc. of Ashburnham, MA (or some other suitable person) to appointed as Guardian to serve on the bond. The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is incapacitated, that the appointment of a Guardian is necessary, and that the proposed Guardian is appropriate.

The petition is on file with this court and may contain a request for certain specific authority. You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 11/12/2013. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date.

IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense.

WITNESS, Hon. Denise L. Meagher, First Justice of this Court.

Date: October 18, 2013 Stephen G. Abraham Register of Probate 10/31/2013 MS

WORCESTER HOUSING AUTHORITY ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS October 31, 2013 SEALED BIDS shall be received at the Purchasing Office, 69 Tacoma St., Worceseter, MA 01605 IFBs maybe picked up at the location above or may be downloaded from our webiste: www.worcester-housing.com/ purchasing, or call (508) 695-3203, TDD (508) 798-4530. Bidders are responsible for ensuring they have received any/ all addenda prior to submitting a bid.

Separate awards will be made for each IFB. WHA reserves the right to reject any all responses, in whole or in part, deemed to be in their best interest. Award of all contracts is subject to the approval of the WHA Executive Director or Board of Commissioners. The Operating Agency shall indemnify and hold harmless the WHA and its officers or agents from any and all third party claims arising from activities under these Agreements as set fort in MGL c.258, section 2 as amended.

Bid No. Release Date Project Title Bid Surety Bid Opening 13-31 10/31/2013 S&D Electrical and Lighting Supplies N/A November 21, 2013 @ 10:00 a.m.

13-32 10/31/2013 Plumbing Services - On Call 5% November 21, 2013 @ 10:30 a.m.

Pre-Bid Conference at 69 Tacoma St., Worcester, MA November 7, 2013 @ 10:30 a.m.

13-33 10/31/2013 Annual Sewer Line Clearing Services 5% November 21. 2013 @ 11:00 a.m.

Pre-Bid Conference at 69 Tacoma St., Worcester, MA November 7, 2013 @ 11:00 a.m.

Re Cappoli Chief Procurement Officer Visit our website at: www.worcester-housing.com/purchasing

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MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE Premises: 15 Clover Hill Road, Sutton, MA By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Karin L. Yarber to Hometown Bank, a Cooperative Bank, dated April 26, 2007, and duly recorded with the Worcester District Registry of Deeds, Book 41095, Page 176, of which mortgage the undersigned, Hometown Bank, a Cooperative Bank, is the present holder, for breach of conditions contained in said Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same, said premises will be sold at Public Auction at 1:00 P.M. on the 22nd day of November, 2013 at or upon the mortgaged premises, namely 15 Clover Hill Road, Sutton, Massachusetts, as described below, being the premises described in said mortgage, together with all the rights, easements, and appurtenances thereto, to wit: The land with the buildings thereon situated in Sutton, Worcester County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts known as and being numbered 15 Clover Hill Road. Being shown as Lot 30A on a plan entitled “Clover Hill East” Plan of Land in Northbridge and Sutton, Mass., Owner/Applicants: G.F. Homes Corp., Arnold S. and Sylvia A. Baker Scale 40 feet to an inch, Date: November 29, 1993 Guerriere & Halnon, Inc. Engineering and Land Surveying 333 West Street, Milford, Mass. 01757 (508) 473-6630 Fax: (508) 473-8243”, which plan is recorded with Worcester District Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 679, Plan 14. Said Lot 30A being part of Lots 30 and 31 as shown in Plan Book 619, Plan 122 and recorded with the Worcester District Registry of Deeds. Containing, according to said plan, 41,330 +/- square feet of which 25,123 +/- square feet is located in Sutton and 16,208 +/- square feet is located in Northbridge. Reserving a temporary fifteen foot wide construction and sloping easement parallel to Clover Hill Road. The premises are conveyed subject to and with the benefit of all rights, rights of way, easements, appurtenances, reservations, restrictions, and layouts and takings of record, insofar as they are in force and applicable. Meaning and intending to mortgage the same premises by deed of Michael S. McVey and Kelly A. McVey to Karin Yarber, dated 10/28/2004 and filed with the Worcester South District Registry of Deeds at Record Book 34976, Page 372; wherein a more detailed description of the premises is set forth. TERMS OF SALE: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to and with the benefit of any and all rights, rights of way, mortgages, restrictions, easements, local zoning laws and regulations, building and code violations, covenants, improvements, unpaid taxes, unpaid water and/or sewer bills, outstanding tax titles, municipal or other public taxes, assessments, federal and state tax liens, other liens or claims in the nature of liens, and existing encumbrances of record created prior to the above-described mortgage, if there be any, or otherwise having priority over the mortgage described herein, if there be any, and the rights of tenants and occupants of the mortgaged premises, if there be any. The premises shall also be sold and conveyed subject to any restrictions of record and rights of redemption for unpaid federal taxes, if there be any, as shall, notwithstanding this provision, constitute valid liens or encumbrances thereon after said sale. The following is a mortgage of record created and recorded prior to the above-described mortgage: mortgage from Karin Yarber to Option One Mortgage Corporation in the original principal amount of $158,000.00, dated October 29, 2004 and recorded with the Worcester District Registry of Deeds on November 1, 2004 in Book 34976, Page 374 (assigned to Deutsche Bank, National Trust Company as Trustee for Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I, Inc. Trust 2005-HE2 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-HE2 recorded with the Worcester District Registry of Deeds at Book 47458, Page 92). The highest bidder shall be required to pay FIVE THOUSAND and No/100 ($5,000.00) Dollars by certified, bank, treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale as a deposit. All bidders must exhibit said required deposit to the auctioneer immediately prior to the auction sale in order to qualify as a bidder. The balance of the purchase price is to be paid by certified, bank, treasurer’s or cashier’s check within thirty (30) days after the date of the sale at the offices of Attorney David E. Silverman, Silverman & Esposito, 264 Main Street, Oxford, Massachusetts 01540. The Mortgagee reserves the right to postpone the sale to a later date by public proclamation at the time and date appointed for the sale, and to further postpone at any adjourned sale date by public proclamation at the time and date appointed for the adjourned sale date. The successful bidder(s) at the auction shall be required to execute a Memorandum of Sale and Terms and Conditions of Sale at the Auction Sale at the conclusion of the bidding at the auctions. In the event the successful bidder at the Auction Sale shall default in purchasing the property according to the terms and conditions of this Notice of Sale and/or terms of the Memorandum of Sale executed at the time of the foreclosure, the Mortgagee reserves the right to sell such property by foreclosure deed to the second highest bidder, at its bid commitment which was made at the time of the foreclosure sale, providing that said second highest bidder shall execute a Memorandum of Sale and Terms and Conditions of Sale and deposit with Mortgagee’s attorney, David E. Silverman, Esquire, the amount of the required deposit as set forth herein within five (5) business days after written notice of the default of the previous highest bidder. If the premises are not serviced by a public sewage system, the purchaser of such property will be solely responsible for compliance with all Title V Regulations, including, but not limited to, any inspection and upgrade requirements set forth in 310 CMR (Code of Massachusetts Regulations) 15.300 through 15.305. The purchaser will be responsible for all closing costs, state documentary stamps, and recording fees. The description of the property contained in the mortgage shall control in the event of a typographical or clerical error in this publication. Other terms and conditions to be announced at the time and place of sale Hometown Bank, a Cooperative Bank, Present Holder of Said Mortgage By its Attorney, David E. Silverman, Esquire Silverman & Esposito P.O. Box 245 264 Main Street Oxford, MA 01540 (508) 987-2707 10/24, 10/31, 11/07/13 MS

Keep it Legal

Michael Cram and Steven Flaherty

Steven Flaherty and Michael Cram are investigators of the paranormal variety. They don’t buzz around the city in a vintage ambulance fighting big gooey ghosts but they have been know to sit in a dark basement with a tape recorder, notepad, flashlight and a camera or two. They wait for the moment when they see or hear something, and finally, when the time is right, communicate with spirits. Cram, the son of an Irish soothsayer, works with the Scared Order of St. Michael the Archangel, which is run by the Roman Catholic Church. They investigate exorcisms or people who think they are possessed.

Flaherty has always been curious and has been working as a ghost hunter almost 10 years. Together, Flaherty and Cram are the Seven Hills Ghost Hunters.

How did you get interested in hunting ghosts? MC: You’re at home and you feel a

we’re investigating.

breeze go by you and none of the windows are open. It’s a lot more than just being a hunter. It’s the unknown that you want to know. It wasn’t a tremendous jump for us to become hunters because we were already curious and we were there. We’re just trying to help people who are having hard times. We try to make it more accessible for people who are in need. We do it free of charge. It’s a not a monetary thing for us.

What happens when you find the ghost you’re looking for? Do you try to communicate? Do you kill them?

SF: You don’t try to kill it; you can’t kill

Do you need special equipment to be a ghost hunter? SF: We have an arsenal

What’s the worse case scenario on a hunt?

MC: For someone to get possessed.

of what we call weapons. For your basic ghost hunter the best thing to have is a notebook, recorder and camera, that’s all you need. You have to pay attention to what you’re feeling; it’s what happens while you’re investigating a place. You need to jot down all your feelings, the recorder will capture EVPs (Electric Voice Phenomena) that you may not hear but the recorder will. Pictures are great but they are few and far between.

MC: They have all sorts of equipment, shadow detectors, full spectrum cameras, DVR systems, REM PODs, a device with an antenna that picks up the energy of spirits.

We have laser grids that we put up against walls that make it possible to see things moving across the wall. We have thousands of people and thousands of priests around the world that we can ask questions [to].

We also use holy water, blessed salts and special medals. We always wear these special crosses; the crosses all are made from the same Benedictine medal. There are a lot of different experiments we do while

something that’s dead. We try to move it to the next level. Some spirits are attached to places; they may have lived their lives there. Sometimes you can pick up a spirit by going through a graveyard and you may not know it.

Possessions can be very common, if someone doesn’t believe, I’m not saying you have to believe in God but you have to believe in something, those people can become attached to very easily. One case we worked in Parsonsfield, Maine, a 150-year-old seminary. A man went into the seminary and started talking bad about the Baptist Church. He was possessed. He had to be cleansed and taken off the property. We had to make amends with the spirits. A lot of times in different environments different spirits just want to be recognized. We’ve done strip clubs that had problems. Just by recognizing the spirit, leaving it a flower, letting it know you understand, it stops the actions sometimes.

I’ve never seen, felt or experienced any type of paranormal activity in my 41 years.

Can everyone see ghosts, and if so, what’s wrong with me? MC: If they want to. You

may not recognize it. Children are more susceptible because it hasn’t been pounded

STEVEN KING

Two minutes with...

into their heads that there are no ghosts.

Your mother has told you enough times that there is no such thing, that you didn’t see it. You’ve grown up believing there are no ghosts; you blame everything unexplained on a coincidence. I don’t believe in coincidence, everything happens for a reason. If you’re not a believer they may not want to communicate with you.

Where are the paranormal hot spots in the city? MC: Well. Elm Park is very active

at certain times. It was a training facility for Revolutionary and Civil War soldiers.

There is a private case in Worcester we’ve been working there for a year and a half.

We’ve brought exorcists in.

SF: Worcester State University is haunted.

We’ve gone up to the dorms in the offseason and found activity, nothing bad that would ever hurt anybody. Someone may have played with an Ouija board, opened a door.

Why do some ghosts haunt a specific location like a house? Can they leave?

MC: They can travel. They’re attached to

that location, maybe they died suddenly, suicides don’t move on well. They may have unfinished business, they may need to make resolves. If a house is haunted it’s usually by a person who used to live there and they don’t like you. Whether you’re changing or disrespecting their house, they just don’t want you there. That’s just how it is sometimes. The case in Worcester is an ongoing battle. The people were using tarot cards, using magic, Ouija boards. We have EVPs of something slithering on the floor and there is nothing in the house that slithers. Sometimes you have to find a way to make peace with them.

What’s your best ghost hunting story?

MC: Wiscasset (Maine) Courthouse, we

spent a weekend up there. We got a lot of activity with flashlights (they use flashlights to communicate, by asking questions, spirits answer by turning the flashlight on and off); we had an IR camera system set-up throughout the whole building. We have pictures of a Pepsi machine that was set into an alcove.

You can see the light from the Pepsi machine drawn out and over the alcove and when you look down you can see the outline of a little boy. Walking down the hall in darkness and having a face come out of a wall as you go by. There were also orbs that showed up in four or five different places on the video as well.

How accurate are the paranormal reality TV shows? Besides the scare factor, is there a reason they only hunt ghosts at night?

SF: The night is the best time to hear and to see the mists; they show up better against black. MC: The ghost shows are just investigating to get evidence. They very rarely come to the aid of somebody.

If someone is in dire stress so much so that they can’t live in their house and you’re there to take pictures, are you resolving the problem or just satisfying your own goal? You may be aggravating the spirit. You don’t know what you’re dealing with. As far as the shows, they’re paying to go into these places; most of the places are looking for the publicity.

Most people don’t want their private lives exposed. We wouldn’t recommend going out and doing this if you’re untrained because odds are that you will bring something home. You have to be careful, our mindset is to pay it forward. Help people who are having a hard time.

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