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February 9 - 15, 2012 ■ Volume 37, Number 23

Proposed processing plant causes a stir in Millbury Kevin Koczwara

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tephen Cope says he moved to Point Rock Estates in Worcester 10 years Planned Parenthood League of ago because of its great location. Massachusetts celebrates the Susan Comprised of the last homes before the city limits, the 80-unit Point Rock G. Komen for the Cure Foundation for community sits on the edge of the city “clarify[ing] its grantmaking criteria,” with access to the beautiful and peaceful allowing it to continue to provide breast sanctuary of Flint Pond in Worcester. cancer screening grants to the healthBut Point Rock Estates is also situated care nonprofit. +2 next to a small strip of land that falls within Millbury town lines. Westborough Worcester boxer Edwin “La Bomba” Road, where Point Rock is located, is Rodriguez to fight Donovan “Da Bomb” the only way in and out of this Millbury George on March 17 at New York’s parcel of land – the road turns into Madison Square Garden, broadcasted by Creeper Hill Road in Grafton. There, on HBO. Happy St. Patrick’s day. +2 the small chunk of Millbury property, with nothing but woods on either side, is the The Giants’ last minute heroics cause of much disdain for Cope and other again fell the Patriots in the Super Bowl. Point Rock residents. It’s where Treeline Construction and Atlantic Construction The worst part? We might have to start are located. respecting Eli Manning. -2 Treeline Construction occupies the one Troubled times at UMass Memorial: piece of developed land on the Millbury part of Westborough Road. It’s a permitted the hospital will restructure, costing 700 construction yard seeking to recycle to 900 jobs, while the Caitlin Raymond building materials to sell in the near International Registry earns them future, if it can get all its permits in order. $800,000 in fines between two states “It’s my understanding that a large (Massachusetts and New Hampshire) for portion of [Treeline Construction’s] overcharging for blood tests. -4 business is to recycle buildings” that the company demolishes and processes into recycled product, which it later sells, says Occupy Worcester and the Worcester Millbury town planner Laurie Connors. Tea Party team up for a protest last Cope, 64, and other residents in the Friday against the National Defense area like Worcester City CouncilorAuthorization Act in front of the federal at-Large Kate Toomey, don’t want a courthouse. Looks like 100 percent of the 99 percent agrees on something: due recycling-plant permit to be granted. They are wary of what will happen if process. +1 Treeline starts crushing rock and recycling building materials. Worcester Police Department drug “Point Rock has been there since 1987 raids net two on Providence Street and and houses have been there years earlier. a Mid-Town Mall business owner, picking And because of a property line, [Treeline] up bags of marijuana and heroin. -4 can do what they want to do, and I say that’s not right. That’s not acceptable,” laments Cope. The Tour de Worcester, a three-race In 2007, Treeline applied for a series comprised by the Jay Lyons construction-yard permit and a Memorial Road Race, Worcester Firefighters Memorial 6K and the Canal Diggers 5K begins in April and continues through the fall. For more info, look at tourdeworcester.com. +2

processing-plant permit. The Millbury Planning Board denied the permit requests. According to Connors, the planning board rejected the request because of the processing-plant plans. Eventually, Treeline received a construction-yard permit after reapplying without the processing-plant request. Even though the original 2007 decision to grant the construction-yard permit is still in appeals court (Treeline feels a site plan review is unnecessary), on January 9, 2012, the Millbury Planning Board voted to grant a postconstruction storm water permit to Treeline Construction, one of the first steps in establishing a processing permit. There were stipulations included in the notice of decision, though. According to the notice, Treeline is to “provide the Planning Board with proof of compliance with Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (Mass DEP) as it pertains to the Notice of Noncompliance,” sated May 20, 2008. On May 20, 2008, MassDEP issued a notice of noncompliance to Treeline Construction, which required Treeline to remove all waste concrete, brick and asphalt from the 130 Westborough Street property. The notice came after a 2005 cease-and-desist order issued by the Millbury Board of Health on May 5, 2005. According to order, the board of health charged that Treeline was operating an illegal dumping site without permits, had constructed a building without the proper permit, had no sanitary facilities, no sewer or septic plans and was engaging in “illegal burning or rubbish.” Treeline and its lawyer could not be reached for comment after multiple attempts. According to Toomey and Cope, Treeline has not adhered to the notice or the cease-and-desist order. Instead, the company has continued to drop off building materials and stockpile what it hopes to one day recycle and resell. “They shouldn’t be doing anything in there. They shouldn’t be dumping materials. They have a cease-and-desist

order and were told to remove materials from a few years ago, which they did not do,” asserts Toomey. “I don’t know why anybody is allowed to continue with their business when they can’t continue with existing laws.” “[DEP] cited them in 2008 and nobody did anything. A year later they sent them another one, and they still haven’t done it,” says Cope. “My feeling is that it would cost [Treeline] tens of thousands of dollars to find a solid-waste dump, and they don’t want to do that.” A major part of Toomey and Cope’s complaint is the noise. The processing plant would be within a mile of Rock Point. Already they have noticed more noise in the area from the few trucks going in and out, and according to Toomey, the truck noise alone will grow as Treeline plans to bring in 20 to 30 more trucks a day when the processing plant goes online. That noise could make the area undesirable to live in for Worcester residents. “There is real concern for the community and their enjoyment of their homes,” says Toomey. “Last summer – I live five blocks away, so I’m not on top of it [130 Westborough Street] – all I could hear was [Treeline] dumping off construction materials. And if I heard that all the way over here, imagine the quality of life the people must have who are right next to it.” According to Cope, Treeline is operating its construction yard outside of the designated times. He is worried that Treeline is already disobeying orders and has no concern for the rules set in place. “Nobody has any problems with any other companies on the street. And Treeline would bring that up and say, ‘nobody has any problems with anyone else,’ but the other companies never threatened to do what they do [crush and recycle rock and building materials] or create this noise pollution, which I hear,” continued on page 7

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tate and national laws banning trans fat in prepared foods were on the rise in August 2010 when three UMass medical students launched a nonproďŹ t to expand upon the healthful movement and better the entire eating experience in their own community through a new venture that they called WooFood. The concept of WooFood is simple: offer restaurantgoers an easy way to order their favorite meal – just make it healthier. Participating Worcester restaurants go through an introduction of the WooFood goals and standards, chefs work to integrate healthy ingredients into their most popular dishes and wait staff is trained on how to effectively promote the WooFood certiďŹ ed options. One of WooFood’s founders Mitch Li idealizes Worcester being a model for healthier eating without added work. “Some cultures don’t have to think about ‘health’ food at all; their diet just happens to be healthy and delicious. WooFood wants to bring that here.â€? According to Li, “Worcester is perfect for a program like WooFood. Small enough to get a handle on, but big enough to have a critical mass of restaurants and entrepreneurs.â€? Restaurants currently certiďŹ ed by WooFood are Nancy Chang, Flying Rhino Cafe & Watering Hole and Wooberry Frozen Yogurt. Establishments still undertaking the certiďŹ cation process are Ceres Bistro, EVO Dining, Coral Seafood,

Mac’s Diner and WooDaddy Wafes. Nancy Chang, an Asian restaurant on Chandler Street with many vegetarian and other healthy offerings has expanded its options through partnering with WooFood. The restaurant now offers whole grain noodles and customers have the option to have half their meal served hot while the other is packaged in the kitchen to take home. “It’s easier to go into [a meal] knowing you’re only going to eat half of it,â€? says manager Elaine Courtney. By halving meals, the restaurant saves on the amount of food wasted. Before customers had the option, Courtney admits that “at the end of the day, we throw out a lot of food.â€? Naturally for medical students, betterment of public health is the priority of WooFood, says another of the three founders, Adam Chin. Matt DeWolf, also a founder, says another intention of WooFood is to “promote businesses that promote healthy eating.â€? Participating restaurants are promoted on WooFood’s website (woofood.org) as well as through a partnership WooFood has with Worcester’s largest employers, including UMass Health Care. WooFood provides UMass and other top city employers with announcements about their certiďŹ ed restaurants that the companies then share in their newsletters. Flying Rhino’s chef Paul Barber has proved healthy food can also be delicious food. His entrĂŠe of spicy grilled swordďŹ sh steak served with a sauce and smoky tomato garnish on top of sweet potato continued on page 7

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explains Cope, noting that even though they are not supposed to begin work until 7 a.m., several times a week, they are “dumping stuff or banging stuff” as early as 5:30 a.m. District 3 City Councilor George Russell is worried not only about the noise, but also about the run-off from the factory, which is supposed to be addressed with the storm water permit issued by the planning board on January 9. Even so, that decision by the Millbury Planning Board didn’t sit well with Russell. Even though he was not happy that the planning board granted the approvals for the storm water permit, Russell says he realizes that planning boards are obligated to do certain things under the Massachusetts General Laws. “The hearings they have are called approval processes, not hearing or permits or waivers …,” explains Russell. “They’re called ‘site plan approval’ [hearings] and it’s because [planning boards] are obligated by state law to approve things and to make sure they are addressing the environmental issues and the neighbor issues, but they are kind of handcuffed.” “I think [the processing plant] is going to have a negative impact on the environmental concerns of Lake Quinsigamond and that area, because

we’re dealing with some water run-off and the handling of water runoff,” he continues, citing his worries that run-off will go into Flint Pond, which connects to Lake Quinsigamond, and impact the ecosystem negatively. For Cope, though, the fight has just begun and he doesn’t plan to give up, even if Treeline continues to move forward. According to zoning laws, Treeline has the right to build a processing plant in the area, but Cope doesn’t think that’s right because of the way the land around 130 Westborough Street has been permitted and built up over the years. “I’m tired of rolling over,” said Cope. “I’m assuming [Treeline Construction] thinks we’re going to give up, but we’re not. If we have to form a not-for-profit organization to collect money to defend it, we will. If we have to sue Millbury, we will. If we have to sue [Treeline], we will. It’s not going to happen. We will do whatever we can through legal means.” For now, Cope will wait patiently as the Millbury Planning Board and Treeline fight out in court the original 2007 ruling on the permits. The two sides are at an impasse, currently; at some point, the court will rule and Cope will either have to continue the fight, or he will have some semblance of quiet.

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crab hash is one of the several WooFood certified items on the menu, while also claiming to be the most popular dish in recent month. WooBerry, offering frozen yogurt on Highland Street, is unique in the way of promoting its WooFood certified menu options. WooBerry customers will find staff picks on the menu – all of which are certified. “Worcester and the people of Worcester are very ready for a program like this,” says Chin. Li adds, “It seems like some of the chefs and owners we have spoken to have just been waiting for an excuse to do this.” However, local restaurant owners and chefs are hitting a road block with suppliers, finding whole grain pasta and breads are not easily available. Li says WooFood is working with Pioneering Healthier Communities in Worcester to develop a consortium of buyers that will be able to order these items at reasonable prices for WooFood certified restaurants. WooFood’s healthful lessons may be making their way into one of Worcester’s schools in the near future. Mike Fournier, a chef at Coral Seafood, is also a culinary arts instructor at Worcester Technical High School and says he “really loves the concept of WooFood.”

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Lt. Governor Tim Murray may have received the best news he’s heard since his November car accident that fed the rumor mill a feast: a MassINC poll commissioned by Commonwealth Magazine found that 52 percent of 500 people over the age of 18 surveyed knew little or nothing about the crash. Despite 57 percent of those polled believing the LG is hiding information, he still carries a 27 percent favorability rating – while 56 percent said they didn’t know if they saw him favorably or unfavorably. As the magazine put it “he remains largely a blank slate for many voters,” which, with the election for governor over two years away, sounds more like good news than bad.

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THE DISTRICT: The race for the vacant District 15 state representative seat has come into sharper focus this week with At-Large City Councilor Kate Toomey pulling nomination papers at City Hall on Tuesday. “I have given this a great deal of thought … I love being a City Councilor, but this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to serve Worcester in a different capacity,” Toomey wrote in a message to supporters. Worcester School Committee member Dianna Biancheria also pulled papers for a run, and she’s already had her first stand out. Democrat Ralph Perez also picked up the forms, as did Republican Brian O’Malley. Candy Mero Carlson, a former District 2 city council candidate, said she’s “looking at the seat, but no final decision at this point.”

CRIME WATCH: The Worcester Police Department came to City Council this week to discuss 2011 crime stats. Overall, the city saw a 1.7 percent decrease in violent crime because of large drops between 2010 and 2011 in reported rapes or attempted rapes (down from 60 to 47), aggravated assaults (down to 647 from 661) and nonfatal shooting incidents decreasing from 23 to 13. WPD Chief Gary Gemme said the department’s Shooting Response Team, which investigates non-fatal shootings as if they were homicides, contributed to the lower numbers because it hindered retaliatory gunfire. Not all is rosy though, as knife crime jumped from 117 to 138 incidents in 2011. There were also ten homicides in 2011, an increase from 7 last year (though Gemme pointed out homicides by firearm dropped from six to five). In his report to the council he wrote “many of the shooting and stabbing incidents involved individuals known to each other, were gang or drug related, involved a personal feud, occurred late at night, and had previously been involved in the criminal justice system.”

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Konnie Lukes, reaching back to her days as head of the Worcester chapter of the ACLU, talked about the importance of freedom of speech and freedom of the press. Calling recent WPD press releases aimed at the T&G “embarrassing” and “unprofessional,” she said, “When we are the targets of criticism, I think we should do what a professional does: go on about our jobs and prove those critics wrong by performing even better than what we’re already being acknowledged for.” She added that these stunts overshadow praise for the department “that is hard earned and deserved.” (Sentiments echoed by Councilor Rick Rushton.)…City Manager Michael O’Brien commented that the city demands “fair, accurate and balanced reporting,” adding that he has met with “principals” from the T&G and Worcester Mag and “we have agreed collectively to move forward.”

TAKE A TOUR: District 3 Councilor George Russell said in an interview after the meeting that he didn’t want discussion of the crime stats to turn acrimonious, but some councilors bristled at his idea that he doesn’t feel safer in the city than he did four years ago. Russell says it wasn’t a slight at a hard-working police department or a political statement, just the reality of living in a district where gang activity, crime and blight still loom as major issues. To not mention that, he said afterward, would mean “I don’t think I’d be doing my job as a district councilor.” … Despite all the discussion on crime, one commenter on our live blog of the meeting pointed out that there was no mention of an alleged murder-suicide perpetrated by a level 3 sex offender in front of Main Street’s Compare Foods the night before. stART PICKS A SPRING LOCATION: Local arts and crafts fair stART on the Street will bring its spring edition to Green Street on Sunday, June 3, after years of holding it on North Main Street. “This is going to give the neighborhood a great boost,” said Canal District Business Alliance chair John Giangregorio. For more Worcesteria visit worcestermag.com/blogs/dailyworcesteria and follow @ JeremyShulkin on Twitter. Got a tip? Email it to jshulkin@worcestermag.com.

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t’s official: I’m old. Well, maybe not REAL old, like, say, Kirk Douglas. I don’t need a walker – yet. Or a drool bib. Or a reverse mortgage, sold to me by the Fonz. (Apparently, Robert Wagner was no longer considered a credible spokesperson once they dredged up the Natalie Wood mystery death yet again. Go figure.) Here’s why I know I’m old: younger people consult me about stuff and trust me. Again, go figure. Three things happened recently that cemented my suspicions that I’m not as young as I once was. The first one was wonderful, but sobering: I’m going to be a first-time grandmother. Specifically, a Nana. In my family, we are Nanas, not Grammy’s, not Mimis, not Grandmas. My mother’s roots were Polish and Lithuanian, and she hailed from Vernon Hill — Marion Ave. — where eastern Europeans settled some 100 years ago. My grandmother was a Nana, my mother was a Nana and I can’t imagine being anything but. However, realizing I will be the person some kid will eventually consider “cute” aka “out of it” is disturbing. I now have to walk the fine line between morphing into a Nana (Aprons? Support

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New school food guidelines I was delighted to read the new USDA guidelines requiring schools to serve meals with twice as many fruits and vegetables, more whole grains, less sodium and fat, and no meat for breakfast. The guidelines were mandated by the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act signed by President Obama in December of 2010 and will go into effect with the next school year. The new guidelines offer a welcome change from USDA’s tradition of using the National School Lunch Program as a dumping ground for meat and dairy surpluses. Not surprisingly, 90% of American children are consuming excess fat, only 15% eat recommended servings of fruits and vegetables, and one-third have become overweight or obese. These early dietary flaws become lifelong addictions, raising their risk of diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. In recent years, Hawaii, California, New York, and Florida legislatures asked their schools to offer daily vegetarian options, and most school districts now do. The Baltimore public school system offers its 80,000 students a complete weekly break from meat. Parents should continue to insist on healthful plant-based school meals, snacks, and vending machine items. They can

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hose? Little containers of unrecognizable leftovers in the fridge?) or fighting it by dressing inappropriately, using words I think are cool but are just lame, and trying to be “hip” — like maybe trying to use my AARP membership card as rolling paper. On the upside, I get to say things like: “Get yourself a little somethin’…” when slipping a dollar bill into a kid’s pocket. Also, I can mess with the parents by stealthily ignoring their rules about nutrition and bedtime. Ack, as my mother would say. What a balancing act this is going to be. I know I’m old because the younger teachers I work with want me to join their trivia team on Thursdays. They need someone who knows things like Shirley Booth played “Hazel” but was also an Oscar winner for “Come Back Little Sheba.” They need someone on the team who recalls vividly the assassinations of JFK, RFK and MLK, in that order. They need someone who wore Peter Max pantyhose and Huck-a-Poo blouses when Jordan Levy sported mutton chops. They need someone who knows the words to Rex Trailer’s theme song. The third clue to my obvious disintegration came during a recent incident at North High. A bullet from a .357 was found in the stairwell, prompting an immediate lock-down, while the staff and WPD

searched 1,300 lockers for the weapon from which it might have come. No weapon was found and all went smoothly, but during the lock-down, which lasted nearly two hours, I was charged with keeping things calm for my ninth-grade honors students. Contrary to what people think about teens being jaded and streetwise, there still exist in this world sweet-faced innocent kids, and I had a room full of them in front of me. Four of the girls had tears brimming when the lock-down went into effect. They held hands like kindergarteners, all pretense gone. No false bravado here. One girl looked at me with eyes as big as dinner plates and said: “Miss, if I have to be here, I’m glad I’m with you because you’re my favorite teacher.” I was touched, honestly. I felt my own eyes water. “I would never let anything happen to you,” I told her. “You can’t see my invisible cape and the big “S” on my chest, but I’m wearing them at all times.” This seemed to cheer them a bit. One of the girls smiled and said: “We feel safe with you, Miss Harvey, because you’re …” “What, honey? I’m what?” I asked. “You’re so….maternal.” She meant “old.” I just know it.

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Great article on the City’s effort to preserve neighborhoods in the face of an increasing number of foreclosures. It was very well-written and the photography demonstrated what this epidemic is doing to our neighborhoods. It’s a terrible thing— and this article and type of education can only help to make people aware, keep their eyes open and help in any way they can.

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Many people face difficulty in the winter months when property owners fail to remove snow and ice from their sidewalks. That buildup of snow and ice can prevent individuals from accessing sidewalks, crosswalks, curb cuts, and other means of travel is distressing. The Commission on Disability wants to remind Worcester residents that, under City Ordinance, owners or occupants of property with sidewalks need to remove snow and ice from sidewalks within ten hours after snow ceases to fall. If snow and ice is not cleared appropriately, complaints can be made to the City’s Department of Public Works and Parks at 508929-1300. The Department will refer such complaints to the Police Department, which can issue a $75.00 ticket for failure to remove snow from a public sidewalk, per day. Thank you for doing your part to keeping Worcester accessible for all during the long winter months ahead. Very truly yours, DAV ID PE R R Y Vice-Chair, Worcester Commission on Disabilities

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The unexpected delivery; January 13, 2012 Morning routines, more often than not, are just that, routine. Most days start like any other with the alarm clock sounding the sad fact that sleep has come to an end. Coffee sounds like a good solution to rid one of sluggishness and get the day moving in the right direction. Before you know it, you’re at work knee deep in projects for the day and the morning routine seems like it came and went too fast.

This morning felt like most, with a hot breakfast and a nice cup of home-brewed Starbucks waiting on the kitchen table. Towards the end of breakfast, I couldn’t help but look out the kitchen window, which overlooks the backyard, to spot balloons resting on the ground. I had looked out the window just minutes before and the only thing resting on the ground was the snow that blustered in recently and froze on the lawn where it’s sat for days. Intrigued and excited, this morning’s routine had shifted a bit and I found myself throwing on slippers to head outside to fetch this unexpected backyard delivery. Upon gathering the balloons, I noticed they were labeled with birthday wishes and in tow was a light clear envelope. With temperatures far too cold to open the envelope outside and not catch a cold, I headed back inside. The envelope was attached to the many strings of the balloons, some of which were still helium filled, while others were clearly deflated. The letters inside were addressed to a gentleman named ‘Irv’. This man apparently lived a great life, touching the lives of those who wrote heartfelt letters to their grandpa. These warm birthday wishes were in celebration of his 94th birthday and the clear envelope was labeled, ‘Heaven’. Halfway through reading these letters, I wondered what Irv was welcomed into at birth 94 years ago. Luckily for me my laptop sat only a room away and I soon found myself on Google searching ‘1918’. A few things caught my eye: Woodrow

Wilson was President, WWI came to an end and between 25 & 30 percent of the world’s population caught the flu that year. We’ve had 16 presidents since then, an additional World War and countless yearly flu vaccines. In one morning, I have already shifted out of my normal routine and had a history lesson to boot. This was shaping up to be a very interesting day. After the ‘googled’ research I decided to dig further, but this time about the present and not the past. I wanted to know where these balloons originated. The carefully folded letters addressed a recent death and the age of 93 was a good start; now came the hard part. How many people were 93 last year? And of those, how many went by the name Irv Silverman? Surprisingly enough, obituaries are available on countless websites and my search narrowed quickly. Lucky for me his family members signed their names in the handwritten letters, which proved to be a defining search result. I found myself reading an obituary about a man who had passed last summer and a wife who had lost her life-long partner of 63 years. In this small, but detailed article I found the names to match those signed on the letters in the clear envelope. Was this it? Was this the family who sent the balloons that landed in my yard? Expecting to scroll down further and find the funeral home to be local, I instead was dumbfounded. The obituary appeared in a newspaper 12 states away, in the sunny state of Florida. Could this be true? Did these Heaven-destined balloons travel 1400 miles before reaching me, a dozen states away, here in Massachusetts? Eli Khamarov once wrote that, “The best things in life are unexpected.” This couldn’t be more true. And although I might not have known Irv, I was able to celebrate his birthday through reading kind words from his family, and for whatever reason, Irv touched my life today and I couldn’t have asked for a better version of my morning routine. R YA N P. H A N N E Y Worcester

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Valentines take the stage

Joshua Lyford

Ah, Valentine’s Day. One of the most polarizing holidays in today’s world. Some people love the popular holiday for the spread of love sprinkled with a chance to give that special someone a little bit of appreciation. Others can’t stand the glamorization of a holiday fueled by spending and consumerism.

The nature of the holiday and its possible consumerist (read: bah-humbug in February) foundation isn’t the only aspect of Valentine’s Day that can be viewed from multiple angles. The incidents that spawn from this love-makers requiem splinter into dozens of different categories like an arrow from Cupid’s bow caught on particularly thick armor. In other words, what other day has the ability to turn normally rational people into wild, frothy-mouthed monsters of emotion and reckless passion? Luckily for us, the stage has long been a mainstay of wild, irrational behavior; a place where anyone could take a

heartening slug of booze, slam the bottle back to the counter, take a deep breath and resolve to step in front of a crowd with the (usually) good-natured intent of giving it their all in front of total strangers. Something about the energy of a crowd and the bright lights burning into the darkest parts of your soul can turn a reasonable, logical businessman into a love-sick rock star destined for explosive glory. Worcester isn’t only one of the largest cities in Massachusetts; it is also a great place for on-stage talent. The city features more than its fair share of venues, promoters, musicians and fans eager to hear some excellent tunes. This lends our city to a treasure trove of great stories, specifically ridiculous stories of romance: both “D’aw” worthy and hilarious. In honor of Saint Valentine (and diaperchic Cupid), this article seeks to explore some of the area’s greatest romantic onstage encounters. Some are passionate and bring to mind a well-worded fairytale, something about a sleepy princess and a macho night. Some are less charming but equally jaw dropping. Erick Godin is a man who knows Worcester music, after working as the bookings manager at its former namesake, Sir Morgan’s Cove, he then became the man in charge when he took over The Lucky Dog Music Hall on Green Street. The Lucky Dog has hosted plenty of wedding-related incidents over the years, from a karaoke coordinator/justice of the peace-hosted wedding ceremony that took place seven years ago, to a multitude of proposals; but nothing will take the place of the time he proposed to his own wife. “It was Christmas Night, three years ago,” Godin recounts. “I was singing (in band The Flock of Assholes) and we were

doing our standard ’80s fare.” His thengirlfriend wasn’t tipped off to his plan, even though both of their parents were mysteriously in attendance. “This was an extremely strange thing for both of us and should have been a tip-off that something special was going down,” Godin says. Luckily it wasn’t and as the set moved forward the band began to play her favorite song, Wild Horses by The Rolling Stones. “I got off the stage to sing that whole song directly to her,” he remembers. “The whole crowd seemed to know

what was going to happen next.” At the end of the song, Godin planted his knee and asked for her hand in marriage. Thankfully, “She said yes and we live happily ever after.” The Lucky Dog isn’t the only dew-eyed venue in Worcester. Ralph’s Diner on Grove Street has experienced the grizzly volley of Cupid’s arrows as well. There have been plenty of proposals in the unique bar’s classic upstairs venue in addition to wild stag parties and at least one marriage. While some of the stories will be locked away in a mysterious

AnneMarie Nabhan, owner of Beautyworks has been married for 54 years and shares with us her favorite date-night memory… This was about 40 years ago. It was the first family ski trip to Sugarbush in Vermont. She can still remember how happy she was. This was the first time away with her husband, their three kids and their black cocker spaniel, Chico. Her husband Bob worked six days a week, and she ran her own cheesecake business out of her home. They rented a condo at the mountain. The kids had new skies and outfits. They spent the morning skiing until the sun went down. They returned to the condo; the kids had hot chocolate, she and Bob had an “adult beverage,” ate dinner and went to bed at 8 p.m. They woke up the next morning and did it all over again.

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Ever had a day/date where everything worked out perfectly? This was exactly my experience a number of years ago. I took my wife and our best friends for a day and night in The Big Apple. We left Worcester in the morning and sped into New York in less than three hours — and NO speeding ticket! — and ended up in Brooklyn at Peter Lugers for lunch, one of the great steak houses in the country. Everything was perfect. Then, on to the city. We took a shot at a Broadway show (a matinee) and “Oklahomaâ€? was our ďŹ rst pick; we went to the box ofďŹ ce and, lo and behold, offered cash to the box ofďŹ ce guy and ended up with tickets reserved for “show folkâ€? — perfect seats, lower area, center and eye level with the stage. Couldn’t have been better and at less than face value! Afterwards, on to the Village for a snack at the top marzipan bakery in the city. Next stop: our boutique hotel on Central Park West. We ended up with adjoining suites overlooking the park, at the same rate as our double rooms cost (had a pair of cancelations)! At dinner time, we were able to get an 8 p.m. table on a Saturday night at “The Palmsâ€? – a 5-star restaurant on the East Side. How? When I called for a reservation (on a whim), I provided my last name. The maĂŽtre d’ recognized my last name and out of the blue asked if I was related to Sal Motta (my dad, who was a pro boxer). Turned out this guy was a huge boxing fan. Replying in the afďŹ rmative, he ends up not only making the reservation happen, but proceeds to be there waiting for us when we arrived, escorting us to the nicest table in the house, complete with white-glove service by his folks. My thought was, “This isn’t this typical treatment of people from Worcester.â€? This capped off a truly amazing day/evening/night! — Ron Motta

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Loving dinners What the pros cook for their sweethearts

Trisha J. Wooldridge

While Worcester’s best chefs are scurrying around, making sure you and your beloved have the most fantastic, romantic dinner they can provide, you may be wondering how these professionals use their amazing talents for their own sweethearts - and what they might love to eat.

Well, ďŹ rst, their beloved partners need to be willing to celebrate on Not Valentine’s Day –

because the chefs really have to be at work and supervising on the holiday. That generally isn’t a problem, as many chefs really enjoy the fun that goes into making their patrons’ day special, from deciding on unique dishes to how easy it is to organize the cooking for pairs. In fact, when asked about their personal preferences for celebrating romantic times, many shared that their favorite things ended up in the restaurants - from the food to the presentation to the entire sensory experience.

EVELIO HERREROS, EXECUTIVE CHEF, VIA Chef Herreros loves making (and eating)

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box for none but those involved, it does seem like Ralph’s has a higher than average number of people falling head-over heels for each other under those excellent neon lights. “It seems like one of 10 people have met their spouses here,� says Ralph’s upstairs venue guru Mike Z. Something about Ralph’s fun,

secluded, out-of-the-way atmosphere seems to bring people together. It is a remote and special environment and due to this, Mike Z gets plenty of comments from show-goers about how they met their signiďŹ cant others in the hallowed bar. However, he usually defers these tales, responding with the hilarious quip, “I don’t want to

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Our perfect date would be catching a showing of “Casablanca� in Cambridge, then grabbing some biryani at India Cafe, and topping off the night with “Mystery Science Theater 3000� and some cab sav.  While we’ve only been married a year and half, this will be just our second Valentine’s Day as a married couple. I don’t think I’ve ever bought into the cynical “I hate Valentine’s Day� crap, I think it’s a wonderful thing, and it certainly doesn’t have to be commercial at all.  Tips for guys: Never - EVER - get a woman a HUGE GINORMOUS box of generic chocolates; always get a small batch of artisan pieces. Don’t ask, just do it. Tips for girls: Mixes are still awesome and much appreciated, especially with hand-drawn covers. Find new renditions of classics (i.e. Mel Torme’s quirky lounge version of “Happy Together� or 311’s dreamy version of The Cure’s “Love Song�) — Veronica Fish, WM contibuting artist

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ravioli. It’s a cheese ravioli topped with braised short ribs served with Via’s signature demi-glace. Particularly for couple dining, he loves pork osso buco, which is a braised 16- to 20-ounce pork shank that can be shared between two people. Besides the ability to share, the osso buco has a variety of texture - something that works for the sensory appeal in a romantic dish. Sauces are silky, and there’s a contrast of tender and crunchy. According to Herreros, the romantic meal should be luxurious for all the senses.

to selections. “Sure, it’s clichĂŠ, but it’s a good day for clichĂŠ. People want that.â€? When he is going to cook that romantic meal for his wife, he plans days ahead, looking for the freshest,

with spicy garlic sauce. While one might want to avoid garlic on more romantic adventures, it often results in laughter where the two eating have to both enjoy the food and feed each other ginger, like candy, so they can kiss. According to Wang, a romantic meal should “make the couples watch each otherâ€? and “let the couple feed each other.â€? Another favorite includes the claws of both lobster and crab, facing each other, as if holding hands. What Wang loves about this dish is the story it tells. “The king crab signiďŹ es the male; the lobster from the bottom of the sea is female.â€? Having a story to go with the food makes it more intimate, passionate, and memorable; stories bring people together. More generally, Wang feels the whole meal should be to make one’s love happy, from the food to the properly decorated table to the visual appeal of the food, down to the perfect romantic colors as part of the meal. Lobster, crab and tuna can provide reds and pinks, for example, while salmon and roe provide a beautiful pink and orange.

couple’s sharing a plate and feeding each other. “There’s something sensual about taking food from the same plate, a plate made just for two people.â€? Examples he gives are chateaubriand, a large lobster, or a whole ďŹ sh. He also agrees with the importance of the whole meal looking good. “Being a chef, you like plating and the presentation,â€? so he offers the picture of being in the home setting with candles, champagne, and reaching into the dish. On a broad level, he likes to use food that is tied to romance, whether mythologically or scientiďŹ cally - like aphrodisiacs. Foods like champagne, asparagus, avocadoes, chilies, chocolate, vanilla and pomegranate are all good go-

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Having a three year old at home, date nights are scarce, and when they do happen.....sacred! That being said, my perfect date is one that lasts, such as a night away at one of my favorite spots, the Old Port in South Portland Maine. A two-hour drive to chat and catch up with each other is my idea of a good start to the day. After a quick check in to the B&B, the date would ofďŹ cially begin at a local pub for an afternoon drink to toast our day/night out, followed by a little shopping through the Old Port. The night would reconvene at the Old Port Sea Grill where we would order two totally different entrĂŠes that would eventually sit in the middle of the table for us to share. This is a PERFECT date, so you know we are ordering desert! No matter how elegant the dinner, on my perfect date, the night will always end in a dimly lit corner booth at the local watering hole to recap the events of the day/night. In the morning... room service! Ideally, we take our time getting ready and checking out...but let’s be honest here; we are high tailing it out of there and rushing home to the main reason why our date nights are scarce and sacred to begin with!

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hear your troubles right now.” Everything else is left up to the visitors’ imagination, Mike Z jests that “Ralph’s is like Las Vegas’s tourism campaign; a lot of what happens here, stays here.” Sometimes, people just need to experience these things themselves. Scott Lee, promoter and artist manager at Crimson Management, has seen more shows than you could count on 100 sets of fingers and toes. By virtue of this he has seen plenty of bizarre sights over the year, not the least of which was a particularly awesome on-stage marriage. A wedding on its own wouldn’t be too engrossing, however when the band hosting their marriage is Gwar, you know it’s going to be a good one. Yes, that’s right, an onstage marriage in the middle of the legendary band’s MetalFest set at the Palladium. The band, famous for their outrageous onstage spectacle of blood ’n’ guts, gore and human-grinding, can now add matrimony to their incredibly long list of bizarre onstage antics. Carol O’Shaughnessy is a seasoned veteran of the stage. She is an incredible entertainer who puts on a smooth and sultry show that is difficult to pigeonhole. Yet once you inject some of her more memorable moments into the equation, things get really interesting. She has had the standard proposal occur more than a few times during her show, and as performed at a fair amount of weddings. Now this is Carol O’Shaughnessy who we’re talking about here, and a runof-the-mill simply does not cut it. “I was working at the Mailbox in Worcester in the

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’80s,” O’Shaughnessy remembers. A gay couple had decided they wanted to marry and O’Shaughnessy was taking the reins. While the civil ceremony was a great success, O’Shaughnessy recalls that the fashion choice of the day may not have been. “They each came in really ugly polyester suits, one in pink and one in powder blue like you would see in a ’70s prom,” she says. O’Shaughnessy has been the conduit for romance many times over the years and some experiences were more sordid than the others. She recounts the time when two lovers were sitting at the bar— each married to someone who was not in attendance—and she began to sing one of her songs, “50 Percent.” Apparently the couple misinterpreted the meaning behind the tune and headed back to their respective partners and ended their marriages. According to O’Shaughnessy, they “came back one year later and were married to each other.” Chris Anthony, drummer from Worcester band Nemes, can attest to some on-stage lust if not actual romance. “There was one time in Georgia when we had gone to a bar that

Dates. Dates. Dates. I’ve been on lots. Some aren’t fit for print and others were down-right odd. Most are pleasant enough with nice men, but fairly unexceptional. In this crazy world of dating, I’ve found that as in most things in life, it depends on who you are with — as opposed to what you are doing. With good company, even little things are fun. Around this time last year I had started dating a 30-something college student from the western part of the state. Now stretch your mind back to last winter. It was horrible, and I still have nightmares. You could barely go anywhere because the snow banks were so high and wide that streets were narrowed and sidewalks were practically nonexistent. And the cold — the chill is still in my bones. It was a dark, dreary, and freezing as hell. In any case, I needed a reminder of spring and all that was good and right in the world. And my frame of mind (as with most things —

let us play a few songs on acoustic guitar,” Anthony says. “A girl had taken quite an interest in Dave (Anthony, who plays guitar and sings in Nemes) and they both proceeded to drink heavily.” From there the young lady proceeded to give the surprised gentlemen a sort of semi-striptease. “Unfortunately,” Anthony laments, “She eventually admitted she had a boyfriend in Italy and ended the show early.” Cha Cha Connor, vocalist for punk/ ska band Mack the Knife, found love for herself on stage in a truly unexpected fashion. While there may not have been a strip tease involved, it is nice to hear a truly heartwarming story from time to time. “When people talk about how they meet, they talk about how they got to know each other and trust each other,” says Connor. “With me, in my case, I wasn’t looking for somebody.” She found someone though, in the form of Mack the Knife guitar player Chuck Ghizzi. “Since we’ve been together Chuck has never let me drop, the way he plays guitar is just the way he is in life. I was totally in love with him before I even knew it.” Music lovers don’t have a complete stranglehold in the world of on-stage romance (and failed romance). Ryan Staples is a stand-up comedian and writer from Worcester. He has also facilitated the highly successful “Two Hour Mic Check” comedy events. He explains that while most comedians learn early on to not to bring their spouses or loved ones to the continued on page 18

come to think of it) is if I can manage to do it with a big burly man at my side, all the better. So one cold Friday evening, he schlepped over from Westfield and we had an indoor picnic. He brought the summertime music and two bottles of wine. I supplied the blanket, picnic basket and copious amounts of nibbles to eat. Then we sat on my living room floor and ate and drank and giggled until our faces hurt from smiling, our tummies were full of wine and cheese, and our asses hurt from sitting on the floor for hours. There are definitely worse things in life than being all curled up with a hunk of beefcake on a cold winter’s night. — Kim Chi, WM friend and contributor

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Whether they are the chef’s romantic favorites or a menu just for Valentine’s Day, here is just a taste of what these restaurants are offering. ARMSBY ABBEY armsbyabby.com Special Valentine’s Day multicourse menu available in entirety or a la carte, including raw oysters, seared duck breast or handmade papardelle pasta, unique soup and salad courses, and lemon-thyme cake with lavender ice-cream. BABA SUSHI babasushi.com Chef’s favorites include king crab and lobster plate and steamed oysters with garlic sauce. BOCADO bocadostapasbar.com Special Valentine’s Day selections include warm chorizo and potato dip, arugula and pecancrusted goat-cheese salad, lobster ravioli, a plate for two of Spanish shrimp scampi, and chocolate spring rolls. MEZCAL mezcalcantina.com Special Valentine’s Day selections include bacon-wrapped scallops, guajillo chile and mescal braised short rib, oven-roasted tilapia, and fried ice cream. THE PEOPLE’S KITCHEN 1nichexchange.com/the-peoples-kitchen.php Specialty Valentine’s Day menu available prix fixe or a la carte includes beef tartar, crispy butternut ravioli, pan-seared salmon, mushrooms three ways, filet mignon, flourless chocolate cake, and blood-orange flan. SWEET sweetworcester.com Chocolate brunch buffet available on Sunday, February 12; chocolate buffet on Tuesday night, February 14.

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she doesn’t like them. No matter what the main course is, though, the dessert is specific: “a simple, well-made crème brulée.” It’s his wife’s favorite; around special holidays, she starts asking about it and Flagg will search for just the right ingredients for her.

ALEC G. LOPEZ, EXECUTIVE CHEF AND OWNER ARMSBY ABBEY, DIVE BAR Like many of the other chefs, Chef

Lopez’s personal preferences follow the theme of the restaurant he helms: “The best thing you can have [for a special meal], is something you’ve never done before.” Just as he goes out of his way to never repeat the same specials on his menus — “I don’t like to go backwards” — any meal that he would make would be special and unique.

STEVE CHAMPAGNE, EXECUTIVE CHEF AND CO-OWNER NICHE HOSPITALITY GROUP (BOCADO, THE PEOPLE’S KITCHEN, MEZCAL) Chef Champagne’s special meal with

his wife is “something we do together,” sometimes even including their children, which can be hard because often the kids will want something different, such as a vegetarian choice. One way they handle this is to make homemade pasta, which gets everyone involved. Then, with pasta being so versatile, they can cook for all the different tastes of the family. One particular favorite is spaghetti and meatballs because “it’s hearty and comforting.” If one were to cook for him, Champagne would enjoy just about anything, “I’m easy with food; there’s no food I don’t eat,” but he can be partial to a grilled steak or roast or barbeque with a fresh vegetable or a salad - especially Caesar salad - with a bottle of red wine. The passion of a meal is “a lot about just sitting down… food is a big thing, but the social interaction is more important.” One thing that is a constant is really

good chocolate after dinner, though - the same high quality chocolate served in his restaurants: Calavo, Godiva, or Ghirardelli (especially with hazelnuts.)

ALINA EISENHAUER, EXECUTIVE PASTRY CHEF AND OWNER SWEET Chef Eisenhauer admits, “I know it’s

really cliché, but chocolate” when asked about her favorite food for Valentine’s Day. In fact, she’s dedicated both a chocolate brunch buffet the Sunday before and a chocolate buffet on Valentine’s Day night because her first chocolate brunch buffet was so successful that it sold out. Some of the breakfast buffet choices she gets excited about are the chocolatefilled French Toast and the home-made chocolate pop-tarts. Other chocolate confections include chocolate haystacks (made with potato sticks), different types of chocolate mousse, chocolate-covered cheesecake, and chocolate fondue in white, milk and dark chocolate. There are even chocolate cocktails, beer and wine. When it comes to personal preference, Eisenhauer is specific about her chocolate:

My first date in Worcester was also my first date with my wonderful boyfriend of three years. He took me to Baba Sushi of Worcester on Park Ave. for dinner. Any place that breathes romance, like Baba with its cozy dining area, candle light and long-stem wine glasses, sets the stage for a perfect date night. Tied with Baba is the grassy hill behind the skate park in Greenhill Park. It’s the best place to watch the sunset in Worcester and easy enough to sneak your own long-stem glasses with a bottle of wine to. Brittany Durgin, WM On-line editor

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shows (in case the jokes get taken too far and leave a lover offended), every once in awhile people forget the golden rule. “Orlando Baxter used to host a show on Thursdays at Irish Times,” Staples recounts. “The crowd wasn’t too big and Orlando would always encourage comics to work out jokes or whatever they wanted to do if there was time.” Eventually, a twitchy gentleman who goes by Rob stepped on stage. His apparently very hungry wife was in the front row heckling all of the comedians while simultaneously working her way through a plate of fish and chips. He was making jokes about his marriage and his wife’s large build to a lacking response from the crowd. “He wasn’t being funny or clever,” Staples says. Eventually the crowd’s silence proved to be too much for him and he called it quits. At this

point Orlando gets back on stage and hands the microphone to Rob’s wife, effectively giving her the controls to this situation. While Staples said she wasn’t the world’s greatest comic, there was something inherently hilarious about this woman getting onstage and mocking her twitchy, crackhead comic husband’s job and poor male endowment. The fact that this woman, covered in tarter sauce and lemon juice got on stage and proceeded to be meaner and more personal than her failed comic husband has to be one of the best stories of on-stage romance that one will ever hear. So this Valentine’s Day, if you’re out and about the city, be on the lookout for epic proposals – and epic fails – because in live entertainment, these are what cupid dreams are made of!

When you have four children and have been with the love of your life since you were 17, your idea of the perfect date surely changes. Right now, with our overthe-top busy schedules, my husband and I don’t get a lot of “us” time. So now that my oldest is 15, we’ve reached a new pinnacle of date night. I put my youngest to bed, settle the rest and head out to the last movie showing at our local theater — a whopping 10 minutes away. A dinner of popcorn, just the two of us and the latest release is all I need to wind down these days. I simply love getting lost in a movie while holding onto his arm. It makes me feel like a kid again. — Doreen Manning, WM editor

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Worcester’s hidden gem The American Antiquarian Society Matthew Stepanski

It is all too often that residents of a particular city will travel and explore the entire globe before realizing that there are significant treasures right in their own backyard. Worcester County is no exception to this, as it is home to STEVEN KING such cultural landmarks as the Higgins Armory, Old Sturbridge Village, and, perhaps most overlooked, the American Antiquarian Society.

Located on the corner of Park Avenue and Salisbury Street, it’s an attractive building that most people admire for its beauty, but probably have no idea what is stored within its walls. As it turns out, the question that should be asked isn’t, “What’s inside their archives,” but more accurately, “What isn’t?” Celebrating its bicentennial this year, the Antiquarian Society is a national resource of American history and culture. It is home to no less than 25 miles of archives (yes, miles), containing printed records of all 50 states, Canada, and the West Indies through 1876. Its collection starts in 1640 with the very first American publication in English: a book of psalms. A mere 13 still exist today, and this is the only one in its original binding. Jim Moran, director of outreach, is a knowledgeable and enthusiastic member of the staff, and explains the significance

of The Antiquarian Society in terms of historical as well as contemporary context. “It is composed of 950 elected members, and takes part in a wide variety of programs that involve children, scholars and the general public.” He explains it is indeed a special honor to be considered for membership. Having always been located in Worcester, the organization has done much for our

1814, he bought a copy of each broadside ballad he could find. Moran explains these were pieces of paper with lyrics printed on them, “and were for people to purchase and sing along to, whether at home, in a tavern, or on a street corner.” After collecting these, Thomas compiled them into four volumes to see what was most popular. “He essentially created the first Top Forty.”

city, including working comprehensively with local public schools by offering workshops and seminars for history teachers. It has even given three grants, each worth one million dollars, for the sake of education. It all started in the early 19th century when Isaiah Thomas, the foremost publisher of the early republic, asked all fellow printers to send him a copy of everything they had ever produced. In

There are almost an infinite number of other items, including literature, newspapers, first editions of popular authors such as Thoreau and Emerson, and even quirky documents such as tiny 19th-century pocket-watch advertisements, inserted by the jewelers themselves. The society also has the only known copy of “Pamela” by Samuel Richardson, published by Ben Franklin in 1742. It is the first modern novel

published in America. Also in the archives is the first Bible printed in the country, published in 1663 in the Algonquin language to convert Native Americans to Christianity. If these items aren’t impressive enough, here are some staggering statistics: twothirds of everything printed before 1820 are in the Antiquarian Society’s catalogue. There are more than two million American newspapers. And the best part? Everything is free for researchers and history buffs alike. Because the archives are so massive, Moran advises that it’s best to come with a very specific item in mind. In other words, if you can’t find the information you need at a library, “This is the best place to come last.” The ever-expanding collection is housed within its Salisbury Street location, and has been there since 1903. There is an addition built every generation, just to keep up with the massive inventory. The society is actively digitizing its archives, although nothing will ever be thrown away. There is even a free tour on Wednesdays at three in the afternoon, open to the public, so you can experience this incredible organization and its contents firsthand. It is truly a remarkable institution, and Worcester residents are lucky to have its resources at their fingertips. Next time you pass that beautiful building on the corner of Park and Salisbury, keep in mind what an impressive organization it is, and maybe even stop by to learn more.

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Black and white photos by Louie Despres from his “Power & Volume” project, which will be a book with an accompanying CD documenting bands he shot in Worcester between 1999 and 2003.

No one can say that Worcester doesn’t love art. There’s a huge system of support for creative-types in the city, and one of the biggest is the Worcester Arts Council, which just announced the nearly 50 grants and fellowships that they have provided to local artists and organizations for the 2012 granting cycle.

The Worcester Arts Council’s goal is to “grow the community on all fronts” according to co-chair Tina Zlody, and how they go about achieving this growth is determined by the vision of Worcester residents. The Worcester Arts Council chooses its grant winners and fellows based on criteria set forth by the community at an annual open meeting. This year, Zlody says that community members were eager to see the money go to collaborative efforts – like what the Cantor Gallery will be doing with its Cuban Artists Books and Prints Outreach with public schools – as well as public art, children and music. The Worcester Arts Council’s Ellen Ganley reports 90 submitted applications and Zlody says that 45 recipient organizations and individuals were selected. A total of $77,720 was awarded to 43 Worcester artists and institutions, including two fellowships worth $4,000. Getting a grant from the Worcester Arts Council may not be quite as difficult as it seems. The council is eager to see artists funded as long as they qualify and do the right legwork. Chair Helen Beaumont encourages all area artists EMILY HORNSBY and organizations to apply because “as long as you fill out the form properly, you will get a grant.” The council even provides grant-writing workshops to ensure deserving artists won’t miss the cut. Thanks to this generous funding, Worcester art-lovers can look forward to another wonderful year. Some of the many recipients include the Worcester Chamber Music Society, Preservation Worcester, the Southeast Asian Coalition and Culture LEAP. A full list can be found at worcestermass.org/WAC. Artist fellowships were awarded to documentary photographer Louie Despres and film director/producer T. Lashay Parham. According to Beaumont, “[Worcester] is one of the only cities or towns left in the state of Massachusetts that gives fellowships.” Louie Despres “I have a bunch of different things currently running through my head, but I plan to put the grant toward a book and CD project I have been working on entitled ‘Power and Volume,’ which documents bands I shot in Worcester from 1999 to 2003,” says Despres, who is “ecstatic” about the opportunity. “[These fellowships are important because they] give [artists] an opportunity to work on projects or buy equipment which we’d normally have to save for a long time to afford, and they also give visibility to artists on a level we may not have had before,” Despres says. According to Beaumont, the fellowship funding can be used however the artists see fit with the expectation that they produce work that the public can enjoy. The Hanover Theatre plans to use their allocation for their Student Critics Program, which will allow 15 high school students from the Worcester County School System to attend Broadway shows and participate in review-writing workshops to learn how to become effective theater critics. “This grant directly helps our nonprofit organization fulfill its mission to foster a love and appreciation for the performing arts in audiences of today and tomorrow,” says director of Development Nel Lazour. “The Student Critics Program is building future performing arts audiences, patrons and supporters who will help The Hanover Theatre continue to thrive and enhance our community.” “Our goal,” Beaumont says, “is to build a diverse and beautiful network of artists and art appreciators. We want more people to know about the amazing art in Worcester.”

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with cancer. As she states, “People inspire me.” Alana Gordon Photography is located at 76 Webster St., 3rd Floor. alanagordonphotography.com, 774-287-4105.

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She can find locations for shots almost anywhere she travels, and always carries a A knee injury can be detrimen- camera. She even has a few secret outdoor where she likes to conduct photo tal to a dancer’s career. And it locations shoots. She keeps her pictures “as honwas for Alana Gordon, except est and real as possible. Whomever and she sees negative moments as whatever I use, I want to it be something different, [something that] makes you opportunities to turn things think.” around. About a year ago, Gordon prefers to personalize the Gordon dislocated her knee for experience of a photo shoot for all those the fourth time, and, realizing involved. The motto for her studio is that dancing was no longer a “photography done your way,” and in order to fulfill that, Gordon keeps a closet probable option, she chose to of props and various fabrics to use as focus on her other interests; backdrops for her sessions. Her props namely, photography. Now include everything from tea sets (set aside within a year, she has opened for an Alice in Wonderland-themed sesher own studio, a cozy bricksion), to curtains, and discs to walled adjust the space with lighting in sophisthe studio. ticated In a further furniture, a effort to personalize large glass her sessions window for every allowing client, she for plenty states that of light, she tries to n rdo Go befriend a and an an Al , cia So From left: Eric every one atmosphere ik on mf and Matt Ka she meets reminisin order cent of an to better understand them. She gives an old mill building gone urban example of a family portrait she will trendy, on the third floor of 76 be shooting soon for a family who has recently lost their son. “When the mother Webster St. told me she said, ‘this will be the first time Gordon is by no means a novice in the he’s not here with us,’ and I’m getting industry. She started as a model when teary-eyed thinking about it, and I could she was seven years old. Her foray into tell she didn’t feel right, so I told her, professional photography began 10 years ‘well, why don’t you go through some of ago, and she has already published a book this things and bring something with you, of her work. Gordon received a degree that we can put in the picture. You know, in photography in 2003 from Katharine that way he is still here with you.’” Gibbs School, and began her career using If asked what she would like her picmany of her friends as models for shots, tures to convey, Gordon replies that she something she continues to do today. wants them to evoke emotions in people, Her experience includes working with and that everyone who comes through her professional models and doing various studio leaves with an enjoyable expericommercial photo shoots. With her new studio, which celebrated its grand opening ence, because ultimately, that is what will keep them coming back. While she on January 21, Gordon also does family is a professional photographer, Gordon portraits and commercial work. Gordon describes herself to be a jack-of-all-trades. describes herself as passionate, and as Her past experiences include being a someone who puts her entire focus and cheerleader, a model, a dancer (who has drive into any endeavor she involves herbeen on Fox’s “So You Think You Can self in. “A month ago, getting this studio Dance?” and “America’s Got Talent”), a was an idea, and now…,” she says while musician (which includes drums, bass, gesturing around her. harmonica), and having been in her own “Photography is an art,” Gordon says, band. When she can, Gordon finds a cause and as such she has her own style to her that she can devote her work to. In the work. She prefers natural lighting when past she has held a benefit to help raise she can, and loves to shoot outdoors. Shuchi Mitra

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I have been writing on and off since I was a young adult. I have started many manuscripts and have only completed two so far. I am working on a book for adults now, but I keep changing the theme. I ďŹ nd writing children’s books energizing. It helps me to reect on all the happy years I had as a teacher. I taught for over 25 years and enjoyed most every minute of it with my students. They have inspired so many of my characters in my books, and I use their mannerisms all the time. Writing as a young adult, I wrote poems but never showed anyone. I have always kept a manuscript in my laptop (15 years), and I have been adding and subtracting from it for a long while. Hopefully it will manifest into part of the book I am writing now for adults.

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children’s books because it makes me feel comfortable. Children have a way of getting into your heart and staying there. They come out in all sorts of ways, be it through literature or a certain giggle. I think they bring out the gypsy in me because they are so free to express themselves.

You chose to go with self-publishing to get your book out to readers; can you tell us why? I chose

self-publishing because I wanted to get my book out quick before I ran out of steam. Publishers now only produce books on demand. I have the bug now and I want to go with it until I ďŹ nd another artistic outlet that I enjoy more.

Where is your book (or books) available? My book is available on Amazon.com in print and for the Kindle, Smashword, Barnes and Noble’s Nook, SonyEbooks, and I’m sure I forgot some. You can look them up by my name C.C. Beechum (I use a pen name), or search for Penelope Barrows and my book comes up. My second book, “Penelope Barrows #2 The Case of the Red Sneaker,� is available on Smashwords and Amazon’s Kindle and it’ll be available in print soon. Can you tell us a little about what you’re working on next? I am working on Penelope’s third

adventure, “Penelope Barrows #3 The Case of the Poison Pen Letter.� It will be out in early summer.

Just for fun can you tell us one word that best describes your book? Courageous For those aspiring authors out there, what has been the best advice or words of encouragement you’ve received? Well, I was at a local post ofďŹ ce

in Worcester and I was speaking with the personnel behind the desk about mailing out my books. We got into a conversation about my book and everyone behind the counter ended up buying one. One gentleman even bought two! I went back there just recently to mail another book out and the woman who bought one for her niece gave me the ďŹ nest compliment of all: she said after her niece ďŹ nished the book, she hungrily looked on the back cover and said, “Darn the next one doesn’t come out until the spring.â€? That little girl alone inspired me to ďŹ nish my next book earlier than I had anticipated.

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And then we have co-star Ryan Reynolds. Well, nothing’s perfect. Reynolds is only adequate as young CIA agent Matt Weston stuck guarding an empty safe house in Capetown South Africa. It’s a boring gig until all hell breaks loose and he ends up having to prove his mettle. In scene after scene he gets his prettyboy face punched and shot at, and yet all that constant punishment still can’t seem to wipe off that shit-eating smirk, or overcome his inherent Canadian-ness. Still, it could have been much worse. Some of the other talent-free juvenile-man meat specimens considered for the part included Zac Effron and Shia LeBeouf. So let’s count our blessings. The plot focuses on Weston, who is going stir crazy and desperately trying to keep his girlfriend from knowing he works for the feds. Meanwhile Frost purchases a mysterious stolen computer file and injects it into his body before stepping into a massive shootout, stumbling into the American embassy to escape and eventually getting taken to the titular hideaway for some kickass waterboarding action. The baddies chasing Frost infiltrate the house but Weston gets Frost out, locking him in

the trunk of a car that he flags down and steals at gunpoint. It soon becomes evident that a traitor within the agency led the thugs to the safe house, so Weston has to cool it and try to figure out what to do with his superspy hostage. Frost manages to look like anything but elegant and poised with legs crossed sitting in a bare room and chained to a pipe. He easily gets into Weston’s head, and advises him not to trust his bosses at Langley, and even gives girlfriend advice: “You can’t have a real relationship. That’s what we do, we take advantage of their desire to trust.” Eventually trust becomes the central issue as we learn that some of the characters are not who we think they are. To his credit, Espinoza paints the screen vividly with the sights of Capetown, having the two running through a crowded soccer stadium or Denzel scooting along the low rooftops of a slum village made of corrugated shipping containers. With a film like this, you have to judge it not so much as a quality motion picture but as a representation of a genre: in this case, the classic spy action thriller. It’s one of those single-thread stories that you are so used to seeing in TV cop shows, everything follows one plotline and characters have their back story’s read by other characters off of video screens. Both Espinosa and writer David Guggenheim are known previously for work on the boob tube, so that makes sense. They have however made hearty use of the Big Screen’s possibilities as far as violence, mayhem and spectacularly expensive don’t-try-this-at-home stunts on the freeway. But there’s nothing unexpected that sets this fairly predictable story apart, like for instance the standout music, camerawork or creative casting of someone like Albert Brooks that made B movie fare such as “Drive” into such essential viewing. Instead we get terse, tough characters, a predictable conclusion and Hollywood-standard shaky cam for all the heavy violence throughout. It may be a film about a safe house, but Espinosa could have benefited from playing it a little less safe.

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Oxfords Casual Dining, in Oxford, is hidden in plain view. Roughly a 15-minute jaunt from Worcester, located just off of Route 12 in a small plaza, it could be easy to drive by this restaurant, but diners would be missing out on large portions of delicious American and Italian food sold at reasonable prices and with great service.

My co-diner Dan and I strolled into Oxfords Casual Dining on a Tuesday night and were seated immediately. The

decor is admittedly mixed, as patrons walk into a dark bar and front room that could have been used in a ’70s-era lounge-singer movie, but the nicely sized and comfortably arranged dining room is warm and inviting. On this evening, there was only one other group dining, but Dan and I had a chance to spot heaping portions and giant dishes, which is exactly what we were in the mood for. We began our meal with a BBQ chicken pizza ($6) that was a featured appetizer for the week. Cut into six slices, this small 7-inch pizza was the perfect start to our meal, as a flaky and crunchy thin crust supported chunks of delicious BBQ-glazed chicken and heaping crumbles of partially melted gorgonzola cheese. I followed the appetizer up by ordering a cup of creamy tomato bisque that, for $3, was larger than bowls of soup served at other restaurants. Continuing the theme, the menu at Oxfords Casual Dining is large and is mostly made up of American and Italian favorites, with every entrée falling between $10 and $20. While I had been given several recommendations to try the Veal Parmigiana, I opted for Paul’s Famous Meatloaf, and Dan ordered the

Chicken Marsala ($14). Being in a serious mood for food, I double checked with our waitress on the amount of meatloaf that I would be served, given that the entrée was only $10, and she assured me that it would be more than enough. It should not come as any surprise that she was not lying. “Paul’s Famous” arrived on the table with four or five thick slices of meatloaf, served beside a giant, heaping mountain of mashed potatoes, with a gloopy and savory dark gravy lavishly poured over the whole plate. As an ignorant child, I often shuddered at the mere concept of meatloaf, but this no-knives-needed American delicacy reinforced why kids really know nothing about food, as I savored each delicious bite. Dan remarked that his linguine pasta was cooked perfectly al dente, and the lightly breaded sautéed chicken sopped up the lingering flavor of reduced Marsala wine, while the

mushrooms were perfect hosts to notes of garlic and butter. It should come as no surprise that Dan and I enjoyed our dinners immensely. I considered it no small achievement to finish nearly all of my meatloaf and potatoes, and Dan took approximately half of his Marsala home. Our server was prompt in cleaning our table and encouraged us to do desert, which neither of us had room for, but friends have recommended a remarkable cinnamonbread pudding and nearly sinful deathby-chocolate cake. Dan had room to finish his meal off with a small cup of coffee that he noted was still fresh even though it was late, and we were the few remaining diners in the restaurant. With great service, barely any wait times even on busy nights, decadent and enormous meals, all at reasonable prices, Oxfords Casual Dining is a must try for any Worcester-area diners.

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Major League Roast Beef & Wings 503 Washington St. (Rt. 20) , Auburn 508-832-4300 A good place for take-out, especially for casual parties, tail-gating, or game nights, Major League Roast Beef & Wings is not a restaurant made for dining in, th ough there is seating a vailable among local team jerseys and framed classic spor ts moments. The roast beef is mild to bland; spe cialty sandwiches with sauces or other condiments are better opti ons. The wings are meat y and delicious with the restaurant’s sauces, so make sure y ou get a platter to tr y a few fl avors. The Suicide Buffalo definitely comes closer to living up to its name than in most restaurants, so be warned. Meat is also the main item, so it’s not a place for vegetarians or vegans. Value is pretty good, and gets better the more you order – so it’ s definitely worth it for feeding a party. Yong Shing 90 Auburn St., Auburn Yong Shing has moved to a new location in Auburn, right next door to the town’s McDonald’s. Try foregoing that Big Mac for an evening and check out Yong Shing — the décor is clean and modern, the food as good as ever. The restaurant has a particular skill for combining the right sauces and glazes to complement any dish. The General Gau’s chicken commands the diner’s attention and the Empress Trio is a triple-play combo of chicken, pork and shrimp. W ash it down with any of the light Chinese beers on the menu. T he bar area features Karaoke Sing-Along, Friday-Saturday, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Viet Thao 68 Stafford St., Worcester 508-752-8426 A delightful V ietnamese restaurant with fresh fo od and complex flavors is sure to please most patrons. While there is next to nothing on the menu targeting vegetarian/vegan diners, the opti ons are delicious and healthy with m ost food steamed or grilled and an abundance of fruit and vegetables. Ever ything from appetizers to desserts is made to give a full dining experience of appearance, smell, taste and texture. Competitive pricing also makes Viet Thao a place you can revisit many times. Take-home is available. The Castle Restaurant 1230 Main St., Leicester 508-892-9090 This Leicester mainstay remains a destinati on restaurant for th ose who crave fine dining in a one-of-a-kind setting: a replication of the Morro Castle in Havana, Cuba. The experience is more civilized than in the Morro’s hey-day, thanks to the exper tise and nurturing of the Nicas family. Our reviewer traveled to The Castle for lunch, and found the food as delicious as ever, with he and his companions sampling the roast turkey, tor tellini with c hicken and braised lamb shank.

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Everything from appetizers to desser ts is top-notch. As a spe cial treat, you might want to try the Spanish flaming coffee, if for no other reason than to say y ou’ve drunk Spanish fl aming coffee. Mingle of any of The Castle’s signature dishes with the right choice of wine, and you’ve got a knight, er, night to remember.

Pho Dakao 593B Park Ave., Worcester 508-756-7555 Warning: If y ou’re not familiar with V ietnamese food, don’t g o stomping into Pho Dakao looking for greasy red spare ribs or poufs of tempura shrimp. T hat’s not to say y ou can’t enjoy a safe Asian meal, but rather, that you have a new world of options open to you. Subtle French influences on Vietnamese food abound, from bright fresh vegetables to carefully compo sed plates to layered blends o f warm spices. Pho Dakao offers an excellent example of this healthfu cuisine. The more daring should try the Seafood Fire Pot, a traditional Asian dish that allows the diner to simmer ra w ingredients in broth at the table.

Viva Bene Ristorante 144 Commercial St., Worcester 508-799-9999 viva-bene.com Viva Bene is an excellent date destinati on in the heart of Worcester entertainment district, right a cross the street from the Centrum and down the road from the P aladium and Irish Times. Dinner and dessert are top notch and include vegetarian friendly pasta choices. The ingredients are clearly high qualit y with attenti on to detail in flavor, texture, and appearance. Entrée options are filling and dessert is a must. To save some money, forego appetizers and look for online or mailed coupons.

Sweet 305 Shrewsbury St., Worcester 508-373-2248 If you’re jonesin’ for something sweet, h ow can you go wrong than with a place called Sweet, the cherry on Shrewsbury Street’s sundae. The dessert bar behind the pastry shop is a hybrid of cool and cute, savory and sugary, and is a cheerful addition to the downtown dining scene. Loaded with wonderful sounding diet-wreckers like bananas foster, tucked into a deep-fried spring roll, la vender crème brulee and the minimalist chocolate — a sample of the finest cacao washed down with a sh ooter of liquid chocolate — the menu sh ould come with a surgeon general’s warning: Diabetics enter at y our own risk. Chocolate martini anyone?

Michael’s Place Bar & Restaurant 141 Worcester Road, Webster 508-943-4147 Webster’s own version of “Cheers” is a warm, welcoming place, even if you’re not a townie. The menu is hefty, and features a vast array of steaks, seafood, burgers and sandwiches. Portions are generous but not grotesque — an excellent value, given the quality and the price.

Carl’s Oxford Diner 291 Main St., Oxford 508-797-8770 Carl’s is a great breakfast and/or lunc h destination with a fun atmosphere that won’t zap your wallet. If you like diners, and diner food, hop down to Oxford for this quintessential experience. Health nuts may be a bit uncomfortable with the excessive caloric comfort food, but with fruit-covered pancakes and waffl es, one doesn’t have to be a meat-eater to appreciate something on the menu — though, of course, meat-eaters will be pleased. Go od service and generous portions only add to the charm.

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Amici Trattoria 582 Main St., Shrewsbury 508-842-7800 amicitrattoria.com Amici Trattoria offers an intimate Italian dining experience in the heart of Shrewsbury — a perfect spot for a romantic rendezvous. The combination of classic Italian ingredients with tender c hicken and seafood provides for a memorable evening. Top it off with homemade tiramasu, if you have room. Put this one on your list of dining “do’s.” Twig’s Café At the Tower Hill Botanic Garden 11 French Drive, Boylston 508-869-6111 towerhillbg.org Whatever the season, Twig’s Café offers a lovely setting for a hearty lunch. A short menu of interesting soups, salads, sandwic hes and sides is available by a roaring fi re in winter and on a sunny pati o with a panoramic view of north central Massachusetts in the spring, summer and fall. Beer and wine available. Udupi 378 Maple Avenue, Fair Lawn Plaza, Shrewsbury 508-459-5099 Hidden right off of R oute 9 in Shrewsbur y, this vegetarian ha ven offers an extensive menu that can satisfy just ab out anyone. The Indian food is solidly good, but the value is even better. Try one of the specials that sample several menu offerings, and even split it with a friend (the platters are good size). It’s worth a visit if you’re in the area, and if y ou’re vegetarian and l ooking for something different,

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Bay State Bakery 96 Water St., Worcester 508-753-6000 Bay State Bakery in Worcester offers Middle Eastern cooking using quality fresh ingredients. Doubling as a deli and convenience store, this Water Street eatery features delicious meats, vegetables, and some of the best hummus the Western Hemisphere has to offer. You can’t go wrong with one of the kabob dishes, or the chicken or beef schwarma, served either as a fl atbread sandwich or as a plate with rice, salad and yogurt dip.

Ranch Cantina 329 Grafton Street, Worcester 508-792-3560 An authentic slice of Brazil on Grafton Hill. Ranc h Cantina is a churrascuria, a traditi onal Brazilian restaurant whic h serves barbecued beef, pork and chicken, as well as ample and hearty nonmeat choices, in a buffet format. T he place is low-key, the fare is delicious, and served by the pound or as an all-y ou-can-eat option. Some Mexican dishes are also available.

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entrees. Many traditional dishes are prepared with inventive t wists and all are ser ved with fresh, seasonal ingredients, ea ch with a recommended wine sele ction. The respectable wine list, from a range of domestic and foreign regi ons, is rated from delicate to robust and offers such surprising varietals as prosecco, moscato and tempranillo. Special dishes and wines are sh owcased at monthly wine dinners. Bullfi nch’s also offers live music, Sunday brunc h, children’s and takeout menus, catering and function space.

Boynton Restaurant and Spirits 117 Highland St., Worcester 508-756-8458 boyntonrestaurant.com Itís still a beautiful day in the neighbor hood at this Highland Street classic. Despite modernizing, The Boynton still serves up home-style favorites - steaks, burgers, c hicken, pasta, a de cent selection of shellfish, plus comfort foods - in a friendly, bustling atm osphere. Lots of plasma T Vs in the bar offer drinking or dining with ample views of the Sox or Patriots.

Brew City Grill and Brew House 104 Shrewsbury St. 508-752-3862 brew-city.com Brew City’s menu covers all the brew-pub bases: steaks, ribs, fajitas, chicken, home-style favorites like meatl oaf, pasta and seafo od with many recipes based on beers from Brew Cit y’s selection. In other cases, such as on the specials, beer pairings are offered. The atmosphere is an engaging faux-urban dé cor of industrial street lamps, brick and tin, wa vy lines and ramps, and brushed steel skylines; and spor ts memorabilia that lines the walls through out the dining room and adjacent bar. Periodic live music. Credit cards accepted. Off-street parking in rear.

Bocado Tapas Wine Bar 86 Winter St. 508-797-1011 bocadotapasbar.com Bocado’s is Worcester’s first, and best, tapas restaurant, a fi ve-star tour through Spain’s appetizer-crazed cuisine. T he food is varied, creative, fresh and refreshing; the all-Spanish wine list smar t and equally creative; the ser vice professional and attentive; the atmosphere is urbane and, yes, sexy. It’s trendy, but substantial. Credit cards accepted. Off-street parking. Full liquor bar. Moderate pricing.

Bullfinch’s 730 Boston Post Road, Sudbury 978-443-4094 bullfinchs.com Bullfinch’s serves all-natural meats, including h ormone-free, antibiotic-free natural beef, free-bird c hicken and Aussie Premium all-natural lamb. Fine diners may c hoose between petite or larger

The Texas BBQ Company 309 Main St., Northboro 508-393-4742 texasbbqco.com Worth the trip for just the barbe cue meats al one. Though the atmosphere is basic, the fo od quality, preparation and recipes are outstanding. The best meats, wood-smoked for 16 hours, produces the best barbecue ribs (pork, beef and baby ba ck), chicken, pulled pork, brisket and Texas Hill Country sausage to be had in Central Massachusetts. Credit cards a ccepted. Full liquor bar. Off-street parking. Take-out available. Via Italian Table 89 Shrewsbury St., Worcester 508-754-4842 viaitaliantable.com To the venerable Sole Proprietor and its cross-town companion, The 111 Chop House, the Ahlquists have added Via Italian Table, a Tuscaninspired Mediterranean restaurant. T he renovation is substantial and sophisticated, and the rear terra ce adds a new dimensi on to Worcester fair-weather dining: a gorgeous space to eat, drink, see, and be seen. V ia runs the gamut of Mediterranean classics, like “Three Meatballs on No. 8 Spaghetti,” lasagna (Bol ognese or three cheeses), shrimp scampi and salmon to spit-roasted chicken or pork loin chops to ragouts to gnocchi pie, pork shank osso buco, paella, and six varieties of grilled pizza. Free valet and off-street parking. Full liquor, beer and wine. Credit cards accepted.

Chuck’s Steak House 10 Prospect St. (Rte. 20), Auburn 508-832-2553 chucks.com Diners who look more than skin deep at Chuc k’s will be rewarded with sumptuous, hand-car ved steaks, a clean, varied soup-andsalad bar, seafood, and home-style sides. The building is dark, dated and funky, but the food and service are good. Moderate to expensive. Credit cards accepted. Off-street parking. Full liquor bar. Colonial Restaurant & Pub 290 Thompson Road, Webster 508-943-4040 colonialrestaurant.com The menu at the Col onial features seasonal spe cials, pasta (primavera, parmesan, scampi and Alfredo), traditi onal entrées (including lamb and weiner sc hnitzel), a few surprises (haddo ck Nantucket), and plenty of seafood. Right off of I-395, it is l ocated near scenic Webster Lake. You’ll find good food and pleasant service in the spacious dining room or in the pub. The Sole Proprietor 118 Highland St., Worcester 508-798-3474 thesole.com The Sole has been a W orcester seafood lover’s dream for nearly 30 years. The menu is fresh, contemporar y and comprehensive,

including lots of fare for the seafood wary. The atmosphere is elegant and upscale in the dining rooms, lively and loud in the bar. From the most basic fish to expedited kettle meals and sushi, The Sole does it right. Reservations encouraged. Offstreet and valet parking available.

Nancy Chang 372 Chandler St., Worcester 508-752-8899 nancychang.com Nancy Chang boasts a number of a wards — for best buffet, best Chinese, etc. It’s also renowned for its effor ts to make healthy the infamous American Chinese fare, reducing carbs and l owering fat, and addressing the needs of the gluten-allergic and vegetarian. This they have done, all the while producing flavorful, fresh meals in the traditions of this cuisine. Full liquor bar. Credit cards a ccepted. Offstreet parking. Lunch buffet.

Cancúns 75 Worcester St., North Grafton 508-839-8800 Discover the lively mood and friendly staff at Cancúns, located at the fork of routes 122 and 140. T he burritos are stuffed in ar tfully folded tortillas and topped with (n ot bathed in) mild enc hilada sauce, crisp onions and shredded lettuce, refreshing sour cream, zesty guacamole, and a sprinkling of ranc hero cheese. Go with the familiar enchiladas and fajitas, or g o a little g ourmet with a m ore sophisticated entrée. Alternative sele ctions include a steak and shrimp platter (hold the gua camole), chicken Caesar salad, fajita melt, puerco adovado (grilled marinated pork l oin) and a few other chicken and seafood entrées.

Eighty Ates Bar & Grille 8 Airport Road, Dudley 508-949-8888 eightyates.com Wind your way through Webster and Dudley to Eight y Ates Bar & Grille, where trendy meets rural suburbia. Breeze past the tinted windows, and the dé cor is spare and slic k, punctuated by vividly colored abstract paintings. Whether dressed up or dressed down, diners will find a creative and tasty spin on chicken, steaks, seafood and pasta, with fresh ingredients like feta and g oat cheeses, sundried tomatoes, Portobello mushrooms and couscous. T he same goes for desserts, like the h omemade chocolate brownie sundae and raspberry white chocolate cheese brule. Open for lunc h and

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In 1847, Worcester resident Esther Howland received an English valentine inspiring her to design her own. She sold her cards through her father’s stationery store. Business ourished, and after merging with Edward Taft in 1879, the business became the New England Valentine Company, one of the largest greeting card companies in the world. Learn more when you visit Love & Lace: The Valentines of Esther Howland now through Tuesday, March 20. Adults $5, Seniors/Students $4 (with valid I.D.), 18 and younger are free; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Worcester Historical Museum, Rockwell Gallery, 30 Elm St. 508-753-8278, worcesterhistory.org.

chapbook of prose poems entitled “Tickets for the Broken Year.� Feature poet is always preceded by an open mic and a break to enjoy homemade baked goods and coffee. Free; 7-9 p.m. WCPA Headquarters/Vasa Hall, First Floor Performance Space, 1 Ekman St., Worcester. 508-479-7574, wcpa.homestead.com.

Annie Kerins and Steve Gagliastro with Bobby Gadoury can be found on stage tonight at Nick’s Bar and Restaurant with no cover! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 124 Millbury St. 508753-4030.

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Gateway Players present Same Time, Next Year, featuring Billy Bolster and Aimee Newell in one of the most popular romantic comedies of the century. The plot follows a love affair between two people, Doris and George, married to others, who rendezvous once a year. Twenty-ďŹ ve years of manners and morals are hilariously and touchingly played out by the lovers. Performed with permission of the Samuel French Company. February 10 and 11 at 7:30 p.m.; February 12 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and youth. Gateway Players Theatre Arts Barn, 111 Main St., Southbridge. 508-764-4531, gatewayplayers.org.

Sam C will be the featured poet tonight at The Little “aâ€? Open Mic. Who is Sam C? He occasionally writes for the comedy website cracked.com, source of some of the world’s most interesting numbered lists. He rarely edits poetry for the digital press WordPlague, and even less frequently than that, posts to his blog Bear Hat Fiesta, which absolutely does not contain stories about his travels around the world. He would like to get more involved with social justice and ďŹ ghting for sundry rights, so you should talk to him about that. Come down and show your support for a local voice, read some poems, and meet some cool people. Also he said he might bring snacks. Esther Howland Valentine from the Collection of Worcester Historical Museum Just sayin’. Free; 7 p.m.-noon. T.E.S.L.A, 97 D Webster St., Worcester. littleapoetryseries.wordpress.com.

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Metal Thursday CLIII features Necronomichrist, Shabti, Noose and Sandworm from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Swaggerin’ Growlers, Locria, Brian Dickens. Sydney, Matt Haines, Fierce Urgency Of Now and Conor McInally are at The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508-304-8133 or ďŹ nd them on facebook.

Uke lovers need to check out Rich “Amazing Dick� Leufstedt’s Ukulele February Edition from 7-10 p.m. at Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877.

At the Street Beat Poetry Thursday join host Anne Marie Lucci as she welcomes long-time friend and award-winning poet, Dan Lewis. This Worcester poet has released his ďŹ rst

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Chanteuse Niki Luparelli, Dan Burke, and the Gold Diggers emit Old Vegas in new bodies! Join Chanteuse Niki Luparelli, Worcester’s First Lady of Cabaret, for a vintage evening of retro music and glamour. Vintage or evening attire encouraged but not mandatory. Patsy Cline, Doris Day, Rosemary Clooney, Peggy Lee, Madonna, Blondie, Italian Lounge Songs, French Torch Songs, SwankiďŹ ed ’80s tunes, James Bond Singles, 1940s Swing, and more sass than you can shake your monocle at! No cover; 9:30 p.m.-12:45 a.m. Celtic Tavern, 45 Belmont St., Northborough. 508-366-6277. Bakers Union perform at Beatnik’s at 10 p.m. over at 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877.

>Saturday 11

The West Boylston Arts Foundation presents Winter Family Fun Show featuring Keith Munslow, a Parents’ Choice Award winning songwriter, storyteller and comedian for kids and families. With several CDs under his belt, he has entertained thousands of children (and adults). Magician Tim Wilder of Worcester will open as an added bonus. This is a fundraiser for school arts and music. Admission is $5/person or four for $15; 2 p.m. West Boylston Middle/High School auditorium. keithmunslow. com, wbaf.org During Romance and Shakespeare at Higgins Armory Museum you can learn how to woo, court and ďŹ ght for your love.

Make a valentine and experience love in our medieval great hall. Shakespeare’s most romantic couple, Romeo and Juliet, will be making an appearance and our visitors are invited to participate when the feud between the Capulets and Montagues comes to blows. Hear poetic tales of romance and learn how to court the one you love like it’s 1595. Most programs free with museum admission. Higgins Armory Museum, 100 Barber Ave. 508-8536015, higgins.org. Hey families! If you can walk, you can snowshoe! During Snowshoeing For Families you’ll learn how to use snowshoes and practice in the ďŹ eld before heading out onto the trails. Learn how to look for signs of wildlife as you enjoy the beauty of the Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary in winter. If Mother Nature does not provide us with enough snow, we will go for a hike. Please wear boots and other clothing appropriate for winter. Hot chocolate and coffee will be available. Ages 5+. For more information and to register, call 508.753.6087. Price includes snowshoe rental: Adults $7, Children $5, $24 Families, $1 off single ticket and $4 off family rate for Mass Audubon members; 10 a.m.-noon Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 414 Massasoit Ave. Sharpen your skates for the DCU Open Skate They’ll be pink ice so bring your sweetheart as an early Valentine’s Day treat! No skate rentals. Please note: there will be multiple skating sessions with breaks for ice re-surfacing. Free admission; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. DCU Center-Arena and Convention Center, 50 Foster St. 508-7556800, dcucenter.com. The Worcester Art Museum presents Zip Tour: Willie Cole and Faith Ringgold today at 12 noon. Zip tours last 20 minutes and focus on one work of art or artist. Join this special tour that focuses on two important African American artists in WAM’s contemporary art collection. Free with museum admission; noon-12:30 p.m. Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St. 508799-4406, worcesterart.org. Humanarts: The Worcester Chamber Music Society will perform works by ProkoďŹ ev, de Falla, Fauve, Ravel and others. Free from 5-6 p.m. Assumption College: Chapel of the Holy Spirit, 500 Salisbury St. 508-767-7592. The Mystery Dinner Theater is the new buzz for Worcester. What is mystery dinner theater? Even though Casino ConďŹ dential is shrouded in murder and mystery, we can tell you that many local celebrities will play an active role in the

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The Twangbusters bring their boogie, blues and hillbilly hop to Vincent’s Bar, featuring Girl Howdy’s Paula Bradley (Miss Paula) on piano and ukulele, joined by Peter Zarkadas (Dr. Z) on electric guitar, and backed by rhythm crackerjacks Brian Rost (upright bass) and Wild Man Billy Nadeau (drums). The Twangbusters deliver their own blend of bluesy torch and twang. No cover; 9 p.m.-midnight, 49 Suffolk St. 413-281-7336. Hindsight! Voices and Visions is culled from 29 years of performances at WPI by New Voices. Runs from Wednesday, Feb. 15 to Saturday, Feb. 18; 8 p.m.-10 a.m. WPI: Little Theatre, 100 Institute Road. wpi.edu.

VDAY Worcester presents the Vagina Monologues at Nick’s Bar and Restaurant to benefit Girls Inc. Three shows-February 16, 17 and 18, all start at 7 p.m. $10; 7 p.m.-2 a.m. 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. At Ralph’s downstairs you’ll find Joshua English and James Keyes and then upstairs will be Those Mockingbirds [NJ], Birdhand [NY] The Hidden Complex, Knicks, and Barbecue. No cover; 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. Call 508-753-9543.

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>Tuesday 14

Psychologist, author and Clark University professor James V. Córdova will talk about his research and latest book, The Marriage Checkup: Focusing on Marital Health during the Society of Professional Communicators (SPC) lecture series. Córdova is a leading figure in the field of couples research and therapy. $25, $17 for members. 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Coral Seafood, 225 Shrewsbury St. 508-755-8331, spcgroup.org. Bobby’s Valentine’s Day Sing along is a great way to celebrate love – or lack thereof. No cover so nothing to lose! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

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“Abraham Lincoln” A One-Man Play Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States and is considered by many scholars to be the greatest American president, serving from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. The Worcester State University Department of History and Political Science continues hosting its multiyear commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the U.S. Civil War. Featuring guest speakers and performance art. Additional events include a bibliographical presentation that will describe the research necessary to develop his dramatic interpretation of Abraham Lincoln in the Sullivan Building, Eager Auditorium. There will be two performances at Worcester State University of “Abraham Lincoln”: 10 a.m.

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Apply to perform at the FutureStars Spring Band Showcase. Band openings are available for the FutureStars Spring Showcase. Participants must be 18 years or under. FutureStars is an on-stage event that celebrates the diverse musical interests and abilities of young musicians in our area - all music genres and styles are welcome. Applications are available at either City Music location. Application is free. City Music Leominster, 17 Sack Blvd, Leominster. 978-534-8989 or citymusiconline.com. Worcester Music Club Concert. No Charge. 2-3 p.m. Briarwood Continuing Care Retirement Community, Birches Auditorium, 65 Briarwood Circle. 508-852-9007 or briarwoodretirement.com. BILL McCARTHY - @ Rt. 56 Roadside - Classic & Contemporary Acoustic Rock!. BILL McCARTHY & HIS GUITAR - Classic & Contemporary Acoustic Rock! MySpace. com/BadClownProductions Bill McCarthy and His Guitar Playing your favorites: Beatles, CCR, Stones, Dead, Petty, Dylan, Elvis Costello, Paul Simon, Zevon, Who, Pogues, Steely Dan, Squeeze, Springsteen, Van Morrison, Rock, Blues, Irish, Country, New Wave, and More! visit: MySpace.com/BadClownProductions There’s Never a Cover Chaaaahhge! --Bill McCarthy & His Guitar FREE!. 7-10 p.m. Route 56 Roadside Bar & Grill, 24 Leicester St., North Oxford. 508-987-8669. Open Mic Night with Ed Sheridan. A great sounding PA and a supportive audience of players and listeners makes this a wonderfully rewarding and informal way to share your music and meet new musical friends! 7-11 p.m. Blueplate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508-829-4566. Rich “Amazing Dick” Leufstedt’s Ukulele February Edition. 7-10 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Irish Music Session. Each week, a traditional Irish music session is held at Mulligan’s Taverne. The public are welcome to join in music, song, and camaraderie. No cover charge, all ages and talent levels welcome. Listeners welcome, too! No Charge.. 7:30-10 p.m. Mulligans Taverne-on-the-Green, 121 West Main St., Westborough. 508-344-4932 or westboroughsession.com. Chris Reddy. No cover. 8-10 p.m. Coppertop Lounge/Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, 499 Mountain Road, Princeton. 978-464-2300 or wachusett.com. George Clinton & The Parliament Funkadelic. The mastermind of the Parliament/Funkadelic collective during the 1970s, George Clinton broke up both bands by 1981 and began recording solo albums, occasionally performing live with his former bandmates as the P.Funk All-Stars. $32.50-$39.50. 8-10 p.m. Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., Boston. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. KARAOKE with Mike Rossi. free. 8-11 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Dana Lewis Live!. Acoustic Classic Rock Hits of the 50’s to the 80’s From the Animals to Zevon “The sound track of your youth” Great Food, Full Bar, Lottery & ME! NO COVER. Come on out! 8:30-10:30 p.m. Grafton Inn, The, 25 Grafton Cmn, Grafton. 508-839-5931 or myspace.com/danalewismusic. Annie Kerins and Steve Gagliastro w/ Bobby Gadoury!. No Cover!. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Cara Brindisi. 9 p.m.-midnight Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. Flock of A-Holes, the ultimate 80’s tribute band with guests Danny Dark & The Afternoon Delight (the fabulous 70’s band!). Just the 2 bands all night so get here EARLY!!! $5 THROWBACK!. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com. KARAOKE 7 Nights a week. 9-1:45 p.m. cafe neo bar and grille, 97 millbury St. 508-615-7311. Metal Thursday CLIII: Necronomichrist, Shabti, Noose, Sandworm. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square

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Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Jay Graham Live!. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Funky Murphy’s Bar & Grill, 305 Shrewsbury St. 508-753-2995. Andy Cummings Live. $3. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Hooligan’s, 29 Blossom St., Fitchburg. 508-272-5092. Holy Cross Night. Holy Cross takes over the Hound ! Draft beer specials every week. 10 p.m.-1:45 a.m. The Grey Hound Pub, 11 Kelley Square. 508-754-6100.

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Apply to perform at the FutureStars Spring Band Showcase. Band openings are available for the FutureStars Spring Showcase. Participants must be 18 years or under. FutureStars is an on-stage event that celebrates the diverse musical interests and abilities of young musicians in our area - all music genres and styles are welcome. Applications are available at either City Music location. Application is free. City Music Leominster, 17 Sack Blvd, Leominster. 978-534-8989 or citymusiconline.com. KARAOKE 7 Nights a week. cafe neo bar and grille, 97 millbury St. 508-615-7311. Swaggerin’ Growlers, Locria, Brian Dickens. Sydney, Matt Haines, Fierce Urgency Of Now, Conor McInally. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508-304-8133 or facebook. com. Dana Lewis LIVE!. Acoustic Classic Rock Hits Every Friday. Music of the 50’s to the 80’s from the Animals to Zevon. “The sound track of your youth” Family dining, Home made desserts, Full Bar, Lottery & Me! NO COVER. Check it out! FREE!. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Webster House Restaurant, 1 Webster St. 508-757-7208 or myspace.com. Live music at the 1790 Tavern. live music most friday nights in the tavern, blues, jazz, contemporary, call for more information. free. 6:30-10 p.m. 1790 Restaurant & Tavern, Tavern room, 206 Turnpike Road, Westborough. 508-366-1707. Invaders. BAND FREE. 7-11 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Worcester Chamber Music Society - UNDER THE PARISIAN SKY. Performing music by Prokofiev, Faure, Da Falla, Mompou, Koechlin and Delibes Maria Ferrante, soprano; Tracy Kraus, flute; Krista Buckland Reisner, Rohan Gregory and Amy Rawstron, violins; Peter Sulski and Mark Berger, violas; David Russell, cello; William Ness, piano; and Ian Watson, harpsichord/ piano. With Guests Artists Demetrios Karamintzas, oboe; Douglas Metcalf, clarinet; and Tony D’Amico, double bass Pre-concert conversation at 7:00 PM $30 Adults, $25 Seniors, Children under 17 free, Student Rush $8. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Church, Harvard MA, 9 Ayer Road, Harvard. Thy Will Be Done, The Empire Shall Fall, Acaro, Children of The Dying Sun, and Terror Rising!. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Trebek. No cover. 8-10 p.m. Coppertop Lounge/Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, 499 Mountain Road, Princeton. 978-464-2300 or wachusett.com. Live Music in the Pub: Mike Ladd. Mike Ladd has been a strong presence in central Massachusetts for almost thirty years. His completely original style of writing and performing at times defies description, leaving audiences captivated. Ladd’s music weaves aggression and beauty, intensity, and subtlety into a tapestry that has earned the respect and admiration of his peers in the music industry. No Cover (Worcester Students Earn WOO Points). 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Fiddlers’ Green Pub & Restaurant, 19 Temple St. 508-792-3700 or facebook.com. “Love Me or Leave Me” Jennifer Antkowiak and Aimee Kewely w/ The Bobby Gadoury Trio. No Cover!. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508753-4030. DJ. Classic rock to the Blues. Large dance floor to shake it. Come see this Worcester classic. Full bar reasonably priced. Ice cold beer. Friendly service. Keno Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 3-G’s Sports Bar, The Music Room, 152 Millbury St. 508-754-3516. Down Gypsy. Join us at JJ’s Friday February 10th for Down Gypsy! downgypsy.com 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420.

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Dubble D & The Khaos Junkies. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Gas Light Cafe, 59 Schofield Ave., Dudley. 508-461-9981 or khaosjunkies.com. FRIDAY FRENZY with Blurry Nights & DJ SOUP - DJ B-LO. FRIDAY NIGHT FRENZY at FUSION features the BEST sound and lights in Central Mass with DJ SOUP & DJ B-LO spinning your favorite Dance, Hip Hop and top 40 tracks. Lounge opens at 9:00 pm - Dance Club opens at 10:30 pm. Coat Room available with attendant. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fusion, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100. Iron Maiden Tribute Band Maiden New England! With Stone Crusher, Of The Past And Zombie Nurse. $8. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-3631888 or facebook.com. Jon Lacouture. Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Art’s Diner, West Boylston st. 352-895-8355. Ladies Night - Top 40 Dance Party. Our Top 40 Ladies Night Dance Party returns to Speakers! Ladies (and Gent’s) come in and dance the night away with the hottest DJ in the MetroWest Area DJ Norm!!! FREE. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-480-8222 or speakersnightclub.net. Pete the Polak, DJ. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 3-G’s Sports Bar, 152 Millbury St. 508-754-3516. BILL McCARTHY - Classic & Contemporary Acoustic Rock! @ CIGARMASTERS. BILL McCARTHY & HIS GUITAR - Classic & Contemporary Acoustic Rock! MySpace. com/BadClownProductions Bill McCarthy and His Guitar Playing your favorites: Beatles, CCR, Stones, Dead, Petty, Dylan, Elvis Costello, Paul Simon, Zevon, Who, Pogues, Steely Dan, Squeeze, Springsteen, Van Morrison, Rock, Blues, Irish, Country, New Wave, and More! FREE!. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. cigarmasters of Worcester, 1 Exchange St. Chanteuse Niki Luparelli, Dan Burke, and the Gold Diggers. Old Vegas in NEW Bodies! Join Chanteuse Niki Luparelli, Worcester’s First Lady of Cabaret for a vintage evening of retro music and glamour. Niki was named “Female Entertainer of the Year” by Worcester Living Magazine, was nominated for “Best Female Vocalist” in the 2011 WMA’s, and WON “Sexiest Musician,” and she and the Gold Diggers WON “Best Jazz Act” Vintage or evening attire encouraged but not mandatory. No cover. 9:30 p.m.-12:45 a.m. Celtic Tavern, 45 Belmont St., Northborough. 508-366-6277. Karaoke @ Scoreboards Sports Bar!. NO COVER. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Scoreboards Sports Bar, 137 Lancaster St., Leominster. 978-534-1313 or facebook.com. Little Big Wheel Original Rock n’ Roll. Original indie rock music written by vocalist Jim Weeks. Check out some tunes at myspace.com 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Simple Man Saloon, High St., Clinton. Mullethead. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. Bakers Union. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Crawdadee Creek. original & energetic blues 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Sahara Cafe & Restaurant, 143 Highland St. 508-798-2181.

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Apply to perform at the FutureStars Spring Band Showcase. Band openings are available for the FutureStars Spring Showcase. Participants must be 18 years or under. FutureStars is an on-stage event that celebrates the diverse musical interests and abilities of young musicians in our area - all music genres and styles are welcome. Applications are available at either City Music location. Application is free. City Music Leominster, 17 Sack Blvd, Leominster. 978-534-8989 or citymusiconline.com. KARAOKE 7 Nights a week. cafe neo bar and grille, 97 millbury St. 508-615-7311. Lil Wyte, Project Born, Karma L.S., Fury,Lental, Mike Staxx., Freelance Assassins, Original G,Conflict Of Interest, J Murda, Joey-Imfamuz. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508-304-8133 or facebook.com. HUMANARTS: Worcester Chamber Music Society. The Worcester Chamber Music Society will perform works by Prokofiev, de Falla, Fauve, Ravel and others. Free and open to the

public. 5-6 p.m. Assumption College: Chapel of the Holy Spirit, 500 Salisbury St. 508-767-7592. 2nd Annual Winter Beach Party with DJ Bucky Sheehan. Remember how warm and fun it was last summer at the beach???? Come join us as we dream about next summer Wear your favorite Hawaian Shirt & Flip Flops 2nd Annual Hula Hoop contest 50/50 Raffle Tropical Jello Shots See you there $10. 7-11 p.m. Worcester Hibernian Cultural Centre, 19 Temple St. 508-792-3700. Hardcore Hootenanny!. Performances by; Dead Ocean, Traveler, Vultures, Downbeat & MORE! $10 - All Ages. 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Mill Street Brews (@ The Artist Development Complex), 18 Mill St., Southbridge. 508-764-6900. Nick Anderson and Shady Creek at Grass Roots. Bluegrass music is a form of American folk music that grew out of the Kentucky, North Carolina, and Virginia areas back in the early 1940’s. Nick Anderson and Shady Creek play great traditional bluegrass in the styles reminiscent of Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, and the Stanley Brothers. $12/$10 seniors/$5 students. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Rockdale Congregational Church, 42 Fowler Road, Northbridge. 617-429-0347 or rockdalechurchonline.org. Wachusett Music Series Presents Brooks Williams. $20 in advance $22 day of show. 7:30-10 p.m. First Church of Christ Unitarian, 725 Main St., Lancaster. 978-365-2043 or wachusettmusic.com. Worcester Chamber Music Society - UNDER THE PARISIAN SKY. Performing music by Prokofiev, Faure, Da Falla, Mompou, Koechlin and Delibes Maria Ferrante, soprano; Tracy Kraus, flute; Krista Buckland Reisner, Rohan Gregory and Amy Rawstron, violins; Peter Sulski and Mark Berger, violas; David Russell, cello; William Ness, piano; and Ian Watson, harpsichord/piano. With Guests Artists Demetrios Karamintzas, oboe; Douglas Metcalf, clarinet; and Tony D’Amico, double bass Pre-concert conversation at 7:00 PM Free Admission. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Assumption College: Chapel of the Holy Spirit, 500 Salisbury St. Dr. Harp’s Blues Band. No cover. 8-10 p.m. Coppertop Lounge/Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, 499 Mountain Road, Princeton. 978-464-2300 or wachusett.com. Stephen Donovan World Tour - One Night in Shirley. Comedian Stephen Donovan is truly a renaissance man. For starters, he has returned for his second season as the Emmynominated host of NESN’s weekly Red Sox trivia game show, “The Batter’s Box.” $15 advance; $20 day of show. 8-11 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-4254311 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com. SUGAR & THE CANE BREAKERS Pre-Valentine’s Bash. New England’s premier funk/soul band!. Sugar and The Cane Breakers is an 8-piece band fronted by singers Keri Anderson and Craig Rawding. They have chosen a tasty batch of funk and soul chestnuts to play for you. The songs were plucked from crate-diggin’ archives all over the world. From New Orleans to West Africa to Jamaica to Belize City, they have searched far and wide to bring you the best collection of funky soul and soulful funk that you will ever hear played live in concert! $10. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook. com. The Dick Odgren Trio!. No Cover!. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Auntie Trainwreck. Join Auntie Trainwreck for our first ever performance at the Mill Towne Tavern in Millbury, MA on Saturday, February 11th, 2012! Join your favorite Auntie for all the Classic Rock, Blues, New Country, and Alt Rock you love to dance to all night long. We’ll be giving away copies of our AT Demo CD throughout the night, or you can pick up an AT T-shirt for only $10! So head out to the Mill Towne Tavern on 2/11/12 and come get wrecked with your favorite Auntie, Millbury! No Cover, 21+ 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Mill Towne Tavern, 49 Elm St., Millbury. 508-581-8845 or facebook.com. BILL McCARTHY - Classic & Contemporary Acoustic Rock! @ Lakeside Bar & Grille. BILL McCARTHY & HIS GUITAR - Classic & Contemporary Acoustic Rock! MySpace.com Bill McCarthy and His Guitar Playing your favorites: Beatles, CCR, Stones, Dead, Petty, Dylan, Elvis Costello, Paul Simon, Zevon, Who,

Upload your listings at our redesigned website worcestermag.com. Click the Night & Day toolbar, then choose Calendar to place your event listing in both our print and online weekly calendar. Pogues, Steely Dan, Squeeze, Springsteen, Van Morrison, Rock, Blues, Irish, Country, New Wave, and More! FREE!. 9 p.m.-midnight Lakeside Bar & Grille, 97 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury. 508-4253543. Bon Jersey--the Premier Bon Jovi Tribute. A must-see if your are a fan of Bon Jovi!! Bon Jersey comes to JJ’s Saturday February 11th and is ready to rock the house!! Check them out at facebook.com 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. KARAOKE 7 Nights a week. 9-1:45 p.m. cafe neo bar and grille, 97 millbury St. 508-615-7311. New Bay Colony- You Can Inhale Now- The Rose Garden. OK you can breathe now. Some of you are a very spritely shade of blue. It actually looks good on a few of you. Anyway, we have the date for our mid winter of no winter tour stop at the : Rose Garden Feb 11th we knock the back wall out again with our heart stopping (Nitro tab anyone?) Classic Rockin. newbaycolony.com 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Rose Garden Restaurant and Pub, 16 Milford St., Upton. 508-529-7776. Shakedown Street. Come down to the Blue Plate Lounge to shake you bones to our favorite Grateful Dead cover band. $5. 9 p.m.-midnight Blueplate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508-829-4566. Spinsuite Saturdays - Top 40. Spinsuite Saturdays - DJ SOUP - DJ NICK - DJ B-LO spin your favorite Dance, Mash Ups & Top 40 Tracks. Fusion’s Lounge opens at 9:00 pm and Dance Club opens at 10:30pm. Coat room with attendant available. No Cover Charge. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fusion, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100. VALVATROSS. BAND $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Wild Mountain Strategy returns to Ralphs w/ Roadkill Orchestra, and Electric Barrelhouse!. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Windfall Classic Rock Band. Exciting Classic Rock Band Windfall! 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Wong Dynasty, Holden, MA, 176 Reservior Road (Route31), Holden. 508-829-2188. Audio Nation. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. Don’t Let Go. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Jubilee Gardens. all original folk.rock.pop 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439 or jubileegardens.com. Sugar and The Cane Breakers - 2/11 at Lucky Dog. Sugar and The Cane Breakers is an 8-piece band fronted by singers Keri Anderson and Craig Rawding. They have chosen a tasty batch of funk and soul chestnuts to play for you. The songs were plucked from crate-diggin’ archives all over the world. From New Orleans to West Africa to Jamaica to Belize City, they have searched far and wide to bring you the best collection of funky soul and soulful funk that you will ever hear played live in concert! $10. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-3631888 or sugarandthecanebreakers.com.

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Drag Shows. 18+ $8 21+ $5. midnight-1:30 a.m. Mixers Cocktail Lounge, 105 Water St. 508-762-9499. Tall Heights. No cover. 4-6 p.m. Coppertop Lounge/Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, 499 Mountain Road, Princeton. 978-464-2300 or wachusett.com. Traditional Irish Seisiun. Authentic Irish Seisiun held the 2nd & 4th Sunday of every month. Area regional musicians come from far & wide to “jamâ€? in the age-old Irish version of a pick-up band. Fiddlers, in whistles, utes, banjos, pipes, singers & more stop in to just enjoy making music. An old world tradition suitable for the entire family. Free (Worcester College Students Earn WOO Points). 4-8 p.m. Worcester Hibernian Cultural Centre, 19 Temple St. 508-792-3700. Acoustic Open Mic/WARL Charity Event. Celtic/ Acoustic music and an ongoing charity event for the Worcester Animal Rescue League No Cover. 5-9 p.m. Jak’s Pub, 536 Main St. 508-757-5257. The Raven “Battle of the Blues Bands. The Raven @ 258 Pleasant Street in Worcester, MA is hosting its 1st annual “The

Raven� Battle of the Bands begining on February 12, 2012. All lovers of Blues music are encouraged to attend and all are welcome. There will be a $5.00 cover charge to cover the cost of sound, promotion and cash prizes to the bands. $5. 5-9 p.m. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508-304-8133 or baevents.com/battleofthebands. Vincent’s presents: Big Jon Short. Armed with a suitcase kick-drum, National Reso-phonic Guitar and Lowebow cigar-box hillharp, Big Jon Short’s high energy solo performances bring a foot-stomping show that taps into the heart of the songs, regional styles, and folklore of the Blues. bigjonshort.com 5-8 p.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. Dale Lepage and The Bobby Gadoury Trio 6pm, then Andy Cummings 9:30pm till Close!. No Cover!. 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. KARAOKE 7 Nights a week. 9-1:45 p.m. cafe neo bar and grille, 97 millbury St. 508-615-7311. Sunday Funday with LoriAnn.. You never know what’s happening here on Sundays. Great special drinks whipped up by LoriAnn are ALWAYS the standard. FREE. 9 p.m.-1:45 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or luckydogmusic. com. The SUNDAY NIGHT Hang w/ Ronnie Sugar Bear.. FREE. 9 p.m.-1:45 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508363-1888 or luckydogmusic.com. REGGAE FUSION SUNDAYS with DJ Nick. Worcester’s longest running REGGAE night hosted by DJ Nick and Guest DJ’s spinning the HOTTTEST Reggae, Hip Hop and Top 40 every Sunday. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fusion, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100.

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KARAOKE 7 Nights a week. cafe neo bar and grille, 97 millbury St. 508-615-7311. February Fun at Five. You are invited to attend the Chamber’s networking event, mingle with other local business people, enjoy amazing food provided by B.T.’s Smokehouse, a cash bar, take a chance to win great prizes and, of course, have some fun! We welcome staff members at all levels of member organizations to join in this evening of fun and networking! RSVP with a call to 508-347-2761 or email info@cmschamber.org to join us! $10 for$10 pre-registered Chamber members, $15 for members at the door, $20 for non-members. 5-7 p.m. Pioneer Brewing Company, 195 Arnold Road, Fiskdale. 508-347-2761 or cmschamber.ning. com/events. DriďŹ n’ Sam Politz 7pm, then Big Game Karaoke! 9pm to Close!. No Cover!. 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

Main St. 508-757-5257. Terry Brennan / LIVE. 8 p.m.-midnight Banner Pub, The, 112 Green St. 508-755-0879 or terrybmusic.com. Bobby’s Valentine’s Day Singalong!. No Cover!. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

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Open Mic/Free show. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508304-8133. Matt Robert Solo Acoustic. Matt Robert (Hat on, Drinking wine, Home Skillet) performs old-timey, old, and new covers and originals that draw on blues, jazz, folk, and rock, from Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong, and Gus Cannon’s Jug Stompers to The Decemberists, Cake, and Beck. Nu Cafe is a warm, laid-back atmosphere. December shows to beneďŹ t the Salvation Army. Donations Suggested. 6-8 p.m. Nu Cafe, 335 Chandler St. 508-963-0588. Open Mic. Acoustic open mic beginning Nov. 2. Sign up at 7:00 pm, Performers start at 7:30. Feature act starts at 8:45, Drop-in performers start again at 9:30. Nice stage and lighting. Good sound system and room acoustics. Select videos will be posted online at blbrumby.com. Professional videographer will be on site as well offering nice audio/video packages. 0. 7-11 p.m. Route 56 Roadside Bar & Grill, 24 Leicester St., North Oxford. 508-987-8669. Open Mic Night! Looking for Worcester’s amazing acoustic acts to come check out the new Leits Back Bar Open Mic night!!!!!! Sign-ups begin at 8 and acts begin at 830. We’ll keep the music going as long as there’s acts to play, so come down and check us out! You wont be dissappointed! 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Leitrim’s Pub, Back Bar, 265 Park Ave. 508-798-2447 or LeitrimsWorcester.com. Sean Ryan & Company. Open Jam! FREE. 8-11 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Clayton Willoughby!. No Cover!. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. The Twangbusters @ Vincent’s Bar. Though new to the music scene, the Twangbusters are a quartet of well-known area roots musicians recently featured in Worcester Magazine’s “Notes on the Riseâ€?. With dynamo Paula Bradley (Girl Howdy, Uncle Earl) on piano, ukulele and vocals, Peter “Dr. Zâ€? Zarkadas (Sarah Levecque Band, Raw Symphony) on electric guitar, Brian Rost (Tarbox Ramblers) on upright bass and Texas dancehall veteran drummer “Wild Billâ€? Nadeau (Alvin Crow, The Derailers), The Twangbusters mix their many inuences and passion for American roots music into a musical cocktail of boogie, blues and hillbilly

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Love Soup. Join us on Valentines Day! Learn how to make love soup with your loved ones! Free. 5:30-7 p.m. Guild of St. Agnes, 133 Granite St. 508-799-3136. Earth and Spirit Singers (weekly rehearsal). Join the chorus! Be a part of the Earth and Spirit Singers! Sing with us into Spring! Lend your voice to our community chorus, celebrating peace, earth and nature. We’ll sing for the beautiful, amazing and fragile environment on our small planet. We’ll also sing songs of working people, of peace, and of spirituality. Led by composer/ guitarist Jim Scott, The Earth and Spirit Singers is a no-audition choral group. The chorus welcomes singers of any age and experience. $7 per rehearsal, or $50 for the Spring session. 7-9 p.m. First Unitarian Church of Worcester, 90 Main St. 508-755-0995 or JimScottMusic.com. “Totally Tuesdazed!� Tunes in the Diner every Tuesday Night!. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Big Jon Short. Armed with a suitcase kick-drum, National Reso-phonic Guitar and Lowebow cigar-box hillharp, Big Jon Short’s high energy solo performances bring a foot-stomping show that taps into the heart of the songs, regional styles, and folklore of the Blues. bigjonshort.com no cover. 8-11 p.m. Armsby Abbey, 144 North Main St. 508-795-1012 or armsbyabbey.com. T.J. Peavey. A veteran, accomplished and eclectic singer, songwriter and guitarist. Pass The Hat. 8-10 p.m. Jak’s Pub, 536

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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: Fre. 660 Main St. 508-755-5142 or artsworcester.org. Asa Waters Mansion, Admission: $3 for guided tour $7-10 for tea. 123 Elm St., Millbury. 508-865-0855 or asawaters.org. Booklovers’ Gourmet, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 55 East Main St., Webster. 508-949-6232 or er3.com/book. Clark University: Cohen-Lasry House, 11 Hawthorne St. clarku.edu/departments/holocaust. Clark University: Schiltkamp Gallery, 92 Downing St. 508-793-7349. Clark University: Traina Center for the Arts, 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 508-793-7113 or clarku.edu. College of the Holy Cross: Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, Cuban Artists’ Books and Prints 1985 -2008, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through April 13; Painting Borges: Art Interpreting Literature, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through March 21. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Monday - Friday, 2-5 p.m. Saturday. 1 College St. 508-793-3356 or holycross.edu. Dark World Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 179 Grafton St. darkworldgallery.com. DZian Gallery, Valentine’s Day Party, Saturday. Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday - Saturday. 65 Water St. 508-831-1106 or dzian.net. EcoTarium, Playing Together: Games, Through Sept. 9; Boys Night Out, Friday; Preschool and Toddler Wednesdays, Wednesdays, through Dec. 19. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $12.00 adults; $8.00 for children ages 2-18, college students with IDs & senior citizens. Children under 2 & EcoTarium members free. Additional charges apply for Tree Canopy Walkway, Explorer Express Train, planetarium programs & other special programs. 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700 or ecotarium.org. 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 wwwframedintatnuck.com. Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978456-3924 or fruitlands.org. Higgins Armory Museum, WOO Card good at Higgins Armory Museum, Through Dec. 31; Romance and Shakespeare, Saturday. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: General Admission: $12 for Adults, $9 for Seniors (age 60+), $7 for Children (age 4-16), Children 3 and under are Free. 100 Barber Ave. 508-853-6015 or higgins.org. Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Picture This: Your Great Outdoors Photo Exhibit, Through Feb. 28. 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. 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, A Show of Hearts fundraiser, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Feb. 9; Closing Bid Party for A Show of Hearts, Thursday. 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. 508-7548760 or preservationworcester.org. Prints and Potter Gallery, 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, Art Hearts by Lisa Kretchman: A Benefit Exhibition for Olivia’s Heart Fund, Sundays, Saturdays, through Feb. 26. Hours: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 2-4 p.m. Saturday. 111 Main St., Southbridge. 508-346-3341 or qvcah.org. Rollstone Studios, Hours: 11-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. Admission: fre. 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. 508-753-8278 or worcesterhistory.org. SAORI Worcester Freestyle 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, The Eye is not a Camera, Sundays,

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Saturdays, through Feb. 26. 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. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Gluten Free Baking, Saturday; Guided Garden Tour, Sundays, through Dec. 30. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $10 Adults, $7 Seniors & $5 Youth, FREE to Members & Children under . 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111 or towerhillbg.org. Worcester Art Museum, Art Since the Mid-20th Century, Through Dec. 31; Hymn to the Earth: Photographs by Ron Rosenstock, Through March 18; In Search of Julien Hudson: Free Artist of Color in Pre-Civil War New Orleans, Through March 11; Wall at WAM: Charline von Heyl, Through Dec. 31; Zip Tour: Willie Cole and Faith Ringgold, Saturday; ”Oppressed Everywhere in this Slavery-Cursed Land”: Free People of Color Before the Civil War, Sunday; February Tour of the Month - Cats: Man’s Best Friend, 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, Illuminations, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Feb. 18. Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, closed Saturday. 25 Sagamore Road. 508753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org. Worcester Historical Museum, Love & Lace: The Valentines of Esther Howland, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through March 20; On The Rails, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Dec. 20 - Feb. 16; The Cakemaker’s Portrait, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Oct. 25 - March 31. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 30 Elm St. 508-7538278 or worcesterhistory.org. Worcester Public Library, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday Saturday. 3 Salem Square. 508-799-1655 or worcpublib.org. WPI: George C. Gordon Library, Our Art -- Creative Art of the WPI Community, Through March 9. 100 Institute Road. wpi.edu.

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Open Mike Comedy - Saturdays, Saturday, July 24 - Sunday, November 11. Hosted by a variety of local comedians under the leadership of Andy Paquette. Worcester’s longest running open mic attracts regional talent and newcomers. 100’s of aspiring comedians have bared their wares in front of this supportive and simpathetic crowd. Well known as the breeding grounds for local talent it has produced many known and not to be known comedians. Fear not! Your Sense of Pride. 7-9 p.m. 3-G’s Sports Bar, The Music Room, 152 Millbury St. Call 508-754-3516. Frank’s Comedy Safari - Saturdays, Saturday, April 23 Monday, April 23. Show Every Sat Night ...Call 1-800-71-Laugh For Reservations Or Buy Tickets At The Door $20 A Ticket. 8-9:30 P.M. Viva Bene Italian Ristorante, 144 Commercial St. Call 508-7999999 Or Visit Frankscomedysafari@Yahoo.com. The Savannah Disputation by Evan Smith - Fridays, Saturdays, Friday, February 3 - Saturday, February 11. Religious faith is a complicated business and sometimes, as this play shows, a funny business. 4th Wall Stage presents an evening of wit, theology and plenty of laughs. $15. 7:30-10 p.m. Alternatives Unlimited, Inc. & Whitin Mill Complex, Singh Performance Center, 50 Douglas Road, Whitinsville. Call 774-262-5675 or visit alternativesnet.org. SWEENEY TODD, by Stephen Sondheim - Thursday,

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February 9 - Saturday, February 11. SWEENEY TODD earns his reputation as the Demon Barber of Fleet Street with the help of Mrs. Lovett - to the music and lyrics of Stephen Sondheim. $15 General Public / $10 HC Community. 8-11 p.m. College of the Holy Cross: O’Kane Hall, Fenwick Theatre, 1 College St. Call 508-793-3536. Same Time, Next Year - Friday, February 10. February 10th & 11th at 7:30pm February 12th at 2pm Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and youth, with $2 discount for tickets purchased prior to Feb 9th. Ticket sales Wed and Thurs 6:00-7:00pm. Or call barn at 508-764-4531 for reservations. Directed by Michele Morrill Co-Produced by Pat Haddock and Kathi Grenier Written by Bernard Slade Featuring Billy Bolster and Aimee Newell. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and youth, with $2 discount for tickets purchased prior to Feb 9th.. 7:30-10 p.m. Gateway Players Theatre Arts Barn, 111 Main St., Southbridge. Call 508-764-4531 or visit gatewayplayers.org. Nunsense A-Men! - Fridays, Saturdays, Friday, February 10 - Sunday, February 26. By Dan Goggin Directed by Scott Hebert Musical Direction by Katrina Caouette Choreography by Darlene Dickson A change of habit, boy oh, boy! Need a laugh? When Sister Julia accidentally poisons 52 sisters with her soup, problems unfold. The nuns’ funds aren’t enough to cover such huge burial costs, so the sisters get creative. $16. 8-10:15 p.m. First Parish Church Unitarian Universalist of Fitchburg, 923 Main St., Fitchburg. Call 978-343-6307. Casino Confidential -- Mystery Dinner Theatre Saturday, February 11. What will all of Worcester be talking about in 2012? Mystery Dinner Theatre is the new buzz for Worcester. For the past 9 years the Worcester JCC has entertained the greater Worcester community with one of the larger and best citywide events, Worcester Wine & Food Festival. The JCC provides over $75,000 in scholarship assistance to over 100 Worcester area families each year. $75pp/$750 Table of Ten thru Dec.31, $85/$850 Table of Ten as of Jan.1. 5:30-10:30 p.m. Mechanics Hall, Washburn Hall and The Great Hall, 321 Main St. Call 508-7567109, ext. 252 Wisecracks Comedy Club @ Jose Murphy’s - Saturdays, Saturday, February 11 - Saturday, December 29. Wisecracks is Worcester County’s newest and hottest comedy club franchise - this location is in Jose Murphy’s (2nd floor) every Saturday night. There’s a full bar and food menu in the showroom! During the show, get a pitcher and a large pizza for just $10. You’ll see comics that have been on Comedy Central, HBO and all the late night shows. This location is also 18+ We are expanding to several other venues in central Massachusetts!!! Go to our website for more information. $15 (All Woo card holders and active duty military is 2 for 1). 8-10 p.m. Jose’ Murphy’s, 2nd Floor, 97-103 Water St. Call 508-792-0900 or visit wisecrackscomedyclub.com. Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway Song & Dance - Sunday, February 12. 100 Years of Broadway Song & Dance is a brand new show that features some of Broadway’s most memorable choreography and recreates the greatest moments from the finest shows of the century featuring the actual stars of shows such as The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, CATS, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Jekyll & Hyde. These amazing performers light up the stage with songs from the hit shows in which they starred. Neil Berg presents brilliantly revived arrangements of Broadway classics as well as thrilling numbers from Broadway’s newest hit shows. $25-$45; 10% discounts available for members, groups of 15 or more, corporate partners, kids, student and AAA members.. 7-9 p.m. Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. Call 877-571-7469 or visit thehanovertheatre.org/ shows. “Abraham Lincoln” A One-Man Play - Wednesday, February 15. Abraham Lincoln was the sixteenth President of the United States and is considered by many scholars to be the greatest American president, serving from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. He successfully led his country through the American Civil War - preserving the Union and ending slavery, and promoting economic modernization. All events are FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Additional events with Mr. Getty include: A bibliographical presentation where Mr. Getty will describe the research necessary to develop his dramatic interpretation of

Abraham Lincoln in the Sullivan Building, Eager Auditorium at 2:00 p.m. Second Performance of “Abraham Lincoln” in the Student Center North/South Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. FREE. 10-11 a.m. Worcester State University, Sullivan Auditorium, 486 Chandler St. Call 508-929-8078. Hindsight! Voices And Visions - Wednesday, February 15 - Saturday, February 18. Hindsight! Voices And Visions From 29 Years Of Performances At Wpi By New Voices. Hindsight Will Be Featuring The Following New Voices Plays: Nv 4 I Travel By Dean O’donnell Nv 9 Behind Clothes Doors By Catherine Darensbourg Nv 13 Damn The Torpedos By Tom Russell Nv 14 Lunch With Walt By Thomas Carr Nv 19 As Seen Through A Coffee Shop Window By Matt Tucker Nv 23 Transaction Completed By Hilary Hayes Nv 28 A Prayer For Rain By Tofer Carlson Nv 28 Lumberknight By Chris Osborn Preview Is February 15Th And Also Performing February 16-18Th At 8:00 P.M. Http://Users.Wpi.Edu/~Theatre/ 8 P.M.-10 A.M. Wpi: Little Theatre, 100 Institute Road.

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Street Beat Poetry Thursday. Please join host Anne Marie Lucci as we welcome long-time friend and award-winning poet, Dan Lewis, as he releases his first chapbook of prose poems entitled “Tickets for the Broken Year” whose limited edition may offer CDs if one is lucky to purchase one. Dan Lewis lives on the edge of the Patch Reservoir in Worcester, Massachusetts and writes “Old enough to know better, he still finds himself walking in the world agog.” His publication credits include: The Cortland Review, Diner, The Worcester Review, Beloit Poetry Journal, Paper Street, Margie, Cutbank. Blue Unicorn and others. Feature poet is always preceded by an open mic and a break to enjoy homemade baked goods and coffee. free and open to the public/hat passed to support feature/venue. 7-9 p.m. WCPA Headquarters- Vasa Hall, First Floor Performance Space, 1 Ekman St., Worcester, MA. 508-479-7574 or wcpa.homestead.com.

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Storytime for Adults. Join us for our first ever “Adult Story Hour!” That’s right, a story time just for adults! In the bleakest part of the year, it’s time to nourish the child within each of us. You’ll hear a story (or two) to warm even the coldest of hearts! Open to all adults, drop-in, and refreshments will be served. FREE. 2-3 p.m. Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St., Shrewsbury. 508842-0081. Ilene Bezahler, Editor and Publisher of Edible Boston presents: The Evolution of the Local Food Movement and where it’s going in Central Massachusetts. Mass Local Food Co-op presents Illene Bezahler, Editor and Publisher of Edible Boston. Ms. Bezahler will speak on “The Evolution of the Local Food Movement and where it is going in Central Massachusetts. This is part of the Mass Local Food Coop’s Third Annual Meeting at which Briarwood Food Co-op Volunteers will be honored. No Charge. 3-4 p.m. Briarwood Continuing Care Retirement Community, Birches Auditorium, 65 Briarwood Circle. 508-852-9007 or briarwoodretirement.com.

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Steve and Jackie Keenan - “Liberia: Peace Corps to Peace Prize, a 50-year Journey”. As part of Theme Semester “Worcester in the World,” Worcester State University will welcome prestigious donors and international development experts Steve and Jackie Keenan, who will jointly deliver a presentation titled “Liberia: Peace Corps to Peace Prize, a 50-year Journey.” The West African nation is where the couple met while serving as Peace Corps teachers. (Steve joined the Peace Corps upon graduating from WSU in 1963.) Since then, they have been tremendously committed to the people and issues of West Africa. Their experiences there led them to found the Keenan Institute in Liberia. At previous campus visits, Steve and Jackie have shared their expertise in African affairs and international development

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Hypnosis Gone Wild. Hypnotist Dan Candell amazes and entertains with his blend of hypnosis, comedy, and audience participation. Proceeds to support school arts & music programs. $7 students; $10 adults. 7-9 p.m. West Boylston Middle High School, Auditorium, 70 Crescent St., West Boylston. 508-835-4475. Homeschool Programs at Broad Meadow Brook CSI. Become an expert investigator in this two-part class. In the first class, learn to classify fingerprints and shoeprints and relate your knowledge to animal tracking. In the second class, examine bite marks and impressions and compare them to the jaws of various animals. Finally, solve the mystery and announce who committed the “crime” at BMB! For ages 8 to 13. For more information and to register, call 508.753.6087. $16 Mass Audubon Child Members, $24 Child Non-members.. 1-3 p.m. Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 414 Massasoit Ave. 508-753-6087.

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Teen Friday Night Fun with Glassblowing: Floppy Bowls. Teens learn the fundamentals of traditional glassblowing in this one night introduction to the material. Students will learn to work together as a team and create their own unique “floppy” bowls with their choice of color. Parents and friends are encouraged to attend and watch the fun. No experience required, all materials included. Avoid wearing man made fibers and bring a bottle of water with you to class. All glass classes take place at the Worcester Center for Crafts’ New Street Glass Studio, 35B New Street, Worcester, MA 01605. Student Fee: $80. 6:30-9:30 p.m. New Street Glass Studio, 35B New St. 508-753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org. Tapping into the Subconscious Mind with Meditation. Classes will meet for one hour, Friday nights at 7:00 PM. Place: Taproot Bookstore Dates of Classes: 2/10, 3/09, 3/13, 4/11 The cost of this class is $80 paid in full at the first class. Fee includes: Four one-hour classes, a take-home explanation of the meditation for the month and one handmade mala. A mala is a string of 108 beads that helps you keep track of your breath or mantra while you meditate. Sign up now! I have space for 16 people! Email me: Bob@UniversalSourceHealing.com. $80. 7-8 p.m. Taproot Bookstore, 1200 West Boylston St. 508-853-5083.

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“Google Earth for Genealogists Webinar and Workshop”. Members are encouraged to bring their laptops if they’d like (tables will be set up) to view and practice along with this pre-recorded webinar. Please pre-load Google Earth onto your laptop. This meeting is free and open to the public. Questions?

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Center for Sports Medicine Ski Race. The race begins at 9:30 AM and registration opens at 7:30 AM. Discount lift tickets will be available at registration. Join us for a fun day of skiing, RI

trivia, and raffle prizes. Entry forms can be downloaded at www. riskirunners.com. For more information contact Tim Darbe at 401-465-5553 Sincerely, Tim Darbe Race Director $10 in advance - $13 Day of Race. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Travel Destination 401-4655553 or riskirunners.com.

>Tuesday 14

“Marriage Check-up” author to present talk on couples’ communications. In tune with Valentine’s Day, the Society of Professional Communicators (SPC) will feature an expert speaker on what may be the most important and challenging communication of all -- the kind that sustains healthy couples’ relationships. Psychologist, author and Clark University professor James V. Córdova will talk about his research and latest book, “The Marriage Checkup: Focusing on Marital Health.” $17 for members; $25 for non-members. 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Coral Seafood, 225 Shrewsbury St. 508-755-8331 or spcgroup.org. Beginning Zentangle Class - A Taste of Zentangle. In this two hour introductory class, students learn the basic principles and guidelines for the Zentangle art form. We will cover the history and philosophy of Zentangle and learn to: .Create beautiful abstract art pieces using a simple, step by step process .Focus attention on our pieces and develop a relaxing, meditative practice while we draw .Discover that what might appear to be complex and not possible can be broken down into steps that can easily be mastered $35. 7-9 p.m. 1835 Old Town Hall, 31 Main St., Sterling. 978-563-9890 or artofthetangle.com/classes.php.

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Contact: Jane Cain, Worcester Society President, at 978-8380235 or Nancy Schultzberg, Publicity Chairperson, at 774-5739529. For more information about the Worcester Chapter of the Massachusetts Society of Genealogists, visit our website: www. massachusettssocietyofgenealogists.org -or- www.massog.org 10 a.m.-noon Auburn Public Library, Merriam Room, 369 Southbridge St., Auburn. 508-832-7790. Learn to Use the Potter’s Wheel. Have fun, while learning how to use the potter’s wheel to throw pots, bowls, and pitchers. You’ll practice on the wheel, under the instructor’s guidance, and decorate and fire your successful “first works”. Finished works will be available for pickup about two weeks after the workshop. Limited to 10 students. Register online or call 508-753-8183. Student Fee: $45 Materials Fee: $10 (Required). 1-4 p.m. Worcester Center for Crafts, 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org. Beadmaking Tune-Up. Individuals of different skill levels are welcome to learn the fundamentals of lampwork glass beadmaking as a beginner or hone their skills as an intermediate student. The $80 bead-making tune-up registration includes two hours of instruction and six hours of open studio time (normal fee for open studio is $10 per hour!). No experience necessary, all materials included during instruction and available for purchase during open studio time. Please wear natural fibers and bring a water bottle to class. All glass classes take place at the Worcester Center for Crafts’ New Street Glass Studio, 35B New Street, Worcester, MA 01605. Student Fee: $80. 2-4 p.m. Worcester Center for Crafts, 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org.

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with Worcester State students. Their hopes for the country have been renewed by the presidency of Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, who won the Nobel Peace Prize last year. FREE. 1-2 p.m. Worcester State University, Student Center, North/South AuditoriumStudent Center, North/South Auditorium, 486 Chandler St. 508-929-8078. Darwin Day: “Human evolution 140 years after Darwin’s Descent of Man”. Join us for February’s monthly meeting where we will celebrate Darwin Day with Dr. Jeremy DeSilva. We will enjoy a presentation covering a broad overview of human evolution in the context of what Darwin suggested in Descent of Man. He will also introduce us to some extraordinary new fossil finds from South Africa (Australopithecus sediba). The presentation will start at 7 at the UU Church of Worcester, with doors opening at 6:30 for socializing and conversation. Everyone is welcome, but we do ask that non members make a suggested donation of $5 at the door. A yearly membership with Greater Worcester Humanists is $30 which helps us organize our monthly meetings and organization costs. $5 for non members. 7-9 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester, 90 Holden St. 774-3141494 or meetup.com/worcesterhumanists/events/49360782.

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WORK WANTED PT admin job wanted I took early retirement from Holy Cross in 2009. I also did PT medical transcription work for approx 7 yrs. I am looking for approx 2025 hours/wk. At Holy Cross I performed daily data entry including gift entry into the Advance BSR system, typing class letters, ordering supplies, receptionist, filing, & other office work as needed. Keeping busy & meeting new people are my goals. References can be provided. I can be reached at: Cell 508.524.7101 & email sophieandme2002@yahoo. com.

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LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES MILLBURY PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Millbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 27, 2012, at 7:45 p.m. at the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA on the following proposed amendments to the Millbury Zoning Bylaws: *Article 1, Section 12.41 Applicability by modifying the size and type of uses subject to Site Plan Review; * Article 4, Section 46 Accessory Dwelling Units by making it possible for the Planning Board to issue a special permit for an accessory dwelling unit on a legal, pre-existing, nonconforming lot, clarifying the purpose and intent of the Bylaw, modifying the maximize size of an accessory dwelling unit, and clarifying certain design standards; * Article 4, Special Regulations by adding Section 51. LargeScale Ground-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Installation, which specifies application, design, siting maintenance, and removal requirements; Or take any action thereon. The complete text of proposed amendments is available for public viewing in the Planning Office at the Municipal Office Building during regular office hours. Anyone wishing to be heard on these articles should appear at the time and place designated above. Richard Gosselin Chairman 02/09/2012

MILLBURY PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE In accordance with Chapter 41 of the Massachusetts General Laws, Section 81-T, the Millbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 27, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA on the application of Mary T. Gustafson, Trustee, property located at 3 Colton Road, Millbury, Massachusetts, for a Definitive Subdivision Plan, resulting in a two lot subdivision, creating one additional lot. One lot will have insufficient frontage. The plan is available for inspection in the Planning Board office. Anyone wishing to be heard on this application should appear at the time and place designated above. Richard Gosselin Chairman 02/09/2012 & 02/16/2012

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court 225 Main St. Worcester, MA 01608 508-831-2200 Docket No. WO12P0241EA NOTICE OF PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL In the Estate of: Eva E. Collette Late of: Millbury, MA 01527 Date of Death: 11/19/2011 to all persons interested in the above captioned estate, a petition has been presented requesting that a document purporting to be the last will of said decedent be proved and allowed and that Debra Grandone of South Grafton, MA be appointed executor/ trix, named in the will to serve Without Surety. IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT AT: Worcester ON OR BEFORE TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM ON: 02/28/2012 in addition, you must file a written affidavit of objections to the petition, stating specific facts and grounds upon which the objection is based, within (30) days after the return day (or such other time as the court, on motion with notice to the petitioner, may allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16 WITNESS, Denise L. Meagher, First Justice of this Court Date: January 30, 2012 Stephen G. Abraham Register of Probate 02/09/2012

The Millbury Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 7:40 P.M. at the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street to act on a Notice of Intent from Hampton Street Baptist Church for construction of a church with associated parking, utilities and landscaping at 71-73A McCracken Road. Said work falls under the jurisdiction of the Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40. Donald Flynn Chairman 02/09/2012

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main St. Worcester, MA 01608 Docket No. WO09P3132PM CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF CONSERVATOR’S ACCOUNT In the matter of: Francis J Richards RESPONDENT (Protected Person/Disabled Person) Of: Winchendon, MA To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, you are hereby notified pursuant to Mass. R. Civ. P. Rule 72, that the First, Second and Final account(s) of Jewish Family Services of Worcester as Conservator of the property of said respondenthas or have been presented to the Court of allowance. You have the right to object to the account(s) 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 02/28/2012. 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, including the allowance of the account(s). Additionally, within thirty days after said return day (or within such other time as the Court upon motion may order), you must file a written affadavit of objections stating the specific facts and grounds upon which each objection is based and a copy shall be served upone the Conservator pursuant to Mass. R. Civ. P. 5. You have the right to send to the Conservator, by registered or certified mail, a written request to receive a copy of the account(s) at no cost to you. 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: February 01, 2012 Stephen G. Abraham Register of Probate 02/09/2012

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main St. Worcester, MA 01608 Docket No. WO11P3097PM CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF CONSERVATOR’S ACCOUNT In the matter of: Sally Perna RESPONDENT (Protected Person/Disabled Person) Of: Rochdale, MA To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, you are hereby notified pursuant to Mass. R. Civ. P. Rule 72, that the First and Final (temporary) account(s) of Jewish Family Services of Worcester as Conservator of the property of said respondent has or have been presented to the Court of allowance. You have the right to object to the account(s) 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 02/28/2012. 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, including the allowance of the account(s). Additionally, within thirty days after said return day (or within such other time as the Court upon motion may order), you must file a written affadavit of objections stating the specific facts and grounds upon which each objection is based and a copy shall be served upone the Conservator pursuant to Mass. R. Civ. P. 5. You have the right to send to the Conservator, by registered or certified mail, a written request to receive a copy of the account(s) at no cost to you. 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 abovenamed person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense. WITNESS, Hon. Denise L. Meagher, First Justice of this Court. Date: January 31, , 2012 Stephen G. Abraham Register of Probate 02/09/2012

THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS LAND COURT DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT (SEAL) 2012 MISC.- 457344 ORDER OF NOTICE To:Geraldine F. Audette a/k/a Gerealdine F. Audette and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. App. § 501 et seq.: Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas as Trustee for RALI 2005QA7 claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage covering real property in 518 Mendon Road, Sutton given by Francis C. Mateer and Geraldine F. Audette a/k/a Gerealdine F. Audette to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated March 21, 2005, and recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at Book 35941, Page 230 has/have filed with this court a complaint for determination of Defendant’s/Defendants’ Servicemembers status. If you now are, or recently have been, in the active military service of the UnitedStates of America, then you may be entitled to the benefits of the Servicemembers Civil ReliefAct. If you object to a foreclosure of the above-mentioned property on that basis, then you or your attorney must file a written appearance and answer in this court at Three Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108 on or before March 19, 2012 or you will be forever barred from claiming that you are entitled to the benefits of said Act. Witness, KARYN F. SCHEIER Chief Justice of this Court on January 31, 2012 Attest: Deborah J. Patterson Recorder 200904-1815-ore 02/09/2012

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court 225 Main St. Worcester, MA 01608 508-831-2200 DOCKET # W011E0124PP To Fred Dusak of Worcester in the County of Worcester and to all other persons interested. A Petition has been presented to said Court by Clifford A. Vera of Northboro in the County of Worcester representing that he hold as tenant in common undivided part or share of certain land lying in Sutton in said County Worcester and breifly described as follows: See Attached Exhibit A setting forth that he desires that all the aforesaid described part of said land may be sold at private sold for not less than $150,000.00 dollars, and praying that partion may be made of all the land aforesaid according to law, and to that end that a commisioner be appointed to make such partition and be ordered to make sale and conveyance of all, or any part of said land which the Court finds cannot be advantageously divided either at private-sale of public auction, and be ordered to distribute the net proceeds thereof. If you desire to object thereto you or your attorney should file a written appearance in said Court at Worcester before ten o’clock in the forenoon on the 21st of February 2012, the return day of this citation. WITNESS, Denise L. Meagher, First Justice of this Court Date: January 12, 2012 Stephen G. Abraham Register of Probate 01/26/2012, 02/02/2012 & 02/09/2012

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Two minutes with... Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) in Worcester? That’s the hope of Amanda Barker, founder of Nuestro Huerto, a volunteer-run community farm on Canterbury Street whose mission is to provide fresh, chemical-free produce to community members and volunteers through work exchange and other projects. We wanted to learn more about this ambitious project, so we took a few minutes to pick the seeds of her brain for the grass-roots details…

First Amanda, tell me how the farm Nuestro Huerto originated? Nuestro

Huerto came out of an idea I had when I moved to Worcester in 2009. I wanted to make use of my backyard on Hollywood Street to grow food and give it away to my neighbors. That didn’t work out, and instead I asked myself, “Why not really do this?” and expanded from there into wanting a bigger space to do this on a larger scale. After talking with the Regional Environmental Council (REC) about locating a plot, I ventured out in Main South looking for a vacant lot, and ended up finding a not-so-vacant lot—a church on Canterbury Street that had a lot of space in the back of its lot that the church didn’t seem to be using. I asked the Pastor what he thought about me starting a garden there.

Tell our readers just what a CSA is?

A CSA is a payment system where farm members purchase their “share” of vegetables at the beginning of the season, at a time when farmers incur their highest costs. This provides farmers the capital they need to get started each season. Paying in advance also means that together, members and farmers share in both the risks and bounty of the season’s success. Each week members receive their share of a wide variety of vegetables and herbs at the farm that will change based on the season. The work commitment gives members the opportunity to help on the farm, learn about where their food comes from, and interact with others who also support the farm.

What type of food will be available from Nuestro Huerto’s CSA? The CSA shares

will contain a wide variety of seasonal vegetables, herbs and flowers.

What is the cost? There are different

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months. The typical share for a family of four eating one vegetarian meal a day together would make good use of a full share, which is $500 for the season, running from June until at least the end of October. That’s 20 bucks a week for healthy, locally grown, chemicalfree vegetables, herbs and flowers. The size of the share will start out smaller and increase in size over time, so at times there will be weeks where the retail value of the share will be significantly under that $20/week.

Why do you feel it is important to offer fresh fruits and vegetables within an urban environment? It’s a human right

to have access to fresh, healthy food— in that it is affordable and easy to access. Our corner stores and grocery stores are stocked with convenience foods that are high in calories and very low in nutritional value that accommodate the on-the-go lifestyle. But offering healthy food isn’t enough. A cultural shift must occur in tandem with increased access to fresh fruits and veggies. That’s where an educational component to access to fresh produce comes in. Supporting local farms also comes with the benefit of talking to the farmer or other people interested in local food. We are enthusiastic about sharing with others easy ways to cook or prepare the stuff we grow, encouraging people to try different varieties of vegetables they might not be familiar with. Farmers’ markets are full of questioning customers and energized vendors willing to share their knowledge, so come talk to us! Nuestro Huerto has also offered a few cooking classes with seasonal vegetables, and is interested in doing more of that at homeless shelters and other community-based organizations.

Why do you think it’s a good idea for people to become involved in the production of the foods they eat? If we

aren’t all involved in some way in the production of the foods we eat, soon we will have nothing left worth eating! Not everyone has time or the interest in actually growing the food, but sharing with farmers what your favorite vegetables are, taking an interest in what is seasonally available and embracing the fruits of the soil that are grown locally, monitoring policies like the Farm Bill, which have substantial ramifications for our food system, and becoming a self-advocate for what foods we and our children consume can’t be an optional responsibility.

How did you collaborate with Casa de Oracion on Canterbury Street to create this urban farm? Casa de Oracion has

generously donated the use of a portion of its property to the garden beds and farm activities. Casa de Oracion lets us use its water and tool shed, and several of the members of the congregation spent a lot of time (early, cold mornings!) building the first beds at the beginning of the first season in 2009.

Tell us about Johnny’s Selected Seeds from ME and their seed donation? Johnny’s Selected Seeds donated just about all of the seeds we needed for the second growing season last year. This allowed the farm to really thrive and grow dozens of varieties of vegetables. This year, High Mowing Organic Seeds donated a ton of seeds, and I am still in the process of looking for

more donations of different farming materials. It is important to mention that for the past two seasons, this farm has been entirely run on donations and volunteers. Much of the support has come from Worcester residents, friends and family. It is inspiring and really moving when I stop to think about just how much time, energy and resources have come together to make the farm a success.

What has working with Nuestro Huerto given you on a personal level? I can’t

imagine doing anything else besides farming, teaching and homesteading at this point. Starting Nuestro Huerto has allowed me to experiment with that while going to grad school at Clark and living in the city! What I enjoy most about the farm is the enthusiasm that comes with the labor of love I see in each of the volunteers that comes through. Volunteers offer their time, their sweat, and even a sun burn to do whatever needs doing and are so happy to do it! For me it’s only partially about the vegetables. It’s more so about building a community based on doing things for personal enjoyment and for others’ benefit rather than for material rewards. That’s what family is, and friends do, and I think it’s totally necessary and perfectly acceptable to do this along with and on behalf of perfect strangers!

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