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WOO-TOWN INDEXA weekly quality of life check-in of Worcester

Total for this week: +1No City Council meeting during school vacation week? We’ll take that. +2

Shooting at a Worcester barbershop called Who’s Next? Unfortunate incident and unfortunate name for at least one day. -3

MetalFest rocks The Palladium in Worcester. +1

Continuing with Stearns Tavern, it is pretty cool that the building is being preserved for permanent use on the old Coes Knife factory site at Coes Pond. +1

Few people are covering themselves with dignity as issues at David Prouty in Spencer boil over. -4

Interior demolition of the old Stearns Tavern was done with expertise, but some sadness still felt as historic building readies for move to new site. -1

Marvelous spring weather (for real!) on Patriots Day, which was great news for runners in the Boston Marathon and fans of the Red Sox, since both took place/played the same day. +2

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Clark U grad’s phone app aims to get users outside and active

Tom Quinn

In an age with a documented decline in organized youth sports and an increase in the popularity of video games and obesity,

many have tried to think of ways to get people active and excited about sports. In a historic Worcester building in Main South,

Guy Pistone and his team are trying to reverse current trends and get people involved in athletics again by leveraging the obsession with smartphones to launch two apps – one focusing on hooking people up with personal trainers, another enabling users to meet up for pick-up games of basketball, soccer, or any variety of sports or activities.

“This is a solution to allow folks to play sports for free,” Pistone said. “[Society is] going in the opposite direction. Kids are playing video games, they’re on the computer. The funny thing about technology is it screws the world by getting people to look at their phones, but then technology comes up with a solution to fight that problem.”

At first blush, Pistone seems like a bit of an industry upstart. He started his company, Fitivity, as a senior at Clark University in 2012, and ran it out of his apartment until the city started sending inspectors in response to complaints from neighbors. Now the team of five people and an occasional squad of interns operate out of a small, narrow office in the Ivy Corset building on Jackson Street, and claim 438 separate sports and fitness apps under the Fitivity umbrella. Pistone can rattle off numbers that would make most start-ups jealous: 10 million unique visitors since the company started, 500,000 users per month and 10,000 new downloads per day. Most of it is free, but people pay for “advanced” courses and programs.

“We want to build cool things first. We want to make sure we build something impactful before making this a huge monetizing business,” Pistone said, laying out a strategy to eventually make the entire portfolio free.

Fitivity’s newest venture is a crowdfunding project on Kickstarter that aims to raise

$50,000 to fund both the pick-up sports app and the personal training app. It’s an ambitious goal, but it matches the ambitions of the app. Pistone said the program will be able to auto-generate events at different sporting venues in addition to allowing users to create their own events.

“The system will identify areas where there’s a critical mass of users,” Pistone said. “It will send a notification to all those people asking if they want to play in a pickup game at this public field. People will reserve spots, and once enough spots are reserved, we’ll notify all the people that the game is on.”

Fitivity is not the first company to think of a pick-up sports smartphone app. “Sportan” raised $25,000 through a similar crowdfunding campaign in 2014, but did not achieve the level of downloads or number of users necessary to sustain a pick-up sports app. Pistone isn’t even the first person in Massachusetts to think of the idea; a group from Boston raised more than $6,000 last year for the “Who’s Hoopin?” basketball pick-up app.

And this isn’t even the first time Pistone has tried to launch a pick-up sports app; when he first started his company he created an app also called Fitivity, a location-based pick-up sports scheduling platform.

“It failed miserably,” Pistone said. “We built this great product, and we really tried to

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The reason behind Fitivity’s first failing, and the failings of other pick-up sports enthusiasts, is a lack of users, Pistone said. Pick-up sports rely on the ability to marshal a group of people across multiple venues at multiple times, to give people options. If a user sees no one else using the app, there is no reason to keep it on their phone. But Fitivity’s 500,000 monthly users give it an edge; it has a built-in base of users, making the app ready to go from launch day.

“We have the critical mass,” Pistone said. “We have visions where we can get people not only to play pick-up sports, but people to get together and work out together. I have a vision we can create a yoga event, we’ll get them a yoga workout, and 15 women over the age of 30 will get together in the outfield of a softball field and work out together because they share that common interest.”

The failure of the first Fitivity app taught Pistone a valuable lesson, though. He had tried putting a few different exercise and sports programs as additional content in the app. But he found when that same content was split out into its own application, it got far more downloads than if it had been packaged with other sports; thus was born the strategy of having more than 400 separate

programs, rather than packaging all the content into one app.

“I figured out people aren’t necessarily searching for Fitivity, but they are searching for jump rope workouts [for example],” Pistone said. “And it was early enough in the mobile game to be able to make content for that subsection of people and get relatively high rankings.”

For this reason, Pistone calls himself an “expert in app store optimization,” rather than one of the computer scientist types who usually thrive in the smartphone app business. While he took some computer science courses in college and has engineers on staff, the beauty of Fitivity is a platform behind the scenes that enables even the technologically inept to take the instructional videos that make up Fitivity’s bread and butter and create an app within minutes.

“I could create an app right now, while I’m talking to you,” Pistone said

“I had this vision – let’s take advantage of the fact that sports and fitness are so fragmented,” he continued. “It’s across all these different goals. And the greatest thing about sports and fitness are people have interests spread across all different types of sports and fitness … we leveraged that in a couple different ways.”

While Worcester may be a different case study than other cities, with residents

clamoring year after year for more rectangular fields and opportunities for places to play sports, Pistone sees a trend nationally of declining numbers of youths getting into sports. He’s backed up by media articles every year, notably the Wall Street Journal, which tracked a variety of statistics in free fall in 2014, culminating in a 4-percent decline in youth participation in basketball, soccer, baseball and football.

Because the apps are all separate, it is difficult to see how users evaluate them as a group, but the app’s ratings tend to get around four out of five starts from user ratings. Reviews citing technical issues persist, but they are outweighed by positive feedback and compliments for the focused, explanatory design.

“This is my go to app from now on!” reads one review on a weight loss app. “Week one day one really pushed me! This is definitely a workout! I love the structure of this app. I like how there are instructions, a video, and a good. I also love how it keeps track. Great job!!”

Pistone has a sporting background. He played college basketball at Ithaca College and Clark, and played for a year in the professional Eastern Basketball Alliance. He charges $75 per hour for personal training for his clients now, which leads to his second app idea – virtual coaching.

“It’s a business that only very wealthy families are able to afford,” Pistone said about personal training. “The easiest way to scale it is to get rid of this whole concept of in-person training, which isn’t sustainable for the majority of people.”

Virtual coaching would allow someone to train dozens of people at once, Pistone said, lowering costs for everyone, while maintaining the same personal interaction and customized workouts as a one-on-one session.

As of press time, Fitivity has raised $1,671, with 25 days left in the crowdfunding campaign. Pistone said the company will not collapse if the Kickstarter fails, though.

“I always go into things pessimistically,” Pistone said. “I went into this saying, ‘Let me attack this as if it’s not going to get funded.’ If this doesn’t get funded, the world is just going to have to wait until we have the operating capital to do it. No one else can do it – nobody else has a unique data set of users like we do. So it’s really up to the world – if the world wants it, eventually we’ll reach that mark and be able to build it.”

Reporter Tom Quinn can be reached at 508-749-3166 x324 or tquinn@ worcestermagazine.com with story ideas, feedback, or questions. Follow him on Twitter @bytomquinn.

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Last hurrah: Circus elephants coming to Worcester, DCU for last go-round Tom Quinn

Three years after the City Council debated a ban on exotic animals for entertainment purposes, the Ringling Bros. and Barnum

and Bailey circus is back in Worcester. This time, though, it comes after animal rights activists claimed victory in their push to stop the circus from using elephants in the act. The circus announced months ago it would phase elephants out of its shows, and the weekend show at the DCU Center marks the last time the elephants come to Worcester – and the second-to-last weekend they will appear in any show nationwide.

The circus will come to the DCU Center, as it has for years, April 22-24. The last stop for the tour, titled “Legends,” will be in Providence May 1. A separate iteration of the circus running concurrently will end in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania on the same date.

After May 1, Ringling Bros. will cease to use elephants in any of their circuses.

Stephen Payne, vice president of corporate communications for Feld Entertainment, which runs Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus, said the retirement of the elephants will not negatively impact the future of the circus.

“The circus will continue to come into Worcester,” Payne said. “We have some changes that are going to be made to Ringling Brothers that are amazing, and no, I can’t tell you what they are just yet.”

“It will go into rehearsal and emerge as the 146th edition,” he continued. “Most people don’t realize Ringling Brothers is one year older than baseball. Baseball’s not going anywhere, and neither are we.”

Opposition to the circus in Worcester stemmed from accusations of animal abuse


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and inhumane conditions fostered by the circus. Opponents said barring exotic animals would shut down an industry they contend profits from animals’ pain, and elephants were the prime exhibit in their argument, with a special focused placed on the way the animals — which have been observed to be intelligent and social — are trained and controlled.

“When we’re being told that elephants in the wild will be extinct in 10 years, why are we doing this?” Lukes said two years ago, when the circus came to Worcester after her proposed ordinance was voted down. “Their argument is they’re protecting them. They’re exploiting them.”

At-Large City Councilor Mike Gaffney was staunchly opposed to the ordinance when it was brought up for debate, and said via email recently his views have not changed.

“Ringling Bros will be eliminating elephants from their show due to costs and in response to the free market, not government control,” Gaffney said. “That is how capitalism works. If the market doesn’t like a product, the product fails.”

Payne conceded Worcester, and cities like it, were a contributing factor in deciding to end elephants’ involvement with the circus.

“Part of the decision to transition the elephants off the circus to the center was

because of some of the legislation that was debated in Worcester,” Payne said. “We’ve seen several markets across the county pass what we consider completely unnecessary anti-circus bills, but really what that was doing was making it very difficult to take the elephants with us. City A has one set of regulations and City B has a different set of regulations – we couldn’t just leave them at the city limits.”

Which is not to say Ringling Bros. has changed its stance on ordinances like the Worcester ban, which was killed on an 8-3 vote.

“We still oppose, in all its forms, bans on animals in the circus,” Payne said. “People consistently say seeing our wonderful animals is one of the big reasons they come to Ringling Brothers, but there had been a big focus on the elephants. But we’re an entertainment company, we’re not in the business of playing legislative Whack-A-Mole.”

Payne and other defenders of the circus contend the bans on exotic animals are unnecessary, because the animals are treated with care and dignity. The six Asian elephants arriving in Worcester this weekend, for example, are well-treated, he said, and many agree removing those elephants from the circus robs people, and especially children, of a connection to nature that

cannot be replicated on a computer screen or smartphone.

“The circus has a long history with Worcester,” Gaffney said. “The importance of the circus is to introduce children to the wonders of nature safely and in a way that is entertaining.”

The six elephants that Worcesterites will see in a few weekends will retire to Ringling’s Center for Elephant Conservation in Florida. They will join the rest of the herd, which will then total 42 animals, on 200 acres of land, where they will get to just “be elephants,” Payne said. But the giant mammals’ service to humanity will not end with their retirement – researchers are studying the elephants to unlock the key to why they get cancer at lower rates than humans, and if there is a way to transfer that resistance to people.

“We decided, let’s take those resources out of playing that frustrating Whack-A-Mole game and invest them in greater commitments to the conservation of the elephants and perhaps to [curing] cancer,” Payne said. “Wouldn’t that be amazing?”

The research started before the announced retirement of the elephants, although Payne said it will be easier to manage with all the elephants in one place. He was quick to note, with the controversy over elephant care still lingering in the air, the research was completely benign.

“Really all we’re doing is providing blood samples,” Payne said. “They key to this is in the elephant’s genes. It’s not any nefarious research like some people have said, we’re not doing anything to hurt the elephants in any way. But since we have the largest herd and the most genetically-diverse herd, we’re sharing that genetic knowledge that’s been gained from 55 million years of elephant evolution.”

“We’re conserving Asian elephants to save them as a species, and it seems like it might come full circle and they might save us from one of the dreaded diseases of our time,” he continued.

And while Payne had previously said the circus would not return to Worcester if the ban on exotic animals was passed, now that Ringling has phased them out voluntarily, he said he is looking forward to returning to the DCU Center.

“We’ve always enjoyed bringing the circus to Worcester,” Payne said. “We’ve always had great fan reception there, and we look forward to bringing the circus to Worcester for years to come.”

Reporter Tom Quinn can be reached at 508-749-3166 x324 or tquinn@ worcestermagazine.com with story ideas, feedback, or questions. Follow him on Twitter @bytomquinn.

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SMOKE SIGNALS: There aren’t enough firefighters stationed at Worcester Regional Airport, according to a union representing firefighters stationed at Worcester Regional Airport. There also aren’t enough commercial flights or destinations or airlines, but that’s a story for another time. The Telegram got its hands on a letter from the lawyer for Massport Firefighters Local S-2, IAFF, which represents firefighters at the other state-run airports in the state. “Circumstances are beyond dangerous,” reads the letter, which cites a drop in personnel down to eight people, and a lack of experience among those on staff. Complicating matters is the fact that firefighters at ORH have a dual role – firefighting and security – a weird anomaly in the world of airports, one that seems designed to save money at a time when JetBlue is the one and only commercial carrier offering flights to one and only one state. There’s also the question of why, when a small plane crashed near the airport in October of last year, firefighters on staff at the airport got to the scene after the regular WFD, which responded to the scene within minutes even though they were only called because the control tower couldn’t reach the airport’s firefighters. Forget this union letter – I want to read the letter that explains how that happened. The response from Massport, beyond the expected statement about how everything is safe and sound with current staffing levels, is that S-2 is trying to leverage the press in their fight to represent the Worcester Airport firefighters. “Massport does not conduct labor negotiations

in the newspaper,” a Massport spokesperson said. No matter what you think about labor unions, you have to admit they make for juicy stories in the press. Here’s hoping Worcester Airport never catches fire, so we don’t have to see which side is right.

THE SOUND OF SILENCE: Yes, someone was shot outside Who’s Next? barbershop on Hamilton Street. Get your giggles out now. Who’s Next? You’re next! That one’s weak, but you get the idea. According to Worcester Police, they first heard about the shooting via ShotSpotter

technology – which will have to be funded by the city when CSX mitigation money runs out in the next budget, good timing on that – but also started getting calls around 3 p.m. on Friday, April 15. That’s what those who study the ebbs and flows of the space-time continuum call “broad daylight.” A 27-year-old was on the ground with “serious” gunshot

A NOT TORNADO: Longtime Worcester baseball fans might remember Chris Colabello from his days with the Worcester Tornadoes. The Assumption College graduate and Framingham native was back in the Bay State this weekend, helping the visiting Toronto Blue Jays knock off the hometown Red Sox. Worcester even got a shout-out on NESN, with Not Don Orsillo and Not Jerry Remy going through his life story, from his childhood in Italy to his solid batting for the Minnesota Twins and the Jays. But the bulk of Not Orsillo’s amazement was reserved for Colabello’s seven seasons with the Tornadoes in an obscure independent league. Now that I think about it, he maybe mentioned how obscure the Can-Am league is a little too much. Wondering how Colabello did against the Sox? So would he, after he suffered a Not Concussion when Steven Wright beaned him in the head with a fastball. Colabello claimed and appeared to be fine afterwards, but a scary moment for one of Worcester’s few pro sports exports.


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wounds, and a large crowd had gathered – a crowd that had not dissipated by 4:30 p.m. Another victim was brought via car to a city hospital. A WPD officer followed the car, believing it to be suspicious, and it’s a good thing he did, since there’s no way the victim was going to call up the police department for a chat otherwise. That victim, at 24-year-old, refused to cooperate with police, as did the three friends who drove him to the hospital. That’s usually an indication it’s not a random event. Residents who were gathered outside the scene did not cooperate with reporters, although that doesn’t mean they aren’t helping the investigation. At least one person standing outside watching the mayhem was told not to say anything by the WPD, or so they claimed. Maybe the force is hoping they can get inside the cone of silence the victims and shooters seem to be facing off in.

COMPASSION FATIGUE: The fallout from the City Council’s April 12 vote to deny a zoning change to a tire repair shop on Chandler Street is still in the air a week later. Once the lobbying and the debating stops, the spin cycle starts up, as both sides try to tilt public opinion in their favor. If you haven’t been keeping up, the gist is that Gilberto Ledesma needed an exception from a zoning rule he said he didn’t know about to move his business from one side of Chandler Street to the other, having already sunk a few hundred thousand dollars into the project and giving up his lease, meaning he passed a point of no return. The City Council had to make a choice – a compassionate exception that would have saved a small business but angered a local business association trying to change the character of their neighborhood and set a precedent ripe for abuse, or kill the business but maintain the integrity of the zoning rule and the long-term strategy for a business corridor. The Council went the second route, with six councilors voting for Ledesma and five voting against; since a two-thirds majority was needed, the motion failed. Apparently the Jordan Levy Show – I don’t listen personally, but maybe I’ll start if they stop talking about Donald Trump for a week – had been taking a stand with Ledesma and against the business association (and the city Planning Board and the others who were against the change), with guests ripping the opposition. Now, Chandler Street Business Association president Paul Collyer is firing back, shooting off an email to Levy complaining about a lack of equal time on the radio, resulting in an unfair debate. And Collyer laid out his case – rather than dodging around the issue this time, he took the issue of “compassion” head on. “It should be noted that when your District and District Councilor [the show leans West Side in composition] had the chance to be compassionate to people in need, your District suggested changing the Dover Amendment to save your neighborhood,” Collyer said, referencing the West Side’s rejection of a homeless shelter. “When the time came for my neighborhood to be compassionate to people in need my neighborhood rolled up its sleeves and worked arm in arm with the city and SMOC to create what is now called PIP II and to this day it still works arm and arm with this same program and the sleeves have never come down.” Or, to say it another way – people want compassion as long as it’s Not In My Backyard.

POWER BROKER: Last week, At-Large City Councilor Kate Toomey suggested Worcester look into electricity aggregation. That’s a program where cities or other communities can pool their buying power and work with a broker to get lower energy rates for all. Other places in Massachusetts are already doing it, and it has proven cost savings that individual places can’t negotiate on their own. So what’s the catch? A cynical person might look at that and assume there’s a reason Worcester isn’t already doing this. “We’re going to look at it,” City Manager Ed Augustus Jr. said. “I don’t know why the city hasn’t done it before – it’s something that hasn’t been on my radar.” Maybe the city hit its sense quota and is worried this plan makes too much sense. Don’t worry, guys, we can always sell that excess sense back to the grid.

SWING FOR THE FENCES: The Worcester Bravehearts’ third annual Fan Fest is coming up Saturday, April 23, and it looks to be a doozy. The free event will start at noon, giving Worcesterites a chance to buy tickets to any of the two-time Futures Collegiate Baseball League’s games this season. Feel like gambling instead? For $20, fans will get five swings of the bat against Bravehearts coach Kevin Hartigan, and a home run will get them season tickets. And the entry fee can be applied to tickets or merchandise even if you lose, so there’s really no logical reason not to give it a shot. The contest does specify the homer has to be “over the fence, though, so you can’t chip one into left field, spring around the bases, and claim the contest never said the homer couldn’t be an inside the park job. Still worth a shot.

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EditorialNo easy call when it comes to Notre DameOne of the worst decisions you can make is the one made on pure

emotion. Deciding to tear down historic Notre Dame des Canadiens

Church simply because you can is not the right call. Neither, however, is steadfastly denying a developer’s right to do so out of reluctance to bid farewell to a link to the past – albeit a majestic one. Hard though it may be, a decision on whether to tear down Notre Dame, smack in CitySquare, where developers just so happen to be helping the city craft a vision for the future, must be made free and clear of emotional attachment or wishful thinking.

It is hard to imagine, on a purely sentimental level, anyone wanting to tear down the church. If, however, developers — in this case, Leggat McCall Properties — can prove there is, in fact, no practical way to preserve the church, either in whole form or perhaps just its facade, without incurring significant financial burden, it may be hard to deny the firm’s recent application for a waiver to the city’s demolition delay ordinance.

Likewise, it could be hard to demonstrate any detrimental effects to the city’s historical or architectural resources.

Either or both are reasons the Historical Commission could deny the request for a waiver.

What kind of a resource, however, has Notre Dame been in the years it has sat as a shell of itself? Yes, it is truly a sight to behold. Would that it could be preserved within the CitySquare landscape as a visual link to an architectural beauty and craftsmanship long gone by.

Yet, taking that emotional attachment out of it, what sort of a resource has the church been to the city? That will be the task of such groups as Preservation Worcester and others, who no doubt will flock to the first meeting held on the request.

Developers are already laying out their case, as told by the Telegram & Gazette’s Nick Kotsopoulos, quoting from the application for a waiver. CitySquare developers say a one-year delay in tearing down the church will result in greater deterioration to the building as well as potential risk to the public and surrounding buildings.

That, too, is a case that must be proved. One could argue the church has stood as is for years without crumbing and taking out unfortunate passersby. Surely, some cost-efficient safety measures, such as netting, could be taken to prevent a catastrophe.

Ultimately, Notre Dame is likely to face the same fate seemingly facing Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, which is likely to be closed — and ultimately demolished — because of structural deficiencies and inadequate funding. The question, then, is sooner or later?

Or can one or more groups or organizations come up with a viable plan — and the financing to enact it — to save Notre Dame from an inglorious fate?

Whatever the ultimate call, it must come from a place of reason, sound thought and rational discourse. The Historical Commission will have a tough task ahead in listening to the impassioned pleas of those who, against all odds, want to save what is truly one of the most beautiful buildings in Worcester. At the same time, members will hear from a developer who has taken on the steep challenge of sculpting from a downtown rooted in history, a future that can last several more generations. The city, even those who will plead for the life of Notre Dame church, wants this future – it needs this future.

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Second: The Art Lab and Gallery716 Southbridge St., Auburn508-789-7035theartlabandgallery.com

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Second: Joey’s Limousine Service76 West Mountain St., Worcester508-754-9575joeyslimousine.com

LIVE MUSIC VENUEFIRST: RALPH’S95 Prescott St., Worcester508-753-9543ralphsrockdiner.com

Second: Palladium261 Main St., Worcester508-797-9696thepalladium.net

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HARDWARE STOREFIRST: BARROWS HARDWARE15 Webster St., Worcester508-752-7191barrowshardware.com

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HEATING COMPANYFIRST: DILEO GAS INC630 Sunderland Road, Worcester508-797-5878dileogas.com

Second: Scavone Plumbing & Heating17 A Tallawanda Drive, Worcester508-756-1318scavoneplumbing.com

JEWELRY STOREFIRST: SHARFMANS JEWELERS19 Glennie St., Worcester508-791-2211sharfmansjewelers.com

Second: Pucci’s Fine Jewelry205 West Boylston St., West Boylston508-835-6855puccisjewelers.com

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Second: Julio’s Liquors140 Turnpike Road, Westborough508-366-1942juliosliquors.com

NEW CAR DEALERFIRST: LAMOUREUX FORD366 East Main St., Rte. 9, East Brookfield855-892-5795lamoureuxford.com

Second: Harr110-112 Gold Star Blvd., Worcester508-852-5212harr.com

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{ BESTof }NEW RETAIL BUSINESSFIRST: WORCESTER WARESDoor 22, DCU Center, 50 Foster St., Worcester508-929-0561worcesterwares.com

Second: The Art Lab & Gallery716 Southbridge St., Auburn508-789-7035theartlabandgallery.com

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Music is the ‘lifeblood’

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Music is the ‘lifeblood’ for Jethro Tull’s BarreJoshua Lyford

Martin Barre spent nearly 50 years as the dynamic guitarist in British group Jethro Tull, a band that did a number on rock genre purists and broke down walls between rock, folk, progressive and everything in between.

A man who never shied away from the utilization of any number of unique instruments in any given recording, Barre has also had an impact as a solo musician and will be taking his guitar wiles to the Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St., for a show Friday, April 29.

For Barre, who hails from Birmingham, England, much of the satisfaction in creating music is continuing to learn your craft, which is obvious on his new solo album, “Back to Steel,” which keeps one foot in the blues, one foot in rock and about a dozen other limbs in everything between, like a rock and roll Shiva.

“I’m learning how to write music all the time,” said Barre, while sipping coffee in a New York City hotel room. “I’ve written music for many years, but not the quality I’m writing now. It’s great, it’s a new lease on life. I have a real strong reason to get up in the morning and pick up the guitar and write. Some days, I just put on a CD and jam along, other days I’m rehearsing, and other days I’m writing and it’s all fun. There are no bad days when you’re playing guitar. I’ve got a lot to learn, but I’m hoping that I’m improving, particularly with lyrics. It’s a difficult job for me, it’s a new area that I’m involved in.”

While guitar and instruments like the bouzouki, mandolin and flute are within Barre’s wheelhouse, the musician said lyric

writing is an entirely different beast; writing them can be more difficult in adulthood than as a younger, perhaps more angst-ridden man.

“I think maybe it’s so much easier when you’re a young kid, you’re living in a real horrible place, you’ve got no money, maybe no friends,” said Barre. “You’re angry, you’ve got angst. There’s so much to write about. The best lyrics come from people in a really tough

place with a great passion inside them to write about where they are and what they want to do or who they want to be.

“On the other side, you have people that are cozy, you’ve got a wonderful wife and family. It’s hard to find an area where lyrics are really going to communicate with people. I don’t want my lyrics to be soft. I want them to be hard. It’s the most difficult aspect for me.”

Having a versatile library of instruments tends to lend itself to diverse harmonization, something Barre finds particularly enjoyable in songwriting.

“I love layering up music and I love the sound quality of the different instruments,” he said. “I love working with acoustic instruments, I particularly like the mandolin family. The tuning and structure, the chord shapes, adds musically to what I’ve written. I really do love those instruments. I don’t play a lot of flute, but all those differences give you a different angle. if I hear the sound quality in

the music, I’ll use it.”While Barre has been lauded as a legendary

figure in guitar playing and instrumentation, he doesn’t see things quite the same way; he just likes to see where the rhythm takes him.

“I’ve got no agenda when I start,” Barre explained. “It might be electric guitar, or acoustic guitar, or bouzouki. I might write a rock riff on a mandolin. There’s no normality. I like to go left of center. I’ll riff ideas on an old cassette player I’ve got and leave it for a day and come back to it. If I like it, I’ll work on it, if I don’t, I’ll discard it.”

With Barre’s writing style, complexity isn’t what he’s after, it’s workable harmonies and melodies, though complexity is an occasional byproduct.

“I like to think that the music sounds simple, but isn’t,” said Barre. “That’s a good result. If the music sounds complex for no reason, that’s not a good result. Just because somebody discovered that you can write in

13/8, that’s not what I’m looking for. I’ve found that it detracts from the experience. I like 4/4, I like 3/ 4, I like the complications to be subtle, not a lot of hard work. I love harmonies, a lot of the work in my music writing, looking at the harmonic structure of the piece. I think those things are really beautiful in music.”

And that music is integral to the makeup of Martin Barre. It’s a component of his life, like breathing air.

“It’s who I am, it’s what I am,” he explained. “I don’t tire of it. I don’t want to sound pretentious, but it’s my lifeblood. I love a lot of things in life, but I love music. I like running and table tennis and wake boarding and being outdoors, but I try to have a really good balance in my life. It’s what I go back to. Whenever I have spare time, I’m working on my music. When I’m on holiday, I have a guitar in my room. I’m always playing. Anywhere somebody might pick up a book or go for a walk, my

first choice outside of my family is picking up my guitar and playing it. I like … inspiring people and giving people energy through the music.”

Head to the Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St., Friday, April 29, to check out Martin Barre for yourself. To find out more, check out Martinbarre.com.

Reporter Joshua Lyford can be reached at 508-749-3166, ext. 325, or by email at [email protected]. Follow Josh on Twitter @Joshachusetts.

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Our yearly Best of Awards issue. It’s always interesting to see the winners (and hear from the los-ers), though I have no real dog in the race. Of course, I have my favorite people, places and things spread out throughout the city and it is always nice to see them do well, but, realistically, this an online vote and I’d be lying if I said I paid a lot of attention to it. Still, I do support the concept of supporting businesses in the area through whatever means necessary. I won’t publicly congratu-late the winners or besmirch the losers: congratulations to everyone that did well. With all that being said, I am compiling a list of my own personal Bests of Worcester and one Worst.

PIZZA AND BEER JUST OUSIDE MY DOOR: I live off Chandler Street. I’ll keep it relatively vague considering the amount of hate mail I get (my personal favorite is still the voicemail that said “I look like a redheaded stepchild that should be slapped in the f*****g face,” that I must be “stupid enough to believe Obama is not a Muslim” and ended with “white power.” Keep it classy, anonymous stranger), but it’s close to the majesty of Beaver Brook Park (shout out to the great blue heron that flies around now and again). Just beyond my front porch, there is a dull gray triumph being erected and promised for opening this very spring. Antonio’s Pizza, which I would normally make the pilgrimage to Western Mass for, is nearly complete. For those that don’t know, Antonio’s makes absolutely absurd slices that defy traditional pizza logic, a potato pizza? Sure. Pasta? Taco? Yup and yup. This time around, they’re taking it a step further as well, adding a pizza drive-thru and bar. Do I have any stake in the success of this place? No, I just really like pizza. Particularly pizza that breaks the mold. If I can walk across Beaver Brook, see a great blue heron, be handed a whiskey nip by a kindly stranger, pet two dogs and get a beer and pizza all on one walk, color me stoked.

CITYWIDE POW WOW: We got to make the media announcement on the coming of Pow Wow Worcester and we couldn’t have been more excited. I still feel that way (and you will absolutely be reading more on the goings on, artists coming through, etc., as they come out) and I am absolutely on the side of the fence saying, “Hey, 20 large walls throughout downtown with large-scale murals painted by internationally acclaimed artists sounds perfect!” Especially when viewed through the lens of what is happening downtown in Worcester currently (more on that below). Let’s face it, by the very nature of having a city based in mills and industrial buildings, there are plenty of walls that could use some beautification and–hell yeah!–many of them will get it. Local artists are promised to get some space in this deal as well, another big win, and everyone gets to see how beautiful and awesome our city is.

GETTING RAILED IN WORCESTER: I’ll keep this fairly brief since I’ve referenced them a number of times in this column, but having a hockey team coming to the city is huge. Also, since I’ve heard so much about how “silly” the name is (“rail” can be a term to describe both having sex or a giant line of coke, tee-hee. Apparently, we’re not all adults here), there you go. The headline says it all. Now that we’re all moving on from this, the economic boon of having a team here is a big factor, and besides all that hockey is just awesome to watch and I am excited to have it back.

DOWNTOWN IT IS A-CHANGING: We’ve all heard the chatter: there are a lot of big projects going on in and around downtown. A lot of of things that can be, generally, considered a net posi-tive for the city. CitySquare is (I’m told) nearing completion and the $565-million public-private development project promises to dial in downtown. Provided the space isn’t empty like many of downtown’s other buildings in 10 years, this could be a fantastic addition to the area. Hotels, a potential new parking garage, new businesses and the slow uptick of the area’s economics all signal a changing landscape.

... BUT IS IT FOR THE BETTER?: Of course, the retooling of downtown isn’t necessarily all peaches and cream. It’s probably pretty obvious if you follow my column or much of what I choose to write about, I am very pro-Worcester and love seeing its growth. I hope to see Worcester be-come the city it has potential to be in my lifetime, but the inklings of a dark side have also begun to peek through the cracks. We’ve all read the articles about how Worcester is becoming one of the places to live in Massachusetts, and has been attracting Boston residents (and developers) in droves and that’s great. The more the merrier, but at some point you have to ask, at what cost? In this case, a very steep one. Worcester is a very livable city and, comparatively, fairly affordable (though I have absolutely no idea how people afford to live without roommates in 2016). I’m not here to talk about the gentrification boogieman, I am however going to call certain housing proj-ects into question. I was ecstatic to see the incoming Loomworks building heralded as “afford-able,” mixed-income housing, with a number of dignitaries on hand to congratulate all involved. The Main South building, which was crafted by The Community Builders, received $17 million in financing from MassHousing as well as contributions form other incentive programs and the city of Worcester to make up the funding of the $27 million-project. All that public money for afford-able housing. Something we can all laud, right? Well, go ahead, check out their website and see for yourself what they consider “affordable.” Units start at $984 for a one bed, one bath. As of 2014, the average per capita income in Worcester is $24,470, a number below the national aver-age. I’m a failure at math, but $984 a month for 12 months is $11,808, significantly higher than the prescribed 30 percent income considered “affordable.” The state and the city gave Commu-nity Builders a lot of money to help out our city with affordable housing that individuals still won’t be able to afford without subsidies and that money goes back into their pockets and that’s a real shame. For a minute, I thought maybe we could all reap the benefits of an improved downtown. I love the growth and I can’t wait to see where the city goes from here, I just hope we can all afford to stick around and see it.

Reporter Joshua Lyford can be reached at 508-749-3166, ext. 325, by entering a time machine to pre-journalism career and publicly decrying the media, leading to a savage, difficult to describe, but generally helpful conversation that eventually begins a small drip of thought on the subject that sets in motion a raging torrent of ideas which, 10 or so years later, becomes the initial concept for a book that grows into a game-changing reflection on the purpose of information in general, within which you will receive a one-line credit, or by email at [email protected]. Follow Josh on Twitter @Joshachusetts.

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The sad song of Mme. DumontJim Keogh

Marguerite Dumont is a baroness in post-WWI France, but she would have been right at home in contemporary U.S. culture, where talent is a subjective construct and everybody gets a trophy for effort. Marguerite fancies herself a singer. Unfortunately, she’s not just bad, she’s Roseanne Barr-singing-the-National Anthem bad. Her screeching could wake the dead, who, once they’d gotten a true earful, would promptly take their own afterlives.

That’s a problem, because she’s also incredibly wealthy, which means nobody in her circle is willing to tell Marguerite the truth lest the gravy train stop running — not her husband, not her house staff, not the music society she funds, whose members politely applaud her dreadful arias while wearing frozen smiles. Floral arrangements from secret admirers arrive on her doorstep, their authenticity unquestioned.

“Marguerite” pays heavy dues to “Sunset Boulevard” with its portrait of a woman gradually imprisoned within her self-delusion — except rather than crave the close-up, Marguerite pines for the stage. Her loyal manservant, Madelbos (the brooding Denis Mpunga, recalling Erich von Stroheim’s Max from “Sunset”), hides negative newspaper reviews from her and photographs Marguerite in costume as legendary characters of the opera, indulging her fantasy that stardom is just around the corner.

Sweetening the pot is the rave one of her private performances has received from a cheeky music critic, Lucien (Sylvain Dieuaide), who wrote it as a prank to escalate Marguerite’s obliviousness. She agrees to sing in a cabaret where Lucien and his buddy use her as a prop for a cruel joke. The newspaperman, sensing the vulnerability in Marguerite, begins to regret his callousness.

The film is surprisingly gripping,

especially once Marguerite decides her talent is too imposing to be confined to her stately mansion and she schedules a public concert in a Paris hall. What now? Husband Georges (André Marcon) is unfaithful but still protective, so he’s eager to prevent his wife’s humiliation either by keeping her off the stage or finding a miracle worker who can make her a passable singer. The latter

effort is handed to a washed-up, though hilariously pompous, opera star, whose face can barely mask his pain the first time Marguerite lifts her voice in his presence.

The singer clearly is flirting with madness, and “Marguerite” offers pointed questions about who may be to blame for nurturing it. The movie is a play on the old The Emperor Has No Clothes story, in which sycophants fashion an alternative reality for their monarch. (One almost suspects Kim Jong-il truly believed he shot 11 holes-in-one

in a single golf round, something he claimed to have accomplished. What North Korean would have dared contradict him?)

Catherine Frot portrays Marguerite as a woman burdened with a fragile soul, which makes the deception almost understandable. If she were a pure diva, watching her being brought down could actually be fun. Yet Marguerite is so likable, you’re concerned what might happen if she’s forcibly removed from her bubble (“The truth would destroy her,” is a common sentiment among her people).

Still, it’s a risk you gotta take. In a famous scene from “Citizen Kane,” publishing magnate Charles Foster Kane writes a scathing review of his wife’s opera performance, the ultimate act of tough love. As Marguerite descends more deeply into her inner world you wish someone could have shown similar spine earlier in her life. But now, well, the opera ain’t over til the mad lady sings.

“Marguerite” will be shown at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Saturday, and at 1 and 3:25 p.m. Sunday in the Jefferson Academic Center at Clark University. The film is part of the Cinema 320 series.

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Oli’s Italian Eatery FOOD: ★★★★

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SERVICE: ★★★1/2 ATMOSPHERE: ★★★1/2 339 West Boylston Street A, West Boylston • 508-854-1500Italian specialties, like their famous thin crust pizza, served in a casual and family-friendly atmosphere. Order from Oli’s catering menu for your next party or head in between 11 a.m. and whenever they decide to close.

Piccolo’sFOOD: ★★★★

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ATMOSPHERE: ★★★★ 157 Shrewsbury St., Worcester • 508-754-1057 piccolos157.com

For almost 11 years, Piccolo’s has been providing customers with cozy architecture and high-class food. Quality cuisine with a “quirky” atmosphere.

Fatima’s CafeFOOD:★★★★

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ATMOSPHERE: ★★★★1/243 West Boylston St., Worcester • 508-762-9797Authentic African cuisine with a family-friendly feel. Quality homemade food for an affordable price.

Peppercorn’s Grille & TavernFOOD: ★★★★1/2

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ATMOSPHERE: ★★★1/2455 Park Ave., Worcester • 508-752-7711, peppercorns.comIf you’re looking for a quality laid-back meal and a place to watch the game, Peppercorn’s is your go-to. With lots of options available, and a selection of Wormtown brews, it makes

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ATMOSPHERE:★★★★1/2111 Shrewsbury St., Worcester • 508-799-4111 • 111chophouse.comYou would be mistaken to pass up One Eleven if you are looking for a great steak cooked to perfection. The service and atmosphere invite the diner in and facilitates conversation. This is a great place to go for a special night out.

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121 Shrewsbury St., Worcester • 508-752-9909The pizza at Wonder Bar is what keeps bringing patrons back every time. They get it right, keeping the thin crust pizza crispy without being overdone. If you are feeling a little adventurous, try the white clam and garlic pizza. You will not be disappointed during your visit here.


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The Internet listicle circuit is brimming with inspiring accounts that promise to help us jump start our businesses, fitness routines, personal aesthetics, even our relationships. I’m quick to follow anyone whose account highlights opportunities for building cultural capital and engaging in new experiences in the city of Worcester. It’s “best of” season at Worcester Magazine, so this week, I’m chronicling my favorite social media taste-makers for Date Night inspiration.

Follow @ActionWoo on Twitter for updates about happenings for Worcester’s young professionals. Action Worcester is dedicated to connecting people by facilitating introductions and coordinating events. The

organization recently announced POW! WOW! Worldwide, an international mural festival that will take place Aug. 26 through Sept. 4.

Subscribe to Clark Meets Worcester on Youtube, a series of videos hosted by Shaun Holt, assistant director of admissions for

marketing and communications at Clark University. Holt urges

students to get to know their community, beginning with

the likes of Annie’s Clark Brunch, Crompton Place and The Cascades.

Like The Fashion Cookbook on Facebook for blog updates from Worcester native Patricia De Carvalho and Clark grad

Hannah Martin. Worcester has never looked better.

Patricia and Hannah showcase local businesses

with stunning visual force. Recent posts include Seed to Stem,

Volturno and Crust Artisan Bakeshop. Follow @silversandbynes on Instagram for a

vintage perspective on the city and a plethora of natural light. Photographers Kayte Silvers and TJ Bynes capture Worcester’s diners, street corners, and telephone booths with artistic whimsy. Recent posts include Corner Lunch and Trunk & Disorderly.

Follow @ugly_cat_sweaters on Instagram to track the adventures of illustrator Danielle Montgomery, who penned “Worcester: A Coloring Adventure” (available at Worcester Wares). Montgomery unearths the city’s hidden gems as her urban discoveries unfold like the pages of her original coloring book. Recent posts include Mechanics Hall, Elm Park and Bancroft Tower.

Follow @WorcCulturalCoalition on Twitter to hear the voice of Worcester’s arts community and receive updates about events on the Common. Expect food truck alerts and exhibit info about the likes of Worcester Art Museum, Worcester Center for Crafts and Tower Hill Botanic Garden.

Follow @_wormfood on Instagram for a peek at Worcester’s culinary landscape. Feast your eyes on the city’s most tantalizing drinks and dishes in what amounts to a superlative visual menu. Each month, @_wormfood selects a theme March showcased cocktails and April delivers desserts. Recently featured spots include Sweet, Wholly Canoli, and The Bean Counter.

*As a public service announcement, I firmly urge you to add John Mayer on Snapchat. You don’t have to like johnthekangaroo’s music to appreciate the man’s brilliant mastery of a truly bizarre social media platform. If nothing else, his Snaps are sure to give you and your date something clever to talk about over dinner. Trust me.

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Cheng DuFOOD:★★★★

VALUE:★★★★1/2 SERVICE:★★★★

ATMOSPHERE:★★★★ 157 Turnpike Road, Westborough • 508-366-7489, chengdurestaurant.comCheng Du elevates typical Chinese dining to a new level, providing the diner with more

traditional food at a casual price. The menu offers more exotic dishes and also has the more commonly known ones, like lo mein. The food here brings out new flavors in dishes that could be bland elsewhere.


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3 Locations In Westboro & WorcesterElBashaRestaurant.com

MIDDLE EASTERN TAVERNA

291 Main St. • Route 9 • Spencer

508-885-2748Gift Cards Available

FRESH PREMIUM SMOOTHIES

$5 LUNCHSPECIALS

10% Senior Discount

Debit & Credit Cards Accepted

Burgers • Fish • Chicken • Hot Dogs • Kids Meals • Combo Meals Salads • Artisan-style Sandwiches

Cones • Banana Splits • Blizzards • Floats • Freezes • Moo LattésPremium Smoothies • Edible Image Cakes

NO SUGAR ADDED TREATS: DQ Fudge Bar • DQ Vanilla Orange Bar • Arctic Rush • DQ Quart

Fresh Baked Waffle Cones • Hot Desserts a la ModeWaffle Cone Blizzards

BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED FROZEN CAKESfor Any Occasion. Order online at DQCakes.com

Use our Drive-thru for Quicker Service

Fins & TalesFOOD:★★★★1/2

VALUE:★★★★

SERVICE:★★★1/2

ATMOSPHERE:★★★★

858 Main St., Southbridge • 508-764-3349 • finsand-tales858.com

Fins & Tales is in an old, three-story Victorian and has exposed brick inside, which adds to the cozy atmosphere of the restaurant. Great steaks and seafood are the stars of the restau-rant, but you would be remiss if you did not order the creamy New England Clam Chowder.

Funky Murphy’s Bar & GrilleFOOD:★★★★

VALUE:★★★★★


ATMOSPHERE:★★★1/2305 Shrewsbury St., Worcester • 508-753-2995 • murphysirishbar.comThis is the type of place you go to watch the sports games, but besides just being a good bar, they provide great food and service. Friendly wait staff and an expansive menu sett Funky Murphy’s apart from some of the other places on Shrewsbury Street.

Eighty Ates Bar & GrilleFOOD:★★★★


SERVICE:★★★

ATMOSPHERE:★★★

8 Airport Road, Dudley • 508-949-8888 • eightyates.comWalking into Eighty Ates you notice the eclectic styling of this family -friendly bar and grille. The food will not disappoint with a wide range of offerings. You will get a good bang for your buck here.


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206 SOUTHBRIDGE RD., NORTH OXFORD • 508.832.9705 • JANTHONYSGRILL.COM

COME ENJOY OUR PATIO!A modern, luxurious seating area

for you to sip your drink by the fire pit!

BOOK US FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT!Private Events & Weddings from 30-260 guests!

BAR & LOUNGE WEDDINGS/EVENTS

274 Franklin St., Worcester 508-755-1978

Tues-Thurs 11am-11pm • Fri 11am-1am • Sat 2pm-1am

EVERY DAY IS SPECIAL AT PEPE’STuesday 10¢ Tenders at the Bar

$12.99 pitcher of Pepe’s Brew and a large cheese pizza

Wednesday - Buy any pizza get one half off

Thursday - Buy one pizza get one free cheese pizza

*Dine-in only on all specials

NOW AVAILABLE SMALL PIZZAS

FOR LUNCHChuan Shabu

FOOD:★★★★

VALUE:★★★★1/2


ATMOSPHERE:★★★★1/2301 Park Ave, Worcester • 508-762-9213 shabuworcester.com

If you want a dining experience under your control, check this place out. It boasts a large list of options to create your own soup, and if you need help the wait staff will help you come up with a combination that will suit your needs.

The Inn At Woodstock Hill Restaurant & Lodging FOOD:★★★★★

VALUE:★★★★

SERVICE:★★★★★ ATMOSPHERE:★★★★★

94 Plain Hill Road, Woodstock, Connecticut860-928-0528 • woodstockhill.com

Dining at The Inn at Woodstock Hill is like traveling back in time, with an old-time decor and amazing wait staff that will help you pick the best meal for you. It is worth the drive to Woodstock for a meal you will not forget and service you will want at every restaurant you go to.


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81 Clinton St., (Rte 70) Shrewsbury • 508-425-3353 • Open Daily at 11am

Biggest Pork Chops in TownThe Best Double Cheeseburgers Around

Fridays - Fresh Seafood SpecialsEarly Bird Specials 3-6pm

Function Room Available for all Occasions at No Charge!Call Today!

BILLY’S PUB

176 Reservoir St. Holden • 508.829.2188 • www.wongdynasty-yankeegrill.com

Sushi • Gluten Free Entrees AvailableFunction Rooms • Gift Certificates

Great Food . . . Great Entertainment . . .

All Close to Home!

Take-Out • Keno

Karaoke every Friday NightApril 23 - Tequila Mockingbird • April 30 - Mindrift

May 7 - Dale LePage 7-10PMMay 14 - Drums and Wires • May 17 - Paint Night

Darkhorse TavernFOOD:★★★★

VALUE:★★★★


ATMOSPHERE: ★★★★1/2 12 Crane St., Southbridge • 508-764-9200 darkhorsetavern.netThe Darkhorse Tavern is a bright and cozy hideaway in Sturbridge, with good food and a large selection of beers. It takes cozy comfort food to a new level, great service and live mu-sic. This is a good spot if you want to escape Worcester for a little bit.

Flying RhinoFOOD:★★★★

VALUE:★★★1/2


ATMOSPHERE:★★★1/2 278 Shrewsbury St., Worcester • 508-757-1450 flyingrhinocafe.comIf you want a good burger, the Flying Rhino is a place you shouldn’t pass up. With a large menu that offers different sized appetizers, bite, double-bite, and super-bite, the food is not lacking in flavor.

Belmont Vegetarian RestaurantFOOD:★★★★




157 Belmont St., Worcester • 508-798-8898 belmontvegetarian.comBelmont Vegetarian provides the diner with different flavors and textures of soy products that can easily stay the same. The rich mac and cheese is the star of the show here, but don’t skimp out on all the other options.

Westender Restaurant & Bar

FOOD:★★★★

VALUE:★★★★



93 Boston Post Road West, Marlborough • 508-485-1185 thewestendermarlboro.comThe Westender is a great neighborhood place to go and eat. Not only do they do the classics right, like the nachos, they give you options for something new and fun, like the beer-steamed pastrami sandwich. If you visit the enough you, too, can become a regular.

VIA Italian TableFOOD:★★★★

VALUE:★★★★

SERVICE: ★★★1/2


89 Shrewsbury St., Worcester • 508-754-4842 viaitaliantable.comAt VIA you will walk in hungry, but you will not leave feeling that way. With large portion sizes that put an emphasis on Italian comfort, you might be rolling your way out of the restaurant. Both the meats and seafood excel at leaving the customer happy and full.

Yummy Steak HouseFOOD:★★★★

VALUE:★★★★



1121 Grafton St., Worcester • 508-752-1668 yummysteakhouse.comA fun experience for a large group of friends. You are getting a full show and a meal when you opt for the steakhouse experience. The in-

teraction between you and your chef is always fun, and while you are having fun you get a great meal too.

Luciano’s

FOOD:★★★★

VALUE: ★★★★



Union Station, 2 Washington Square, Worcester 508-755-6408 • maxwellsilvermanbanquet.comDining here is like stepping back into the ’20s or ’30s, with some smooth jazz playing in the background. The menu items are tied in with the mob-theme with names like “The Heist.” The food will keep you satisfied with big por-tions that also deliver on the flavor.

SPANISH FLAVOREDIf you read Bite-Sized regularly – and we know you do – you’ve read about Niche Hospitality’s Bocado Signature Wine Dinners. You get a five-course meal, paired with regional Spanish wines, for $65 each. A couple more are coming up. Check out Bocado Worcester, 82 Winter St., Worcester Monday, April 25, 7 p.m. Or head on down to Providence, Rhode Island Thursday, April 28, 7 p.m., for the Bocado experience at 60 Valley St. Visit nichehospitality.com for tickets.

HIGH THYME Join Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Square, Leominster Thursday, April 21 for a Dogfish Head Beer Dinner at 7 p.m. Enjoy a four-course dinner with beer pairings, featuring Dogfish Head Craft-brewed ales of Delaware. The $55 is all-inclusive. Visit nichehospitality.com for tickets.

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1929 Skyline Drive, Worcesteroff Belmont Street

508-854-1704 grillonthehillworcester.com

The Grill by Day ... ... and Night!!!NOW Open Year Round!

Starting April 25thRain or Shine!

Open to the Public.Serving Lunch and

Dinner Daily!

Black & White GrilleFOOD:★★★★1/2

VALUE: ★★★★

SERVICE:★★★★1/2 ATMOSPHERE:★★★1/2206 North Spencer Road, Spencer • 508-855-5018Blackandwhitegrille.comIf you can’t decide what you want for dinner, the Black & White Grille will help you figure it out. The menu offers a wide array of dishes without dropping the quality to support the large menu.

Udupi BhavanFOOD:★★★★1/2

VALUE:★★★★



378 Maple Ave., Shrewsbury • 508-459-5099 theudupi.comAs a vegetarian Indian restaurant, Udupi sets itself apart, particularly with the range of flavors provided. From intense spice to sweet coconut flavors in their soups, curry and other dishes, they will make you forget there is no meat at all.

Anokye KromFOOD:★★★★

VALUE:★★★★

SERVICE:★★★


687 Millbury St., Worcester • 508-753-8471Anokye Krom brings to the table a whole dif-ferent type of dining experience. This African-American restaurant opens your taste buds to different flavor combinations you’ve never had before. You might get a little messy dur-ing the meal (since you eat with your hands for some meals), but it is totally worth it.

Ceres BistroFOOD:★★★★

VALUE:★★★


ATMOSPHERE: ★★★★★

363 Plantation St. , Worcester • 508-754-2000 ceresbistro.comOnce you walk into Ceres Bistro you will notice the illuminated bar and the decor; it lends a classy feel. Friendly service will help you find the best meal for you and maybe even a great drink to go with it. Anything you order off the menu will be sure to satisfy your appetite.

The DuckFOOD:★★★★

VALUE:★★★★

SERVICE: ★★★


502 Main St., Sturbridge • 508-347-2321 theducksturbridge.comOnce you walk into The Duck you will be en-veloped by the live music. The bar is home to a wide range of different spirits that will lead you to a great drink. The menu has a variety of choices sure to satisfy any appetite. Overall,

the atmosphere, bar and food are why The Duck earns four stars.

85 MainFOOD:★★★★★




85 Main St., Putnam, Connecticut • 860-926-1660 85main.comIf you want to have great and fresh seafood, you need to check out 85 Main, which boasts about providing the freshest seafood. The atmosphere at 85 Main will draw you in with beautifully painted walls and lavish wine cel-lar. The food, drink and service will not keep you there.

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music>Thursday 21Pakachoag Music School Summer Programs. Summer Programs at Pakachoag Music School Registration for summer programs begins March 15th! Programs include: *Music and Movement Samplers *Musical Theater *Private Lessons *Fiddle Band *Suzuki Violin and Cello For complete information visit us at pakmusic.org, email [email protected], or call 508-791-8159. Pakachoag Music School of Greater Worcester, 203 Pakachoag St., Auburn. 508-791-8159 or pakmusic.org RAQ. RAQ is back in the Woo! Thursday April 21st Electric Haze 26 Millbury Street Worcester, MA Members: Jay Burwick - Bass/Vocals Chris Michetti - Guitar/Vocals Todd Stoops - Keyboards/Vocals Neal Evans - Drums 21+ Doors 6pm Music 9pm $15 ticket electrichaze.bigcartel.com/product/raq-thursday-april-21st $15. 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629 or find them on Facebook.Bluegrass Jam w/ Victor! Open to all skill levels! Jam out with musicians in search of the elusive Bluegrass. Host & instructor, Victor Evdokimoff will guide the group through songs, chord changes and leads. Hosted in the Union Music Performance Center. Meet, greet, and jam at 6:30PM. Always the 3rd Thursday of every month! Free. 6:30-8 p.m. Union Music, Performance Center, 142 Southbridge St. 508-753-3702 or find them on Facebook. Open Mic Most Thursdays @ Barbers North. To check the schedules and open slots visit: Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is your host at another great Open Mic Night! Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at: [email protected] (make sure you put “open mic” in the email’s “subject box” so I know you’re not selling Viagra or something!) Network * Collaborate * Learn. Over sixty different musicians regularly support my open mic nights all are friendly and supportive -- and many are: * Former or currently signed recording artists * Award-winning pro’s or semi-pro’s * Regularly gigging paid-performers * Published songwriters * Recording studio owner/operators * Combinations of any and/or all of the above. To check the schedules and open slots visit Facebook. Any slot marked as “open” usually is! Free! 6:30-9:30 p.m. Barbers Crossing (North), 175 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8438. Keith McLinden from Elemental. Join us for this rare solo performance 7-11 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Open Mic. Attention Performers, Amateurs and Experts! Do you sing or play an instrument? Are you looking for a crowd that will appreciate your incredible sense of humor? Maybe you have some secret talent that you’re ready to share with the world (or at least your local coffee house). Drop in for Open Mic! Full Sandwich Menu Desserts Coffee & Espresso BYOB beer & wine only $0. 7-10 p.m. Cake Shop Cafe, 22A West St., Millbury. 508-865-9866 or cakeshopcafe.com Foo Topia - A tribute to the Foo Fighters w/ Dodeca at the Cove. 21+ Doors at 8pm Show at 9pm $7 at the door or free with college ID $7 at the door or free with College ID. 8 p.m.-midnight The Cove Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or find them on Facebook. Black Sheep Idol $500 Live Band Karaoke Contest –Fingercuff. You could be $500 richer, Live Band Karaoke with Fingercuff Black Sheep Idol Contest. Come on down and rock out with a real band. 9 weeks to qualify. Over 300 songs to choose from. 8pm 8-11:30 p.m. Black Sheep Tavern, 261 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8484. Jay Graham. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Square, Leominster. 978-534-5900.

Joe Reidy. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580. Open Mic’ Night with David Bazin. Acoustic style Open Mic’, bring your acoustic instrument and we’ll plug in it in or mic’ it for you and also we provide mic’s for vocals. Signups for order of performers starts at 7:30. At 8:00 David Bazin kicks the night off with a quick set and then the night is open from there! No Cover. 8-11 p.m. A & D Pub Function Room, 60 Elm St., Millbury. 508-865-9013. Sam James Performs at Loft, Thurs at 8. No cost. 8-11 p.m. Loft 266 Bar & Lounge, 266 Park Ave. 508-796-5177. The cold soldier band. Dwight Perry-Ron Sloan-Bob Berry-George Dellomo play the whatnot blues for youse no cover charge. 8-10:30 p.m. Dunny’s Tavern, 291 East Main St., East Brookfield. 508-867-5925. Thursday Open Mic Night. Now the frost is on the pumpkin, it’s the time for guitar plunkin...Join a decades old tradition of sharing and musical camaraderie in an old-fashioned fun roadhouse! P.A. and support of all sorts provided, be part of the fun....Hosted by Ed

Sheridan. 8-11 p.m. Blue Plate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508-829-4566. Audio Wasabi. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. College Night w/DJ XTC & DJ Scotty P. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Industry Bar Room, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100. DJ/Karaoke with DJ Bruce *Dancing*. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. Grade “A” Fancy. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Karaoke w/ Royal Crown. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. The Promise is Hope. The Promise is Hope is the Worcester-based folk/rock duo and married couple. Ashley & Eric L’Esperance formed The Promise is Hope on the day of their engagement in March 2014, and have been playing and touring in New England and the mid-Atlantic ever since. Their debut album, The Wedding EP (September 2014), is a two-song preview of their debut 9-track LP, Where We’ve Been & Where We’re Going, which they released 7 months later. Live Worcester, Love Worcester calls them “Worcester’s acoustic power couple” and says that “The duo has captured something exceedingly personal and eerily familiar to anyone who has ever fallen in love in the city of Worcester.” 9 p.m.-noon Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. DJ (21+) Canal. N/A. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353.

>Friday 22Pakachoag Music School Summer Programs. Summer Programs at Pakachoag Music School Registration for summer programs begins March 15th! Programs include: *Music and Movement Samplers *Musical Theater *Private Lessons *Fiddle Band *Suzuki Violin and Cello For complete information visit us at pakmusic.org, email [email protected], or call 508-791-8159. Pakachoag Music School of Greater Worcester, 203 Pakachoag St., Auburn. 508-791-8159 or pakmusic.org Thank Friday It’s Dr. Nat. Let Dr. Nat start your weekend with jazz, swing, blues, soul, samba, R&B, Broadway, original songs about Worcester, and other surprises, such as special guest vocalists and instrumentalists. Dancers welcome! No cover charge, tips appreciated. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030 or natneedle.com Don’t Let Go | A tribute to the Jerry Garcia Band. 21 plus doors 6pm/show 9pm $8 Don’t Let Go is a Massachusetts based jam band that focuses on all the best music Jerry played in his various projects including The Jerry Garcia band, Legion of Mary and The Grateful Dead. Please join us for a special show celebrating Jerry with two full sets at The Electric Haze. We will have special guest John Brigham from The Knot, Way Up South and Mr Charley and The Saints of Circumstance filling in on bass and more! Its 4/20ish, The Electric Haze is a Hookah lounge, kind brews, friends, break dancing, the electric slide and more. $8. 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629 or find them on Facebook. The Drunken Uncles! Playing all your favorite songs! Come have a drink with your favorite uncles! Free. 6-9 p.m. Park Grill and Spirits, Bar, 257 Park Ave. 508-756-7995 or find them on Facebook. Bill McCarthy Every Friday at Barbers Crossing North. Now catch Bill McCarthy playing his heart out every Friday at Barbers North (Sterling, MA) @6:30pm Visit: BillMcCarthyMusic.com for info. Free! 6:30-9:30 p.m. Barbers Crossing (North), 175 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8438. Amici e Musica Chamber Ensemble - Beethoven and Wood septets. Free with goodwill donation. 7-9 p.m. First Unitarian Church, 90 Main St. firstunitarian.com Jim Devlin. 7-10 p.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508-304-6044. Mychael David - In 1986 he joined a rock band and found himself back in front of audiences once again. That’s when he knew he had found what he was meant to do. During a five year run with the rock band, Mychael spent alot of time writing and recording in the studio. Performing in clubs and various venues throughout the Boston area taught him how to express his feelings through his music to his audiences. Soon after, Mychael found himself listening again to the music he grew up with. He found his inspiration through artists like Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings, just to name a few. N/A. 7-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St., 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. Spring Pipes - WorcAGO April Celebration. Concert by International Artist James Kibbie on the 56-rank J W Walker Pipe Organ Free. 7-8:30 p.m. Our Lady of the Angels Church, 1222 Main St. John Henry’s Hammer Open Mic. Join us every 2nd & 4th Friday of the month! Music, poetry & good ol’ fun! In the best open mic ‘listening room’ venue in the city! $2 Donation. 7:30-10:30 p.m. First Unitarian Church, 90 Main St. 508-757-2708. P.E. James performing at Fiddler’s Green! Come on down to Worcester’s favorite Irish pub for a night of entertainment! P.E. will be playing your favorite acoustic songs from the 50s, 60s, and 70s! Full bar, and food will be available. A great time will be had by all! Free! 7:30-10:30 p.m. Fiddlers’ Green Pub & Restaurant, 19 Temple St. 508-792-3700. White Rose Confession, A King in Wait and More at The Cove! $7 at the door 21+ Doors at 8pm Show starts at 9pm $7 at the door. 8 p.m.-midnight The Cove Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or find them on Facebook. Brian Chaffee. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill,

9 Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580. Freedom Tour: Taina Asili y La Banda Rebelde & Michael Reyes. Live in concert Tickets: at the door, at www.StoneSoupWorcester.org or call 774-242-3889 $7 suggested donation adult, $5 youth. All ages. tainaasili.com reyespoetry.com Taína Asili is a US born Puerto Rican vocalist and songwriter carrying on the tradition of her ancestors, fusing past and present struggles into one soulful and defiant voice. Her newest artistic work is as band leader of Taina Asili y la Banda Rebelde, a six piece ensemble based in Albany, NY. Taina has taught writing workshops for over 10 years. Beginning as a poetry workshop facilitator at Taller Puertorriqueño, a Puerto Rican cultural center based in North Philadelphia, Taína has since taught poetry writing workshops for both children and adults, with a focus on marginalized populations including incarcerated women, refugees and union workers. She has her MA in Transformative Language Arts from Goddard College. Taina organizes with the Capital Area Against Mass Incarceration in Albany, New York and helped to found the New York State Prisoner Justice Network (nysprisonerjustice.org). For many years, she has worked on the campaign to free former death row political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal (freemumia.com) and many other types of movement work such as Puerto Rican independence, indigenous rights, environmental justice, and holistic health movements. And she considers parenting to be her most important activist work. Michael Reyes As a poet, artist and organizer, Reyes performs internationally and facilitates educational performances and workshops by merging creative expression and critical thought. His mission is to provide a participatory educational environment through poetry and hip-hop to address issues of social justice and cultural identity. The grandson of migrant workers and having worked in the fields of Michigan himself he knows all too well the inequalities that exist in the U.S. Combined with community activism and artistic contributions in both Chicago and Detroit his work has added to the multiple layers of Chican@/Latino identity. Michael is a founding member of Café Teatro Batey Urbano Chicago, IL where he organizes youth hip-hop/spoken word cd’s, poetry chatbooks, and summer programs offering creative arts and community organizing workshops focused on the principles of participatory democracy. He is also a Freelance Journalist with Chicago Public Radio (Ear to the Ground Program). $7 suggested donation adult, $5 youth. 8-11:30 p.m. Clark University: Jonas Clark Hall, Jonas Clark Room 001, 950 Main St. 774-242-3889 or stonesoupworcester.org Honkey Tonk Hangover. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Tavern on Central, 3 Central St., Ashburnham. 978-827-1272. Jodee & Brian. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. Scott Babineau. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. South Side Grille & Margarita Factory, 242 West Broadway, Gardner. 978-632-1057. Sean Fullerton “Fully” Acoustic! Sean Fullerton has been a successful musician, singer/songwriter, recording engineer and producer since 1995. Specializing in Acoustic Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Memphis Soul and Fingerstyle Guitar using 6 String, 12 String and resonator guitars, harmonicas, live guitar looping, Bose and UltraSound sound systems, Sean performs in a wide variety of venues and for many weddings, parties, charitable and corporate events throughout New England. For more information, please visit seanfullertonmusic.net Dinner, Drinks, Music. 8-10:30 p.m. Tavern on the Common, 249 Main St., Rutland. 508-886-4600 or tavernonthecommonma.com The Two Timers. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Square, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Tim Rollo. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. McNally’s Grille & Pub, 88 Sargent Road, Westminster. 978-874-1444. Topher Brew. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Happy Jack’s, 785 North Main St., Leominster. 978-466-3433. Fuzbrains Presents: Wormtown Rock Revue. Flashback to the old Wormtown days when Worcester had a thriving music scene.

The Ecotarium, 222 Harrington Way, Worcester, hosts its Earth Day Celebration Friday, April 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Don’t miss the fun, with indoor and outdoor activities, local green organizations and food vendors. Earth Day admission is $7.50 for adults, $5 for kids 2-18, free for seniors and students with ID.

The event is free for EcoTarium members under 2. For more information, visit ecotarium.org, email [email protected] or call 508-929-2700.

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with the hottest grange bands in the area. Classic Wormtown legends; Sheez Late, the Time Beings and The Preformers and new to the scene If We Go At All will be rocking like it’s 1990! TBD. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. We & Mrs Jones at Sahara. We & Mrs Jones rock out at the Sahara! Don’t miss the roomy dance floor, great drinks, vibe & grab some dinner before or some hummus between songs! 8:30 p.m.-midnight Sahara Cafe & Restaurant, 143 Highland St. 508-798-2181. Box of Rain. Grateful Dead tribute band. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877 or youtube.com DJ Dre & DJ Frost. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. GD Lounge, 2 Washington Square. 508-755-6555. Karaoke. Karaoke by DJ Nancy of Star Sound Entertainment 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Danger Zone Saloon, 948 Main St., Warren. 413-436-7115.Tequila Bonfire. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. The Brumbletones. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. Tony Soul Project. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Lavender Restaurant Karaoke. Join Magic Mike Entertainment DJ’s for Karaoke Night every Friday & Saturday Night! Free. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Lavender Restaurant, 519 Boston Post Road, Sudbury. magicmikeentertainment.com Take Two. 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. DJ (21+) Canal. N/A. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. Safe House Radio Show. This is a live radio broadcast with 2 living DJs hoping to drag you out of your lonely IPods and phone apps to hear the local & national metal, thrash, screamo, punk and alternative you wont hear on mainstream radio. Tune into WCUW 91.3FM in the Worcester and surrounding areas. Or stream live on wcuw.org (hit the listen live button in the upper left corner of screen) Join your DJs Summi and Momma Bear for an hour of metal, thrash, screamo, punk & alternative. You’re not alone in your digital world. Were out here live! Call in to let us know your listening @ (508)753-2284 after 11pm. Hope you tune in to hear local and national metal and more! 91.3fm or wcuw.org It’s your community radio! So enjoy it already! Sheesh! 11 p.m.-midnight Find them on Facebook.

>Saturday 23Pleasure in Tragedy, Mucklers Circle, Psych Asylum, 6 Foot Silence, Affliktion, A King in Wait, Whisky Fyre. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508-304-8133 or find them on Facebook.Pakachoag Music School Summer Programs. Summer Programs at Pakachoag Music School Registration for summer programs begins March 15th! Programs include: *Music and Movement Samplers *Musical Theater *Private Lessons *Fiddle Band *Suzuki Violin and Cello For complete information visit us at pakmusic.org, email [email protected], or call 508-791-8159. Pakachoag Music School of Greater Worcester, 203 Pakachoag St., Auburn. 508-791-8159 or pakmusic.org Worcester’s Ethnic Mosaic 2016 presents: The Jolly Beggars. The Jolly Beggars bring the rich tradition of Celtic folk music and storytelling to modern day audiences. Based out of Connecticut, their traditional songs and musical arrangements have exposed many to the joys of Celtic music. They ell traditional stories from Irish folklore and intersperse their musical arrangements with traditional reels and jigs. Characterized by their tight harmonies and use of guitars, mandolin, tin whistles, octave mandolin, mandola, tenor banjo, double bass, bodhran, spoons, and more, The Jolly Beggars have quickly built a solid following and continue to spread their music around the east coast. The band performs music that is

largely Celtic in origin (Irish and Scottish), with some pieces coming from an extension of that music into other cultures. This performance is part of the Library’s Worcester’s Ethnic Mosaic 2016 series. This program is administered by the Worcester Arts Council, for the Local Cultural Council - an agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. Free. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Worcester Public Library, Saxe Room, 3 Salem Square. 508-799-1655, ext. 3. Open Mic. Open to musicians, poets, comedians or anyone with a talent! Hosted by Stephen Wright. 6-9 p.m. Nu Cafe, 335 Chandler St. 508-926-8800 or nucafe.com Dan Kirouac & Steve Kirouac. Dan has been part of the regional music scene for thirty years. When not busy with the tribute band Beatles For Sale, his solo performances showcase vocals accompanied by a six-string acoustic guitar. From the one-hit wonders to the lost classics, from the 1960s to today, every show is a different experience, drawing from almost 500 contemporary and oldie songs. Steve Kirouac is the former lead guitarist for Rock Ave and Yellow Submarine. More information at dankirouac.com. Free. 7-10 p.m. Tavern on the Common, 249 Main St., Rutland. 508-886-4600. Jim Perry Acoustics Rock ‘n’ Roller at Heart” Jim Perry. Jim Perry has been a musician almost his entire life. While he began with a piano, his journey would take him on a veritable

“what’s what” of musicianship. While a classic six string may be his primary weapon of choice, the depth and breadth of his musical underpinnings lends itself well to a sturdy understanding of musical theory - not in the sense of schoolboy-letterhead strictness, but of the very much ingrained knowledge of music. With that comes a looseness in style, a liquid drip-drip-drip through any and all genres. N/A. 7-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St., 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. Blue Cat Groove. Blues Rock $5 Donation. 7:30-10 p.m. !Cafe con Dios!, Main Room, 22 Faith Ave., Auburn. 508-579-6722. Howard Brubeck Dialogues for Jazz Combo, featuring Pamela Hines Quartet. Indian Hill Orchestra under the direction of Bruce Hangen Pamela Hines- piano Bill Jones- sax Justin Meyer- bass Dave Fox- drums 20- 35. 7:30-10 p.m. Littleton high school auditorium, Ma, 56 King St., Littleton. 978-952-2555 or indianhillmusic.org Wicked Pissa Promotions Inaugural Show. Presented by: Wicked Pissa Promotions in conjunction with The Raven (theravenrockclub.com) This is an 18+ event, featuring wicked pissa hard rock and metal acts from the MA area. Tickets are only $10 at the door! Seven awesome local metal and hard rock bands are coming to this show! Drinks, pool tables, plenty of parking (tons of street parking, a lot in back, and another lot less than a half block away) in a great venue make this show a must see! Load In 6:30-7:00 1: Pleasure in Tragedy -Pit. 7:00-7:25 2: Mucklers Circle 7:30-8:00 3: Psych Asylum 8:10-8:45 4: 6 Foot Silence 9:00-9:45 5: Affliktion 10:00-10:45 6: A King in Wait 11:00-11:45 7: Whisky Fyre 12:00-12:45 $10 @ Door. 7:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508-425-1644 or find them on Facebook. The Britwits at the Cove! Get ready for an Invasion when the BritWits hit the stage at the Cove! $10 at the door 21+ Doors at 8pm

show at 9pm $10 at the door. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Cove Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or find them on Facebook. Belit. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 8-11 p.m. The GazBar Sports Grill, 1045 Central St., Leominster. Ken Macy Performs at Loft, Sat at 8. No cost. 8-11 p.m. Loft 266 Bar & Lounge, 266 Park Ave. 508-796-5177. Lizzy Marquis. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Happy Jack’s, 785 North Main St., Leominster. 978-466-3433. Scott Babineau. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Tavern on Central, 3 Central St., Ashburnham. 978-827-1272. Whitney Doucette. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Sqare, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Auntie Trainwreck. Your favorite Auntie returns to rock the KasBar on Saturday, April 23rd, 2016, so come wear a hole in the KasBar dance floor with us! Those of you who know and love the Kas know that when the Trainwreck pulls in, we bring our own brand of music and mayhem to the KasBar stage- won’t you join us for Classic Rock, Blues, Alt Rock and Party Favorites you can dance to all night long? Join the entire KasBar staff as they party with us, and make sure you ask them for one of the KasBar’s famous Fishbowls. When Auntie and the Kas get

together it’s always a crazy good time- be there! 21+, no cover, music starts around 9 pm! 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-798-8385 or find them on Facebook. Bees Deluxe. Bees Deluxe unique repertoire include over three sets of floorboard-stomping originals and 60s, 70s, and 80s covers. Bees Deluxe is a full-tilt, acid blues/funk/rock collective. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877 or beesdeluxe.com Best - Live Bands. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-439-9314. Gale County. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580. Go Gadget Go. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. Karaoke. shangrilarestaurant.net/ Chinese & Japanese Restaurant 9 p.m.-midnight Shangri La, 50 Front St. 508-798-0888. Live Band Karaoke with Fingercuff. Come rock the Mic with a real band! Over 300 songs to choose from. We ain’t yo momma’s karaoke! 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Hot Shotz Bar Grill, 1293 Main St., Leominster.Moonshine. Moonshine playing all of your favorite Top 40 Country, Blues and Rock at the newest hot spot in the Canal District. Melissa Perkins lays it down all night! Cover. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Whiskey On Water, 97 Water St. find them on Facebook. No Alibi. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Russo Bros Jazz Quintet. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. Tyra Penn & Her Army of Snakes. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Windfall. Come on down and enjoy the music of Windfall! Check us out at windfallrock.com Free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420.

Lavender Restaurant Karaoke. Join Magic Mike Entertainment DJ’s for Karaoke Night every Friday & Saturday Night! Free. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Lavender Restaurant, 519 Boston Post Road, Sudbury. magicmikeentertainment.com The Norm Tonelli Trio. 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. DJ (21+) Canal. N/A. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353.

>Sunday 24Pakachoag Music School Summer Programs. Summer Programs at Pakachoag Music School Registration for summer programs begins March 15th! Programs include: *Music and Movement Samplers *Musical Theater *Private Lessons *Fiddle Band *Suzuki Violin and Cello For complete information visit us at pakmusic.org, email [email protected], or call 508-791-8159. Pakachoag Music School of Greater Worcester, 203 Pakachoag St., Auburn. 508-791-8159 or pakmusic.org Clark University Senior Recital. Three graduating music performance majors present their capstone performances, on cello, guitar and a vocalist, with repertory ranging from baroque and folk to 21st-century. Free and Open to the Public. 3-4:30 p.m. Clark University: Traina Center for the Arts, Razzo Hall, 92 Downing St. Fellowship Of The King. An Elvis Tribute Band that rocks the house every time. A don’t miss event. Welcome new Lead Guitarist, Jacob Aubin! Rock ‘n’ Roll, Blues, Rockabilly, Soul $5. 3-6 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877 or find them on Facebook. Walnut Hill School for the Arts - Tickets Required. Tickets are available on a first-come first serve basis at the reception desk beginning at noon on the day of the concert. Walnut Hill School for the Arts Music Department presents a showcase of chamber musicians, solo instrumentalists and vocalists drawn from their exceptionally talented high-school musicians from around the world. The program will include well-known masterpieces of chamber music literature along with thrilling Art Songs and audience-pleasing solo works. Free with admission but tickets required. 3-4 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111. Musicians of the Old Post Road: “Green With Envy”. As a part of its 2015-16 “green” concert series - its 27th - Musicians of the Old Post Road presents “Green With Envy,” passionate cantatas by Handel, Hasse, and Ristori, plus turbulent instrumental works by Tartini and Vivaldi. With soprano Lianne Coble. About the season This year, Musicians of the Old Post Road - a chamber music ensemble specializing in period instrument performances of music from the Baroque, Classical, and early Romantic eras - marks its 27th season with a musical exploration of the color “green”. In concert with this thematic and programmatic venture, the group is pairing with the following four local environmental organizations to raise awareness around the work that they do to keep this region green: Sudbury Valley Trustees, Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Mass Audubon’s Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary, and The Gardens at Elm Bank - Massachusetts Horticultural Society. Members of these participating organizations receive $5 off admission to any concert during the 2015-16 season. $30 / $25 senior / $10 student (with ID). 4-6:30 p.m. Worcester Historical Museum, 30 Elm St. 781-466-6694 or oldpostroad.org Big Jon Short. 5-8 p.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. The Dale LePage Trio. 5-8 p.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. Open Mic Sundays @ Plaza Azteca! To check the schedules and open slots visit: Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is your host at another great Open Mic Night! Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at:


Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey presents “Legends” at the DCU Center, 50 Foster St., Worcester, Friday, April 22 through Sunday, April 24. This is your last chance to catch the circus’s Asia elephants, who are being moved to the Ringling Bros Center for Elephant Conservation in Florida by May. Performances are Friday, April 22, 7 p.m.; Saturday, April 23, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; and Sunday, April 24, noon and 4 p.m. Opening night tickets start at $10. For more information, visit Ringling.com. Tickets may be bought at ticketmaster.com or by calling 508-755-6800.



[email protected] (make sure you put “open mic” in the email’s “subject box”) Network * Collaborate * Learn. Over sixty different musicians regularly support my open mic nights all are friendly and supportive -- and many are: * Former or currently signed recording artists * Award-winning pro’s or semi-pro’s * Regularly gigging paid-performers * Published songwriters * Recording studio owner/operators * Combinations of any and/or all of the above. To check the schedules and open slots visit Facebook. Any slot marked as “open” usually is! Free! 6-9 p.m. Plaza Azteca, 539 Lincoln St. Mikey Lynch’s Sunday Jam w/ feature artist Jim Perry! Mikey Lynch hosts the Sunday Jam with great special guests every week. This week’s feature artist is Jim Perry! 7pm start. No cover. 7-11 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350.Jon Short Brunch. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Square, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Andy Cummings. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Karaoke w/ Royal Crown. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750.

>Monday 25Pakachoag Music School Summer Programs. Summer Programs at Pakachoag Music School Registration for summer programs begins March 15th! Programs include: *Music and Movement Samplers *Musical Theater *Private Lessons *Fiddle Band *Suzuki Violin and Cello For complete information visit us at pakmusic.org, email [email protected], or call 508-791-8159. Pakachoag Music School of Greater Worcester, 203 Pakachoag St., Auburn. 508-791-8159 or pakmusic.org Blue Mondays - Live Blues. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Martin Gohary Ensemble. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

>Tuesday 26Pakachoag Music School Summer Programs. Summer Programs at Pakachoag Music School Registration for summer programs begins March 15th! Programs include: *Music and Movement Samplers *Musical Theater *Private Lessons *Fiddle Band *Suzuki Violin and Cello For complete information visit us at pakmusic.org, email [email protected], or call 508-791-8159. Pakachoag Music School of Greater Worcester, 203 Pakachoag St., Auburn. 508-791-8159 or pakmusic.org ALFA presents World Music: Beyond Borders. The 2016 ALFA Shirley Pick Spring Series hosts internationally renowned world music artist and world fusion pioneer Randy Armstrong for a free event entitled World Music: Beyond Borders. Armstrong has appeared on more than 30 albums and film scores, at Carnegie Recital Hall, and festivals at Lincoln Center as well as sharing the stage with such music greats as Dizzy Gillespie, the Paul Winter Consort, King Sunny Ade, Eddie Palmieri, Babatunde Olatunji, Michael Hedges, Richie Havens, and others. 11 a.m.-noon Fitchburg State University: Hammond Hall, Ellis White Lecture Hall, 160 Pearl St., Fitchburg. Storytime. Join us every week for storytime. Visit bn.com for details. Free. 11-11:30 a.m. Barnes & Noble Booksellers - Millbury, 70 Worcester Providence Turnpike, Millbury. 508-865-2801 or bn.com Check, Please. The Mount Players present the one-act comedy, Check, Please by Jonathan Rand. Two shows will be held in the North Café at MWCC on Tuesday, April 26 at 12:30PM and 7:00PM. Admission is free. Dating can be hard. Especially when your date happens to be a raging kleptomaniac, or your grandmother’s bridge partner, or a mime. Check, Please follows a series of blind dinner dates that couldn’t get any worse - until they do. Could there possibly be a light at the end of the tunnel? The running time for the show is

30 minutes - bring your lunch and enjoy the show! Free Admission. 12:30-1 p.m., 7 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Mount Wachusett Community College: Main building, North Cafeteria, 444 Green St., Gardner. 978-630-9162. Chillin Tuesday & Wild Wednesday. At Beatniks it’s all about you! Tuesdays tend to be more chill, Wednesday’s more wild, but you never know what will be going on. Indoor Cornhole boards, Darts, Board games, Cards, Jukebox wars and more. Thursdays thru Sundays are about music of all kinds, but no matter what we have going on its always a great vibe! Come on down anytime and make our place your place. 7-11 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Davey Suicide, The Funeral Portrait, Rhetoric, and Devlyn Sydus. $10 Tickets available in advance at showclix.com 21+ Doors at 7:30 $10 advance tickets available at showclix.com. 7:30 p.m.-midnight The Cove Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or find them on Facebook. Tuesday Open Mic Night @ Greendale’s Pub with Bill McCarthy Local Musicians Showcase! To check the schedules and open slots visit: Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is your host at another great Open Mic Night! Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at: [email protected] (make sure you put “open mic” in the email’s “subject box”) Network * Collaborate * Learn. Over sixty different musicians regularly support my open mic nights all are friendly and supportive -- and many are: * Former or currently signed recording artists * Award-winning pro’s or semi-pro’s * Regularly gigging paid-performers * Published songwriters * Recording studio owner/operators * Combinations of any and/or all of the above. To check the schedules and open slots visit Facebook. Any slot marked as “open” usually is! Free. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350 or find them on Facebook. Patrick Murphy. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

>Wednesday 27Pakachoag Music School Summer Programs. Summer Programs at Pakachoag Music School Registration for summer programs begins March 15th! Programs include: *Music and Movement Samplers *Musical Theater *Private Lessons *Fiddle Band *Suzuki Violin and Cello For complete information visit us at pakmusic.org, email [email protected], or call 508-791-8159. Pakachoag Music School of Greater Worcester, 203 Pakachoag St., Auburn. 508-791-8159 or pakmusic.org Rhythm Kids at Pakachoag Music School. Rhythm Kids at Pakachoag Music School New drumming class for kids ages K to Gr. 2 Free demo class - April 6th 8 week inaugural session begins April 13th Discounted tuition - $150 Wednesdays 5:30 to 6:15 pm Pakachoag Music School 203 Pakachoag Street Auburn, MA 01501 Please e-mail [email protected] to reserve a space in the free demo or visit pakmusic.org/register to register for the spring session! free demo. 5:30-6:15 p.m. Pakachoag Music School of Greater Worcester, 203 Pakachoag St., Auburn. 508-791-8159 or pakmusic.org Chillin Tuesday & Wild Wednesday. At Beatniks it’s all about you! Tuesdays tend to be more chill, Wednesday’s more wild, but you never know what will be going on. Indoor Cornhole boards, Darts, Board games, Cards, Jukebox wars and more. Thursdays thru Sundays are about music of all kinds, but no matter what we have going on its always a great vibe! Come on down anytime and make our place your place. 7-11 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Wednesday Night Open Mic/Local Musicians’ Showcase w/ Bill McCarthy @ Guiseppe’s. To check the schedules and open slots visit: Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is your host at another great Open Mic Night! Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at: [email protected] (make sure you put “open mic” in the email’s “subject box”) Free! 7:30-10:30 p.m. Guiseppe’s Grille, 35 Solomon Pond Road, Northborough. 508-393-4405 or find them on Facebook.

AriBand. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Subterra: Twist of Fate (The Mutiny). Welcome to Subterra! by Kick It Recordings & The Cove Music Hall We’ve teamed up with the best concert style venue in the city to bring you the biggest and best names and will cater to all Genres of Dance music, so we’ll have something for everyone. Please be on your best behavior. $5 / 21+ w/ Proper ID Open: 9PM-2AM Ladies Free before 10pm $5 at the door- Ladies free until 10pm. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Cove Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or find them on Facebook. Jim Devlin Performs at Loft, Weds at 9. No cost. 9-11 p.m. Loft 266 Bar & Lounge, 266 Park Ave. 508-796-5177. Karaoke w/ Royal Crown. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. Open Mic - hosted by Amanda Cote. All genres and acoustic instruments welcome. 21+ or with guardian. Sign-up begins at 8:30 Free. 9-11:30 p.m. Legends, Airport Road - Fitchburg Ma, Fitchburg. 978-895-5883. Ralph’s Karaoke Wednesdays! Every Wednesday night DJ Matt R hosts Worcester’s best karaoke night with a wide selection of songs for you to choose from! Come on by and join the Ralph’s gang and all of the fun! Free! 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Ricky Duran. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035.

artsADC Performance Center (@ The Artist Development Complex), 18 Mill St., Southbridge. 508-764-6900 or adcmusic.comArtsWorcester, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free. 660 Main St. 508-755-5142 or artsworcester.orgAsa Waters Mansion, Admission: $3 for guided tour $7-10 for tea. 123 Elm St., Millbury. 508-865-0855 or asawaters.orgAssumption College: Emmanuel d’Alzon Library, 500 Salisbury St. 508-767-7272 or assumption.eduBooklovers’ Gourmet, “A Time for All Seasons”, paintings & photographs by Sharon Lindgren, Through April 30; “A Time for All Seasons”, paintings & photographs by Sharon Lindgren, Through April 30. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 55 East Main St., Webster. 508-949-6232 or er3.comClark University: Schiltkamp Gallery, Studio Art Senior Thesis Exhibit, Wednesday - Sunday. 92 Downing St. 508-793-7349.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.eduClark’s Cafe and Art On Rotation Gallery, Hours: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday - Saturday. Admission: Free for gallery. 310 High St., Clinton. 978-549-5822 or 978-365-7772 or aorgallery.comCollege of the Holy Cross: Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, 2-5 p.m. Saturday. 1 College St. 508-793-3356 or holycross.eduDanforth Museum of Art, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, noon-5 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 123 Union Ave., Framingham. 508-620-0050 or danforthmuseum.orgEcoTarium, Earth Week: Energy for You and Me, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, through April 22. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $15.00 adults; $10 for children ages 2-18, college students with ID & senior citizens. Children under 2 & EcoTarium members free. Additional charges apply for Tree Canopy Walkway, Explorer Express Train, planetarium programs & other special event. 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700 or ecotarium.org

Fisher Museum Harvard Forest, 324 N. Main St., Petersham. 978-724-3302 or harvardforest.fas.harvard.eduFitchburg Art Museum, Hours: noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, noon-4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 25 Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg. 978-345-4207 or fitchburgartmuseum.orgFitchburg Historical Society, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m.-midnight Wednesday, closed Thursday - Saturday. 50 Grove St., Fitchburg. 978-345-1157 or fitchburghistory.fsc.eduFitchburg State University: Hammond Hall, VISIONS 2016 - Gallery Exhibit, Wednesday. 160 Pearl St., Fitchburg. fitchburgstate.eduFramed in Tatnuck, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. 1099 Pleasant St. 508-770-1270 or framedintatnuck.comFruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978-456-3924 or fruitlands.orgGallery of African Art, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Donations accepted. 62 High St., Clinton. 978-265-4345 or 978-598-5000x12 or galleryofafricanart.orgHighland Artist Group, 113 Highland St. highlandartistgroup.comMass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Art Exhibit: Genevieve Grenier’s “New England Landscapes”, Through May 15. 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.orgMuseum of Russian Icons, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 11-3 a.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, 11-3 a.m. Friday, 9-3 a.m. Saturday. Admission: Adults $10; Seniors (59 +), $7; Students, $5; Children 3-17, $5; Children <3, Free. 203 Union St., Clinton. 978-598-5000 or 978-598-5000x17 or museumofrussianicons.orgOld Sturbridge Village, Admission: $7 - $20 charged by age. Children under 3 free. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 800-733-1830 or 508-347-3362 or osv.orgPark Hill Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 387 Park Ave. 774-696-0909.Post Road Art Center, Call to Artists: Cultural Influence Exhibit 2016, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, April 21 - April 28. Hours: closed Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 1 Boston Post Road, Marlborough. 508-485-2580 or postroadartcenter.comPreservation Worcester, Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 10 Cedar St. 508-754-8760 or preservationworcester.orgPrints and Potter Gallery: American Arts and Crafts Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 142 Highland St. 508-752-2170 or printsandpotter.comQuinebaug Valley Council for the Arts & Humanities, the Arts Center, Hours: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 2-4 p.m. Saturday. 111 Main St., Southbridge. 508-346-3341 or qvcah.orgRollstone Studios, Hours: 11-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. Admission: free. 633 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-348-2781 or rollstoneartists.comSalisbury 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.orgSAORI Worcester Freestyle Weaving Studio, 18 Winslow St. 508-757-4646 or 508-757-0116 or saoriworcester.comSprinkler Factory, The Marvelous Dissection of [Hu]Man - Open Gallery, Sundays, Saturdays, through April 29. Admission: Free. 38 Harlow St. sprinklerfactory.comTaproot 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,

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Boylston St. 508-853-5083 or TaprootBookstore.comTatnuck 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.comThe Foster Gallery, 51 Union St. 508-397-7139 or thefostergallery.comTop 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.comTower Hill Botanic Garden, Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $12 Adults, $9 Seniors & $7 Youth, free to Members & Children under. 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111 or towerhillbg.orgWorcester Art Museum, Cyanotypes: Photography’s Blue Period, Through April 24; Pierre Bonnard, Dining Room in the Country, Through June 19; Veiled Aleppo, Through June 5; Arms and Armor: The Viking Age!, Saturday; Tour of the Month: Asian Mythology, Saturday; Zip Tour: Whistler: Arrangement in Black & Brown, Saturday; Arms and Armor: Aethelflaed: Lady of the Mercians (New!), Sunday. 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.orgWorcester Center for Crafts, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.orgWorcester Historical Museum, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 30 Elm St. 508-753-8278 or worcesterhistory.orgWorcester Public Library, Historical Documentation Of The Armenian Genocide, Through April 30. Hours: 1:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. 3 Salem Square. 508-799-1655 or worcpublib.orgWPI: George C. Gordon Library, 100 Institute Road. wpi.edu

theater/comedyHamlet, by William Shakespeare - Thursday, April 21 - Saturday, April 23. This provocative, modern-dress production explores the angst of a young man trying to find his way in a corrupt world filled with dissembling politicians, paranoia and surveillance -- perhaps a bit like the one we inhabit today. Directed by Edward Isser. $10 HC Community / $15 General Public. College of the Holy Cross: O’Kane Hall, Fenwick Theatre - 2nd Floor, 1 College St. Call 508-793-2496. Ellis Island - Friday, April 22. Gateway Players Theatre in conjunction with the Southbridge Bicentennial Committee will present “Ellis Island” - book, music & lyrics by Cheryl Kemeny. Show dates are April 22 & 23 at 7:30pm and April 24 at 2:00pm. This spring musical will directed by Lou-Ellen Corkum and produced by Kathi Grenier. Gwen O’Brien is stage manager and Chris Rubenacker is music director. David Corkum is the Technical Director, John Turpin is set builder, Suzanne Adams is responsible for props and Jeanne Dupuis will assist with costumes. Gateway Players is very excited that this production will be part of the Southbridge Bi-Centennial Celebration. This production is funded in part by a grant from the Southbridge Cultural Council, a local agency, supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. This epic show gives a sense of the joys, fears and hardships that our immigrant

forefathers experienced. $15 for Adults, $13 for Seniors and Youth 17 and under. 7:30-10 p.m. Southbridge Middle/High School, 132 Torrey Road, Southbridge. To purchase tickets please call 508-764-4531, or online starting at brownpapertickets.com/event/2520523. Call 508-764-4531 or visit Facebook. The Pirates of Penzance, presented by the Assumption College Dept. Of Art, Music and Theatre - Friday, April 22. Set during the reign of Queen Victoria, “The Pirates of Penzance” tells the story of Frederic, who was mistakenly indentured as an apprentice to a pirate. On a journey to discover his destiny, Frederic and his band of pirates find adventure, love, comedy and amazing music! “The Pirates of Penzance” is W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan’s most popular comic opera. Since opening in New York City and London in 1879, the musical has been performed by theater and opera companies worldwide and is filled with timeless classics, including “Major General’s Song.” Pirates is Assumption’s eight annual spring production on The Hanover Theatre stage. Directed by Richard Monroe ‘85, the show features Assumption College students, faculty, alumni and friends of the College. $20. 7:30-10 p.m. Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. Call 877-571-7469 or visit thehanovertheatre.org El Delantal Blanco (The White Apron) - Friday, April 22 - Saturday, April 23. The Fitchburg State theater program in association with its Humanities Department present the American premiere of El Delantal Blanco (The White Apron) by Sergio Vodanovic and translated by Luz Elena Osorio. The short play, running about 20 minutes, will be presented twice each night, once each in Spanish and English. The performances will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 20 and Thursday, April 21, and at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 22 and Saturday, April 23. This production celebrates the rich teaching career of Dr. Maria Jaramillo of the Humanities Department who will be retiring this spring. The play tells the story of how a lady and her maid, enjoying a day at the beach, turn their worlds inside out and upside down by the exchange of clothing, specifically the white apron emblematic of the serving class. Percival Auditorium. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Fitchburg State University: Percival Hall, 160 Pearl St., Fitchburg. The Pirates of Penzance, presented by the Assumption College Dept. Of Art, Music and Theatre - Sunday, April 24. Set during the reign of Queen Victoria, “The Pirates of Penzance” tells the story of Frederic, who was mistakenly indentured as an apprentice to a pirate. On a journey to discover his destiny, Frederic and his band of pirates find adventure, love, comedy and amazing music! “The Pirates of Penzance” is W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan’s most popular comic opera. Since opening in New York City and London in 1879, the musical has been performed by theater and opera companies worldwide and is filled with timeless classics, including “Major General’s Song.” Pirates is Assumption’s eight annual spring production on The Hanover Theatre stage. Directed by Richard Monroe ‘85, the show features Assumption College students, faculty, alumni and friends of the College. $20. 7:30-10 p.m. Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. Call 877-571-7469 or visit thehanovertheatre.org “Alexander, Who’s Not Not Not Not Not No Going to Move!” - Wednesday, April 27. Recommended for grades K-4. Alexander has just received some really bad news. His dad has taken a job in a city a thousand miles away, which means that he and his family are going to have to move to a whole new city. And even though his mom says, “Wait, you’ll like it,” Alexander already knows that he’ll hate it. He can’t bear to leave the people and places he loves, so he decides that he won’t move. First he tries to live with three different neighbors. Then he tries to build a tent so he can live by himself. Then he decides he’ll hide so that his parents will never find him, but that doesn’t work out either. With a little help from his


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classes>Thursday 21Cabinet of Curiosity. Do you like to collect and store things? In Alexander Von Humboldt’s day, Cabinets of Curiosity were the way people organized and saved their natural treasures and they became the earliest natural history museums. Learn how to make your own and join us for a natural treasure hunt in the woods of Tower Hill. Member $8, Non-member $12. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111, ext. 124 or towerhillbg.thankyou4caring.org Death and Imperanence: How to Inspire Practice. For our April talk, Kyle Davis, from the Atisha Center in Providence RI., will help us take a close look at the Buddha’s fundamental teachings on death and impermanence. In our culture here in the United States, and in the modern western world generally, thinking about “old age, sickness, and death,” (the three messengers) is often seen as being a morbid or negative thing to do. Instead, we are taught directly and indirectly to push the reality of aging and death out of our consciousness, to assume that death will happen sometime down the road but not very soon, and that, in any case, we’ll just deal with it when and if we have to. The Buddha’s teachings advise a radically different approach. The Buddha was acutely aware that the reason human beings engage so completely in basically meaningless activities, spending so much time and effort in the endless pursuit of momentary sense pleasures, is precisely because we do not have in our awareness a correct or realistic understanding of impermanence and death. Contemplating the reality of both, meditating on them wisely, bringing them very close and keeping them close immediately begs the question - how and to what end are we living our lives now? What is the meaning of life, the purpose of a human life in particular, given the fact that we know without doubt we will very shortly die? Far from being a morbid preoccupation, such a wise focus can infuse life with profound meaning and purpose, preventing us from wasting the precious and rare opportunity we now have as conscious beings in human form to wake up and become fully enlightened. Free. 7-8:30 p.m. Worcester Friends Meeting House (Quaker), 901 Pleasant St. 508-754-3887.

>Thursday 21 – Friday 22April Vacation Kid’s Workshop. (Two Day Workshop) Thursday April 21st & Friday April 22nd, 9:30am-12:30pm Ages 6-12, $125 Bring young artists to explore all types of art in this two day workshop! Students will experiment with mixed media from sketching and drawing to collaging, painting and sculpting. Multi-step projects will inspire conceptualized ideas and visual planning. Students will feel empowered to create in new ways, developing confidence through artistic self expression. With the support of our creative team of artists, anything is possible! $125. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. C.C. Lowell Art Supplies & Framing, 258 Park Ave. 508-757-7713 or cclowell.com

>Thursday 21 – May 26Candlelight Yoga at Fruitlands. This six-week course is intended for those new to yoga and for those who would like to strengthen their practice. Come quiet your mind, relax your body, and allow your spirit to be filled with peace as you explore meditation, asana and breath work. Instructor Diane Borton has been practicing yoga for over a decade. Her instruction will help you strengthen your body, center the mind, and create a peaceful spirit in this gentle yoga class. Students should wear comfortable exercise clothing and bring

a yoga mat and a warm blanket. Space is limited. To register, contact [email protected] or call (978) 456-3924, ext. 239. $85 Members, $100 Nonmembers. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978-456-3924 or fruitlands.org

>Thursday 21 – June 9Yoga Power with Nina Cerviatti begins Thursday 04/21/16. Yoga Power Thursday From 04/21/16 to 06/09/16 From 7:00- 8:00 AM At : Pathways to Wellness 50 Elm St, 2nd floor Worcester, MA 01609 $99.00 / 8 week session or $15.00 for drop-in class To register call 508-208-4743 or email [email protected] This class is a flowing blend of powerful and graceful Yoga poses, transforming your body, mind and spirit. Bring mindfulness into your everyday life with this practice. $99 / 8 week session or $15 for drop-in class. 7-8 a.m. Pathways to wellness, 90 Elm St . 5082084743 or nlcfitness.com Tai-Chi / Qi-Gong with Nina Cerviatti Starts 04/21. Tai-Chi / Qi-Gong Thursday From 04/21/16 to 06/09/16 From 8:30- 9:30 AM At : Pathways to Wellness 50 Elm St, 2ndfloor Worcester, MA 01609. $99.00 / 8 week session or $15.00 for drop-in class. To register call 508-208-4743 These exercises can be described as “meditation in motion.” The participants will learn the graceful magical movements of this practice and feel empowered, energized and calm. They will learn to center themselves anytime and anywhere. The practice has proven to benefit mental, emotional and physical health, agility, balance and flexibility. This practice improves the quality of sleep, strengthens the immune system, and lessens anxiety. These exercises are suitable for anyone regardless of age or ability. $99 / 8 week session or $15 for drop-in class. . 8:30-9:30 a.m. Pathways to wellness, 90 Elm St. nlcfitness.com Tai-Chi Made Easy for Adolescents (Ages 10-14) with Nina Cerviatti Starts 04/21. Tai-Chi Made Easy for Adolescents (Ages 10-14) Thursday From 04/21/16 to 06/09/16. From: 3:00- 4:00 PM At : Pathways to Wellness 50 Elm St, 2ndfloor Worcester, MA 01609 $99.00 / 8 week session or $15.00 for drop-in class To register call 508-208-4743 Come and use your magic to heal your body and your life. The participants will learn the graceful magical movements of this practice and feel empowered, energized and calm. They will learn to center themselves anytime and anywhere $99 / 8 week session or $15 for drop-in class. 3-4 p.m. Pathways to wellness, 90 Elm St. 508-208-4743 or nlcfitness.com

>Friday 22Girl Scout Leader Appreciation Day. Girls, show your appreciation to your troop leaders by bringing them to Wachusett Meadow for the day. Admission is free for all Girl Scout leaders on Leader Appreciation Day. Explore over 1,000 acres of meadows, woodlands, and wetlands. Play in the nature play area. Hike up Brown Hill. Go on a nature scavenger hunt and receive a prize. Leaders: Kristin Steinmetz, Education Coordinator, and Sanctuary Staff. Free for Leaders and Child Members, $3 Child Nonmembers. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mass Audubon: Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. 978-464-2712 or massaudubon.org Earth Day Crafts. Celebrate Earth Day while making a fun craft out of re-usable and natural materials. Your imagination is the limit - piggy banks, nature journals, vases, gift boxes and more! Free with Admission. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111, ext. 124. Tall Iced Tea Glass. Get ready for warmer days by learning to make an elegant tall glass for iced tea or your favorite beverage. After studio etiquette and safety are discussed, students will watch a brief demonstration of this 2000 year old art before making their very own tall iced tea glass. Students will be guided through the process




of gather hot glass, blowing the bubble into a mold, and shaping the lip to create each unique iced tea glass. All materials included, all levels welcome $85. 6:30-9:30 p.m. New Street Glass Studio, Hot Glass Studio, 35B New St. 508-753-8183, ext. 301 or register.worcestercraftcenter.org

>Friday 22 – Friday May 13No Sweat Lunch Yoga. Kripalu yoga at an easy pace to stretch and strengthening the body and relax the mind. You can even do this in your work clothes. This class runs from noon - 1pm, but, we know you will need to arrive late and leave early so we will leave open mats at the back of the class! $15 Class $55 Series. noon-1 p.m. Pathways to Wellness, Sakura Yoga Studio 2nd Floor, 50 Elm St. . 508-556-7022 or sakura.pathways2wellnessllc.com

>Friday 22 – Friday May 13Yoga for Kids (3-6). This is a time of fun, focus and relaxation. We integrate yogic breathing and postures into an interactive story, followed by a brief meditation and ending in relaxation. Class size is limited to attend to each child. This is a 45 minute class with a ten minute window after class for feedback, questions, pick up, etc. Caregivers are welcome to observe at no charge. $15 Class $55 Series. 3-3:45 p.m. Pathways to Wellness, Sakura Yoga Studio 2nd Floor, 50 Elm St. 508-556-7022 or sakura.pathways2wellnessllc.com Yoga for Health and Well-being. This class is a classic Kripalu yoga experience. We begin by centering and coming into a relaxed state and calming the body. We will practice traditional yoga breathing exercises, pranayama, and slowly and thoughtfully move through the postures stretching and strengthening the body. $15 Class $55 Series . 4-5 p.m. Pathways to Wellness, Sakura Yoga Studio 2nd Floor, 50 Elm St. 508-556-7022 or sakura.pathways2wellnessllc.com Relax & Restore Yoga. Retreat in a deeply relaxing and supportive environment. Cushions and blankets are used to support the body as we move through the major muscle groups for full relaxation. Using the breath we continue to ease the body and shift the focus from the busy mind and into meditation. This class is perfect to wind down from a busy week and revitalize for the weekend. $15 Class $55 Series. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Pathways to Wellness, Sakura Yoga Studio 2nd Floor, 50 Elm St. 508-556-7022 or sakura.pathways2wellnessllc.com

>Friday 22 – Friday May 27Art Class: Painting Materials and Methods with Jill Pottle. This course is for beginning and returning painters who want to acquire fundamental painting skills and new approaches to painting with oils or acrylics. A dynamic and accomplished artist, Pottle’s instruction includes weekly exercises and one-on-one teaching geared to all levels of experience. Whether picking up the brush for the first time or the hundredth, students emerge from this six week class with greater confidence and a passion for painting. Space is limited. To register, contact [email protected] or call (978) 456-3924, ext. 239. $200 Members, $250 Nonmembers. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978-456-3924 or fruitlands.org

>Saturday 23Walden’s Worcester Clinic Announces Presentation to Help Parents of College-Age Children with Eating Disorders. Walden Behavioral Care, one of the country’s leading hospitals for treating eating disorders, will feature, “Help! How Do I Support My College-Aged Child with an Eating Disorder this Summer?” Laura Roias, Worcester program director, will provide a presentation for parents and providers. The presentation is free and

attendees will have an opportunity to tour the clinic, which provides outpatient treatment for both males and females, ages 12 and up. The presentation is part of a spring speaker series developed to answer questions parents have about eating disorders, including how best to involve family in the recovery process, communication strategies with children and the role of genetics in eating disorders. Healthcare providers and mental health professionals will learn new innovative treatment strategies from some of the region’s top eating disorder specialists and clinicians. Free. 9-10:30 a.m. Walden Behavioral Care of Worcester, 335 Chandler St. WaldenEatingDisorders.com Credit Reports and Credit Scores: Getting the most mileage from credit. Today is the first day of Money Smart Week®! Learn more about how to manage your money with this

program on managing your credit. Your credit report and credit score, when used together, provide an inspection report of your past use of credit. Lenders determine your credibility by looking at your credit report and credit score; therefore, accurate information in your credit report is key to obtaining the best credit terms and rates. Are you getting the most mileage you can from credit? Find out what your credit report and credit score say about you. Presented by Money Management International, a nonprofit, full-service credit counseling agency as part of their Journey to Financial Security Series. Free. 10-11 a.m. Worcester Public Library, Saxe Room, 3 Salem Square. 508-799-1655, ext. 3. Mangiare means to eat. Knowing other languages and understanding other cultures is a 21st Century must. Come revamp, rehearse, reset your Italian at the Circolo di Conversazione Italiana. All are welcome. Meetings are the second and fourth Saturday of the month from January to May. We try to speak only in Italian for two hours with a 15 minute English coffee break. Free of charge. 10 a.m.-noon Beaman Memorial Public Library, muriel stiles reading room, 8 Newton St., West Boylston. 508-835-3912. Oxidative Stress Seminar. A presentation on anti-aging and natural scientific breakthrough that is proven to reduce oxidative stress will be given by guest speakers and wellness ambassadors Mia Krishnaswami and Murielle Montione. Free but please register by calling 508-949-6232. Free. 10:30 a.m.-noon Booklovers’ Gourmet, 55 East Main St., Webster. 508-949-6232. Metal Clay Workshop: Earring or Pendant. Ever wanted to try metal clay? Come and discover metal clay and learn some new skills in this 5 hour, one day workshop! Metal Clay can be molded, shaped, textured, and carved just like regular clay, but once it’s dried an fired in becomes 100% copper, silver, or bronze depending on the type used. We will start by creating either simple earrings or pendant and use commercial findings to attach them. If you have some metal-smithing experience you may also solder your findings. All materials are included. $177. 1-6 p.m. Worcester Center for

Crafts, 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183, ext. 301 or register.worcestercraftcenter.org Understanding Glaze Color. Learn about how ceramic color is developed in glazes while creating 27 of your own glaze colors through alteration of a tried and true studio glaze. Using a simple method you will create a biaxial blend that once fired will yeld new glaze colors and illuminate to you how colorant oxides interact. Students will learn the role of colarnt oxides and how the concentration and blending of the oxides effect the outcome for cone ten reduction of fired glazes. Test tiles will be available to pick up two weeks after the workshop. $59. 1-5 p.m. Worcester Center for Crafts, 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183, ext. 301 or register.worcestercraftcenter.org

Reading by Judith Ferrara “The Little O, the Earth: Travel Journals, Art and Poems”. Celebrate National Poetry Month & Earth Day Free, books available for purchase. 2-4 p.m. Booklovers’ Gourmet, 55 East Main St., Webster. 508-949-6232.

>Saturday 23 – Sunday 24Daffodils: Botanical Sketching & Painting. Instructor: Helen Byers Join botanical artist Helen Byers this weekend for a two-day workshop-when the daffodil field is spectacularly in bloom!-to study the features of narcissi and paint them in detail. We’ll begin by dissecting individual flowers to observe their intriguing internal structures, and make sketches of what we find. From there we’ll progress to creating a detailed watercolor portrait of a single flower. Helen’s demos, tips, and individualized instruction will guide you in traditional botanical art techniques. To see galleries of Helen’s work, visit her website: helenbyers.com. Member $120, Non-member $140. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111, ext. 124 or towerhillbg.thankyou4caring.org Hydraulic Press: Silhouette and Pancake Dies. Learn how to use the hydraulic press to create small-scale dimensional pieces to take your jewelry, small sculpture or enameling to the next level! Through instructor-guided demos, you’ll learn how to safely use and care for the press, understand urethane and durometers, use and cut your own silhouette dies and quickly punch multiples from sheet using pancake dies. Students will learn to add surface textures to their designs using the rolling mill, hammers and press and how to match 2-sided forms to create 3D objects. Students will have the opportunity to practice each technique and make samples and notes for future projects. Basic metalsmithing required. $215. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Worcester Center for Crafts, Metals Studio, 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183, ext. 301 or register.worcestercraftcenter.org

>Saturday 23 - May 21 WCCA TV Studio Production Certification Class. Learn

how to produce your own quality videos and be a producer for WCCA TV! You’ll learn how to work with high quality video and television studio equipment as well as some ways to enhance your video. You can take the Saturday morning or afternoon class and become a producer Member for only $75! Yes, you read that correctly, only $75! $75. Worcester Community Cable Access (WCCA TV - Channel 13), 415 Main St. 508-755-1880, ext. 10 or wccatv.com

>Saturday 23 – Friday May 6EMT Basic. 1850. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Quinsigamond Community College, 345, 25 Federal St. 508-751-7900.

>Monday 25Free peoples workshop meeting. The virtues of a free peoples artists workshop The Free Peoples Artists Workshop is not only a feedback group for creative people, but also an instrument for the refining of taste. The writer, painter, musician or other creative person who presents a work in progress will benefit from comments and suggestions by artists from other disciplines, as well as comments from laymen art lovers who may be present. These same art lovers, however, also benefit from the aesthetic experience of thinking about the praiseworthy qualities in the artwork, and possible suggestions for improvement. It is by exercise that aesthetic taste develops, and individual personality is formed. After all, what are we but collections of likes and dislikes? Artistic taste can influence taste in all other areas of our experience. The exercise of taste by thinking about and expressing personal interpretations of creative art works helps to form our views of the world. No other group, presently active, is designed to bring together creators from many spheres of the art spectrum to present their most recent productions for valuable feedback insights from a varied audience of knowledgeable people in the arts. The result of this interaction should be better art by better artists, and a better society. Sid Solomon, Ph.D., art theory & crit. 508-852-8860 free. 7-9 p.m. Annie’s Book Stop, 65 James St. 508-852-8860.

>Tuesday 26How to Build Your Own Personal LinkedIn Page. Have you been meaning to set up a professional profile on LinkedIn, but aren’t sure where to start, why it’s important, or what kind of information to share? Join the Chamber of Central Mass South for an informative, hands-on seminar on the Basics of LinkedIn. LinkedIn is an extremely fast growing social media network with over 410 million active users, and focuses on highlighting a person’s professional accomplishments, work experience, and volunteering accomplishments. This seminar, presented by Venly fellow and social media expert Emily MacWilliams, will cover the purpose of LinkedIn, help attendees create a winning LinkedIn Profile, and teach users how to successfully interact with others on LinkedIn. This seminar will cover LinkedIn Facts & Stats, and move on to teach attendees how to Build a Public Profile and Optimize Work, Education and Volunteering Experience. The hour-long session will also offer a Practical on Connecting with others, an overview of the Skill Endorsement feature, and a brief summary on requesting and giving Recommendations. A digital copy of your resume or CV will be helpful to have at this seminar, as well as a digital copy of a professional headshot. Bring your laptop computer. Computers will be provided by Bay Path to those who are unable to bring a laptop with them. When registering, please indicate if you will be bringing your own laptop or tablet. Please arrive at 8:00am for a prompt 8:15am start. Bay Path University’s Sturbridge campus is located at 1 Picker Road. All are welcome to attend. The LinkedIn seminar is free of charge for CMS Chamber members and $50 for non-members (this fee can be applied toward a new Chamber membership.) Please RSVP by noon on April 25. Space is limited! Seats will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Free for CMS Chamber Members or $50. 8-9:15 a.m. Bay Path College Central Mass Campus, 242 Sturbridge Road, Charlton. 508-347-2761 or cmschamber.ning.com

Worcester State University’s 2015 Student Thesis Art Exhibit opens Thursday, April 21 and runs through May 13 during regular gallery hours. Work will be shown at The Gallery, Ghosh Center, 486 Chandler St., Worcester. Hours are Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Visit worcester.edu, email [email protected], or call 508-929-8651.

night&day{ listings }HMEA Shared Living Open House- Franklin. Home is where

the heart is. Learn how you can become a Shared Living Provider through HMEA Tuesday, April 26, 2016 _ 6pm to 8pm HMEA, 8 Forge Park East, Franklin, MA 02038 - hmea.org HMEA’s Shared Living Program matches providers who wish to open their homes to people with disabilities. The providers--families, individuals or couples--offer support, assistance and companionship in return for a generous tax-free stipend. You’ll help them reach for independence, and they’ll help you see a world full of hope and possibilities. HMEA helps over 4,000 children and adults in 110 Massachusetts communities with Autism and special needs in achieving a meaningful life. Hear from current Shared Living Providers - Discover HMEA’s cutting-edge services - Learn how the match--and the relationship--between the person needing the support and the provider is handled with the utmost care and consideration - Attendees will be entered into a drawing for a $25 AMEX gift card! Check out HMEA.org for more information! For questions or information on becoming a Shared Living Provider email [email protected] Free. 6-8 p.m. HMEA Administrative Office, 8 Forge Park Way, Franklin. 5082981102 or Hmea.org

>Wednesday 27Rainbow Lunch Club. The Rainbow Lunch Club meets the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month and offers LGBTIQA seniors age 60+ a nutritious meal and an opportunity to socialize with friends and enjoy various activities including programs, entertainment and educational series. Advance reservations are required. Please call or email by the previous Wednesday: (508)756-1545 ext.404 or [email protected] All are Welcome: LGBTIQA 60 years old and older; younger partners, friends, and allies! $2.50 suggested donation for those age 60+; the fee for younger individuals is $5.50. 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester, 90 Holden St. 508-853-1942 or meetup.com The Value of Trees in the Urban Landscape. Presenter: Ruth Seward, Worcester Tree Initiative In celebration of Arbor Day, learn about the many environmental and economic benefits of trees in this interactive indoor and outdoor presentation. Free with Admission, Pre-registration required. 3-4 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111, ext. 124 or towerhillbg.thankyou4caring.org Guided Mindful Meditation. Interested in trying meditation? Please join our meditation practice! We will meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. This will be a guided meditation led by Jeannie Light, with the goal of shifting our state of being from lower frequency feelings of stress and anxiety to a more elevated state of love and gratitude. Jeannie Light is an advanced student studying under Dr. Joe Dispenza,author of “Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself” and “You Are the Placebo”, and practices mindful meditation. There is no fee for patients, survivors, and family member/caregiver. Fee for all others is $10. 6:30-8 p.m. Generations Healing Center, 250 Main St., Oxford. 508-987-3310.

family>Thursday 21Art Carts: Family Fun - Antioch, the Hunt Mosaic & WAM. Ever wonder how our wonderful collection of mosaics got here? How they were made? Where they came from? Where is Antioch? Learn about all this and try your hand at making a mosaic! (Programming subject to change) Free with Museum admission. 1-2 p.m. Worcester Art Museum, Renaissance Court, 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406.

>Thursday 21 – Friday 22Art Carts: Family Fun - Arms and Armor. Knightly armor is nice and shiny, but how does it feel? How heavy is the armor? Is it comfortable? How and why did they decorate it? Discover the

answers to these questions and more with our hands-on armor activity! (Programming subject to change) Free with Museum admission. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Worcester Art Museum, Knights! Exhibition, 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406.

>Friday 22Free Tour Friday. Take a free wagon-ride tour around the farm during the kids’ school vacation week free. 10:30 a.m.-noon Whittier Farms, 90 Douglas Road, Sutton. 508-865-1053 or whittiers.com Art Carts: Family Fun - Tapestry Weaving. Take a close look at the Tapestry Depicting Godfrey of Bouillon, about 1500 to discover the colors and details woven into the design. Learn how tapestries were made and used in Medieval Europe, touch tapestry fabric, and try your hand at weaving on a loom! (Programming subject to change) Free with Museum admission. 1-2 p.m. Worcester Art Museum, Tapestry outside Knights! Exhibit, 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406.

>Friday 22 – Sunday 24Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Legends. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents LEGENDSSM unveils the unbelievable to Children Of All Ages®. Experience legendary circus artists from around the globe perform awe-inspiring feats of daring, spectacles of strength and thrills of wonder. Join us for an unforgettable family night of legendary proportions at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Legends at the DCU Center from April 22 to April 24, 2016. Performances of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Legends in Worcester will also provide your family with the opportunity to see our amazing Asian elephants perform one last time before they move to their permanent home at the Ringling Bros. Center for Elephant Conservation® in Florida by May 2016. Free to all ticketholders, the All Access Pre-show starts an hour before the show. Meet the performers of The Greatest Show On Earth®, get autographs, take photos and enter to win a one-of-a-kind Pachyderm Painting. Ticketholders can purchase an upgrade and go backstage with a VIP Behind the Scenes Tour of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey. To take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime experience, just log on to ringlingbros.expapp.com from your iPhone or Android smartphone, and provide your name, e-mail and phone number to become a VIP circus insider. For more information visit Ringling.com. Performance Schedule: Friday, April 22 at 7:00 PM, Saturday, April 23 at 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM and Sunday, April 24 at 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM. Opening Night tickets for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Legends start at $10. All seats are reserved, and tickets are available by visiting ticketmaster.com or calling (508) 755-6800. For group rates and information, call (508) 929-0125. Opening Night tickets start at $10. 11 a.m.-1, noon-2 p.m., 3 p.m.-5 p.m., 4 p.m.-6 p.m., 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. DCU Center- Arena and Convention Center, 50 Foster St. 508-755-6800 or ringling.com

>Saturday 23Where’s the Party? Georgie the cat loves throwing parties for his friends. All his parties have balloons, lights, delicious cake, and most importantly, everyone has an unforgettable time. One day, Georgie decides to throw the ultimate bash, so he puts on his party hat and races through the city to invite his best buds... who are all too busy to come. But Georgie soon learns that you can always count on your friends to be there for you... and sometimes they might even bring cake! Free. 11-11:30 a.m. Barnes & Noble Booksellers - Millbury, 70 Worcester Providence Turnpike, Millbury. 508-865-2801 or bn.com

>Saturday 23 – Sunday 24Art Carts: Family Fun - Arms and Armor. Knightly armor is nice and shiny, but how does it feel? How heavy is the armor? Is it comfortable? How and why did they decorate it? Discover the answers to these questions and more with our hands-on armor activity! (Programming subject to change) Free with Museum admission. 2-3 p.m. Worcester Art Museum, Knights! Exhibition, 55

Salisbury St. 508-799-4406.

outdoors>Thursday 21Dance of the Woodcock. Love is in the air as the sun sets in early spring and the male American woodcock, a member of the sandpiper family, performs his aerial mating display. We will visit breeding grounds at River Bend Farm in Uxbridge to view the performance of this spring ritual. As sunset nears, you can hear the male woodcock peenting before he spirals 300 feet up into the night sky. Don’t miss the spectacular show of this amazing shorebird! For ages 8 and older. For more information and to register, call 508.753.6087. $5 Mass Audubon Adult Members, $7 Adult Non-members. 7-8:30 p.m. Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 414 Massasoit Ave. 508-753-6087 or massaudubon.org

>Saturday 23Birding at Fruitlands. Join us on the Fruitlands landscape as we look for local residents and early arrivals including Blue-winged Warblers, Chipping Sparrows, and Bluebirds. This guided birding walk covers about two miles on maintained trails passing through meadow and wooded glens with some steep sections. Meet at the upper parking lot for this early morning exploration. Free. 7-10 a.m. Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978-456-3924 or fruitlands.org

fundraisers>Saturday 231st Annual Mattress Sale to benefit Master Singers of Worcester. Need a new mattress? Want to support a local non-profit arts organization? The Master Singers of Worcester is holding a unique Mattress Sale fundraiser. Over 20 mattress sets in all sizes and styles, along with luxury pillows, will be available for sale. Cash, check or charge accepted. Layaway and delivery available. There’s no charge to come and browse. Email [email protected] to receive a coupon for $50 off. Proceeds support the Master Singers, who for 40 years has performed choral music old and new from around the world, including the popular Boar’s Head Festival. None. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury, Gifford Hall, 19 Church Road, Shrewsbury. 508-842-1349 or find them on Facebook. Swing Dance with Reminisce. Premiere doo-wop band will play dance music from 8-11 PM. All proceeds benefit local charities. $20. 7-11 p.m. Auburn/Webster Elks Lodge 2118, 754 Southbridge St., Auburn. 508-864-5222 or find them on Facebook.

>Sunday 24SHEVA...my precious Treasure. AID Boston presents Upasana’s “Sheva...my precious Treasure”, the premier of an ingenious original production featuring breathtaking and refreshing new choreography, featuring over 40 performers. This production choreographed in the authentic Odissi style, has a refreshing perspective on the elements of nature, explored through poetry, music, drama, yoga and digital experience. When: Sunday, April 24, 2016 (4:30pm) Where: Wilmington High School, 159 Church Street, Wilmington, MA 01887 Proceeds from the concert will go towards supporting grassroots sustainable and equitable development in India. Event website: aidevents.org/ Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/943618439006672/ Any questions: [email protected] Association for India’s Development is a volunteer movement promoting sustainable, equitable and just development. AID supports grassroots organizations in India and initiates efforts in various interconnected spheres such as education, livelihoods, natural resources including land, water and energy, agriculture, health, women’s empowerment and social justice. Learn more: www.aidboston.org Upasana is a 501 c 3 non-profit organization

committed to promoting and preserving the lesser known Indian Classical dance style, Odissi. Upasana engages observers and participants through concerts, affordable classes and demonstrations thereby promoting cultural understanding and appreciation. Upasana also interacts with the community by participating in fundraising events organized by philanthropic organizations. Learn more: upasanaodissi.org 4:30-6:30 p.m. Wilmington High School, 159 Church St., Wilmington. 617-520-4666 or aidevents.org

fairs/festivals>Thursday 21Undergraduate Conference on Research and Creative Practice. Continuing a tradition of highlighting academic excellence, Fitchburg State University will host its annual Undergraduate Conference on Research and Creative Practice on Thursday, April 21 in Hammond Hall. The conference’s opening ceremony will begin at 8:30 a.m. in Ellis White Lecture Hall in Hammond Hall. Oral presentations will follow from 9 to 10 a.m. throughout Hammond, followed by poster presentations, student artwork exhibitions and puppetry performances between 10 and 11 a.m. There will be a creative writing showcase and oral presentations from 11 a.m. to noon, with a performance by the university’s Jazz Band from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Falcon Hub. Lunch will be served in the Falcon Hub at noon, with the closing ceremony at 12:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fitchburg State University: Hammond Hall, 160 Pearl St., Fitchburg. fitchburgstate.edu

>Friday 22Earth Day Celebration. Don’t miss Worcester’s annual Earth Day Celebration with lots of indoor and outdoor Earth-friendly happenings, hands-on activities and entertainment. Local green organizations and food vendors will be onsite. While you are here, be sure to explore the EcoTarium’s beautiful trails, ponds, woods, and our expansive exhibit, Nature Explore,® which are all bursting with new life! Earth Day Celebration is presented by the EcoTarium and the Regional Environmental Council of Central Massachusetts. Earth Day Admission: $7.50 adults; $5 children ages 2-18, seniors and students with ID; free for EcoTarium members and children under 2. Since admission is half price, coupons and discounts do not apply on Earth Day. Regular fees apply for planetarium show. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700 or ecotarium.org

>Saturday 23Worcester Bravehearts Coaches Clinic. This is a free event. Two Braveheart coaches along with Tim Cummins and Jeff Bercume will introduce proper coaching techniques, and show drills to teach young players how to play the sport. Free. 9 a.m.-noon College of the Holy Cross: Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field, 1 College St. 508-438-3773 or WorcesterBravehearts.com Worcester Bravehearts Job Fair. This event is open to all applicants. Free. 9 a.m.-noon College of the Holy Cross: Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field, 1 College St. 508-438-3773 or WorcesterBravehearts.com Worcester Bravehearts Fan Fest. Fan Fest is a Free event. Activities include: Scavenger hunt, kids run the bases, a chance to win season tickets and free hot dogs and popcorn to the first 1000 fans. Also, this is the day All-Star experience tickets go on sale. Free. Noon-3 p.m. College of the Holy Cross: Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field, 1 College St. 508-438-3773 or WorcesterBravehearts.com




>Saturday 23 – Sunday 24African Violet Show. See hundreds of blooming, specimen African Violet plants in a variety of displays. Participate in guided tours; get tips on African violet care and culture, including re-potting and propagation demonstrations. Many unusual African violets and Gesneriads will be available for sale, as well as pots, soils, fertilizers, and more! Bay State African Violet Society Workshops/Walkthroughs Saturday April 23 / 10:00am-5:00pm 11am and 1pm-Lecture Demonstration: How to repot, propagate, identify and general care of a violet. Educational Display: A member will be available at the Educational Table to answer questions and give more informal demonstrations to smaller groups of people. African Violet Basic Care Video will be played in the workshop/education room. Sunday, April 24 / 10:00am-4:00pm 1pm-Lecture Demonstration: How to repot, propagate, identify and general care of a violet. Educational Display: A member will be available at the Educational Table to answer questions and give more informal demonstrations to smaller groups of people. African Violet Basic Care Video will be played in the workshop/education room. Free with admission. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111.

>Tuesday 26Spring-Tacular! Presented by Counseling and Assessment Clinic of Worcester and Bay State Savings Bank A Food and Wine Tasting Event Honoring Our 40 Year Partnership with The College of the Holy Cross with Guest Speaker Dr. Matilde Castiel Silent Auction and Live Music by Joy of Music Program Featured Restaurants include: Café Reyes, Eller’s Restaurant, EVO Dining, Hangover Gastropub, Not Your Average Joe’s, College of the Holy Cross, Figs & Pigs Kitchen and Pantry, Pepper’s Fine Food Catering, Struck Catering, Twisted Fork Bistro & Twisted Tee and Worcester Technical High School’s Culinary Arts Program. All proceeds benefit the Abby’s House shelter, housing and advocacy programs for women and children Thank you to our generous sponsors: TJX Companies, Unum, Worcester Business Journal, C & R Tire, Curry Printing, Hanover Insurance Group, Masterman’s, Notre Dame Health Care, Reliant Medical Group, Southbridge Savings Bank, Unibank $65. 6-9 p.m. College of the Holy Cross: Hogan Campus Center, 1 College St. 508-756-5486 or abbyshouse.org

poetry>Saturday 23Barnes & Noble 4th Saturday Poetry Open Mic. National Poetry Month features Poet and Author Dan Lewis, reading from his just published second poetry collection, “Intimations of the Focal Plane.” Lewis lives on the edge of Patch Reservoir in Worcester, MA. Winner of the 2012 Frank O’Hara Prize, he is the author also of “This Garden” and two chapbooks. Open mic precedes the feature so be sure to share your work. Group usually enjoys coffee and at the in store café after the reading. Hosted by Carle Johnson. Free and open to the public. 7-9 p.m. Barnes & Noble Booksellers - MA/Worcester, In the stacks, 541 D Lincoln St. 508-853-6994 or worcestercountypoetry.org

>Sunday 24 – Monday 25Manifesto. “Manifesto” is a jazz / poetry performance, featuring poets Dan Lewis and Jonathan Blake and a three piece ensemble of Chinese flutes, clarinet, trumpet, percussion and acoustic bass Free. 1:30-4 p.m., 1:30 p.m.-4 p.m., 1:30 p.m.-4 p.m., 4 p.m.-6:30 p.m., 4 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Worcester State University: Student Center, Foster Room, 486 Chandler St.

>Tuesday 26MegaSlam2016: The Battle for Worcester III: Revenge

of the Librarians. Celebrate National Poetry Month as we host this raucous and fun poetry slam. Revenge is ours - librarians will be judging! Sponsored by the Friends of the Worcester Public Library. Free. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Worcester Public Library, Saxe Room, 3 Salem Square. 508-799-1655.

college sportsbaseballHoly CrossApril 23 @ Bucknell, 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.April 24 @ Bucknell, 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.April 26 vs. Connecticut, 5:05 p.m.Assumption April 23 vs. Franklin Pierce, 12 p.m. and 3 p.m.April 24 vs. Franklin Pierce, 1 p.m.April 26 vs. Bridgeport, 1 p.m.April 27 vs. Merrimack, 3:30 p.m. NicholsApril 23 vs. Endicott, 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.April 24 @ Western New England, time TBAWPI April 22 @ Springfield, 3:30 p.m.April 23 vs. Springfield, 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.April 24 @ Johnson & Wales, 3:30 p.m.BeckerApril 23 @ Newbury, 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.April 24 vs. Newbury, 12 p.m.April 25 @ Worcester State, 3:30 p.m.Worcester StateApril 21 vs. Mass-Boston, 3 p.m.April 23 @ Salem State, 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.April 25 vs. Becker, 3:30 p.m. April 26 vs. Fitchburg State, 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.Clark University April 22 vs. Coast Guard Academy, 3:30 p.m.April 23 @ Coast Guard Academy, 12 p.m.April 25 vs. Johnson & Wales (Rhode Island), 6 p.m.Anna MariaApril 23 @ St. Joseph’s (Maine), 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.April 24 vs. Suffolk, 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

softballHoly CrossApril 23 vs. Army West Point, 12:05 p.m. and 2:05 pm.April 24 vs. Army West Point, 12:05 p.m.AssumptionApril 22 vs. Saint Anselm, 4 p.m.April 23 vs. Saint Anselm, 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.BeckerApril 23 vs. Regis (MA), 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.April 24 vs. Lesley, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Nichols April 21 @ Fitchburg State, 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.April 23 @ Gordon, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.April 24 vs. Salve Regina, 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.April 25 @ Endicott, 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.WPIApril 22 @ MIT, 3 p.m.April 23 @ WPI, 12 p.m.Anna MariaApril 23 vs. Johnson & Wales (Rhode Island), 12p.m. and 2p.m.April 24 @ Rivier, 12pm.m and 2p.m.April 26 vs. Suffolk, 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.Worcester StateApril 23 @ Salem State, 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.April 26 vs. Fitchburg State, 5 p.m.April 27 vs. Trinity (Connecticut), 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.Clark University

April 22 vs. Babson, 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.April 23 @ Emerson, 3 p.m. and 5p.m.

golfMen’sHoly CrossApril 23 @ Connecticut InvitationalApril 24 @ Connecticut InvitationalNicholsApril 21 @ Western New England Invitational, 10 a.m.

Women’sHoly CrossApril 23 @ Patriot League ChampionshipApril 24 @ Patriot League Championship

lacrosseMen’sHoly CrossApril 22 vs. Boston University, 7:05 p.m.April 26 @ TBA (Quarterfinals of Patriot League Tournament, time TBA)AssumptionApril 23 @ Pace, 12 p.m. NicholsApril 23 @ University of New England, 1 p.m.April 26 vs. Wentworth, 7 p.m. Clark UniversityApril 23 vs. Babson, 1 p.m.April 27 @ Springfield College, 7 p.m. BeckerApril 23 vs. Wheelock, 10 a.m. Anna MariaApril 23 vs. Lasell, 1 p.m.April 27 vs. Johnson & Wales (Rhode Island), 5 p.m.

Women’sHoly CrossApril 23 vs. American, 1:05 p.m.NicholsApril 23 @ University of New England, 4 p.m.April 26 vs. Wentworth, 4 p.m.AssumptionApril 21 vs. Bridgeport, 4 p.m.April 23 vs. Adelphi, 1p.m.April 27 @ Saint Anselm, 7 p.m.BeckerApril 21 @ Daniel Webster, 4 p.m.April 23 vs. Mitchell, 1 p.m.Worcester StateApril 21 @ Rhode Island College, 6:30 p.m.April 23 @ Fitchburg State, 1 p.m.April 27 vs. Mass. Maritime, 7 p.m.

tennisMen’sHoly CrossApril 23 vs. Lehigh, 11 a.m.AssumptionApril 22 @ Merrimack, 2 p.m.April 23 vs. Le Moyne, 11 a.m.NicholsApril 23 @. Gordon, 11 a.m.April 24 @ Middlebury, 2:30 p.m.April 26 vs. Eastern Nazarene, 4 p.m.Clark UniversityApril 23 @ MIT, 1 p.m.April 27 vs. Coast Guard Academy, 4 p.m.

Women’sHoly CrossApril 21 @ TBA (First Round of Patriot League Tournament, time TBA)April 22 @ TBA (Quarterfinals of Patriot League Tournament, time TBA)April 23 @ TBA (Semifinals of Patriot League Tournament, time TBA)April 24 @ TBA Championship Match of Patriot League Tournament, time TBA)NicholsApril 25 vs Clark, 5 p.m.Worcester StateApril 23 vs. Salve Regina, UMass-Dartmouth, Johnson & Wales (at UMass-Dartmouth), 10:30 a.m.Clark UniversityApril 23 @ MIT, 1 p.m.April 27 vs. Coast Guard Academy, 4 p.m.

rowingMen’s Holy CrossApril 23 vs. Trinity & Wesleyan, 11 a.m.WPI April 23 @ McCarthy/McGee Challenge Cup vs. BC, UMass & Coast Guard, 10:10 a.m.Clark UniversityApril 24 vs. Amherst, Bowdoin, Connecticut College, Massachusetts Maritime, URI (at Lake Quinsigamond)

Women’sHoly CrossApril 23 @ Rutgers w/ Lehigh, time TBAApril 24 vs. MIT & Rhode Island, 10:30 a.m.AssumptionApril 23 @ Northeast-10 Championship, 9:30 a.m.WPIApril 23 @ NEWMAC Championships, 8:30 a.m.Clark UniversityApril 24 vs. Amherst, Bowdoin, Connecticut College, Mass. Maritime, URI (at Lake Quinsigamond)

track & fieldMen’sHoly CrossApril 20-21 @ Holy Cross Decathlon, time TBAApril 24 @ Hold Cross Invitational, time TBAApril 26 vs. New Hampshire, Rhode Island & Worcester State, time TBAAssumptionApril 23 @ Sean Collier invitationalNicholsApril 23 @ J. Elmer Swanson Invitational, time TBAWPIApril 23 @ Tufts Invitational, 10 a.m.Worcester StateApril 21 @ Holy Cross DecathlonApril 23 @ Springfield InvitationalApril 26 @ Hold Cross

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Requirements1. Active CNA/HHA2. You must be authorized to work in the U.S.3. Letters of Recommendation / References4. You must pass a drug screening test5. Must pass a background check6. Live-In homecare experience a plus

Please send resume and cover letter to Email [email protected] call 203-439-7707, to be considered.

Applications are accepted by appointment only.

LIVE-IN CAREGIVERSNEEDED IMMEDIATELY

We are a very well-establishedand respected Home Care Agency.

ARCHway, Inc.An agency serving adolescents and adults on the autism spectrum is seeking energetic and creative people to fill

the following positions:

Part Time Residential Instructor positions available to teach activities of daily living and social skills.

Hours available are: 2nd and 3rd shifts Mon-Fri, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Shifts Sat and Sun

Starting Pay is $13.00/hourTo apply: Fax/mail a letter of interest and resume

along with salary requirements to:

ARCHway, Inc.77 Mulberry St.

Leicester, MA 01524Fax: 508-892-0259

Email: [email protected]

Jobs, Jobs, JobsNorth Central Mass

At Operon, you can be proud to play a part in creating products

that improve the quality of life for others--even saving lives. We have

Quality Inspector, Assembler, Packer, Machine Operator &

Shipping/Receiving positions open immediately. To apply, please visit our website: www.operonresource.

com; or call (978) 937 8887.

HELP WANTED LOCAL

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Part time office work in small family run com-pany. Knowledge of

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www.centralmassclass.comREAL ESTATE

ESTATE SALE

12 Applewood Rd -

W. Boylston

Saturday, April 23, 9am-2pm.

Furniture, appliances and other

household items.

FOR SALE

Motorized Wheelchair

Pride Jazzy Select 6 Ultra -

used only 3 weeks. Great sta-

bility on 6 wheels, tight turn ra-

dius, elevating pwr seat, fully

adjustable foot platform, 300

lb wgt capacity. Asking $3500

OBO. 508-783-5431

FOR SALE

C-13 Zeppelin Stamp Flag

Cancelled $200. Got Stamp

Questions? Call Ron at 413-

896-3324

Piano

Mahogany, upright, w/bench.

1st flr., easy move. Perfect for

aspiring musicians.Free! 508-

245-8830

Golf clubs, bag, cart (used)

Asking $250. 508-865-5726*

Knee Scooter - Like New Tie-

rod steering and brake. Metal

basket. $175 OBO. 978-697-

7964.

Lane Furniture Maroon

Queen bed frame Head Board

/ Foot Board & Rails $300/bo

978-305-4784 Leave Mg

Single Bed Electric adjustable

with side bars & pressure pad.

$450. 774-262-7714

Two tires 205-65-15, new on

rims. $35 for both. 978-501-

8541. Mario.

Golf Cart Sun Mountain three

wheel push cart, used. $40

firm. Call 508-813-3737.

Pasta Machine Never used.

$25 OBO. 508-752-2425

8 Ft. Coleman Inflatable

kayak. $30. 508-829-0322

Mens Bicycle Like new, hardly

used. Paid $450, will sell for

$300 obo. Helmet incl. 774-

285-0598

C-13 Zeppelin Stamp Flag

Cancelled $200. Got Stamp

Questions? Call Ron at 413-

896-3324

Ariens Snow Blower Elec.

start, service records. Manual/

parts. $400 508-245-8803

MISC HUSKY POWER WASH-

ER 7150 PSI $90.00,HOOVER

STEAM VAC DELUXE MODEL

F5865-900 $90.00 508-981-

4641

FURNITURE

Corner Hutch Solid pine - 4

doors - 48" x 76". Accommo-

dates 42" television. $250.

Photo available. 508-829-6792

WANTED TO BUY

Veteran Will Buy

Military Items

American, German, Japanese,

Italian etc. From Vietnam, Ko-

rea, WW2, WW1 and earlier.


YARD SALES & FLEA MARKETS

Saturday, April 23rd

61 Apple Tree Ln - Holden.

8 am - 1 PM, no early birds

please. A bit of everything;

furniture, clothing,

household items, & golf stuff

EVERYTHING MUST GO!

EDUCATION

MUSIC INSTRUCTION

Instrumental, Vocal, Jazz Im-

prov Lessons available on

most instruments. Lou Borelli

508-752-6213

HEALTHCARE SERVICES

HEALTHCARE SERVICES MISCELLANEOUS

Certified Pharmacy Techni-

cian Certified Pharmacy Tech-

nician for busy Independent

Pharmacy in Rutland-full or

part time position available.

Retail experience preferred.

Fax resume to 508-886-2443.

508-886-6261

Special Events Directory

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133 Gold Star Blvd., Worcester

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Delicious Fresh Gluten-Free Cookies & Cakes

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in Worcester45 Times!

HAPPY MOTHER’S

DAY

In BloomDesigns by LisaFresh Floral Designs & Silk Arrangements

Lisa MarksFloral Designer

[email protected]

508-280-8605Holden, MA

Publisher’s NoticeAll real estate advertised in this publication is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, the Massachusetts Anti Discrimination Act and the Boston & Cambridge Fair Housing Ordinances which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, ancestry, age, children, marital status, sexual orientation, veterans status or source of income or any intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law.Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

To complain of discrimination call HUD toll free at 1-800-827-5005. For the NE area call HUD at 617-994-8300. The toll free number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275 or 617-565-5453

Lisa HugoColdwell Banker Residential Brokerage6 Park Ave, Worcester MA [email protected] (508) 723-4029

Happy Spring!

If this is the year you plan to buy a home, I can help. Call me to see these and other great homes currently available. Are you thinking of selling? Curious what your home is worth in today’s market? It would be my pleasure to prepare a complimentary market analysis. With more buyers and fewer available properties, this is an ideal time to sell.

RUTLAND: $262,400

HOLDEN: $132,900 (CONDOMINIUM)

PAXTON: $469,900

Yard Sale & Flea Market Directory

GRAFTON FLEAMARKET, INC.OPEN EVERY SUNDAY

OUTDOOR/INDOOR

6am - 4pm• Acres of Bargains

• Hundreds of Vendors• Thousands of Buyers

• 47th Season

Rte. 140, Grafton/Upton town line

Grafton Flea is the Place to be!

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

LAND FOR SALE IN STERLING BY OWNER

Residential building lot of 2.8 Acres of

hardwood forest. Has 321 ft. frontage which allows for a two family or duplex home. South

facing hillside overlooking East Waushacum Lake. Excellent orientation for active or passive solar system with walkout

basement. Located on dead end road with low traffic, and a two minute walk to town-residents only beach. Priced at

$179,900.00. Shown by appointment only.


Tables • Chairs • China • Linen

35 Park Ave., Worcester, MA 01605508-791-2383 • www.ToomeyRents.Com

Food Service Equipment … TOOLS, TOO!

Rent Quality ... Rent Toomey’s!


www.centralmassclass.comREAL ESTATE

VACATION PROPERTY FOR RENT

Moody Beach, ME

Beautiful ocean views and

short walk to Moody Beach.

New three bedroom, two bath

home on Ocean Ave. $2200/

week. For information call

774-292-9184, or e-mail:

[email protected]

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTO/MOTORCYCLE

2001 Suzuki Intruder 1500cc,

showroom condition, lots of

chrome, Vehix pipes. $4000.

Call John at 978-466-6043.

2007 Suzuki Boulevard

Cruising Motorcycle C90T;

1474cc; 6300 miles, 1 owner,

perfect cond. accessories and

new battery. Garaged, covered

& serviced. $6,000 508-849-

8635

1999 Road King Under 8,000

miles. Too many extras to list.

Always stored in room temper-

ature. $13,000 obo 978-464-

5525 or 781-879-8275 cell

2008 Honda

Metropolitan Scooter

Black and gray. Mint cond.

469 miles. Asking $1650.00.

Includes helmet. 207-289-9362

OR 207-450-1492.

AUTO/SUV

1997 Chevrolet Blazer

SUV, 171,895 miles. Blue.

Can be seen at A&P Auto,

1298 Water St., Fitchburg.

$1,500 OBO

AUTO/VAN

2008 Ford E250 Extended

Van 3dr, A-T/AC, Power pack-

age. Roof racks. Int. shelving,

tow package, 6 rims, 8 tires in

good cond. Exc. overall cond.

57K miles. $11,499. 508-829-

2907

AUTOS

2012 Ford Focus SE Auto/

PwrRoof /B lue tooth /Sync/

Cruise/AC/Sirius/Snow Tires

59,900 $8,500 508-353-7766

1988 Mercedes-

Benz 300 SEL

6 cylinder gas. Very good

cond. Runs exc. $3200.00

195k miles. Located in

Sutton, MA 774-287-0777

1999 Pontiac Grand Am

6 Cylinder, automatic, needs

work or use for parts. 159,903

miles. $675. 978-422-8084

2012 Cadillac CTS AWD,

21,800 miles. Crystal red.

Heated black leather seats.

Panoramic roof. Dealer main-

tained. Under warranty.

$24,500.00 978-534-8860

2003 Volkswagen Beetle One

owner. Dark blue. 102,000

miles. Owner’s manual. Excel-

lent condition. 5 speed, disc

music, title. Call 508-829-3752

$3,500 508-829-3752

2008 Ford Mustang 8 cyl,

300HP. 21K miles. Never driv-

en during winter. Always

garaged. Perfect cond.

$21,900 negotiable.

508-865-3528 after 3pm.

2002 Chevrolet Corvette

39,000 miles

Red with black interior.

Car is in excellent condition!

$24,000 or best offer.

Must sell!

Call: 774-823-0466.

BOATS

25 HP Suzuki (Like New) with

Boat & Trailer with Bonus 2

Free Air Tickets to Orlando and

5 star condo for a week. Dis-

ney anyone? Pete 407-375-

3917 $4,000

Will Trade Toro El start 724

Snowblower for boat, w/mo-

tor, any size. 724 $1200 sail-

boat OK must run fixer-upper

$1 508-765-3570

3 Horse Trailer 2002 Exiss XT/

300 Gooseneck. Great condi-

tion. All alum. S.S. nose. On

craigslist pics. $9,000. Paxton.

Call Robert at 508-757-0887*

AUTOS

Over 40 Acres! Over 3000 Vehicles!

FREE Nationwide

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Deposits conveniently taken over the phone.

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

• Exhaust Manifolds • Window Motors

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Toll Free1-800-992-0441Fax 508-882-5202

Off Rte 122 • 358 Coldbrook Rd., Oakham, MA

www.amherstoakhamauto.com

Worcester No. 508-799-9969

Trust us to do it right!

USED & NEWAUTO PARTS

91 DAY GUARANTEE

* WE PURCHASE WELL USED/FORGOTTEN ITEMS & CONTENTS OF OLD BUILDINGS *

508-892-5211468 Auburn St., Leicester, MA

Bought & Soldindustrial items • machine lights

steel furniture • carts • brackets trucks • signs • shelf stock

barn & garage itemsand more...

Call BEFORE you get a dumpster or discard anything!

Blue Collar Vintage Salvage

FREE !!!32” FLAT SCREEN TVWith any Car Purchase

BUDGET AUTO SALES100 Shrewsbury St.

Visit our NEW WEBSITEto see Inventory & Prices

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CAMPERS/TRAILERS

Public Hearing NoticeSutton Planning Board

In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 41, Sections 81T and 81U, M.G.L. and Section VI. H. of the Sutton Zoning Bylaw, the Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the application of Ron & Diane Novak, 13 Chase Road, Sutton, MA. The application is for a definitive subdivision plan entitled “Tefta Drive” prepared by Hawk Consulting Inc. Sutton, MA showing a new private road with two (2) proposed lots and a new 5.5 acre retreat lot with 103’ of road frontage for the existing home at the end of Chase Road. The hearing will take place on the third floor of the Sutton Town Hall on May 2, 2016 at 7:15 PM. A copy of the plan and application can be inspected in the Office of the Town Clerk during normal office hours. Any person interested, or wishing to be heard on the proposed plan, should appear at the time and place designated.Miriam Sanderson, ChairPublished April 14 & 21, 2016

LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES

TRY BEFORE YOU BUY!

• Class A, B, C Motor Homes• Trailers

Parts • Propane • Service Transportation • Temporary Housing

Fuller RV Rentals & Sales150 Shrewsbury St., Boylston

508-869-2905www.fullerrv.com

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TO ALL INTERESTEDINHABITANTS OF THE TOWN

OF SUTTONIn accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Ch. 40A, §11, the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at the Sutton Town Hall, on May 5, 2016 at 7:35pm on the petition of Michael Niejadlik for a home business special permit. The property that is the subject of this petition is located at 337 Central Turnpike, Sutton MA on Assessors Map #24, Parcel # 37. The property is located in the R-1 Zoning District. A copy of the petition may be inspected during normal office hours in the Town Clerk’s Office located in the Town Hall. Any person interested or wishing to be heard on this variance petition should appear at the time and place designated.Richard DeschenesBoard of Appeals ClerkFiled in the Town Clerk’s Office

TO ALL INTERESTEDINHABITANTS OF THE TOWN

OF SUTTONIn accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Ch. 40A, §11, the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at the Sutton Town Hall, on May 5, 2016 at 7:30pm on the petition of George McGuirk for a variance from Sect. III(B)(3)(Table II) of the town’s bylaws for side yard setback relief. The property that is the subject of this petition is located at 87 Dudley Road, Sutton MA on Assessors Map #5, Parcel # 110. The property is located in the Industrial Zoning District. A copy of the petition may be inspected during normal office hours in the Town Clerk’s Office located in the Town Hall. Any person interested or wishing to be heard on this variance petition should appear at the time and place designated.Richard DeschenesBoard of Appeals ClerkFiled in the Town Clerk’s Office

2005 Harley Davidson heritage classic

Mint condition motor cycle with many extras and a boat

load of spare parts. Must see to appreciate. Just over 18,000 miles. $9,295 978-

365-2660

WORCESTER HOUSING AUTHORITYADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

April 21, 2016SEALED BIDS shall be received at the Purchasing Office, 69 Tacoma St., Worcester, MA 01605IFBs maybe picked up at the location above or may be downloaded from our website: www.worcester-housing.com/purchasing, or call (508) 695-3203, TDD (508) 798-4530. Bidders are responsible for ensuring they have received any/all addenda prior to submitting a bid.Separate awards will be made for each IFB. WHA reserves the right to reject any all responses, in whole or in part, deemed to be in their best interest. Award of all contracts is subject to the approval of the WHA Executive Director or Board of Commissioners. The Operating Agency shall indemnify and hold harmless the WHA and its officers or agents from any and all third party claims arising from activities under these Agreements as set fort in MGL c.258, section 2 as amended.Bid No. Release Date Project Title Bid Surety Bid Opening 16-11 4/21/2016 Locksmith Services N/A 10:00 AM May 5, 2016Re CappoliChief Procurement OfficerVisit our website at: www.worcester-housing.com/purchasing



ANSWERS TO TODAY’S PUZZLE

LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC AUCTION NOTICE Notice is hereby given pursuant to provisions of M.L. c255 sec.39Athe following vehicles will be sold April 30, 2016 at a private saleto satisfy our garage lien thereon for towing and storage chargesand expenses of sale and notice.2004 Dodge Stratus V.I.N. 1BEL36R84N2662662004 Acura TSX V.I.N. JH-4CL96814C0037082004 Lexus RX330 V.I.N. JTJHA31U8400482682005 Chevy Aveo V.I.N. KLITD52685B337826Sale held at Early’s on Park Ave.,Inc., 536 Park Avenue, Worcester, MA 01603

Town of MillburyBOARD OF APPEALS

In accordance with Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws and the Zoning Ordinances of the Town of Millbury, a public hearing will be held in the hearing room of the Municipal Office Building, 127Elm Street, Millbury, MA on: Wednesday, April, 27, 2016 At: 7:00 p.m. To act on a petition from: Elite Home Builders, P.O. Box 1205, Westboro, MA 01581 For a Variance in the Millbury Zoning Ordinance relative to: property at Howe Avenue., Millbury, MA – Map# 45 - 37 Lot# 219-222 - 80-84. Applicant desires to construct six, three story residential apartment buildings with a total of 72 units. Applicant seeks a variance to install sloped roofs on 6 three story residential buildings which would exceed the maximum height allowance of 30 feet, per Millbury Zoning By-law 22.3; buildings with sloped roof will be 36’ 10” high. All interested parties are invited to attend. Paul Nigosian, ChairmanMillbury Board of AppealsApril 14, 2016, April 21, 2016

LEGAL NOTICECOMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

ENERGY FACILITIES SITING BOARD

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD BY MASSACHUSETTSENERGY FACILITIES SITING BOARD STAFF REGARDING PROPOSED

CONSTRUCTION OF NATURAL GAS PIPELINES, COMPRESSOR STATIONS, AND AN LNG STORAGE FACILITY IN WORCESTER, NORFOLK, AND BRISTOL COUNTIES, MASSACHUSETTS

Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLCFederal Energy Regulatory Commission Docket No.: PF16-1-000

Algonquin Natural Gas Transmission, LLC(“Algonquin”) has proposed to construct new natural gas pipelines and related facilities in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. The facilities would comprise the Access Northeast Project (“Project”). In Massachusetts, the Project would include approximately 55.51 miles of new pipeline, plus additional facilities, both of which are described in more detail in the tables below.

Proposed New Pipeline Facilities in Massachusetts

Facility Name

Diameter Location(s) Length (in miles)

Q-1 Loop 30-inch Medway, Bellingham, Franklin, Millis, Norfolk, Walpole, Sharon, Canton, Stoughton 21.68

I-8 Loop 30-inch Braintree, Weymouth 4.19

Westboylston Lateral

16-inch Medway, Milford, Upton, Grafton, Sutton, Millbury, Shrewsbury, Boylston, West Boylston

26.78

Acushnet 24-inch Freetown, Acushnet 2.86

Additional Proposed Facilities in Massachusetts

Facility Type Location(s)

Add 10,320 horsepower (“hp”) to a compressor station that has been proposed to be constructed as part of the Atlantic Bridge Project, FERC CP16-9, which is under review.

Weymouth

Build a new 10,320 hp compressor station Rehoboth

LNG liquefaction, storage, and vaporization installation, including two LNG storage tanks with a total combined capacity of 6.8 billion cubic feet

Acushnet

New metering and regulation station Acushnet

New metering and regulation station West Boylston

The Project is currently being reviewed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) in what is called the Pre-Filing Process. FERC will prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (“EIS”) to satisfy the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act. The EIS will be used by FERC to consider the environmental impacts that could result if it approves the Project. FERC is required to review and recommend measures to avoid, minimize or mitigate such impacts.

The Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board (“Siting Board”) participates in FERC proceedings involving natural gas pipelines in order to represent the interests of the Commonwealth and its residents. The Siting Board will hold four public hearings to hear directly from residents, officials, and other interested persons about their concerns relating to the Project. The Siting Board hearings, set forth below, are separate and distinct from the public hearings being held by FERC.

Monday, May 2, 2016, 7:00 pmGrafton High School Auditorium24 Providence RoadGrafton, MA 01519

Thursday, May 12, 2016, 7:00 pmFord Middle School Auditorium708 Middle RoadAcushnet, MA 02743

Monday, May 9, 2016, 7:00 pmWalpole High School Auditorium275 Common StreetWalpole, MA 02081

Wednesday, May 11, 2016, 7:00 pmAbigail Adams Middle School Auditorium89 Middle Street EastWeymouth, MA 02189

The Siting Board also seeks written comments concerning the proposed Project. Comments should be sent by email to BOTH [email protected] and [email protected] or by U.S. mail to: Energy Facilities Siting Board, One South Station, Boston, Massachusetts 02110, Attention: Robert Shea, Presiding Officer. The comments should be sent to the Siting Board by May 20, 2016. The Siting Board will use the comments it receives, whether oral or written, in drafting a comment letter on the Project to FERC. If you have any questions, please contact Robert Shea at the e-mail or physical address above.

Additional information about the Project is available on the FERC website (http://www.ferc.gov). Click on the eLibrary link, click on “General Search” and en-ter the FERC docket number “PF16-1.” For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at [email protected] or call FERC at 1-866-208-3676.

The Millbury Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. in the Conference Room, Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA to act upon the application for a Transfer of License and Change of Manager from Trann, LLC to T&P Liquor, LLC, 123 Main Street, Millbury, Millbury Liquor.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial CourtProbate and Family Court Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main St. Worcester, MA 01608 Docket No. WO97P3558GR1

CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, §5-304

In the matter of: Darrell Nelson Of: Worcester, MA RESPONDENT Alleged Incapacitated Person To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Dept. of Developmental Services, of Worcester, MA in the above captioned matter alleging that Darrell Nelson is in need of a Guardian and requesting that Joanne Evans of Worcester, MA (or some other suitable person) be appointed as Guardian to serve Without Surety on the bond. The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is incapacitated, that the appointment of a Guardian is necessary, and that the proposed Guardian is appropriate. The petition is on file with this court and may contain a request for certain specific authority. You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 5/17/2016. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date. IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense. WITNESS, Hon. Leilah A Keamy, First Justice of this Court. Date: April 11, 2016 Stephanie K. Fattman Register of Probate 04/21/2016 WM


Kelley Square seems like an unlikely spot for a fly fishing shop. Why did you decide almost 28 years ago to set up shop here at 134 Madison Street? Not really. I think it’s easy access to 146, to 290 and to the Mass Pike. It wasn’t important to me in the beginning. Fly fishers will seek me out. I don’t need the visibility. I’m not a skier. Ask me where the ski shops are… I don’t know. I don’t ski.

Most people have seen the movie “A River Runs Through It,” with Brad Pitt casting what looks like 50 feet of looping, dancing fishing line onto a sun dappled river. Is fly fishing a difficult skill to learn? I don’t think so. You just have to have patience. I never thought that way. You need some good advice starting out, and it would help if you had a friend or a relative who fished, but I think you could pick it up pretty easy.

Fly fishing had a real resurgence a few years back. Is it still as popular? No. The youth of this country do not fly fish anymore. It’s very rare that you see a kid in here. and never a teenager. They have social lives and school or whatever. They’re doing other things. We don’t have customers between the ages of 13-22. I’m about as far west as you could go and still take advantage of the salt water market. We used to have guys who were solely saltwater fly fishermen, but now they do both. I was told one time, I’m not sure how true it is, but out of a population of 10,000 there’s only one fly fisherman. It’s a small community.

Talk about some of the different types of artificial flies and their applications. There are only three insects you have to concern

yourself with when fly fishing for trout: mayflies, caddisflies and stoneflies. Those are the major ones. You deal with the different stages of those insects: pupas, emergers and adults. The intrigue to fly fishing is figuring out what they’re taking. Once you do, then you get the reward. Most of those insects are subsurface and some are surface. You never stop learning.

Do people still hand-tie flies? Out of all the departments in this store, that is the one in free-fall right now. People just don’t do it anymore. People buy flies; most people don’t have the time to do it. It’s therapy, that’s what it is. I’m a daydreamer; I did a lot of Bone and Tarpon fishing in Belize. I could be tying flies in the middle of winter, but in my mind I’m there. Most of the companies that sell flies are U.S.-based, but they set up plants all over the world. They might be made in Kenya. The quality is superior, it isn’t what it was 20 years ago. You could take a dozen flies and put them on a counter and they would be exactly a like. The appeal to tying your own fly is that you can tie a fly that you can’t buy. The flies I use in salt water, there’s no pattern for them, and they’re my flies. Plus, it’s a way to vent some creativity … it’s a good way to do it. You’re not going to save money tying flies, a guy who ties flies always buys more material than he needs and can ever use.

Where are some of the better fly fishing rivers and ponds in Mass? You have to go really west of here, The Swift River, the Ware River, the Millers River, the Green River, the Deerfield River, The North River, The Quinapoxet, the Still Water, all to varying degrees. If it’s next to an area

that’s populated, that river will be hit. Like the Quinapoxet in Holden, I call it the Quinapoxet Worcester’s River because it’s easily accessible.

Are mercury levels still high in Massachusetts’s fish? You used to hear a lot about acid rain as well, but you don’t hear about it anymore. Before they stock, they check the PH levels in the rivers. They won’t put fish in them if they are not up to standards. I haven’t heard of any issues … even in the Millers River, which used to have a terrible problem. If you leave a river alone, over time it will clean itself. I’m a catch-and-release guy. Every once and a while, I’ll take a striper. If I take two a year, that would be a lot, and it would have to be at the end of my session. I fish in a kayak. What am I going to do, babysit this thing for four hours? If I take one, I fillet it and eat it that night. I can’t see taking them and freezing them.

As a fisherman, talk about you best day on the water. The day that I think about the most, I was in Belize. A hurricane had passed the week prior to me getting there. You have to take a puddle jumper from Belize City north to Ambergris Caye. It’s a 12-minute flight. You could look down at the water and it was just chocolate. I rely on sight. I do very little casting unless I have a target to cast at. You could be standing on the bow of the boat for hours

and see nothing. In the morning, when I went out to fish the clarity of the water was not good. The guide took me to a cut between two keys. It was a little deeper water. That day I hooked seven Tarpon and landed four. I was on from the moment I got there to the moment I left. The guide wanted to stay, but I told him I couldn’t do it. I had a black and blue from the butt of the rod. Every fish was between 50-60 pounds and took an hour. Tarpon can be nudgy. They’re not the most receptive to a fly, but that day there you just had to cover because that Tarpon was going to take. I was so sore. Two years ago, I landed a Tarpon from a kayak in Key West. The thing was probably 30 pounds, but still I don’t know too many people who have done that.

Come June you’re retiring and closing Lower Forty Outfitters. Will you make up for lost time and all the fishing you’ve missed while manning the store for 28 years? That is the plan right there. That’s plan A. It’s not the hours I’m here, it’s the days. I can’t put two in a row. I do it twice a year: Memorial Day and Labor Day. It’s beaten me up the last three or four years. To some extent, I’ll miss the shop, but I’m ready for it. People ask me what I’m going to do when I retire … I just tell them don’t worry about me.

- Steven King

When he was 10, Jim Bender won a fly rod while attending a Trout Unlimited meeting with his dad and uncle. He was, if not quite literally, hooked from that moment on, and hasn’t stopped fly fishing since. A city kid, Bender attended Saint Peter’s, then Nichols College, where he played two sports: hockey and baseball. Bender continued to fly fish into adulthood and didn’t heed the advice from friends not to mix your passion with your job, going on to open Lower Forty Outfitters in Worcester. After 28 years selling fly fishing gear, hosting workshops and speakers, Bender is calling it a career and retiring in June.

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