SEPT 2011
IN THIS ISSUE EXCLUSIVE ON-LINE CONTENT @ THEPULSEMAG. COM
ON THE COVER
SPORTS & FITNESS
12
63
A League of Their Own NESHL gives hockey lovers a chance to play all year long
65
THE SKINNY
66
Freerunner Parkour Makes This Thriller Move!
ENTERTAINMENT
66
Words to Sweat by™ Fitness Towels
The Death Comes Ripping Tour
67
Chelmsford Joins National Movement to Defeat Lung Cancer With Its 2nd Annual Free to Breathe 5K ~ Will Your Town Be Next?
The College Issue
ENTERTAINMENT 22
Girl Power Rules!
24
Getting to Know The Summer Set
26
An Interview with Raul Bianchi of The Expendables
27
The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band Back and Bluesier Than Ever with How I Go
28
Lori Diamond’s 5th Chakra Records
31
UP AND COMERS
68
BAND: 18 Wheels of Justice BAND: Eye Witness BAND: Widow Sunday
No Need to Be Cold While Camping ~ Just Get the Selk’bag 4G Lite!
68
Super Food: 15 Different Super Fruits and Vegetables in One Scoop
Reelin’ in Aaron Barrett of Reel Big Fish TOURS AND NEW RELEASES
LIFESTYLE PULSETRAVEL The Perfect Weekend Getaway to Recover from Summer Vacation! Festival d’Ete de Quebec 2011
ON CD Death Cab for Cutie’s Codes and Keys Vanna’s And They Came Baring Bones Egypt Central’s White Rabbit Drive A’s Loss of Desire (plus bonus disc)
ART & CULTURE
COMMUNITY
70
Poise, Style and Motion Ballroom Dance Studio
71
Open Road Festival 2011
CanalFest 2011 Where to Look for Green Jobs Community Ride for Barton Camp for Kids with Diabetes
33
GOT GAME?
STYLE & BEAUTY
36
Festival Republic Presents Orlando Calling
74
Elsie Kaye Glassworks Beauty Born of Flames
42
CLUB, COFFEEHOUSE, & THEATRE LISTINGS
75
Another East Coast/West Coast Rivalry: Fashion!
44
PULSE SHOTS
76
Lester’s, NYs Cult Fave Department Store, Launches Lesters.com!
77
Want Beautiful, Flawless Skin (Who Doesn’t!)? Then You Need Vichy’s Pro EVEN Total Dark Spot Corrector
78
New Must-Have Fall Fragrances Salon Grafix Helps You Make Peace With Your Hair
32
LIFESTYLE 48
PULSETRAVEL Israel and Poland: Two Countries You Haven’t Thought of Visiting...But Should
SPORTS & FITNESS Bellator 48 Fighting Championships Photo Recap OXYWater PWF Northeast Pro Wrestling Teams with Team Fox to Battle Parkinson’s Disease STYLE & BEAUTY Want to Head Back to Class Looking Like Your Fave “Glee” Girl? Here’s How!!
50
PULSEDATING: Getting Real With Rachel
78
50
Ladies ~ Take Charge of Your Dating Life with FlipME!
COLLEGE
COLLEGE
51
PULSECOMMUNITY Statewide Event Planned to Commemorate the 10th Anniv. of 9/11
80
Clark U’s Cycles for Change
81
Cool Sites Worth Checking Out!
82
Need Stuff for Your Dorm Room or Apartment? Pulse to the Rescue!
YourLifeBox.Com Encourages Peer-topeer Support for Students and Career-driven Youth
84
Ever Wonder Who’s Slept on Your “New” Bed Before You? With the Pure sleep ® Mattress Pad, It Doesn’t Matter!
84
Take Your Room from Funky Feet to Strawberry Sweet
DINING & ENTERTAINING 53
REVIEW: Feng Asian Bistro
54
HOT AND NOW
59
PULSECOCKTAILS NUVO Sparkling Liqueur
Paul Giorgio, Publisher Lara Dean, Sr. Editor Justin Perry, Art Director Katelyn Putelis, Graphics & New Media Designer Chris Reddy, Tony Troiano, Aaron Walker, Account Executives David Simone, Sales Consultant Jillian Locke, Music & Entertainment Editor Kim Dunbar, Sports Editor Elise French, Copy Editor Eleine Fang, Assistant
Jillian Locke, Tine Roycroft, Jennifer Russo, Steve Henrickson, Emily Kopec, Bernard Whitmore, Steph Moore, Shelly Aucoin, Alex Kantarelis, Rachel Shuster, Kimberly Dunbar, Josh Lyford, Sasha Fastovskiy, P. Giorgio, Tom Hodgson, Katey Khaos, Craig Lindberg, Elise French, Ashley Klann, Rick Garner, Lynn N. Capri, Eleine Feng, Mike Newford, Tim Branch, Writers
PULSEBEAUTYBAG
PULSE Magazine is produced 12 times a year by Pagio Inc., 88 Winter St., Worcester, MA 01604. (508)756-5006. Copyright 2011. All rights reserved. Pagio, Inc. does not hold itself responsible for statements made by any contributor. Statements or opinions expressed in Pulse reflect the views of the author(s) and not the official policy of the Pagio, Inc., unless so stated. Although all advertising material is expected to conform to ethical standards, acceptance does not imply endorsement by Pagio, Inc. unless so stated. Material printed in Pulse is covered by copyright. No copyright is claimed to any work of the U.S. government. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without written permission. For information on permissions, reprints and other services, contact Pagio, Inc. Also by Pagio Inc.: Worcester Medicine, Vitality Magazine, Thepulsemag.com, Thevitalitymag.com, & TasteWorcester.com