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COVER STORY Witches & Wizards in Worcester

New Around the Woo:

Insomnia Cookies

ENTERTAINMENT Kane Hodder Takes Rock and Shock

The Central Scene

Trick or Treat Radio

Dining Review:

Mill Street Barbeque Company

Hot&Now 35 PulseBrew: 36 Fall is Cider Time

NowStreaming: 22

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ART + CULTURE

GameOn: 23

Behind the Scenes of “Passion for Pumpkins”

Pulse Shots

Club Listings

SPORTS + FITNESS

Defining Gravity with Gravity Ghost

FindingBalance: 39 Like a Bird on the Wind

LIFESTYLE Luxe List:

Out + About:

Healthy Skin Needs Vitamins

420 in the 508:

StyleSavvy: 45

4 Ways to be Fashion Forward

What’s Happening in Queer Worcester?

College Cannabis

STYLE + BEAUTY 42

Steampunk Halloween

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Halloween is fast approaching which conjures up images of ghosts, goblins, and treat or treaters. However, tucked away in Worcesterâ€™s Higgins Castle lies another spooky treasure: The New England Witchcraft and Wizardry School (NEWWS). The school is the epitome of all things Harry Potter and once students enter the castle doors, participants can easily lose themselves in a world of imagination and magic.

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eremy Oneail is the owner and operator of Oneail FX Studios and the Assistant Headmaster of NEWWS. Before entering the magical world of Harry Potter, Oneail had a successful career doing special effects and makeup for many movie shoots. During one film, Oneail created a detailed silicone mask. As a result, he started experimenting, making more masks and selling them on eBay. Today, Oneail FX Studios sells masks worldwide as well as makes elements for theme parks, movies and events. An example of Oneail’s work can be seen in Adam Sandler’s movie “Hubby Halloween” which features Oneail’s masks. Oneail joked about his life trajectory and career in special effects and thematic design, “This is something you do when you don’t have any marketable skills and you have an art degree. You create your own world.” The idea for NEWWS was the culmination of creative thinking combined with good luck and great timing. Oneail was a fan of the Harry Potter movies because of their amazing thematic design and thought that Harry Potter World at Universal Studios really captured the “flavor” of the original movies. Oneail was inspired to create his own interactive world of witches and wizards. As a previous sword fighter, Oneail knew many medieval reenactors who would be perfect as Hogwarts professors. The last puzzle piece came together when the Higgins Castle became available for rent. According to Oneail, Higgins Castle created the perfect tone and atmosphere as it was transformed into Worcester’s own Hogwarts. Oneail said about the school,

“WHAT BEGAN AS A BUSINESS VENTURE HAS TURNED INTO A DEEP APPRECIATION FOR THE ART DIRECTION AND AESTHETIC OF HARRY POTTER.” During Oneail’s Harry Potter inspired events, every nook and cranny of Higgins Castle is transformed with magical creatures, interactive magical scenes reminiscent of the movies, and talented actors who walk around as fan favorites. Oneail said he wants the events to be one hundred percent believable for participants. “You’ll have to leave your imagination at the door because you won’t need it since you are in that world,” he said. Oneail’s FX Studios has several Harry Potter themed events that take place throughout the year. Firstly, they host School Days. During School Days, witches and wizards of all ages must come prepared with their own robes and wands in hand as they begin their first day as a student of magic. Students will take part in eight

classes throughout the day such as Defense Against the Dark Arts, Potions and Charms Class. During Charms Class, participants will magically make a feather float while other students will make dark brews in Potions Class. “Real Harry Potter fans absolutely love School Days,” Oneail said. Space during School Days is limited to 100 students so that each person can receive attention from the professors and also participate in activities such as pulling realistic looking mandrake roots from the soil, complete with earmuffs so you do not faint from their cries! The Yule Time Wizard Market is another immersive experience brought to life by Oneail and his team. Attracting more than 1,500 guests each year, Oneail described the market as, “The coolest craft fair you’re ever gonna find.” Inspired by all things Harry Potter, shoppers can visit vendors to purchase wardrobe pieces, crafts, and prop recreations all inspired by JK Rowling’s books. This is the perfect opportunity to find anything and everything for that special witch or wizard in your life. After Market Days, the Yule Ball takes place where fans dress up and dance the night away while drinking butterbeer. For Oneail, his favorite part of creating NEWWS is seeing the reactions on the faces of kids, adults and fans alike as they look at the fantastical world that surrounds them. One of his favorite moments came when a little girl attended one of the School Days with a chaperone who was her pastor. The pastor came up to Oneail and said that the speech about self-sacrifice which the professor made during Defense Against the Dark Arts Class was better than any sermon he could create. Oneail said that he loves that NEWWS becomes a part of peoples’ memories. Each year the team adds something to the events to make them bigger, better and bolder. Oneail likes making the sets and worlds he creates as realistic and tangible as possible, “You’ve got to make it [the sets] cool. When you have a fireball, you need to have a fireball. Hopefully no one catches fire but I can’t promise!” His goal is to make his events “parfaits of awesome” for attendees. “Maybe it is the Victor Frankenstein in me but I love creating things that don’t exist,” Oneail said. Witches and Wizards can use the Halloween season to stock up on all their magical school supplies and cauldrons since the next NEWWS event will be the Yule Time Wizard Market on Dec. 7th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. followed by the Wizard Yule Ball from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets and information about upcoming events are available through the NEWWS website at http://www. newizardschool.com/or check out their Facebook page.

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T R I C K O R T R E AT Halloween is the season for candy! While some people go to the grocery store to get bulk bags of their favorite sweet treats, there are many local candy stores that offer devilish delights. Originally a penny candy store, Parkerâ€™s Candy in West Boylston now offers classic candies along with new sweets tailored for this generation. Hebert Candy Mansion has been offering hand crafted chocolates since 1917. An area shopping destination, Hebert Candy Mansion offers a refined twist of some hauntingly good chocolate. Instead of buying from big corporations, try supporting your local candy store or chocolatier this Halloween season!

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Halloween would be nothing without candy. However, Halloween cakes are also festive alternatives for your next costume party. Check out these Worcester bakeries for some of the creepiest cakes in the city! Located on Highland Street, the Bean Counter is known for their custom cakes suitable for every wedding, birthday theme and holiday. This Halloween, check out their creepy zombie cakes complete with red frosting gore. The folks at Gerardoâ€™s Italian Bakery in West Boylston are known for their Italian pastries and cannolis but stop on by during Halloween and order a cake that would perfectly accompany any autumn celebration!

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Haunted houses, costume parties and autumn festivals are some of the fun events that come with the month of October. Central Massachusetts has a plethora of fun and festive events this Halloween season. Whether it is family fun events for little trick or treaters to enjoy or horrifying events not for the faint of heart, Pulse Magazine has you covered on the latest spooktacular events!

F A M I LY F U N F R I G H T S Davis Farmland in Sterling is perfection for families and children of all ages. Known for generations for their huge corn maze and discovery farm, they have recently added Moo-Moo’s ‘Fright Free’ Halloween Party for children. The event allows children to dress up in costumes, participate in trick or treat parades and play games without the stress and scariness of most Halloween events. Another unique and child friendly twist on Halloween is brought to you by Halloween on Ice. Hosted by VNA Care’s Worcester Area Community Cabinet, the event gives children and their parents the opportunity to dress up in costumes for Halloween while skating around the Fidelity Bank Worcester Ice Center. Every family in New England knows that you cannot properly celebrate the Fall without going on a hayride. The Stowe Farm in Millbury offers a Family Fun day complete with face painting, pony rides, mini golf, a bounce house, and pick your own pumpkins. Family Fun Day at Stowe Farm is sure to be an opportunity to create memories while enjoying time as a family.

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HAUNTED HAPPENINGS Grab a drink and celebrate with a block party at this year’s Cannaloween. Sponsored by Pulse Magazine, Canalloween celebrates the Canal District with 15 bars and restaurants offerring parties and costume parties all night long! From Sept. 27 through Nov. 3, Old Sturbridge Village is hosting Sleepy Hollow. This hauntingly fun attraction is a must see this Halloween. At The Sleepy Hollow Experience, guests will be ghoulishly guided through the Village’s countryside where they will encounter Ichabod Crane, Katrina Van Tassel, Brom Bones and quite possibly the Headless Horseman during a one and half hour long theatrical and interactive performance. Those who love adrenaline rushes and pure horror should check out Factory of Terror in Worcester. The self-proclaimed number one indoor haunted event in New England, the Factory of Terror leaves attendees with their hearts pounding in their chests as they walk through rooms filled with gore beyond your wildest nightmares. In this intense haunted house, you never know what is lurking around every corner... those who enter better BEWARE!

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KANE HODDER TAKES ROCK AND SHOCK JASON SAVIO If you ever wondered what Jason Voorhees’ playlist looks like, you’d find an interesting mix of metal and hip-hop. “People sometimes give me shit, saying I’m in my 60s and I like Twiztid,” says Kane Hodder, the man behind the hockey mask in four of the “Friday the 13th” films. “I’m sorry, I’m not trying to be young. I enjoy their music.”

Following his work on the 1987 film “Prison,” Hodder was contacted by John Buechler, who worked on special makeup effects on the set of the same film. He wanted Hodder to be part of a movie he was about to direct: “Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood.” “He said he wanted me to play Jason in his movie. I was amazed and didn’t really believe it fully until I was on the set the first day, and then everything changed,” says Hodder. “It was just an unbelievable feeling to step onto the set of a ‘Friday the 13th’ film and I’m wearing the hockey mask now. I felt like it was such an honor that I had to do everything I possibly could to do the character justice.”

Hodder would end up making the Jason Voorhees character all his own. Built like a wrestler with a 6’4” frame, Hodder’s Jason was more dangerous than any of the previous versions. But it wasn’t just Hodder’s size that made him such a threat; it was a new, unnerving feeling of combustible rage he delivered in his performance that Jason never had before. “Jason, in previous films, when he was standing and staring The self-described “metal head” also loves Black Sabbath and Metallica, as well as at someone, didn’t look threatening enough to me,” Hodder says. “I tried doing Insane Clown Posse, because, why not? Hodder’s choice of music fits in with Rock things to see what would make me look like I was about to explode, even when I’m and Shock, the annual horror convention and concert series he’ll be featured in this just staring at you, and that’s when I came up with the breathing technique that I did year at the DCU Center and Palladium on October 11-13th. because that, to me, looked like ‘Oh my God, he’s just staring at me but he’s going to explode at any second.’” A one-of-a-kind experience, Rock and Shock gives fans the opportunity to meet their favorite stars from the horror film world before going across the street to en- Hodder still considers himself a stuntman first and foremost, and, because of that, joy music that matches the mood. Hodder will be joined by Bruce Campbell of the ranks his first outing as Jason as the one he’s most proud of. “Being a stuntman, I’m “Evil Dead” films, among others names, as part of the celebrity lineup at the DCU always going to love that film and I think the look of Jason was the best,” he says. Center. Bands set to hit the stage at the Palladium include Eluveitie and Napalm Death. “So many horror fans like that kind of music so to put them together is a perfect mix,” Hodder says when asked about the relationship between horror films and metal/hard rock music. “I can’t think of another (convention) that does it and it makes it a little more fun for us, too.”

“I WAS ON FIRE, I FELL THROUGH THE STAIRS, I HAD A ROOF COME DOWN ON MY HEAD, ELECTROCUTED, SO MANY DIFFERENT THINGS, AND IT WAS JUST A DREAM COME TRUE FOR A STUNT PERSON, PLAYING THE MAIN CHARACTER WITH ALL THESE BIG STUNTS TO DO.” -KANE HODDER

Hodder has been having plenty of fun for over 30 years wreaking havoc on the big screen. He is a fan favorite in the “Friday the 13th” franchise, playing Jason more times than any other actor, and has found continued success, notably as Victor Crowley in the “Hatchet” movies. Hodder’s run as the hockey-masked killer is widely considered to be the best of the series. He brought Mrs. Voorhees’ little boy from Camp Crystal Lake to Manhattan, A horror fan himself, Hodder credits Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds” as the first mov- Hell and outer space, all while remaining a badass every step of the way. ie to introduce him to the genre when he was a child. But the one that really left a mark was “The Exorcist,” when he was 19 years old and saw it in a movie theater. “It’s Despite no longer playing Jason, Hodder continues to remain busy, with films still my all-time favorite movie because of the power it had when it was in theaters,” “Knifecorp,” “13 Fanboy,” and “The Good Things Devils Do” on the way. He’s also says Hodder, who grew up on the Marshall Islands. “It was unbelievable the impact it part of a successful podcast called “Casualty Friday” that’s presented by Fangoria. had on audiences because there was so much hype in the press about people walking out of the theater saying they were possessed, being serious about it. By the time But the burning question remains: if given the opportunity, would Kane Hodder you went to go see it, you were already scared before the movie even started.” don the hockey mask again? “In a second,” he says. “I never wanted to stop. It wasn’t my choice to have somebody else step into the role. If I ever had a chance to do it Having originally started out as a stuntman, Hodder never anticipated being the one more time, I would love it. I can still kick some ass, man.” title character in an iconic film franchise, let alone being in any kind of spotlight. “I always appreciate the fans tremendously because when I went into the business I wasn’t trying to become famous,” Hodder says. “With stunts you are so in the backFor more information visit: rockandshock.com. ground as far as that goes. You’re happy to have a successful stunt career and work on films, but you never—I never—in a million years expected to sign an autograph.”

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Events happening in Central Mass. Taste of Shrewsbury Street: Fall Edition Pulse Magazine presents the Fall edition of the Taste of Shrewsbury Street –

the food-tasting celebration the Worcester community has come to know and love (your taste buds love it, too)! With the purchase of a button, you’ll be able to sample food from more than 40 “restaurant row” celebrated eateries. Plus, get grooving to live music, partake in the block parties, check out the vendors and more! It’ll be the perfect entry into your fall season. 2 p.m.- 6 p.m., Oct. 13; Shrewsbury Street, Worcester; $25; buttons available on tasteshrewsburystreet.com and at participating restaurants.

Canalloween Get ready for The Canal District’s annual Nightmare on Water Street! Don your scariest Halloween costume and enjoy wagon rides throughout The Canal District and Halloween parties at the area’s 15+ bars and clubs. Starting at 6 p.m. Oct. 26; The Canal District, Worcester; free; canalloween.com.

CHOPPED! Worcester Don’t miss the 3rd Annual CHOPPED!Worcester- featuring award winning local chefs going head-to-head using mystery ingredients that you might find in a food pantry. Christopher Anthony Bairos of Broth , Rick Araujo of Civic Kitchen & Drink, Chef Lauren Flores, & Bill Bourbeau of the The Boynton Grill & Spirits & Iron Chef Winner at Worcester’s Best Chef Competition, will have 30 short minutes to prepare two courses to WOW our panel of celebrity foodies. 100% of the proceeds will benefit our Nutrition Center food pantry & Residential Programs. Starting at 6 p.m., Oct. 7; 52 Quinsigamond Ave., Shrewsbury; $35; https://mailchi. mp/9775f6d2538c/chopped2019.

Building Bridges of Hope Asylum Task Force is a ministry of Hadwen Park Church and a community-based organization dedicated to supporting and empowering LGBTQI individuals who are seeking asylum in the United States. You are cordially invited to their Gala 2019 event for an evening of celebration, dining and dancing. Come meet with asylum seekers, as they share their stories of trial and triumph! Starting at 5:30 p.m., Oct. 5; DCU Center; $90; lgbtasylum.org/gala-2019.html.

The Promise is Hope Concert Join us for an evening with Worcester’s own singer/songwriter folk duo and married couple, The Promise is Hope, at the gorgeous new Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor Center. Kaiti Jones will be opening the evening. 7:00 p.m., Oct. 25; Blackstone Heritage Visitor’s Center; $15 donation; facebook.com. t h epu ls emag.com

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The year was 2012 and four men who knew each other for over 20 years had one thing in common and that was their love for horror and Halloween. Growing up in neighboring towns around Worcester and attending similar social events ultimately joined them at the hip in creating this podcast. Jesse Smith, Rich Caron, Tim O’Connor and Michael Constantine realized they had a unique concept in talking about horror films, streaming horror releases, comics, video games, TV shows, music and other things associated with that genre. Once the podcast was perfected, they decided that they would give these horror films a thumb up or thumb down rating. Smith said, “We use the Siskel and Ebert method in giving these movies a rejection or approval. But we also use trick or treat to review our movies as well; and that encompasses a little mayhem so that’s how the inception of Trick or Treat Radio started.” Their original intention was to promote the band called, The Deadites, a dark electronic band that was started by the former hosts of trickortreatradio. However, after some format changes, they decided to use the music and focus more on interviewing authors and artists such as: Mike Allred - comic book artist, writer and filmmaker; Tony Timpone - editor Emeritus from Fangoria magazine and R.A. Salvatore - NY Times bestselling author among many other esteemed guests. Their live broadcast is on trickortreatradio.com which airs every Wednesday from 9 p.m. to midnight. This time slot allows most people from the West Coast to hear it and East Coast listeners can enjoy it without staying up too late. Additionally, they release the audio to several podcast providers including: Apple, Spotify, Stitcher Radio and Google Play. As their podcast grew, so did their local audience. This resulted in them having a live show every year at the Rock and Shock in Worcester. “This is a big event for us and many other listeners from around the country will drive or fly in just to hang out with us for the weekend. Last year we had many local visitors and many from California, Ohio, Florida, Chicago and Alabama. Typically podcasting is a one way street, but we want to make it a two way street as much as possible so our listeners can interact with us,” Smith said. Currently there is alot of heavy static and competition of podcasts in the media so these guys have other jobs to generate income. But through hard work and lots of money, the Wednesday time slot finally came into production. The banter between these men in sharing their different views on Halloween movies creates momentum and variety for a diverse audience. When one of them is voicing a serious point, the other three will chime in allowing their listeners to hear multiple opinions so everyone isn’t locked into one perspective.

These four podcasters have been together for many years. As with most groups, they were challenged individually, but these men all learned to respect each other’s views and sentiments. However, at the end of the day, they finally realized the friendship should always trump over any disputes.

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Trickortreatradio.com’s huge fan base keeps growing. Besides being popular in the States, they are known globally in Australia, Finland, Russia and Canada. “If you go by our social media accounts, they number in the thousands, and we have a large listener base that tunes in regularly. After trying different platforms, this podcast and subject matter seemed to stick and works best for us,” Smith said.

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SAVED BY SKARLET/OUT OF DARKNESS SLIPKNOT/WE ARE NOT YOUR KIND LANA DEL REY/NORMAN F*CKING ROCKWELL MIKE WOOD Lana Del Rey is the real deal. The whole package, some might say. She’s a singer and songwriter who pushes all the right buttons with a knowing wink and who makes moody, rapturous music that enchants while it stimulates, and makes listeners think (if they care to really listen). Sway, swoon, snicker at the inherent wit, or ball your eyes out depending on your mood—or do all at once if that’s your thing—because Norman F*cking Rockwell is top-tier Lana Del Rey. And that’s quite a feat for an artist who already has a solid catalog of albums under her belt. Songs from Rockwell have been trickling out over the last several months, offering just a taste of the modern-day diary of sorts that challenges the status quo (gotta love that album title!) and asks her audience to question their very existence in a world seemingly turned upside down. Now we get the whole diary, and we’re enthralled. Whether it’s ballads like “Love Song,” or “How to Disappear,” Del Rey invokes as much to think about—with equal parts passion, purpose, dread and doom—as she does with heavier offerings like “New Best American Record” or the brilliant title track. With her signature throaty voice, Del Rey is reimagining the American Dream for a generation likely aware that our country’s history is being rewritten every day by the powers that be. A generation ago, Norman Rockwell illustrated an idealized America that offered a sense of serenity and comfort in sameness and simplicity. Lana Del Rey ain’t having it. On Norman F*cking Rockwell, she’s saying, “f* you” and offering her deepest, most committed, disarming and amazing album to date to do so. For more information visit: lanadelrey.com.

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JASON SAVIO Controlled chaos is what comes to mind when listening to Slipknot’s We Are Not Your Kind. The sixth album by the Iowa-based band, We Are Not Your Kind packs a punch while also drawing back and having some vulnerable moments. It’s a fierce record, not just because of the unabashed heaping of lightning-fast metal it serves up in songs “Critical Darling” and “Red Flag,” but more so because of the moments when singer Corey Taylor puts his heart on his sleeve without the screaming bravado, such as in the stripped down “My Pain,” when he drops a whole lot of “love” bombs. Getting Emo? Close. Speaking of lightning fast, believe it or not, new Knot drummer Jay Weinberg - the one pumping these songs up with some serious double-bass drum grease - is the son of Max Weinberg, drummer in Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band. Making this a complete record from beginning to end is the level of experimentation that is included in the interludes between songs, elevating We Are Not Your Kind to not just a solid metal album, but a solid metal album that has a hint of an artsy edge to it. It’s not stop-gostop-go. Instead, it takes the time to explore the space in between songs and how they blend in with each other. The best moment of the album is when a creepy piano melody, very similar to the theme from the “Halloween” movies, slinks out of “What’s Next” and into “Spiders.” Bizarre atmospherics and melodies found on “We Are Not Your Kind” sometimes bring the record to the border of an instrumental soundtrack, one conjured up for a riveting horror movie never meant to be. For more information visit: slipknot1.com.

JENNIFER RUSSO There was a time in my life when I really enjoyed the whole Christian mainstream scene, but I got away from it because 1) I became pretty jaded in general and 2) a lot of the music started sounding the same. So other than a few staple favorites like Casting Crowns and Skillet, which always found a place in my rotation, I haven’t much had an interest these last few years. Every now and again though, I go back to my roots just to see what is out there, especially when I get bored or tired of the negativity a lot of music seems to speak about much of the time. I appreciated Saved by Skarlet’s style, which incorporates ethereal keyboard with solid drumline and catchy guitar riffs for a well-rounded sound. Mostly clean vocals from singer Nathan, with a few growls worked in and some well-placed harmonies. I’ll start by highlighting my favorite song on the album, “Surrender All”, which is the token ballad and well done. With a piano intro that picks up midway, the song is about surrendering to a higher power and giving control over when there is struggle and doubt. I thought it flowed beautifully, with musical dynamics that weaved in and out of intensity and could really speak to anyone, believer or not. On the opposite end of that spectrum, was the heaviest song on the album, “The Syndrome”. I loved this song and found it insanely catchy as it came fiercely out of the gate with powerful rhythms and layered sound. I thought the breakdown a little more than halfway through was genius. Though I think the album would mesh well amongst others in the Christian rock genre, I think it also has what it takes to ripple the otherwise still water. This is a young band that I believe will continue a growth trajectory as they further establish their collective voice, so it rises above others, which I’d encourage, because the message is positive and empowering, and people need that in their lives. Visit the band’s official website at: facebook.com/SavedBySkarletBand.

DEFINING GRAVITY WITH "GRAVITY GHOST"

JASON SAVIO

WHO KNEW A VIDEO GAME COULD BE SO RELAXING? Most times when you’re in the midst of playing a video game you’re on the edge of your seat, stressing out and yelling. But Gravity Ghost is a completely different kind of animal, a blissful and serene experience that all gamers should try. Indie developer Ivy Games has taken a simplistic approach with the puzzle-centric Gravity Ghost and it works to its benefit. The story follows a young girl named Iona as she floats through a version of outer space following an unfortunate turn of events. We learn about her and her family through a series of cut-scenes sprinkled throughout the game, explaining how she got to where she is. It can take a while to get to where it’s going, so you just need to bear with it. In this trippy version of outer space, gravity is the name of the game (pun intended) as you, playing as Iona, you jump from planet to planet, trying to capture stars that allow you to open up doors to other constellations that make up the game map. But the planets pull you in, and you have to try to stretch far out enough from their reach to get the stars. The setup and number of planets you must navigate become increasingly bigger as you bounce around like a ball in a pinball machine and swim in the ether, tethered to the nearby orbs. If that isn’t mind boggling enough for you, there is a giant talking salamander colored in a variety of neon hues. There is a strong connection here to the afterlife and themes of loss and rebirth. With long, flowing hair, Iona collects “animal spirits” and brings them to their skeletons, allowing them to become a new version of themselves. It makes for quite a somber tone for a video game, one that can be felt permeating around Gravity Ghost. That’s not to say Gravity Ghost isn’t fun, because it is. It can be challenging at times but not in a way that will frustrate. Part of that might have to do with the tranquil music, part of that might also have to do with the encouragement that, even in death, nothing is ever really over. For more information visit: gravityghost.com. t h epu ls emag.com

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ENTERTAINMENT & NIGHTLIFE

Boardroom 139 Water St., Worc. 508-757-6259 boardroomwoo.com Boulder Cafe 880 Main St., Fitchburg 978-345-0008

435 Bar & Grill Oct 4: Andy Fitchel Oct 11: Fred Ellsworth Oct 18: Kevin Shields Oct 25: Mike Ordway

Breakaway Billiards 104 Sterling St., Clinton 978-365-6105 Oct 26: Halloween Party with Ozzmosis Ozzy Tribute

American Graffiti 113 Summer St., Lunenburg 978-345-1010 Art’s Diner 541 W. Boylston St., Worc. 774-530-6120

Bull Mansion 55 Pearl St., Worc. 508-755-6070 bullmansion.com

B-Man’s 140 Tavern 348 Redemption Rock Trail, Sterling 978-422-9763 140pub.com The Banner Bar & Grille 112 Green St., Worc. 508-755-0879 thebannerbar.com Barbers Crossing (North) 175 Leominster Road, Sterling 978-422-8438 barberscrossingrestaurant.com Friday: Bill McCarthy Beatnik's 433 Park Ave., Worc. 508-926-8877 beatniksbeyou.com Beer Garden Pavilion 64 Franklin St., Worc. 774-530-9000 beergardenma.com Sunday: NFL on the Big Screen Monday: Pavilion Movie Night Wednesday: Cornhole Tourneys Thursday: College Night Oct 4: Boombox – 70’s & 80’s Experience Oct 11: Cherry Poppin Daddies Oct 12: Worcester Jazzfest Oct 31: Halloween Party w/ DJ Lenny Travis Billy’s Pub 81 Clinton St., Shrewsbury 508-425-3353 Black Sheep Tavern 261 Leominster Road, Sterling 978-422-8484 Friday: Live Music Saturday: Live Music Blueprint New American Bar & Grill 9 Village Square, Westminster 978-668-5580 Oct 5: Evan Foisy Oct 10: Scott Babineau Oct 11: Rita Tolman Oct 17: Brian Chaffee Oct 18: Eavesdrop Oct 19: Westminster Cracker Festival with Scott Babineau & Brian Dickens Oct 24: Fred Ellsworth Oct 25: Scott Babineau Oct 26: Brian Chaffee Oct 31: Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell

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Days End Tavern 287 Main St., Oxford 508-987-1006 Oct 4: SPACEOUT: Final Performance! Oct 5: SK Marshall Band Oct 11: Dezi Garcia Oct 12: The Teter Todders Oct 18: Papa Joe Oct 19: Riff-Raff plays The Days End Tavern Oct 25: Peter Fowler Duo Oct 26: Halloween Bash with DJ Runaway Electric Haze 26 Millbury St, Worc. 508-799-0629 Fiddlers’ Green Pub & Restaurant 19 Temple St., Worc, 508-792-3700

Bull Run Restaurant 215 Great Road, Shirley 978-425-4311, 877-536-7190 bullrunrestaurant.com

Firefly's / Dante's 350 E. Main St., Marlborough 508-357-8883 fireflysbbq.com

Cedar Box Lounge 15 Hamilton St., Worc. 508-373-2314

Forty’s 1030 Central St., Leominster 978-534-7026

Chuck’s Steak House and Margarita Grill 10 Prospect St., Auburn 508-832-2553 chucks.com Oct 4: Gracie Day Oct 5: Alley Kings Oct 11: Drunken Uncles Oct 12: Liam Coleman Oct 18: Tequila Bonfire Oct 19: Pete Towler Oct 25: Blue House Between Oct 26: Swagger

Funky Murphy's Bar & Grill 305 Shrewsbury St., Worc. 508-753-2995 funkymurphys.com

Civic Kitchen & Drink 121 West Main St., Westborough 508-329-5179 /www.civickitchenanddrink.com Classic's Pub 285 Central St., Leominster 978-537-7750 classicspub.net Columbia Tavern 28 Manning Ave., Leominster 978-751-8962 Compass Tavern 90 Harding St., Worc. 508-304-6044 thecompasstavern.com Thursday: DJs Friday: DJs Saturday: DJs Oct 4: Rick Hamel Oct 25: 5 Year Anniversary Bash Music by Jay Graham Dark Rose Saloon 274 Shrewsbury St., Worc. 508-926-8780 Tuesday: Showtunes Sing a Long with Mark Mummert 10pm – 12pm Oct 4: D & B Acoustic Oct 5: Far from Eden Oct 11: Sean Ryder Oct 12: The Trip Oct 18: Sarah Carcia Oct 19: Oui Maja Oct 25: Jay Faires & Fernando Perez Oct 26: Hot Mess

Gardner Ale House 74 Parker St., Gardner 978-669-0122 gardnerale.com Monday: Blue Mondays - Live Blues! Thursday: Big Music Nights & Audio Wasabi Friday: Live Music Saturday: Live Music Oct 25: Gardner Ale House Annual Halloween Party with Dr Robert The GazBar Sports Grill 1045 Central St., Leominster thegazbar.com Oct 3: Dan Cormier Oct 4: Two Timers Oct 5: Mark Femino Oct 11: Dan Kirouac Oct 12: Jae Mannion Oct 17: Rick Hamel Oct 18: Hana Khan Oct 19: Randy McGravey Oct 24: Mike Melendez Oct 25: Lizzy Marquis Oct 26: Halloween Party with DJ World Records! Oct 31: The Maniac Loves You Greater Good Imperial Brewing Co. 55 Millbrook St., Worcester ggimperials.com Oct 28: Halloween Greendale's Pub 404 W. Boylston St., Worc. 508-853-1350 greendalespub.com Oct 4: Lead Foot Oct 5: Petty Larceny Oct 6: Sunday Jam hosted by Mike G featuring Yvette Rhault Oct 11: Clam Digger Oct 12: Blackstone Soul & Review Oct 18: Auntie Trainwreck's Fall Fiesta! Oct 25: Vinyl Junkies Oct 26: Silverbacks

Halligan's Bar and Function Hall 889 Southbridge St., Auburn 508-832-6793 halligansbar.com Thursday: Mike G & Vi Duo Oct 4: Another Tequila Sunrise- Eagles Tribute Oct 5: She's Busy Oct 11: A Night of Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin Tribute Oct 12: Dock 10 Oct 18: Decades by Dezyne Oct 19: 9Teen Oct 25: The Grant's Oct 26: Halloween Bash with Boombox Happy Jack’s 785 North Main St., Leominster 978-466-3433 Friday: Live Music Saturday: Live Music Hotel Vernon 1 Millbury St., Worc. Indian Ranch 200 Gore Road, Webster 508-943-3871 indianranch.com Oct 5: Steve Dagget Legends Airport Rd., Fitchburg 978-342-6500 www.facebook.com/centericebar Leitrim's Pub 265 Park Ave., Worc. 508-798-2447 leitrimspub.com The Local Tavern 680 Main St., Holden 508-829-3008 Oct 12: Riff-Raff plays The Local Tavern Oct 19: Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell Loft 266 Bar & Lounge 266 Park Ave., Worc. 508-796-5177 loft266.com Tuesday: Karaoke Tuesdays Wednesday: Music Bingo Thursday: DJ XKaliber Performs Thursday: Trivia Thursday: DJ X Kaliber Friday: DJ Joe T Saturday: DJ Joe T Oct 5: DJ Daleo Oct 11: Jay Graham Oct 11: DJ Cardona Marty's Pub 225 Canterbury St., Worc. 508-754-0033 martyspub.com MB Lounge 40 Grafton St., Worc. 508-799-4521 mblounge.com Wednesday: Karaoke with Mikey Mic's Medusa Brewing Company 111 Main St., Hudson 978-310-1933 medusabrewing.com

Meze Estiatorio 116 Shrewsbury St., Worc. 508-556-4242 mezeestiatorio.com Michael’s Cigar Bar 1 Exchange Place, Worc. 508-459-9035 michaelscigar.com Oct 3: Jodee & Brian Duo Oct 4: Kooked Out Oct 5: Early August Oct 6: Jodee & Brian Oct 11: Radio Honey Oct 12: Hit the Bus Oct 13: Blue Light Bandits Oct 17: Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell Oct 18: Doctor Robert Oct 19: Ambient Sojourn Oct 20: Graham Mosely Brown Oct 24: Brett Brumby Oct 25: Blue Light Bandits Oct 26: Zeke Martin Jazz Band Oct 27: Blue Light Bandits Oct 31: Kevin Shields The Mill 185 185 W. Boylston St., W. Boylston 774-261-8585 themill185.com Oct 3: Molly Jane Oct 4: Jodee & Brian Oct 5: Carter Street Band Oct 5: Josh Briggs Oct 10: Night Train Oct 11: Mychael David Duo Oct 12: Take Two Oct 17: Johnny Taylor Oct 18: Jay Graham Oct 24: Brother Rex Oct 25: FM Live Oct 26: Bill McCarthy Oct 31: Steve Angelis Mill City Pub 19 Airport Rd., Fitchburg 978-342-2134 Oct 4: Jae Manion Oct 5: Dave Gordon Oct 12: Lost Artifacts Oct 12: Sean Daley Oct 19: Phineas Gage Oct 25: Jah Spirit Mill Street BBQ Company 242 Mill Street Worcester, MA 508-762-9990 The Monument Tap 13 Central St., Leominster 978-798-4653 monumenttap.com Oct 6: Derek Drowne Oct 15: Crown Royal Night Oct 19: Small Town Oct 20: Derek Drowne Moonshiners 105 Water St., Worc. /www.facebook.com/pg/moonshinerscountrybarworcester Monday: Industry Nights Thursday: Throwback Thursdays - Live DJs Oct 5: MoneyKat Oct 6: Sunday Funday Karaoke featuring DJ Matty Oct 11: Annie Brobst Band Oct 12: Ashley Jordan Oct 18: Backyard Swagger Oct 19: Tequila Bonfire

Oct 25: Maddi Ryan Oct 26: Andrew McManus The Muse 536 Main St., Worc. 508-756-6873 Nick's Bar and Restaurant 124 Millbury St., Worc. 508-753-4030 Olde Post Office Pub 1 Ray St., N. Grafton 508-839-6106 Padavano’s Place 358 Shrewsbury St., Worc. 774-823-3022 padavanosplace.com The Palladium 261 Main St., Worc. 508-797-9696 thepalladium.net Oct 3: WAAF Presents: Alter Bridge & Skillet - Victorious Sky Tour Oct 4: Colt Ford Oct 6: Capstan Oct 10: Rock & Shock 2019 Preparty ft Despised Icon Oct 11: Rock & Shock Presents: Eluveitie & Korpiklaani Oct 13: Rock And Shock Presents: Municipal Waste & Napalm Death Oct 17: Wicked Halloween ft Rezz Oct 25: Bearly Dead Oct 26: WAAF Presents: In This Moment Oct 31: WAAF Presents: Sum 41 - Order In Decline World Tour Park Grill and Spirits 257 Park Ave., Worc. Partner's Pub 970 South St., Fitchburg 978-345-5051 partnerspub.com Sunday: Karaoke Wednesday: Karaoke Friday: Karaoke Oct 5: Never 2 Late Oct 19: Rock It Oct 26: Sean Daley Patsie Dugan's 49 Millbury St., Worc. 508-755-4155 patsiedugans.com The Pint 58 Shrewsbury St., Worc. 508-414-1314 Point Breeze On the Lake 114 Point Breeze Road, Webster 508-943-0404 pointbreezeonwebsterlake.com Press Box 536 Lincoln St., Worc. 508-856-9255 Purgatory Beer Company 670 Linwood Ave, Whitinsville 508-596-2194 Quinn’s Irish Pub 715 W. Boylston St., Worc. 508-459-2025 quinnsirishpub.com Oct 3: John Brazile Oct 4: Timmy Brown

Oct 5: Kevin Shields Oct 6: Sarah Carcia Oct 9: Josh Briggs Oct 11: Ashley Jordan Oct 12: Old Town Oct 13: Lizzy Marquis Oct 16: Sam James Oct 17: John Brazile Oct 18: Annie Brobst Oct 19: Tim Pacific Oct 20: Adam Makes Noise Oct 23: Chris Reddy Oct 24: Sam James Oct 25: Kevin Shields Oct 26: Graham Brown Oct 30: Josh Briggs Oct 31: John Brazile Ralph's Chadwick Square Diner 148 Grove St., Worc. 508-753-9543 ralphsrockdiner.com The Raven 258 Pleasant St., Worc. 508-304-8133 Wednesday: Open Mic Oct 4: Cheap City,Dirty Walter and the Smelltones,Keytar Bear River Styx Brewing 166 Boulder Dr., Fitchburg http:www.riverstyxbrewing.com Thursday: Trivia Thursdays! Oct 4: Ryan Hoods Oct 5: Chris Barber Oct 11: Dan Cormier Oct 12: Sean Daley Oct 18: Food Truck Fest with That One Eyed Kid Oct 25: Crafts & Drafts with Steve Volkmann Oct 26: River Styx Stoutfest with Secret Sage Rock Bar 81 Water St., Worcester 774-243-7000 Wednesday: Karaoke Thursday: Sunset Stripper’s – 80’s Metal Sunday: Acoustic - Kevin Shields Oct: 6,13 East West Duo Oct:20 Oct 4: Tongue Tied Oct 5: Windfall Oct 12: Everybody Wants Some – VH Tribute Oct 17: On the Rocks Oct 18: Faith No Mosely & Temple of the Dog Tribute Oct 19: Sunset Stripper’s Oct 24: Dezi Garcia Ghetto Party Oct 25: Abraxas – Santana Tribute Oct 26: Audio Jam Oct 27: Halloween Bash with Sunset Strippers! Rye & Thyme 14 Monument Square, Leominster 978-534-5900 ryeandthyme.com Oct 24: Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell Singapore Restaurant 170 Whalon St., Fitchburg 978-345-0132 South Side Grille & Margarita Factory 242 W. Broadway, Gardner 978-632-1057 Oct 4: Derek Drowne Oct 5: A Ton of Blues Oct 11: Kevin Shields Oct 12: Meadow Brook Project Oct 18: Ken Macy Oct 19: New Pond Fondle

Oct 25: Big Dave & The Captain Oct 26: Halloween Bash with Go Gadget Go Spruce Street Tavern 68 Spruce St., Clinton 978-368-1255 The Sunset Tiki Bar 79 Powers Rd., Westford 978-692-5700 sunset-tiki.com The Tavern on Central 3 Central St., Ashburnham 978-827-1272 thetavernoncentral.com Oct 5: Ken Macy Oct 12: Our So Called Live Band Oct 18: Lizzy Marquis Oct 25: Middlemen Oct 26: Amanda Cote Tryst Lounge 320 Main St., Fitchburg 978-400-7906 www.thetrystlounge.com Vibrations 109 Water St., Worc. www.facebook.com/pg/VibrationsNightclub Saturday: Saturday Night Dance Party! Oct 31: Halloween Glow Party Victory Bar & Cigar 56 Shrewsbury St., Worc. 508-756-4747 victorycigarbar.com Vincent's Bar 49 Suffolk St., Worc. 508-752-9439 Tuesday: Boogie Chillin' Tuesdays Wachusett Brew Yard 175 State Rd. E, Westminster 978-874-9965 http:www.wachusettbrewingcompany.com Oct 4: Kamryn Richard Oct 5: Go Gadget Go Oct 6: Scott Babineau Oct 12: Inside Out Oct 13: Hot Mess Oct 19: South Street Band Oct 26: Joppa Flatts Whiskey Hookah Lounge 316 Main St., Worc. Whiskey on Water 97 Water St., Worc. 774-578-8829 Thursday: DJ Cuz'n Kev Friday: DJ TecThreat Oct 5: Eric Pacquette Oct 12: Evie Joy Oct 19: Lower Level Oct 26: Walkin the Line White Eagle Polish Club 112 Green St., Worc. 774-245-1991 Thursday: Musical Bingo Friday: DJ's Saturday: DJs Sunday: Sunday Fundays! Oct 12: Flock of Assholes Oct 26: Halloween Party with Drive South William's Restaurant & Tavern 184 Pearson Blvd, Gardner 978-632-7794

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LUXE LIST: 4 WAYS TO BE FASHION FORWARD MERILEE KERN Ah, Fall. Crisp wind in our hair, layers of cozy threads and gearing up for the holidays ahead! Such a fashion-forward season indubitably ushers in an array of covet-worthy style solutions and, lucky for you, I’ve found four fine ones among them. From new wardrobe staples to smart accessories and a great way to amp up that soirée, these will help get you through the season in fab form.

WILLIAM HENRY ‘ZURICH’ DESIGN MONEY CLIPS

First are the stunningly gorgeous money clips from William Henry, a luxury jewelry and accessory brand. The company’s Zurich design money clips are stellar for the style-minded. The Zurich ‘Talon’ money clip features a hand-carved sterling silver frame, inlaid with Kingman turquoise and a white topaz gemstone. This exquisite piece is another limited edition with just 250 available. Known for its meticulous use of classic natural materials, precious metals, gemstones, and state-of-the-art alloys, William Henry is a benchmark luxury brand that has an upper echelon following world-wide. Just visit the “Proud Owners” section of its web site to see what entertainment power players like Harrison Ford, Nick Jonas, Jared Leto, Laurence Fishburne, John Varvatos, Luke Bryan, Pierce Brosnan, and Adrien Brody own from the company’s collections. Even A-list ladies like Cameron Diaz have bought this brand’s baubles. williamhenry.com.

METALICIOUS SILVER SHARK TOOTH NECKLACE

Thanks to the Metalicious line of luxury jewelry made from recycled metals, ocean-lovers can tell people they’re wearing the tooth of a maneater! The company’s Small Silver Shark Tooth Necklace is cast in sterling silver from an original shark tooth, then oxidized to bring out the details and give it a soft finish. Available with choice of a 17”, 20” or 22” sterling curb chain to ensure it falls in that perfect spot on your necklace, the shark tooth pendant itself is 1” long x 3/4” wide. I like this piece because it can be edgy and sophisticated, but sweet and subtle also. It looks like a work of modern art! You can wear this every day, mixing and matching it with various looks. Also charity-minded, the company donates a portion of its profits to cityharvest.org, a non-profit organization that provides meals to over 1.4 million New Yorkers a year. metalicious.com.

EKSTER 3.0 PARLIAMENT SMART WALLET After reportedly raising over $1,000,000 in their previous crowd-funding campaign, Ekster, the world’s largest smart wallet brand, has launched their latest edition perfect for discerning men: the Ekster 3.0. This time they have engineered both the slimmest and the first voice-activated smart wallet to date. Owners can now call their wallet, find it on a map or even make use of the widespread Chipolo community to help locate their missing belongings easier than ever before. Battery issues are also no longer a problem due to Ekster’s patented solar-powered tracking solution, which on a full charge can last up to two whole months. These identity theft, RFID- blocking wallets also look extremely handsome. They’re held together by handcrafted premium leather for a luxury look and feel, while the design provides instant card access whenever necessary. ekster. com.feature palm fronds and pastel pinstripes, perfect underneath a soft, quilted sweatshirt or white denim jacket for chilly evenings. kutfromthecloth.com.

DINING ELEVATED UTENSIL ‘UPLIFTS’ Create a more stylish table setting and eat smarter at your soirées this season and beyond with the help of Dining Elevated Uplifts. These offer a cleaner, more sophisticated dining experiences by elegantly raising all flatware and cutlery above a table’s surface. Similar to a chopstick rest, Uplifts elevate western-style utensils to establish an improved aesthetic and hygienic standard. Uplifts look, feel and function better than the traditional table setups. Supported by research from the University of Arkansas and showcased by the National Environmental Health Association, Dining Elevated brings the highest level of food safety to hospitality. Featured on Top Chef and reportedly showcased in some of the finest hotels and restaurants, Uplifts are a game-changing addition to place setting design that the world never realized it always needed. Of course, there are a myriad to styled, materials and designs available to suit your desired aesthetic and complement your tableware. diningelevated.com.

As the Executive Editor and Producer of “The Luxe List,” Merilee Kern, MBA is an internationally-regarded brand analyst, strategist and futurist. As prolific consumer trends, lifestyle and leisure industry voice of authority and tastemaker, Merilee keeps her finger on the pulse of the marketplace in search of new and innovative must-haves and exemplary experiences at all price points, from the affordable to the extreme. The best-of-the-best across all product, service and travel categories—as well as noteworthy marketplace change makers, movers and shakers—are spotlighted in her exclusive cross-media platform that reaches multimillions each month through several syndication channels: print and online publications as well as broadcast TV and terrestrial radio. Connect with her at www.TheLuxeList.com / Instagram www.Instagram.com/ LuxeListReviews / Twitter www.Twitter.com/LuxeListEditor / Facebook www.Facebook.com/TheLuxeList / LinkedIN www.LinkedIn.com/in/MerileeKern.

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OUT & ABOUT

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN QUEER WORCESTER?

GIULIANO D’ORAZIO Most of us living LGBTQ+ in the Woo praise our unique, lively and diverse community of friends, business owners and support networks. You might also hear frustrations that our queer spaces don’t necessarily reflect the identities of our community members. While the actualization of a community rich in representation may not be an easy feat, perhaps more participation, cooperation and compassion can all speed up the process. How can we make the queer experience in Worcester reflect the myriad of identities and interests our community has to offer? In early September, a month rich with queer events in town, Worceser experienced its most highly-attended Pride to date. Supporters lined the parade route from Institute Park to City Hall. The vibrant festival brought out folks across a wide spectrum of identities, families and couples, with plenty of support from community businesses, non-profits, and allies. As the warm day transitioned into a cool night, various nightlife events presented themselves to keep the party rockin’. Hometown hero Joslyn Fox kicked things off with a Tea Dance at the Beer Garden, while other hotspots included Women’s Night at Union Tavern, a mixer for Shades — Worcester Pride’s Queer POC division — and finally, to take things into the wee hours of the morning, Pride Night at Bull Mansion and the MB Lounge’s annual Block Party. Earlier that month, Redemption Rock Brewery released a pride-themed beer, Yass, Honey! at a launch event organized by Love Your Labels, a local non-profit which focuses on queer youth initiatives. The organization launches Threads, a fashion and identity workshop for LGBTQ+ young people on September 25. On the 29th, the organization again teams up with Redemption Rock to host their second Drag Queen Story Time. With the return of college students also comes the return of AIRSPRAY, a popular twice-monthly queer pop-up dance party at Electric Haze. While all these events point to a growing and energized queer community, it still remains that Worcester has only one dedicated gay bar, MB Lounge, which is admittedly a male-centric space. Much has changed about Worcester in the decades since the founding of MB Lounge, and so has the face of the LGBTQ+ community. I think that Worcester can be a success story for queer culture if the city’s growth happens in conjunction with that of its smaller communities. More participation from members, and investment in queer-owned initiatives are the path to more queer spaces, both family-friendly and nightlife-focused. But just how does a community ignite the passion to participate and invest? I would love to use this column to start and continue a dialogue focused on bringing out the best we can in the queer community of our growing and ever-evolving city. What do you want to see more of in Worcester’s LGBTQ+ community? How do you think we can get there? Queer happenings or topics you’d like to see covered? Let me know! Email your suggestions, comments or questions to giulianodoraz@gmail.com Giuliano D’Orazio (he/him pronouns) is a Worcester native, musician, music educator, and active member of the local LGBTQ+ community. Follow him on instagram: @giuliano.music.

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420 IN THE 508: COLLEGE CANNABIS ELLIOT MERCIER Scary things abound, coming out of all corners of the darkened earth, even on our institutions of education, and not just because midterms are drawing near. Parents at home eyeing the bill for the semester have their fears bubble to the surface as they think: is my child actually studying for their French history test or have they fallen to the green monster haunting dorms with its stench? Maybe they’ll imagine lavish parties happening on every floor of the dorm buildings or non-stop chaos happening in and out of class, perhaps including runaway golf carts and beer fountains. The reality is much more mundane as they will come to find out. Well, unless they go to Amherst. Point of the matter is, we all know that there tends to be drug use of some kind happening often on college campuses. Most of it is minor and harmless but can get out of hand. There’s always someone going overboard. If you’ve ever hung out in a dorm building, you’ve probably caught a funny smell while walking down the hallway. That was likely the smell of weed being smoked by an eager freshman, confident that they won’t get caught. If a college campus is lenient on their smoking rules, they probably won’t bother raiding rooms unless a fire alarm is set off or the smell spreads greatly. Even so, medicinal or recreational marijuana isn’t readily accepted on college campuses because it’s being put under the same restrictions and discouragement of alcohol consumption. This is likely due to the alarmist perspective that parents and educators have on students that go to college, assuming that they all drink, smoke and delve into depravity. They create the “absolute” correlation between substance consumption and academic failure. Anyone who’s actually been a student at a college though will tell you that not nearly as many people drink, smoke or do anything excessive as teen comedies and the media would portray. Outside of that, there’s all the procedures that might need to be done to prevent outrage. Most schools won’t be open to changing policies to accept medicinal drug use, because some might fear a domino effect, leading to the excusing of other substances on campus. Another reason for the reluctance is the fear that allowing possession of cannabis on school grounds will lead to withdrawal of funding on a federal level and generous donors retracting. Everything’s political nowadays so if something unsavory happens, someone’s wallet or bank account will do the talking. To the eager learners about to enter college, I depart with two pieces of advice: always ask questions if you’re unsure because there should be no ambiguity like high school could be full of at times. If you have a medical condition that can be alleviated with marijuana, speak up. Even if you get a solid no, that’s one step towards how you might be able to work around it. My other piece of advice is just go crazy with the electives, have fun while you’re building up debt.

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FOOD + DR I N K

NEW AROUND THE WOO

INSOMNIA COOKIES RACHEL SHUSTER Located at One Kelley Square, Insomnia Cookies provides quite possibly one of the best offerings…ever – delicious, warm, cookies until 3 o’clock in the morning.

day pick-me-up or to satisfy that late-night sweet tooth, Insomnia has got you covered,” Gatlin says.

Founded in a college dorm room in 2003 at the University of Pennsylvania, Insomnia Cookies was born out of then student, Seth Berkowitz and his hunger pains late at night. Since then, Insomnia Cookies has been delivering warm, delicious cookies to individuals and companies. Over time, Insomnia Cookies has grown to now more than 100 locations. In Worcester, we are lucky enough to get one!

While we have the store and can pick up delicious treats, how does the delivery process work? “Customers can place an order online at www.insomniacookies.com or through our mobile app, which is available on iOS and Android!” Gatlin says.

“We love that the store is centrally located in the Canal District, close to all that Worcester has to offer!” says Catharine Gatlin, Marketing Development Manager at Insomnia Cookies. The menu at Insomnia Cookies has something for every cookie lover. From the classic chocolate chunk to double chocolate chunk, double chocolate mint, snickerdoodle, peanut butter chip, smores and more. However, Gatlin notes that, “Insomnia Cookies goes beyond just cookies!” The menu also includes cookie cakes perfect for special occasions, warm brownies, and sandwiches comprised of your choice of two cookies with a scoop of ice cream in between. For Worcester, we can expect some exciting things from Insomnia! “Fall is an exciting time of year at Insomnia Cookies!” Gatlin adds. “For the football fans, we have a football-shaped cookie cake that makes a great addition to game day parties and tailgates. As we get closer to Halloween, we will be unveiling our limited-time Halloween themed moon-shaped cookie cake. We may even have something sweet and spooky up our sleeves this Halloween season. Stay tuned!” Insomnia Cookies also offers catering. With various options of sizes and items in each choice, you can pick an option that perfectly suits an office party, birthday party or a major hunger craving. “Whether you need cookies for a meeting, a mid-

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The Worcester Insomnia Cookies location delivers to various areas and colleges in the city. “Insomnia Cookies delivers throughout Worcester, within approximately 2.5 miles of the store,” she says. “The delivery range also includes the College of the Holy Cross, Worcester State University, Clark University, Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Assumption College. Customers can easily find our delivery range at https://insomniacookies.com/locations/store/1220.” Insomnia Cookies also has many other exciting things for us all to look forward to in the future at the Worcester location. “In addition to rolling out fun, seasonal flavors and limited-time cookie cake designs throughout the year, we always have weekly deals available in-store and with delivery,” Gatlin says. “We are also currently planning some larger, special promotions, starting with National Cookie Day, on December 4th. Make sure to follow Insomnia Cookies on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat for all of the latest updates and deals!” The retail store is open Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 a.m. and Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 a.m. Additionally, delivery hours are Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m. and Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 a.m.

For more information call (508) 318-5935 and visit insomniacookies.com.

FOOD + DR I N K

DINING REVIEW

MILL STREET BARBEQUE COMPANY:

A LESSON IN BBQ BERNIE WHITMORE

On this, my second visit to Mill Street Barbeque Company, comprehending the menu was easier than the first time; I guess I’d climbed their learning curve and learned to put aside traditional BBQ restaurant expectations. Here’s a guide to planning your meal: Things start out easy enough with a section of “Starters”, a list of ten appetizers. Then the menu continues with a list of what you anticipate as popular BBQ entrée items. But take care! A banner over these eight items proclaims that they are actually sandwich options. Turn the page over and you reach the “Lunch” section; another generous list of mostly sandwiches and wraps. The actual dinner section, “Big T’s Pit Dinners”, is modest in scope and strangely excludes a few typical BBQ items: no brisket or pulled pork. BBQ chicken is listed yet described as deep fried or char grilled over a mac n’ cheese waffle. There is a solution to these gaps if your party opts for the Full Pit Board, which for $99 serves a bit of everything for two to four people. And there are loopholes such as the BBQ Sundae (more about this below) or just ask your server for possible variations. Word of advice: stay calm, move methodically through the options and start your journey with a draft beer. Bond with your server. Lyndsy, our waiter for the evening, was the ideal guide. We started out with MSBC’s “Dirty Tots”. These are the ever-popular ‘tot’ potato treatment topped with cubes of smoky burnt ends, sliced green onion, along with daubs of gravy and a cheesy sauce. It’s as if your high school cafeteria had executed poutine with government surplus provisions. Tots are never considered high-cuisine, but this dish moved them into a new comfort zone with uniformly soft textures unified by salt and smoky flavors. Strangely addictive, we finished the entire basket o’ tots with little regard to the Surgeon General’s vision for a healthy nation. My glass of Pulp Daddy, an IPA from Greater Good Imperial Brewing Company, came to the rescue with its citrusy flavor contrast and a level of alcohol sufficient to wash away the tot gravy.

My companion’s entrée, “Bucket of St. Louis Ribs” was a half rack cut into individual ribs stacked on the dish login cabin style aside a slab of cornbread; it was the most attractive presentation of the evening. He’d opted for char grilled (they also offer deep-fried – but that just seems wrong). He reported the ribs to be moist and flavorful; the smoky meat released from the bone with a gentle tug of the teeth. A squeeze bottle of tangy sauce provided the extra squirt of flavor. Onion strings, his other side, were perfectly crisp. In blocky Old-West Saloon font, the menu proclaims MSBC to be the “Home Of The BBQ Sundae”. I’ll let them defend that title, but it was a first for me and enabled an entrée of brisket – something I’d intended to order that evening. To that end, I followed their DIY-style three step process:

Step One: Choose your base. I selected cornbread topped baked beans. The other choices are mac n’ cheese and country rice. Step Two: Choose your serving size; small or large. Step Three: Choose your BBQ. This allowed a choice of pulled pork or chicken, Texas brisket or roasted vegetables. Beyond that, one can upgrade and get all of the above in a dish they call the BBQ Split. I went with the small portion of brisket. The resultant meal presented as a mound of brown topped with loops of fried onion rings. The top layer of brisket was soaked in a rich brown gravy that merged seamlessly into the underlying baked beans which all soaked into a chunk of cornbread at the bottom. The flavor spectrum ranged from sweet and smoky to beefy-rich and salt; each element of the dish seemed equally soft; the overall impression was of a journey through dark gravy. And, again, Pulp Daddy saved the day with a zap of crisp flavor contrast. The Mill Street Barbeque Company is located at the side of Coes Pond and, in the warm months, offers outdoor dining with Country-pop soundtrack. Lucky diners might be visited by a few of the pond’s ducks. Inside dining comes with electronic torch lighting and features the Blues. Though I love the outdoors, my heart is with the Blues.

Mill Street Barbeque Company 242 Mill Street, Worcester (508) 762-9990

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HOT & NOW

Traditional Italian Cuisine

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What’s hot and happening now in the restaurant scene

PAUL GIORGIO

WON’T YOU COME HOME BILL BRADY Bill Brady, the former owner of Sonoma, before he sold it to the Beechwood Hotel in Worcester is opening a new restaurant in downtown Leominster appropriately named - Brady’s. The restaurant will be located at 37 Mechanic Street, the former home of J..C Fenwicks . We hear that the talented and well-liked Brady has future plans involving other restaurants in the North County area. Stay tuned.

VIDEO GAME BAR SET TO OPEN. Jason Eastty, who formerly owned Escape Games at 100 Grove Street will soon open Pixels & Pints on Worcester’s Grafton Street, right at the entrance of route 290.

NOTHING IS REALLY FREE. Freeplay Bar Arcade, which bills itself as a “retro video arcade & bar with over 160 classic video games, pinball, and Skee Ball,” recently received approval from Worcester to open in the building that once housed Maxwell Silverman’s Toolhouse. The company is based in Providence and is looking to open at the beginning of 2020. 65 Water Street Worcester, MA 01604 | (774) 243-1377 | RussoWorcester.com

NEW RAMEN PLACE. Cha Shu Ramen & Izakaya, owned by Son Vo and Tam Le will soon open in downtown Worcester on Franklin Street. The 5,000 square foot space is undergoing extensive renovation and will open soon, according to all reports.

OLD RAMEN PLACE. Stix, which was a ramen noodle eatery on the Worcester Common will reopen with a new concept. Look for the upcoming opening of Rl Torfro Street Food on Worcester’s Franklin Street across from the City Hall Common. The restaurant is a rebranding by the Grid Hospitality Group, which owns a number of places along the Franklin Street corridor.

ON THE GRID. Worcester-based Grid Hospitality Group has tapped a new executive chef for its Franklin Street restaurants. Terrell Wilson, who joined the company about a month ago, has been tasked with overhauling Craft Table & Bar, Revolution Pie + Pint and the Beer Garden. That means giving each menu and head-to-toe makeover with a focus on scratch cooking, using local ingredients as well as improving service throughout the company.

FINDING THEIR NICHE. Still & Stir, which was located on Worcester’s Commercial Street recently reopened down the street in the space that formerly housed the Railers Tavern, another Niche property.

AND THE AWARD GOES TO. Pulse Magazine’s 5th Annual Chili and Chowder Fest commenced on September 21st as 14 participants battled for the title of Best Chili and Chowder. The winners for Best Chili were:1st Place Holy Cross College, 2nd Place Puffin’s Restaurant in Millbury and People’s Choice awarded to Center Tree Bar & Grille in Rutland. The winners for Best Chowder were: 1st Place City Bar in Worcester, 2nd Place Holy Cross College, and People’s Choice awarded to Buck’s in Worcester.

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PULSE BREW FALL IS CIDER TIME

RYAN CASHMAN Looking back into the annals of New England history, there is one drink that stands out as a favorite among the myriad characters who populated our little corner of America: hard cider. It’s no wonder. Apple trees flourish here, due mainly to our (somewhat) temperate climate and the fact that they are gnarly, tough barked things. Cider was pressed and fermented in mass quantities from before our official founding in 1776 and up until the mid-20th century. At one time, the largest producing cidery in the world was the Holbrook Cider Mill in Sherborn, Massachusetts which ran production from 1853 until just after WWII when tastes shifted to beer. Today, Sherborn is once again home to a terrific cider mill with aims of putting their town back on the craft cider map. This is Stormalong Cider, and while the actual orchard is in Middlesex County the company has a new production facility in Leominster, therefore it counts as booze news for Worcester County. Named for the cider swilling, larger-than-life, folkloric sea captain Alfred Bulltop Stormalong, the company’s main focus is on the revival of American craft cider - which coincidentally proves to be somewhat at odds with the industrial popularity of Angry Orchard and Redds Apple Ale. Mind you, I love a cold, crisp Angry Orchard, but, like with all things craft, there is something to be said for small batch individuality. Cider is reclaiming some of its forlorn popularity, and while it’s nowhere close to taking over the market from beer, for a writer of beverages, the uptick in cider making is something to take note of. For a flavor profile on a Stormalong cider, here’s my take on one of their yearround products: Mass Appeal. As the name suggests, this a highly drinkable and appealing cider with just the right balance of tart and sweet. Made with a combination of Macintosh and Golden Delicious apples, Mass Appeal is, to quote the company website, “reminiscent of fresh New England farm stand cider.” It just has the added, adult, benefit of being an alcoholic drink. Stormalong’s flagship cider is the Legendary Dry, a traditionally fermented drink which uses 14 different apples to achieve the right blend of tannins and acidity. The canned lineup rounds out with Light of the Sun, flavored with citra and ekaunot hops and guava, and Red Skies at Night, with passion fruit and hibiscus. Stormalong ciders also have the added benefit of being gluten free and devoid of any additional sugars or preservatives. Stormalong also offers two specialty bottled series. The Grand Banks, named after the legendary fishing grounds off the coast of Cape Cod, is two ciders, one aged in a whiskey barrel and one aged in a rum barrel. Both barrels are courtesy of Bully Boy Distillers in Boston. The Rare Apple series is exactly as suggested. There’s Kingston Black, which is a single variety cider made using only Kingston Black apples, and Boston Heirloom, which uses a blend of Roxbury Russets and Baldwin apples - some of the first apples to appear in New England. With autumn now in full swing and apple picking at its peak, it may be worthwhile to set aside the beer can and crack open a can of unique New England history. Some other ciders to check out: Deep Rooted Cider at Foppema’s Farm in Northbridge, check their Facebook page for availability; Ragged Hill Cider Co. out of West Brookfield can usually be found at the Canal District Farmers Market, but again check their social media feed for more information.

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ART & CULTURE

BEHIND THE SCENES OF “PASSION FOR PUMPKINS”

MOLLY PRIOR You may have heard about or seen the Roger Williams Park Zoo Jack O’ Lantern Spectacular. Every year for the entire month of October, there is an illuminated jack o’ lantern show throughout the zoo that displays complicated and intricate jack o’ lantern designs by various artists. What many visitors of the show don’t know about is all of the hard work that goes on behind the scenes of the show, and the months of planning, preparation and hard work that it takes to put together one of New England’s most spectacular events during the Halloween season. Passion for Pumpkins is the company that Roger Williams partners with every year for the jack o’ lantern spectacular. The company is based out of Oxford, Massachusetts and was founded by John Reckner over 25 years ago. Originally begininng as an idea for a local school fundraiser, the company expanded to sponsoring many other pumpkin events during the fall in the local New England area. Additionally, the event has become so big that it has expanded to outside of New England and to the South, in Kentucky and Missouri. There are over 20 artists from all over the country that work for the company and make it as successful as it is today. Simone Germain is one of the artists that works for Passion for Pumpkins and helps out with the jack o’ lantern show every year. She is a full time artist, mostly doing commission work and murals, when she stumbled across an advertisement on Craig’s List about 10 years ago for an opening for a pumpkin artist for Passion for Pumpkins.

“I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED WORKING WITH PUMPKINS” “I have always loved working with pumpkins,” Germain said. “Combining that with a passion for art has made working for Passion for Pumpkins a dream come true.” Germain talked about how the preparation for the jack o’ lantern spectacular begins as early as July. She explained that the artistic process of how the pumpkins are prepared involves alcohol ink and grey scale layers that are used to peel away the layers of the pumpkin. Depending on the design and the size of the pumpkin, it can take weeks or months to finish. “It’s something everyone can see and enjoy. It’s an event for the entire family,” Germain explains when talking about the

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appeal of the event. “It also changes on a weekly basis, so we’ll have people that come to the show more than once.” One of the biggest achievements in the jack o’ lantern festival is carving out the bigger pumpkins. “The biggest pumpkins that we have that farmers will grow will be up to 1,000 pounds,” Germain says. However, Germain’s favorite achievement by far is marriage proposals. “One of the greatest parts is the marriage proposals,” Germain says. "We have at least a few of those every year, and we’ll cut and carve out pumpkins custom to the engagement, they’re always so beautiful.” Germain explained that in the end, the people that she works with are what makes Passion for Pumpkins so enjoyable. “We are one big family,” She says. “Over the years, John and his family have become like my own family. I can’t thank them enough. We have such a fun and upbeat office. It’s unlike any work environment I’ve ever been in.” The show and Passion for Pumpkins itself has become so well known and famous that PBS is producing a documentary that will premiere this Fall. The first show this year will take place on October 3rd. For more information on Passion for Pumpkins and the Roger Williams Zoo Jack O’ Lantern spectacular, you can visit their respective websites. It is sure to be an event that will spice up your Halloween!

FINDING

LIKE A BIRD ON THE WIND JENNIFER RUSSO I was recently walking along the water of the Salem wharf, one of my favorite places to go, and I took a seat in a vacant Adirondack chair to enjoy the view. It was a windy day and I had given up on any hairstyle I was trying to maintain in favor of a messy bun. As I sat there people watching, I noticed a seagull floating over the water, wings spread wide. I watched as he allowed the wind to propel him upward again and again. He didnâ€™t try to fight it at all, and I was inspired that he simply went with it. I found myself wishing I could be having that much fun up there. So often we go through our days making our way through our daily tasks, following our almost scripted routines. When something out of the ordinary comes along and disrupts these patterns, we get irritated and insecure. The seagull represents adaptability and finding opportunities in various circumstances, including survival skills like sourcing food in unlikely places, being able to live in different environments and managing waves and gusts of wind expertly. When the wind comes, it simply spreads it wings and welcomes it. What if, instead of fighting against that wind, we allowed it to bring us toward a new experience? What if we recognized it as an opportunity to go with the flow? What if we just had fun with it instead of backing back into our comfort zone and not taking a chance? The results could be pretty amazing.

POSE OF THE MONTH: AIRPLANE POSE Like a bird, an airplane embraces the wind to take it to its destination. To begin, extend your arms out to either side. Get your balance and lean forward, standing on one leg, while keeping your arms in an airplane position. Slowly return to standing. Repeat on the opposite side. This pose is excellent for balance, triceps toning and both leg and core strength.

-example of the airplane pose.

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STYLE & BEAUTY

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STYLESAVVY:

STEAMPUNK HALLOWEEN APRIL GOODARD

HAPPY OCTOBER ALL! The time for candy corn, jack oâ€™ lanterns and spooky costumes is upon us! We have made it through September and the start of Fall, and with that can get started with the festivities of the Fall season! One of my favorite times of year is Fall (pumpkin spiced latte anyone?) and what could be more fun and somewhat time consuming then planning out a Halloween party complete with ghosts, ghouls, and most importantly what is sure to be the the costume theme of the year: steampunk. Think about your favorite post-apocalyptic attire and if given the correct circumstances what you would do to add a little flare to your end-of-the-world as we know it attire. If you really want to go for the gusto (so to speak) give a whole steampunk-themed party a try! To get the full steampunk effect in your attire, start with some basic concepts of the movement. Think old fashioned styling combined with the new technology of the industrial revolution with a splash of a modern twist. One of the best ways to start the look is with makeup that hold a heavy, somewhat shadowed emphasis on the eyes. A heavy, black liner and contouring with an eye shadow should do the trick. Keep the rest of the face natural and minimal with a touch of lip gloss for those of you who would like a spot of glamour.

FOR ATTIRE: Think about mixing old and new world. A lace skirt, maybe with an iron or better yet leather-looking vest. Sandals or even industrial work boots will add an even better vibe to the overall look. Additionally, you could add faux fur, wool knits, and other fabrics to really add to the overall interest of your costume. This is a super fun and creative theme, so donâ€™t be afraid to add lots of textures and different shades of browns, grays, and black to the overall look!

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