Pulse Magazine- November 2019

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PHOTO REVOLUTION Andy Warhol to Cindy Sherman NOVEMBER 16 – FEBRUARY 16

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PULSE MAGAZINE: NOVEMBER 2019 COVER STORY Clothes for a Cause

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ENTERTAINMENT Trans-Siberian Orchestra 14 Rocks Out The Central Scene

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NowStreaming: 16 Adam Lambert/ Jonas Brothers/ Tegan & Sara

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clothes for a cause.

Whipseey Cracks the Whip with Old-School Charm

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FOOD + DRINK Dining Review:

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Table Twelve

Hot&Now 29 New Around the Woo: Sail to Trail WineWorks

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PulseBrew: 32 Spencer Trappist Brewery

Pulse Shots

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SPORTS + FITNESS

Club Listings

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FindingBalance: 35

LIFESTYLE Travel Tips for College Students on a Budget

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Luxe List:

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3 Ways to be Your Best Self this Fall

Out + About:

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Forming Worcester’s Queer Coalition

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Goal Setting

ART + CULTURE Famous Andy Warhol 36 Exhibit Coming to Worcester

STYLE + BEAUTY 5 Looks for the Fall

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StyleSavvy: 41 Do’s and Don’ts

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MODEL STYLING "PACKMAN GHOST"

article by: alexandra rodriguez

PHOTO COURTESY OF "THE 4CE" GREGORY DUBUISSON

When it comes to giving back to the community there is nothing better than combining fashion with a purpose.

Fashion designers in Worcester are using their work not only to promote fashion, but to create awareness in the community or to help others philanthropically. With all the fun and excitement going on in the city there is nothing better than adding a little style. These communityoriented designers represent the best of Worcester’s fashion scene because they design clothes with meaning that are for a cause.

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF "BE KIND STAY KIND"

featuring: katelyn martin Katelyn Martin, a teacher and the founder of Be Kind, Stay Kind strives to create stylist options with a purpose. Martin has been a teacher for three years. She specializes in a mindfulness based health program for Kindergarten through eighth grade students in Worcester and believes that, “Kindness is the catalyst for solving the world’s biggest challenges.”

Be Kind, Stay Kind was created to spread kindness through stylish options. A portion of the proceeds are dispensed in random acts of kindness throughout the community. According to Martin, she always drives with snacks in her car to give to the homeless, buys pajamas for children living in shelters and bakes cupcakes for Abby’s House. Martin believes that being kind and staying kind in the most challenging situations is the greatest thing a human can do and be. According to Martin, “There is a weakness in the person who is quick to loose temper and resort to aggression and violence in their spirit, words, and actions.” She believes that the gentle person with a kind soul attracts the trust of others because of their strength. Their character is consistent, reliable and steady.

Martin was inspired to create Be Kind, Stay Kind when she started a program for teen girls about female empowerment. She then created a mindfulness based program where she incorporated essential oils and natural holistic ways to reduce stress. She started making diffuser bracelets for herself, friends, family and colleagues. Shortly after, Martin started to sell the bracelets as de-

mand for them rose. Eventually, the company evolved into a clothing collection of t-shirts and sweatshirts that range from $25-$35. According to Martin, the company will soon be coming out with a men’s line that will also involve t-shirts and sweatshirts.

The clothing line has a logo of a lion because of its association with personal strength. According to Martin, personal strength can be interpreted as a positive representation of your self-confidence or personal power. “The lion is an empowered animal, it takes empowerment to stay kind when people are challenging you.” As such, lions point to qualities of strength, courage, and assertiveness.

When asked if she thinks Worcester lacks kindness Martin stated, “Everybody is moving so fast, we have a fast-paced life that we don’t even recognize, we don’t interact with people, we don’t spread the kindness because we are in our own world. But society keeps moving because there is a lot of kindness and as a teacher, I reinforce that constantly to my students.”

According to Martin the support from the Worcester community has been amazing which is where she gets most of her sales. “ I just think it’s very exciting to use proceeds to make a difference, so the bigger I get the more impact I can have.”

For more Information, visit www.bekindstaykind.com.

KATELYN MARTIN FOUNDER OF BE KIND, STAY KIND

STUDENTS FROM "LOVE YOUR LABELS" PHOTO BY ALEXANDRA RODRIGUEZ

MERCHANDISE FROM "PACKMAN GHOST"

love your labels: "threads woven together"

The first year of a LGBTQ and youth program that gives hope and guidance to the youth in Worcester has begun in full force. The youth identity development program, Threads Woven Together had a great start and huge publicity with the participation of Sam Donovan from the popular tv show, Project Runway. Joshua Croke, the co-founder and president of the program, created Threads Woven Together for youth ages thirteen through eighteen to aid in their journey of self-discovery.

Croke lives and works in Worcester, is a graduate of WPI, and has a consulting company named Action by Design. According to Croke, “It’s all about community building and how do we build inclusive and equitable and sustainable spaces that really inspire residents and the people who are part of communities to feel like they belong in those spaces, and to feel celebrated and to feel like they have the opportunities to be successful in whatever they are passionate about.” Growing up queer, Croke found the need to address the stigmas associated with labels.

The Threads Woven Together Program was created with the purpose for students to use fashion design as a lens to discuss personal expression, gender and sexuality. According to Croke, “We saw fashion as a visual representation of how people present and how people talk about who they are.” Being queer, it is often difficult to find clothes that represent who you are and students involved in this program will be able to create clothes that fit their way of being.

John Doiron, an aspiring drag queen and student of the threads program, talked about his experiences while being in the program. “We were given creative freedom to express who we are and we got to share with the other queer people who we think we are, what we are presenting to the world and what we have to offer.”

According to Doiron, the queer community is the most welcoming and understanding. “It’s great to be able to express who you are and it’s great to see where the world is going and there is still hope. Things have gotten better but there is still a lot of progress to go. There is still a lot of homophobia; I was lucky schoolwise to have a lot of friends who supported me. But when it came to family, it was very quiet.”

As a teacher of the program, Erin Connor explains how the program will offer some sort of self-exploration activities and then couple it with their construction and design instructions that they are getting from tv star, Sam Donovan. “Today we did some vision boarding, to help them sort and figure out how they want to represent themselves to the world. And then they will take those vision boards to create the design of the items they want to make.

The Threads Woven Together Program will finish with a youth fashion showcase where the students will be able to show the garments that they created through the course of the program. The fashion show will be open to the public and will taken place Saturday, November 16.

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Packman Ghost “You look good. you feel good. and when you feel good, you do good things,” stated a Worcester designer who goes by the stage name of Packman. Not only is he one of the creators of the clothing brand Packman Ghost, but Packman is also a known rapper from the Worcester area. Packman established the high-quality streetwear collection in Spring of 2018.

Growing up in greater Massachusetts, Packman found the need to help people and change the stigma of the way certain situations in the city are viewed. Whether it is crime in the inner city or the impact of marijuana right now in Massachusetts, Packman seeks to spotlight interesting topics. According to Packman, “Our mission really is to give back and bring attention to some of the things that aren’t generally looked at.”

When creating the name for the clothing brand, Packman and his team felt strongly about the name Packman but felt Packman by itself didn’t stand strong.

With hours of brainstorming they felt Packman Ghost played well in their minds.

Followed by the name, they created the motto “No Hidden Agendas”. According to Packman this mantra means, “We are transparent like a ghost.”

Currently, the company holds simple giveaways through their Instagram and website for people who feel like the clothing line represents them. In the near future, Packman would like to create a clean up team to help some neighborhoods in the Worcester area and surrounding cities.

“Worcester is clearly on the rise right now but you can drive through some neighborhoods and see trash on the floor and things that can be cleaned up. It is something that can get done in a matter of a few hours, if we get five to ten guys.”

When creating the brand, Packman and his team wanted something nostalgic but also tailored to the culture he comes from, which is “from the street” and with a Hip Hop background. “We bring high quality materials into streetwear without it being the same old brands that we always wear. We wanted to give it a fresh new look. Something that is going to last.” Packman said.

The high-quality and affordable brand is tailored to young and middle aged men offering t-shirts, shorts, athletic apparel and caps ranging from $25 to $100. They also offer some unisex options for women. “I have had a lot of women ask me, when you coming out with women’s clothing? It’s something in the works…we also have some older customers because the clothing is eye-catching and it is appealing and it’s very high-quality,” Packman said.

When asked about what he would like to see for the future of his organization Packman stated, “I would like to see our clothes in a few more local stores. In five years, I would like to see us sponsoring large showcases, events, tours and kind of just giving back.”

More information about the clothing line can be found at Clothes Addicts in Worcester and on their website: packmanghost.myshopify.com.

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GREGORY DUBUISSON AND EMMANUEL CARBOO PHOTO COURTESY OF "THE 4CE"

featuring: gregory dubuisson and emmanuel carboo

Two self-taught designers with a passion for fashion, music and painting created a platform where artists can meet, teach and grow. The clothing designers, Gregory Dubuisson and Emmanuel Carboo combined their two clothing brands to empower the youth of Worcester to embrace and enhance on their talents. The 4ce is the combination of both clothing brands WAVVZ New Page and Urban Pigeons. This brand originated on January 1, 2018, when Dubuisson and Carboo met at a hookah lounge in Worcester.

she walked the runway with clothing pieces created by them. “We went to visit her at her house and we took measurements. We saw past her disabilities. We saw that there is still a way that she can walk on the runway and we wanted to give her that chance… you can tell in her eyes that she was like, ‘oh my gosh!’ like she couldn’t believe she could do that,” Dubuisson said.

“We stood out among our friends because we were doing something different and we knew what time it was when we were together. We put every difference aside on January 1, 2018 when we met at the hookah lounge and we merged everything together,” Carboo said.

At the commencement of his fashion designing career, Dubuisson made it clear he wanted to inspire the youth by helping aspiring designers reach their goals. “What really inspired me was that I wanted to inspire the youth. Like all the process that it took me when I was starting, all the trial and errors...like all the things that I didn’t know if I was able to do it, you are able to reach that goal too!” he said.

Over the course of the year, Dubuisson and Carboo have done over twenty plus shows in Worcester and outside of the city. This gave them a chance to meet other artists and to come together. Their goal was to collaborate and build a brand that blended music, fashion and painting.

Growing up in Ghana with his mother using fashion to financially support his family, Carboo felt like he was also able to do the same when coming to the United States. The duo does customized clothing pieces, shoes and jewelry. As well as large human size canvases that tell a story.

The duo is very passionate and involved in educating the youth of Worcester. Dubuisson and Carboo use fashion and their creative talent to talk to the youth about violence and other social issues. At a summer program launched by Solidarity Studios, Dubuisson and Carboo taught people with disabilities and immigrant kids and families about fashion, painting and drawing.

Currently, Dubuisson and Carboo are planning to a open a store of their own where different designers can showcase their work. They also want to use the store as a classroom to teach students about fashion.

At a fashion show taking place at Worcester Pop Up, Dubuisson and Carboo supported a model who suffered a car accident. Despite her injuries,

For more information The 4ce is available at Exclusives Music Meets Fashion in Worcester or by email at daforce508@gmail.com.

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ENTERTAINMENT

TRANS SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, 2007

ROCKS OUT IN WORCESTER TRANS SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA AUSTIN, TX.

ANTHONY PELLEGRINO There has not been a holiday season since their 1996 debut without the Trans-Siberian Orchestra rocking out over the radio waves. Now, for one day only, the Trans Siberian Orchestra will be stopping at the DCU Center, allowing Worcester to get a seat to the show that started it all. The Trans Siberian Orchestra 2019 Winter Tour is bringing fans the all-new Christmas Eve and Other Stories live performance to more than 100 arenas around the country. Fans can expect to see the Orchestra like they never have before, with an all-new production, staging and lighting effects.

band has booked 109 shows in arenas throughout the United States with an all-new performance of their debut classic Christmas Eve and Other Stories.

Released in 1996, Christmas Eve and Other Stories was the debut album for the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. The album follows the story of an angel who descends from heaven on Christmas Eve to discover an example of the true meaning of Christmas. On his flight, he becomes enthralled by the Christmas songs he starts to hear and begins to think that this music is what best represents Christmas. He continues his Formed by the late Paul O’Neill, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra has played thousands flight through Russia, and then into the war-torn Sarajevo. The tragic history of the of shows across the country to millions of fans over the years. The band is famous Serbian city served as the inspiration for the album’s hit single and one of the best for its elaborate use of lights, lasers, and synchronized performances. Adam Lind, selling Christmas songs of all time, “Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24”. The album manager for TSO, spoke about O’Neill and the band, saying “Paul O’Neill always went on to sell over three million copies and become certified triple platinum. explained that the audience was the most important people in the arena and that he wanted them all to leave a show saying ‘not only was that ticket worth the mon- Although the Winter tour ends on December 30th, the Trans Siberian Orchestra ey - for what we just saw I would have paid double!’” O’Neill’s attitude towards the train continues to move forward. “We have a lot of work to do,” Lind says of TSO’s live shows lead to great touring success for the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Over the future plans. “Paul has so many things written that haven’t been produced and we years, they have played over 2,000 Winter Tour shows to millions of fans around the want to get them all out!” world.

The DCU Center was included on the tour because of its “long and famous history The band was formed in 1996 by the music produc- as a hub of rock music in the Northeast which is always exciting for the band,” Lind er. While working within the music industry O’Neill explained. “Also, Sandy Dunn the GM of the DCU Center is amazing and has always was given the offer by Atlantic Records to form his been a huge supporter of the band.” own band. He accepted and used his 1980s travels to Russia along the Trans-Siberian Railway as inspira- The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is prepared to play a show for the Worcester audience tion for the iconic name. He set out to create a band unlike any before, featuring a set full of fan favorites and all the classics that lead based upon the fusion of rock and classical music, to their chart-topping success. Ticket prices to the 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. show start at bringing along members of the progressive metal $46 and $56, respectively, and can be purchased online at the DCU Center website. outfit Savatage. Inspired by the impressive laser shows of bands like Pink Floyd, the Don’t miss out, ticket prices will increase over time, and given the band’s track reTrans Siberian Orchestra became well known for their ambitious live performances cord of smash hits at the box office, the show has a good chance of selling out. If you and incredible sense of showmanship. O’Neill would often brag that his band spent want a seat for you and your family, do not hesitate to reserve your tickets to the best show of the holiday season! more on pyrotechnics than any other band in the world.

The band has continued touring since Paul O’Neill’s death in 2017. “Paul was such an incredible person and built a team of people around him that had worked with him for decades, it still seems like he is here guiding us all. So while it is very sad and we all miss him terribly, the O’Neill family does such a great job leading the tour and fulfilling Paul’s dreams that it is almost like he is still here.” This year, the

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Events happening in Central Mass.

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EcoTarium: Raise Your Spirit Ghosts and goblins got you down? Come eat, drink and be scary with a night of liquid pick-me-ups and discover why life’s end is really nature’s beginning. Enjoy exclusive access to our interactive exhibits and collections all while stirring up a conversation over drinks in a child-free environment. Each evening includes an EcoTarium theme, exciting experiences, cash bar and food for purchase. Bring a friend, a date, or come to mingle and network!

Starting at 6:30 p.m., Nov. 1; EcoTarium; $20; ecotarium.org.

Healthy Basics of Russian Cuisine Did you know that Russian cuisine is famous for its health benefits? In this fun cooking class, museum docent and teacher Larissa Dyan will teach the very basics of Russian cooking using ingredients such as beets, cabbage, buckwheat, sunflower oil, all known for their healing properties. Recipes include cooked buckwheat, sour/pickled/fermented cabbage, vinegret (vegetable and beet salad), cabbage salad and buckwheat salad. At the end of the class, participants will enjoy this healthy Russian meal together. Starting at 1 p.m., Nov. 2; Museum of Russian Icons; $45; museumofrussianicons.org.

Dance Theatre of Harlem presented by Music Worcester Now a singular presence in the ballet world, the Dance Theatre of Harlem tours nationally and internationally, presenting a powerful vision for ballet in the 21st century. The 17-member, multi-ethnic company performs a forward-thinking repertoire that includes treasured classics, neoclassical works by George Balanchine and resident choreographer Robert Garland, as well as innovative contemporary works that use the language of ballet to celebrate African American culture.

Through performances, community engagement and arts education, the company carries forward Dance Theatre of Harlem’s message of empowerment through the arts for all.

Starting at 8 p.m., Nov. 15; The Hanover Theatre; $45-$65; thehanovertheatre.org.

Small Business Saturday at Tower Hill The Garden Shop is celebrating Tower Hill members with a weekend of double discounts on your purchases. We appreciate your generous support throughout the year. All proceeds from Garden Shop purchases benefit the gardens and organization.

Thank you for choosing to support nonprofit retail and find wonderful, unique gifts at the same time.

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VELVET: SIDE A/ADAM LAMBERT MIKE WOOD If you want people to pay attention to you, be a tiger, a unicorn, or Adam Lambert. As its title suggests, Velvet: Side A, is the first installment in a highly-anticipated two-parter and Lambert has our full attention. If the “A” side is any indication, Lambert is in on course to offer audiences his best work yet (and that’s saying a lot).

Whenever someone tries to label Lambert, the man’s not having it. He’s rock, he’s pop, he’s funk, he’s soul.

Hell, he’s been standing in as his own incarnation of Freddie Mercury for almost a decade now—and winning raves. But Lambert is no imposter or poser. He’s the real deal with talents that are reminiscent of the Queen front man, but he’s also an original artist in his own right.

Side A’s lead single, “Superpower”, is the type of kickass anthem we all may need in our lives right now. It’s bad-ass. With elements of disco, funk and 70s soul in spades, “Superpower” is the kind of song that exudes confidence and lets people know, in case it wasn’t clear, he’s in charge: “You try to put me in a box/Make me something I’m not/ Don’t give a fuck, ‘cause I’m gonna take back/ My superpower.”

Rock of the ‘70s may be at the album’s core, but disco, dance, pop and R&B weave their way through all six tracks, and they play well together. Lambert changes his sound to suit his path, a chameleon who keeps true to his muses but adapts as he chooses. By re-working a sound and vibe from several decades ago, he’s winking at modern audiences and giving us all something to swagger about.

For more information visit adamlambertfans.com.

JONAS BROTHERS/HAPPINESS BEGINS

TEGAN AND SARA/HEY, I’M JUST LIKE YOU

JASON SAVIO

JENNIFER RUSSO

“Now everything has changed/We found better days,” the Jonas Brothers sing on the song “Rollercoaster,” chronicling the highs and lows they’ve experienced throughout their careers, leading to their reunion on Happiness Begins.

Canadian twin sisters Tegan and Sara have been around for quite a while, though for some reason, haven’t made it into the mainstream here in the USA as much as I think they deserve to. Their pop-punk-synth style is fun and refreshing and the subject matter is completely relatable. They kind of just radiate quirky coolness, like a frilly dress with combat boots.

The Jonas Brothers’ comeback album Happiness Begins is a pop extravaganza full of catchy songs that makes up for the six years we’ve been without the trio. Nick, Joe and Kevin have certainly grown up since we last heard them together, and those years of living are reflected in many of their new songs. Nick’s contribution, “Love Her,” is dedicated to his wife, as is Joe’s song “Hesitate,” which he penned for his fiancé, actress Sophie Turner.

With a heartfelt and melancholic tinge, “Hesitate” is the most effective, as Joe sings, “I will take your pain/ And put it on my heart/I won’t hesitate/Just tell me where to start.”

But that’s not to say that they’ve forgotten how to have fun. “Sucker,” “Cool” and “Only Human” are all upbeat numbers that are sure to get you dancing. “Only Human” and “Every Single Time” both feature a nice reggae flair that spices up the flow with an extra kick of energy. And just try to get the earworm magic of “Happy When I’m Sad” out of your head.

As the album’s title suggests, the Jonas Brothers are looking to start this new chapter off on the right foot, and they certainly do that. Happiness Begins gives reason to believe we are now just entering the prime years of the Jonas Brothers.

For more information visit: https://jonasbrothers.com/.

Their latest (and ninth) album is a modern interpretation of late 90s music with many elements of today’s influences, stripped down to a slightly angsty emotional bareness. I loved every song on this album because they all had their own unique message and energy about them, but favored the more simple, acoustic songs most.

The first song, “Hold My Breath Until I Die”, goes back to that end of the world feeling after the teenage break up that we’ve all dealt with at some point. In fact, the entire album was born from songs they did write many years ago, revisited with that hindsight that comes with time. The title song, “Hey, I’m Just Like You”, is a great nod to just being yourself and having that one person in your life that just “gets you”.

I really loved “I Don’t Owe You Anything”, that speaks to anyone who has had that toxic and draining friendship or relationship in their life where it’s always more take than give. Then, “Please Help Me” cries out with the fear of not belonging or amounting to anything when all is said and done. The ending song, “All I Have to Give the World is Me” sums up the album’s transparency and the desire to rip the mask off and live a most authentic life instead of trying to meet everyone else’s expectations.

For the official website, visit teganandsara.com.

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WHIPSEEY CRACKS THE WHIP WITH OLD-SCHOOL CHARM

JASON SAVIO Say hello to Whipseey, the cute, adorable and often times frustrating titular character in Whipseey and the Lost Atlas.

It’s hard to tell exactly what Whipseey is; he looks almost identical to Kirby, meaning he is basically a little pink-colored blob. Whipseey, though, has a little doodad on top of his head and gets his namesake from a whip that he uses to get around and hit enemies with. Yes, Whipseey is cute, but deadly.

There is a pinch of reality thrown into this cartoon fantasy, as Whipseey starts out as a young boy who accidentally gets transported into the vibrant and joyous world of Whipseeyland. Needless to say, he wants to go home, and it’s your job to get him back there.

Whipseey and the Lost Atlas from Blowfish Studios, is very much like an old Kir-

by or Mario game from the golden days of Nintendo. The graphics have that charming old school appearance and the gameplay is of the side-scrolling variety. Whipseey’s whip becomes the key to survival and getting around in the game. Not only is it used to fight off enemies, it is also used to wrap around objects and swing from place to place like Indiana Jones. The whip can even be used like a propeller so that Whipseey can fly. Whipseey isn’t afraid of getting his little feet wet and going into the water if need be, swimming around much like Mario has been known to do.

Whipseey and the Lost Atlas can sure be fun. But it can also be quite challenging

and a tad annoying.

Don’t get fooled by the appearance of the enemies in Whipseey and the Lost Atlas. Just like Whipseey, they may not look dangerous, but they certainly are.

What’s more dangerous though is the fact that there doesn’t seem to be any checkpoints in the individual levels. If you run out of lives, you’re toast. You’ll have to start all the way back at the beginning of the level. That boosts the frustration factor up way high. Making it even worse is seeing Whipseey smiling and bouncing around, seemingly mocking you during your bouts of inability to progress through the game.

There is no doubt what games of yesteryear the developers of Whipseey and the Lost Atlas used for inspiration. It’s a testament to just how great those Kirby

and Mario games were from decades ago. The simplicity and joy that can be found in all of them is what makes them so much fun to play, even if you get near the very end of a level and have to start all the back at the beginning again because you landed just a hair too close to a spike sticking out of the ground.

Good luck.

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PULSE SHOTS PHOTOS BY JUSTIN PERRY

"Feel the beat of the city."

CHUCK'S STEAKHOUSE - AUBURN

GAZBAR - LEOMINSTER

ROCKBAR – WORCESTER *CANALLOWEEN

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WHITE EAGLE - WORCESTER *CANALLOWEEN

PATSIE DUGGAN'S - WORCESTER *CANALLOWEEN

VIBRATIONS - WORCESTER *CANALLOWEEN

VIBEZ - WORCESTER

COMPASS TAVERN - WORCESTER *CANALLOWEEN

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ENTERTAINMENT & NIGHTLIFE 435 Bar & Grill 435 Lancaster St., Leominster Nov 8: Dan Cormier Nov 15: Amanda Cote Nov 22: Brian Chaffee Nov 29: Scott Babineau American Graffiti 113 Summer St., Lunenburg 978-345-1010 Art’s Diner 541 W. Boylston St., Worc.

774-530-6120 B-Man’s 140 Tavern 348 Redemption Rock Trail, Sterling 978-422-9763 140pub.com Nov 3: Riff-Raff plays B-Man's 140 Pub Nov 17: Booty & The Jett Band 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 Thursday: Center Stage Karaoke Nov 5 - Nov 26: Dizzy Pirate Standup Comedy show!

Nov 6 - Nov 27: Wednesday Night Mayhem Nov 7: Throwback Thursday Nov 9: Petty Larceny Band - Tom Petty Tribute Nov 16: Nuzzy Nov 22: New England Density Nov 30: Boogie Chillin Beer Garden Pavilion 64 Franklin St., Worc.

774-530-9000 beergardenma.com Nov 9: Man in Motion Nov 15: Motorboat Nov 23: Invisible Sun – A Tribute to The Police Nov 30: Emo Night Hosted by Chase the Past 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 Nov 7: Jacqueline Burns Nov 8: Ken Macy Nov 9: Brett Casavant Nov 14: Amanda Cote Nov 15: Brian Dickens

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Nov 16: Lost Artifacts Nov 21: Mike Melendez Nov 22: Eavesdrop Nov 23: Dan Cormier Nov 29: Fred Ellsworth Nov 30: Dan Kirouac Boardroom 139 Water St., Worc.

508-757-6259 boardroomwoo.com Boulder Cafe 880 Main St., Fitchburg 978-345-0008 Breakaway Billiards 104 Sterling St., Clinton 978-365-6105 Nov 27: Thanksgiving Eve with Synergy Nov 30: The Great Escape - Journey Tribute Bull Mansion 55 Pearl St., Worc.

508-755-6070 bullmansion.com Bull Run Restaurant 215 Great Road, Shirley 978-425-4311, 877-536-7190 bullrunrestaurant.com Cedar Box Lounge 15 Hamilton St., Worc.

508-373-2314 Chuck’s Steak House and Margarita Grill 10 Prospect St., Auburn 508-832-2553 chucks.com Nov 9: Bad Tickers Nov 15: Johnny Vincent Nov 16: Liam Coleman Nov 22: Drunken Uncles Nov 23: Swagger Nov 29: Macey & Geritts Nov 30: Fender Road 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 Nov 8: John Sage Nov 15: Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell Nov 22: Jay Graham Dark Rose Saloon 274 Shrewsbury St., Worc.

508-926-8780 Nov 8: Bret Brumby Nov 9: The Mike Lynch Trio Nov 15: Charlie Johnson Nov 16: The Bad Tickers Band Nov 22: Sara & Joe Carcia Nov 23: HoBo Prez Nov 27: Girls on Girls Thanksgiving Eve Party Nov 29: Rick Hamel

Days End Tavern 287 Main St., Oxford 508-987-1006 Nov 8: Rich Teters Acoustic Sing a Long Nov 9: JKRAK & Cairo Nov 15: Drunken Uncles Nov 16: Tongue Tied Nov 22: Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell Nov 23: Roc-Kin-On Electric Haze 26 Millbury St, Worc.

508-799-0629 Fiddlers’ Green Pub & Restaurant 19 Temple St., Worc, 508-792-3700 Firefly's / Dante's 350 E. Main St., Marlborough 508-357-8883 fireflysbbq.com Nov 8: Studio Two Nov 9: Scattershot Nov 15: South Street Band Nov 16: Peacheaters Nov 22: Dr Strangeways Nov 23: Tequila Bonfire Nov 27: The Allens Nov 29: Whitney Doucette & Moonshine Band Nov 30: Aquanett Forty’s 1030 Central St., Leominster 978-534-7026 Funky Murphy's Bar & Grill 305 Shrewsbury St., Worc.

508-753-2995 funkymurphys.com Gardner Ale House 74 Parker St., Gardner 978-669-0122 gardnerale.com Thursday: Big Music Nights & Audio Wasabi Friday: Live Music Saturday: Live Music Monday: Blue Mondays - Live Blues!

The GazBar Sports Grill 1045 Central St., Leominster thegazbar.com Nov 7: Lizzy Marquis Nov 8: Jae Mannion Nov 9: Double Barrel Nov 14: Dan Cormier Nov 15: Kevin Shields Nov 16: Randy McGravey Nov 21: Joe Macey Nov 22: Dan Kirouac Nov 29: Two Timers Nov 30: Macey & Gerrits Greater Good Imperial Brewing Co. 55 Millbrook St., Worcester ggimperials.com Nov 9: Booty & The Jett w/Nelson Nov 16: Stomp & Holler Nov 21: Hip Swayers Greendale's Pub 404 W. Boylston St., Worc.

508-853-1350 greendalespub.com Nov 8: Inxpensive Winos Nov 9: Oui Maga Nov 15: Boom Box Nov 16: Fellowship of The King Nov 22: The Verge Nov 23: Blackstone Soul & Review Nov 27: Silverbacks Nov 29: Better Than Nothing Nov 30: Everybody Wants Some

Halligan's Bar and Function Hall 889 Southbridge St., Auburn 508-832-6793 halligansbar.com Tuesday: Beginners Line Dance Lessons with Ken Hoyt Thursday: Mike G & Vi Duo Nov 8: Meat Raffle Nov 9: Tony Soul Project Nov 10: Veteran's Day Music Fest - 4 Bands & Complimentary Meal $10 Cover Nov 15: Last Child - Aerosmith Tribute with opener Burning Sky Nov 16: The Sliverbacks Nov 22: Fever Band Nov 23: XS Band Nov 27: Fellowship of The King Nov 29: Windfall Nov 30: We and The Dawg 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 Legends Airport Rd., Fitchburg 978-342-6500 www.facebook.com/centericebar Nov 13: Amanda Cote Nov 20: Ken Macy Nov 22: Melissa Gates Leitrim's Pub 265 Park Ave., Worc.

508-798-2447 leitrimspub.com The Local Tavern 680 Main St., Holden 508-829-3008 Friday: Live Music Saturday: Live Music Loft 266 Bar & Lounge 266 Park Ave., Worc.

508-796-5177 loft266.com Tuesday: Karaoke Tuesdays Wednesday: Music Bingo Wednesdays Thursday: Trivia Thursday: DJ X Kaliber Friday: DJ Joe T Saturday: DJ Joe T Nov 9: DJ Cardona Nov 22: DJ Daleo 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.

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Michael’s Cigar Bar 1 Exchange Place, Worc.

508-459-9035 michaelscigar.com Nov 7: Brett Brumby Nov 8: AGS Nov 9: Zeke Martin Jazz Band Nov 14: The Royal Furs Nov 15: Early August Nov 16: Jim Devlin Band Nov 21: Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell Nov 22: Blue Light Bandits Nov 23: Abraxas Nov 27: Blue Light Bandits Nov 29: The Royal Furs Nov 30: He Said She Said The Mill 185 185 W. Boylston St., W. Boylston 774-261-8585 themill185.com Nov 8: FM Live Nov 9: Joe Macey Nov 14: Tim Leavitt Nov 15: Jay Graham Nov 16: Tribe Nov 21: Steve Angellis Nov 22: Ken Macy Nov 23: Bill McCarthy Nov 27: Chris Reddy - Thanksgiving Eve Show Nov 29: Sarah Carcia Nov 30: Katie O'Brien Duo

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 Nov 5: Simple Plan & State Champs Nov 6: Concert Crave Presents: Dax Nov 7: Rings Of Saturn Nov 8: King Diamond: North America 2019 Nov 9: Heavy Fest: Chapter Two Nov 9: Nile - A Vile Caustic Attack Tour 2019 Nov 10: Twiztid - Every Day Is Halloween Nov 15: JAM'N 94.5 Presents: A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Nov 20: Chelsea Grin: Eternal Nightmare Tour II - Palladium Upstairs Nov 21: With Confidence - The Love And Loathing Tour Nov 22: Electric Wizard Nov 23: Counterparts: Private Room 2.0 Nov 23: La Dispute Nov 27: Chon & Between The Buried And Me Nov 30: SiriusXM Presents Octanes Accelerator Tour Feat. Ice Nine Kills

Mill City Pub 19 Airport Rd., Fitchburg 978-342-2134 Nov 8: Hitchcock Blondes Nov 9: Auntie Trainwreck Nov 15: Dave Gordon Nov 16: Mighty King Snakes Nov 22: Maniac Loves You Nov 23: Hit the Bus Nov 27: Ian Brown Nov 29: Jesse DeVelis Nov 30: Whitney Doucette & The Moonshine Band

Park Grill and Spirits 257 Park Ave., Worc.

Mill Street BBQ Company 242 Mill Street Worcester, MA 508-762-9990

Patsie Dugan's 49 Millbury St., Worc.

508-755-4155 patsiedugans.com

The Monument Tap 13 Central St., Leominster 978-798-4653 monumenttap.com Nov 7: Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell Nov 8: Dave Malouin Nov 9: Small Town Nov 10: Pat Perla Nov 15: The Middlemen Nov 16: DJ Ritchie Nov 22: Big Dave & The Captain

The Pint 58 Shrewsbury St., Worc.

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Moonshiners 105 Water St., Worc. /www.facebook.com/pg/moonshinerscountrybarworcester Thursday: Throwback Thursdays - DJ Matty Sunday: Sunday Funday Karaoke with DJ Matty Nov 9: Pete Towler Band Nov 17: Trapt with Special Guest Tantric Nov 22: Southern Rain Nov 23: Tailgates Down The Muse 536 Main St., Worc.

508-756-6873 Nick's Bar and Restaurant 124 Millbury St., Worc.

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Partner's Pub 970 South St., Fitchburg 978-345-5051 partnerspub.com Sunday: Karaoke Wednesday: Karaoke Friday: Karaoke Saturday: Live Bands Nov 16: Rock It Nov 27: Sean Daley & The Hooligans

Nov 20: Mary Kate Gentile Nov 21: Terry Brennan Nov 22: Kevin Shields Nov 23: Terry Brennan Nov 24: Adam Makes Noise Nov 27: Josh Briggs Nov 28: John Brazile Nov 29: Jennifer Teftt Nov 30: 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/Open Jam Nov 8: College Hill Module 2 music by OG Domo Nov 9: MS. Laura ichelle, Kidd Mula, Had3s, Good Friday, Hof Cruz, G Peso, Trech Ruger, Retrospect, Savage Ghost, Fanta, Aly K Nov 14: Galactic Thursday feat. 5tr!ke // Open JAM Nov 15: Animal Embassy / Weapon ESP / Joe Grizzly Nov 16: Alyxx // desmo. Feat. Danny Fantom, Ace Vito + more Nov 22: From Logan To Lima, Circumstances, Bravo Sierra, HitchHiking To The Stars, Nicholas Roerich River Styx Brewing 166 Boulder Dr., Fitchburg http:www.riverstyxbrewing.com Nov 8: Gracie Day Nov 9: Spooner Well Band Nov 15: Kerr Griffin Nov 16: Chris Barber Nov 22: Paul Courchaine Nov 23: Dave Alves Nov 29: Sean Daley

Point Breeze On the Lake 114 Point Breeze Road, Webster 508-943-0404 pointbreezeonwebsterlake.com

Rock Bar 81 Water St., Worcester 774-243-7000 Wednesday: Karaoke Thursday: Sunset Strippers Nov 8: Windfall Nov 9: Flock of Assholes Nov 10: Dezi Garcia Nov 15: Getaway Rocks Nov 16: Sick Season Nov 17: Corey McClane Nov 22: War on Alexandria Nov 23: Madman Malloy & Sunset Strippers Nov 24: Running with Scissors Nov 29: On the Rocks Nov 29: The Raw & Right Angle Woman Nov 30: Rhythm 44

Press Box 536 Lincoln St., Worc.

508-856-9255 Saturday: Karaoke

Rye & Thyme 14 Monument Square, Leominster 978-534-5900 ryeandthyme.com

Purgatory Beer Company 670 Linwood Ave, Whitinsville 508-596-2194

Singapore Restaurant 170 Whalon St., Fitchburg 978-345-0132 Nov 8: Doctor Robert Nov 9: Doctor Robert

Quinn’s Irish Pub 715 W. Boylston St., Worc.

508-459-2025 quinnsirishpub.com Nov 6: Josh Briggs Nov 7: Kevin Shields Nov 8: Tim Buono Nov 9: Tim Pacific Nov 10: Graham Brown Nov 13: Chris Reddy Nov 14: John Brazile Nov 15: Annie Brobst Nov 16: Graham Brown Nov 17: Lizzy Marquis

South Side Grille & Margarita Factory 242 W. Broadway, Gardner 978-632-1057 Nov 8: Rick Hamel Nov 9: Dazed Till Dawn Nov 15: Ken Macy Nov 16: The Big Random Nov 22: Strumburgh Nov 23: Teryffics Nov 29: Ryan Paz Nov 30: Max Recoil

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 Nov 8: Rita Tolman Nov 9: JCDC Nov 15: Katie Louise Nov 16: Fred Ellsworth Nov 22: Scott Babineau Nov 23: Lizzy Marquis Nov 29: Ryan Hood Nov 30: Brian Chaffee Tryst Lounge 320 Main St., Fitchburg 978-400-7906 www.thetrystlounge.com Nov 9: DJ22 Vibrations 109 Water St., Worc. www.facebook.com/pg/VibrationsNightclub Friday: Latin Nights Saturday: Saturday Night Dance Party Nov 15: 103.3 AMP Radio Street Team Party Nov 27: Girls Night Out! The Show 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 Nov 9: The Wolfpack Whiskey Hookah Lounge 316 Main St., Worc.

Whiskey on Water 97 Water St., Worc.

774-578-8829 Thursday: DJ Cuz'n Kev Friday: DJ Tec Threat Saturday: Rotating DJs Nov 9: Backyard Swagger Nov 16: Over the Bridge Nov 23: Drive South Nov 27: The Flat Five Nov 30: Evie Joy White Eagle Polish Club 112 Green St., Worc.

774-245-1991 Thursday: Musical Bingo Friday: DJs Thursday: DJs Nov 9: Mad Dogs Unchained Nov 23: Whiskey Church Nov 27: Flock of Assholes Nov 30: Saturday Night Fever William's Restaurant & Tavern 184 Pearson Blvd, Gardner 978-632-7794

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TRAVEL TIPS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS ON A BUDGET

GEORGE ANDREW FOTHERINGHAM

SAVING MONEY With the stress of packing, classes, work and constant calls from family, getting home for the holidays without losing half your paycheck and hair can be more than anyone wants to manage. Even though the TSA seems bent on ruining your day, there are some smart ways to get home or to your vacation destination in as much comfort as economy class can offer. For frequent travelers, the first step to getting the most out of your trip is taking advantage of reward systems. You don’t always need to sign up for another credit card to start earning points, as JetBlue, Amtrak Trains and various hotels all offer point systems that can be redeemed for travel.

They offer points for shopping through their website, answering surveys or shopping at certain locations like Walmart. Also, stick with the same airline each time you fly to accrue the most amount of rewards you can. When it comes to buying tickets make sure you book your flights far in advance because prices will rise each week leading up to the flight. It is not likely that flights will sell out completely, but you should plan ahead to get the most out of your dollar. Foresight is the key to frugality and always remember to work smarter not harder.

STAYING COMFY To some, planes are cramped smelly boxes of terror that are pressurized to feel like the inside of a champagne bottle, or at least I hope that’s not just me. As a 6’7" man I understand more than most how uncomfortable it can be on a plane for any length of time. Certain airlines can be a life saver when it comes to leg room, but flight staff on cheaper lines like Spirit have been kind enough to offer me an empty row in the back of the plane once they noticed I was physically unable to fit my legs behind my seat. If you don’t mind a little extra turbulence, picking your seat in the farthest back rows of the plane while purchasing your ticket gives you the chance of having a row all to yourself. I’m sure most of you won’t have the same comfort issues that I do, but there are some other general tips I have for staying cozy in the air. The first and most obvious tip is to dress in whatever outfit is most comfortable.

Unless your anticipating a romantic reunion right before you board, no one is go-

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ing to mind your grey sweat-suit and tumbleweed hair. I always bring a sweatshirt onto planes because it gets cold in the air and it’s one less bulky item to shove into your case. If you want to be extra clever you can bring a cardigan and wear it backwards like a Snuggie. That way, when you need to take it off, you won’t have to awkwardly wriggle around in your seat while you try not to elbow your neighbors in the face. Along with a pillow and some noise cancelling headphones you might just be the most comfortable person in coach.

DON’T FREAK OUT No matter how perfectly you plan there can be anything to send you into a tizzy at the airport, and it’s always important to remember to keep your cool. Everyone is stressed out and airport employees are very used to (and tired of) being yelled at by someone who’s running late for their flight. At the same time most people will understand what you’re going through if something goes wrong and being nice enough will probably get them to help you out. Sometimes, you might just encounter an employee who is having a bad day themselves and it is best to simply go to someone else for help instead of getting into a fight. I have had an airport employee tell my family that we were too late for our flight to go through security and that we would be unable to check our bags, but someone else empathized with our trouble and let us skip the line at the bag check. The other flyers in the security line were also kind enough to let us ahead of them so we can make our mad dash to the gate. I even got a few cheers at four in the morning as I sprinted ahead of my family, wheezing through the terminal to make sure they didn’t close the gate without us. The moral is don’t make the process any harder for yourself than it already is, and to stay in better shape than I am. Double check everything you need and all your flight information, and don’t try and put it all together on the day of the flight. If you’re properly prepared you can stay grounded while flying home this holiday season.

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LUXE LIST: 3 WAYS TO BE YOUR BEST SELF THIS FALL MERILEE KERN The Fall season commands a stylish wardrobe all its own, but the change in season should also usher in a fresh new body care routine. To help ensure you put your best self forward this season, here are three tried-and-true finds sure to keep you looking and feeling fab. And hot tip...many of these are holiday gift-worthy!

GLEAMIN VITAMIN C CLAY MASK Gleamin is a yellow Australian Vitamin C Clay mask that’s helping women worldwide achieve a natural glow!

In fact, all over Instagram customers are talking about how this skincare solution has helped their skin tremendously, which is part of the reason this product actually sold out at least twice since it launched. The product is formulated from 100% vegan, natural and ethically-sourced ingredients like Yellow Clay, Aloe Vera, Turmeric, Kakadu Plum, Desert Lime, and Finger Lime Caviar. It’s designed to banish dark spots and hyperpigmentation, replacing these areas with a natural brightness. This Vitamin C-infused Clay Mask also revitalizes skin and replenishes moisture thanks to the Aloe Vera, while turmeric enhances and revives skin tone. Native to Australia, the Desert Lime, Kakadu Plum, and Finger Lime Caviar ingredients are among the richest known sources of Vitamin C. Together, this trio fights acne, heals imperfections, evens the skin tone, and prevents future breakouts. It’s especially helpful for users with deep skin tones. Gleamin offers a Glow-and-Go single kit that features a 60 gram jar of the vitamin c clay mask, plus a brightening brush, for just $39.99. Value-minded customers can even save 25% if they purchase the Glow-and-Go Duo package that includes two masks and two brushes, available for $59.99. And, the company offers free shipping on all orders, so gotta love that! gleamin.com.

HERBAN BODY CARE Imagine being able to hand-make soaps and elixirs from scratch, like a batch of freshbaked cookies or homemade soup. Using only plant-based and concentrated formulas, you’d mix organic ingredients with herbs and essential oils from around the world. Now imagine if these soaps incorporated only body-nurturing ingredients which possess healing properties and promote a feeling of rejuvenation for all skin types. No need to get out the mixing bowl for such hand-crafted skincare, as you can turn to Herban, instead.

Their collections are unisex and their custom-molded versions of different soap varietals are even featured at high-end wellness retreats and boutique hotels around the United States. All of their formulas are created in-house, so you never have to worry about outsourced ingredients. Particularly popular items include their Plant Bar soap and Salted Butter moisture scrubs. The company’s name has significant meaning as well. Breaking it down: Herb - they use herbs in all of the formulas; Ban - they ban all chemicals from their formulas; Her – it’s “her” company (woman owned); and Herban - originally targeting an underground urban culture. The line is also entirely gift-worthy! herban.net.

PURA D’OR HAIR CARE Get the shiny, chic hair with voluminous undertones that you can flaunt all summer long with the help of Pura D’or Hair Care. This brand features proprietary blend of organic extracts and oils helps heal your hair. With ingredients like Tea Tree Oil, Ylang Ylang, Lavender, Vanilla, among other natural vitamins and nutrients, there is no shortage of quality that helps to get the job done quite effectively. This cold press, preservation-harvested oil, known for centuries as pure gold, fuses inside each formula to help solve problems like thinning hair and hair loss due to breakage and dandruff. With products such as Hair Thinning Therapy Shampoo & Conditioner, Energizing Scalp Serum, Volumizing Styling Spray and Moisturizing Masque, Smoothing Therapy Shampoo and Conditioner, Smoothing Therapy Cream, Curl Therapy Shampoo and Conditioner and Curl Therapy Cream, take your next step to healthier hair this summer, all season long. Rest assured that, no matter what your particular hair challenges might be, there is a Pura D’or formula with a solution just for you. amazon.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

FORMING WORCESTER’S QUEER COALITION

GIULIANO D’ORAZIO

FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2020 6-10pm VIP Reception 5:00pm AC Marriott 125 Front Street, Worcester, MA

People of Courage Awards Seeking nominations in the following categories for individuals or corporations who have demonstrated their commitment to the LGBTQIA+ community or other marginalized groups: ns Nominatio in now be g accepted

• Corporate Award • Media Award • Public Service Award • Social Justice Advocacy & Action Award • Volunteer Award • Youth/Young Adult Award

For more information, or to submit a nomination go to: www.safehomesma.org

Safe Homes is a program of Open Sky Community Services

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As autumn descends on New England, cooler weather sets in, and some turn to hibernation — but Worcester’s LGBTQ+ community has its sights set confidently on the future. In late September, as pride month drew to a close, community members teamed up for a Queer Leadership Summit. Attendees included leaders and representatives of various organizations such as Worcester Pride, Love Your Labels, Safe Homes, Worcester Historical Museum, and New England Pride TV. The meeting was spurred following a September article in another local publication which painted the picture of a lukewarm and somewhat underrepresented queer community amidst a city that is otherwise burgeoning. Truth be told, there’s a ton of passion and action behind our queer initiatives and organizations, many of which are fueled by volunteer work hours and thrive on the dedication of committed individuals. Those who are connected and invested behind the scenes will attest to this fact, but on the surface, the impact and cohesion may not be plainly visible or collectively organized — hence the need to form a unified voice.

The leadership summit resulted in the decision to form a cross-organizational coalition, and, thanks to the Worcester Historical Museum hosting the LGBTQ-ing a City event, a letter of intent was presented to the City of Worcester Leadership.

The letter, signed by 19 community leaders and advocates, states their goal is, “to represent the best interests of the queer community in Worcester and to establish actionable steps forward. We believe it is in the best interest of both our community and the City of Worcester to prioritize these issues and recognize the need for support, visibility, and representation for queer people in Worcester in order to realize a vision for the city that is diverse, inclusive, equitable, sustainable and prosperous.”

The coalition prioritized three requests to the City: 1. Identify an acceptable city liaison for the LGBTQIA+ community.

2. Establish web page on the City of Worcester website for LGBTQ resources and information, to be overseen by the coalition and city liaison.

3. The City invites a representative from the coalition to regularly participate on committees, commissions and forums that impact our community.

As Worcester continues to expand economically, more eyes are on the city’s growth, and it’s the goal of the coalition to make sure we become a destination where City Leadership and LGBTQ+ voices work together to realize goals that are mutually beneficial.

Speaking of queer community organizations, LGBTQ+ drop-in center Safe Homes is getting ready for their annual fundrasing gala, and is currently accepting nominations for their “People of Courage Award”. The gala, which will take place on May 1, 2020 at the AC Marriott Hotel on Front Street in Worcester, is the organization’s main fundraising mechanism and goes to assist the organization in providing a variety of services to queer youth including free counseling, clothes, a food pantry, and peer-led activities, as well as leadership and job opportunities.

If you know someone who has done outstanding work for the LGBTQ+ community in Central Massachusetts and would like to nominate them for the People of Courage Award, please contact Amanda Gibbons at Amanda.Gibbons@openskycs.org for a nomination application.

Giuliano D’Orazio (he/him pronouns) is a Worcester native, musician, music educator, and active member of the local LGBTQ+ community. He is a board member of Love Your Labels, and a signee of the above mentioned letter. Follow him on instagram at giuliano.music.

420 IN THE 508: SORRY, THAT’S CLASSIFIED ELLIOT MERCIER During the leadup to marijuana legalization, you might have heard a colleague, a friend or your wine enthusiast aunt, spout out something about how according to the government, marijuana is just as terrible as heroin, something even worse than meth or cocaine. As ludicrous as that sounds, there actually is truth to this proclamation but it’s not because the government officials legitimately believe that cannabis is more destructive to the human body and society than the white powder or the least collectible crystal. The green substance is simply too hard to classify correctly and succinctly.

Illicit substances such as marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, ketamine and many more are classified by the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) into a system often called the Drug Classification Schedule. This schedule is a five piece guide that determines two things for substances: medicinal value and likeliness of abuse. The highest tier, Schedule I is for the substance most likely to be abused with no medicinal value recognized. The bottom, Schedule V is full of medications and substances deemed harmless, such as Robitussin. Cold medicine can at least be relied upon to be definitively medicinal. Currently, even with the prevalence of marijuana prespeciptions and dedicated stores, marijuana isn’t seen as a real medicinal substance, due to the likeliness of abuse.

To add nuance, most substances will do one of two things: act as a depressant or a stimulant. Marijuana grows in many strains so it can achieve both of these depending on the individual and product given. Other substances in the lower tiers such cocaine, heroin, LSD and Adderall are more often than not just simple stimulants that don’t leave any wiggle room for interpretation. With the reactions varying from person to person on cannabis and its dozens of strains and effects, it’s simply not easy to remove the substance from Schedule I with confidence due to the randomness and unreliability of the test results. The multiple studies over the years decrying this label have pointed out that marijuana can have medicinal benefits, but the system has remained adamant in its stance on the substance.

If we think about all of the little nuances and odd practices surrounding transactions involving marijuana, you can actually trace it all back to the DEA’s guide. The stigma of Schedule I drugs is what prompted the inability to buy marijuana legally on any sort of debit or credit card, because even if the state allows it, the federal authority doesn’t considering the current government DEA based regulation.

All of this might be a little confusing but it does make sense at the end of the day, even if the answers never feel definite. Will cannabis ever escape the label?

There’s a possibility that it never will, because societal acceptance is not going to equate to scientific consensus. As of the time of this writing, there have been nine legislative proposals brought up this year alone to try and change the classification. So who knows, change may be closer than it looks. t h epu ls emag.com

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DINING REVIEW

TABLE TWELVE: THE SEQUEL BERNIE WHITMORE

Restaurant start-ups seem to happen all the time and though I try to pay attention and keep track of them, there’s one that I’ve anticipated with special interest.

That’s due to its pedigree; after I heard that Table Twelve was a project by the owners of the Black & White Grille of Spencer, I knew it was just a matter of time before I paid them a visit.

Though they’re well known to the people of Spencer, the Black & White ranked as one of our more noteworthy ‘discoveries’ in the past few years with a wide-ranging menu, quality preparation and friendly service. I’ve recommended it ever since that first visit.

We’d soon find the B&W tradition has been successfully transplanted to West Boylston in the location that previously housed Keepers Pub. To start, the interior’s been totally overhauled. It’s a long building with the main dining room and lounge area facing the street. It’s light and airy, totally uncluttered. Behind that is a long hallway with a couple more dining rooms. Upon arrival, we were seated in a booth up front. Kaitlin, our server, greeted us with a level of friendly enthusiasm that made her a welcome guide to our first visit.

In choosing an appetizer I was tempted by the Honey Sriracha Shrimp, one of the items that scored so high in our meal at the B&W. That impulse gave way to curiosity when we noticed Devil’s Shrimp, a pairing of deviled eggs topped with Cajun-blackened shrimp.

Two hardboiled eggs were sliced in half, stuffed with their mashed yolks and topped with large shrimp that had been blackened over high heat till crusted with Cajun seasoning mix.

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They were served lined up on a long rectangular dish over a bed of arugula leaves and drizzled with spicy sriracha aioli.

THE EASY APPROACH WAS TO EAT THE SHRIMP AND EGGS SEPARATELY; BUT TO DISCOVER IF THERE WAS ‘FLAVOR MAGIC’ IN COMBINING THE TWO I JABBED A PIECE OF EGG AND SHRIMP TOGETHER. Alas, no alchemical magic occurred, but the contrasting flavors and textures were pleasing and made this an ideal appetizer.

My glass of Bay State Beer Company’s ‘Becky Likes the Smell’ was the ideal counter to the salty crust of Cajun spices. Its piney citrus flavor profile smooths the hoppiness and alcohol level of this imperial double IPA. Initially attracted by the colorful graphics of their 16 oz. cans, I’ve become a fan of ‘Becky’ and look forward to Bay State’s expansion into Worcester.

Browsing beyond appetizers, the menu contains a comprehensive list of salads and soups and continues with ‘between the bread’ sandwiches; ‘between the buns’ burgers; steak and chop ‘main meals’ and ‘from the pasta pot’ selections that includes six variations of mac ’n cheese. Seafood options are all market priced which would seem to bode well for freshness.

And then there’s a section of ‘pan pizza from the hot stone oven’ and a half-dozen meals for the ‘little ones’. On this mid-week evening several families were taking advantage of this.

From this comprehensive array my companion kept things autumn-traditional with an entrée of Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf. Meatloaves come in many forms and seasoning strategies. At Table Twelve the

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meat mixture had been molded into single-portion meatloaf that encased sautéed mushrooms and mozzarella cheese. Then it was wrapped in bacon slices and baked till the exterior was tasty and dark brown.

It arrived pre-sliced and drenched in beef gravy alongside a heap of mashed red bliss potatoes. (vegetables would be ordered from the list of sides). The result? A moist and tender meatloaf that yielded rich cheesiness and mushrooms in each bite.

Table Twelve seems to favor options in their menu.

My entrée, simply termed ‘Scampi’, is an example.

It can be customized to include no protein or outfitted with chicken or shrimp. I chose shrimp and was pleased to discover more than a half-dozen of them luxuriating in the olive oil white wine-soaked angel hair pasta.

The structure of this scampi followed the basic recipe: a touch of lemon and basil flavored the garlicky wine sauce that I sopped up with the grilled slice of buttery bread. Where the dish differed, though, was with the addition of chopped tomatoes and sautéed spinach. This worked as a nice touch and was visually attractive in creating Italy’s ‘il Tricolore’.

Assuring us that desserts are ‘divine’ and baked ‘just up the road’, Kaitlin approved our choice of the Caramel Apple Tart. An almond pastry shell contained warm apple filling topped with streusel ribboned in caramel sauce. It came with a puff of whipped cream over a drizzling of creamy cinnamon syrup. Everything about this spelled ‘scrumptious’. It disappeared in a flash.

All too often the expectations of a sequel are way too high and, when finally experienced, prove disappointing. But this was not so with Table Twelve; the owners have replicated the successful features of their Spencer enterprise and developed a very different dining experience in West Boylston.

HOT & NOW What’s hot and happening now in the restaurant scene

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I WILL GLADLY PAY YOU TUESDAY. Worcester will be getting a new

burger franchise. IM Burger, a California-based company will be opening their first location in Massachusetts, on Worcester’s Gold Star Boulevard. The restaurant will have a beer and wine license. It will be on the corner of Millbrook and Gold Star Boulevard opposite Harr Ford.

LITTLE RASCALS. Rascals is the name of the new Country Bar opening on James Street in Worcester. The bar will replace the Dance Ranch.

110 IS ADDING UP. A new 110 Grille opened recently in Millbury in the Shoppes at Blackstone Valley. This small local chain is certainly expanding.

SO LONG FAREWELL, GOODBYE. Padavano’s on Worcester’s Shrewsbury Street was recently sold. It will be replaced by The Woo Bar & Grill which is owned

by Jon Pittsley and Eddy Rocco. Pittsley worked at the Dolphin Seafood Restaurant in Natick. According to the new owners it will be a family-friendly, neighborhood kind of place.

IT TOOK A LOT OF WOK. Min’s Wok has reopened after 18 months of re-

construction due to a fire. It is located in the Westview Plaza on Worcester’s West Boylston Street.

NOT SUCH A GREAT WALL. The Great Wall, a Chinese restaurant, will be reopening on Worcester’s Main Street, a block down from City Hall. The eatery was closed for a while because the back wall of the building was falling in.

THE TRADE WAR DIDN’T STOP THEM. Wan Wang recently opened on Worcester’s Park Ave. If you ever went to the old Ho Toy, you would not recognize the space after an expansive reconstruction. The restaurant is owned by the family behind Kenichi on Worcester’s Shrewsbury Street and Sake Bomb further down Park Ave. TAKING A DIVE. The Dive Bar, an iconic Worcester watering hole, which was a

pioneer in craft beer bars is closing its doors. Owners Alec Lopez & Sheri Sadowsky have opted to pull the plug after the owner would not give them a new long-term lease. The building owner plans to open a restaurant in the spot.

DITTO FOR UNION. The Union Tavern across Green Street from the Dive Bar is also planning to convert to a restaurant. This trend of establishing new restaurants could be called the WooSox effect, as people start planning for the new baseball field that will be constructed in the city.

IN OTHER DOWNTOWN WORCESTER NEWS. Figs & Pigs the restau-

rant at the DCU Center has closed its doors. According to DCU management a new concept will be taking its place very soon.

STOP PLAYING GAMES. The Save Point Tavern, Worcester’s first video gaming bar recently opened on Worcester’s Highland Street, in the space that housed Grille 57 for a number of years. Other video gaming bars are expected to open in the coming months so stay tuned.

CHOPPED WORCESTER. Rick Arauja from Lettuce Be Local in Sterling won the competition in Worcester’s version of Chopped, the popular cooking TV show. The contest was to benefit Jerimiah’s Inn. I’M ALL STEAMED UP. Steam Energy Cafe, Niche Hospitality’s coffee em-

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FOOD + DR I N K

NEW AROUND THE WOO

RACHEL SHUSTER Sail to Trail WineWorks is Worcester’s first boutique winery offering the city’s wine drinkers something new and tasty.

Founder and CEO, Chris Simpson, a Worcester native, is excited to bring this fresh take on a winery to the city. His goal is to simplify the wine conversation in the industry and create a community of customers who feel comfortable and open to be a part of that conversation.

Sail to Trail wines began with Simpson’s experience in the corporate world as an engineer, with the consistent dream of starting his own business. “I spent a long time in the corporate space,” Simpson said.

“I realized that if I wanted to start my own business, it was now or never. One day, I was interviewing at a company on the South Shore and I was going to interview with CEO. I looked at his LinkedIn profile and saw that he was on the board of directors at a winery.” With his interest peaked, Simpson went on to check out that winery and on the website, there was information about the industry and it was then that it clicked. “I started to realize that this was an industry that I could get into,” Simpson says. “This industry is new for this area. The thought of bringing in varietals that are in demand to Worcester…I just kept peeling back the layers and thought, ‘I could do this. The city would love it and it’s the right time.’”

Fast forward a year and a half later, Simpson explains how he got to this point after that fateful day where it all clicked. “We have been exploring relationships with vineyards for a year and a half, working with sommeliers, brokers, etc.,” Simpson says. “We

reached out to vineyards and asked what wines they have and what wines meet the criteria of our clientele. We narrowed down 100 wines to five which we have now that provide wine at a great value.”

Sail to Trail is unique in that the focus is on providing customers with carefully crafted, limited edition varietals that are in demand. “We want to be on leading edge of things that are becoming more popular, for example, unoaked Chardonnay,” Simpson adds.

“The quality of wine, subtleties in flavor…the things that are on the leading edge in terms of what consumers are looking for in their wine.”

Sail to Trail offers five labels in four varietals – Sauvignon Blanc ($20), Chardonnay ($20), Zinfandel ($35), and two Cabernet Sauvignons – a premium ($18) and a reserve ($40). Something else unique?

The company’s name. “Growing up around here, I was raised to believe that our geography is something special,” Simpson says. “In this area, we can be on a beach and on top of a mountain all in the same day, which the name suggests.”

The biggest reward for Simpson thus far? “When I take wines to restaurants and tell the people about them, I can see on people’s faces, ‘Oh wine from Worcester…this is going to be lousy,’ Simpson says.

“Then I give them a sample, and I love literally being able to watch their faces and see that they think my wine is really, really great. Their eyes light up.”

On the flip side, navigating the legal and regulatory system has been a tough, eye-opening, and new journey for Simpson, however, it’s all been worth it to see how much people love his wines.

Sail to Trail does ship their wines to customers' doors, but they also have a tasting room in the Higgins Armory building. “We have everything in place to do tastings and sell out of here,” Simpson adds.

At the end of the day, Simpson’s love for the city is at the root of why he brought Sail to Trail to Worcester.

“More than anything, I could have set up shop anywhere, but I wanted to be here, because I love this city,” he says. “I am proud to bring this to the city of Worcester.”

For more information, visit sailtotrail.com. Cheers!

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SPENCER TRAPPIST BREWERY RYAN CASHMAN When I think of a monastery I envision snow-covered hills echoing with Gregorian chants and old stone churches filled with cloaked monks praying silently beneath stained glass. It’s a very European image, one that might not translate easily into the new world. You’d be surprised to find then, as I was, that there is a full-fledged abbey of Trappist monks living in neighboring Spencer who happen to be really good at brewing beer.

Trappists follow the Rule of St. Benedict, a monastic creed which stresses “pray and work”; ora et labora in Latin. Since the 6th century, monks who live by this code focus on self-sufficiency and charitable giving. They are able to support themselves and their communities by engaging in craft enterprises. St. Joseph’s Abbey in Spencer has been a working Trappist community since 1950, selling preserves and jams to start and moving to beer when the time came to chart the abbey’s economic path to the future. Thus, Spencer Brewery was formed becoming America’s first, and currently only, Trappist brewing company.

Some of the earliest recipes for beer came out of monasteries in the mountains of Germany and Austria, so the choice of our Spencer based Trappists to brew beer is more than appropriate; it’s historically correct. I may have talked about some of their offerings in a previous column, but they are worth mentioning again.

The Trappist Ale is a very agreeable beer that pairs well with practically anything, and has a nice autumn amber color to it. They also brew Pilsner, a Vienna lager, a monthly small-batch IPA, imperial stouts and a specialty fruit label.

Their newest creation is the seasonal Monkster Mash, a pumpkin Ale. Apart from the clever play on words, this beer is close to being the perfect beer for fall. It is bested only by Sam Adams Octoberfest, which sits on the holy top shelf of my refrigerator door. Monkster Mash is breaking into the current autumn trend of all things pumpkin: pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin pie (the OG as it were), pumpkin candy, costumes, etc. The market king in this segment is Shipyard Pumpkinhead.

If you’ve ever been to the Big E you’ll know this statement is true. Apart from Bud Light, Pumpkinhead is the event’s best selling beer, no doubt due to the fact that it is traditionally served with a sugared rim.

Since it practically created the market for pumpkin beers, Shipyard is held as the industry standard. And it is a well earned title. Pumpkinhead is a good beer, but Monkster Mash is better. It could be because there is less industrialism behind it, or the fact that each exceedingly smooth sip was crafted by monks whose brewing traditions stretch back centuries, but the subtlety of the pumpkin and the slight tickle of spices transcend this beer beyond its seasonality. This is an ale that could very easily be shared at upcoming holiday gatherings or you could stock up on it and keep it cold ‘til summer and have it during a barbeque. It’s that versatile.

Don’t take my word for it though, patronize your local package store and see if they carry the Spencer Trappist Brewery brew. You could likely just ask for “that monk beer” and they’ll know what you’re talking about. Or you could always go visit the Brothers at St. Joseph’s Abbey and see for yourself what a modern American monastic life looks like. I’m sure they’d be more than happy to see you.

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Most of us set goals in our lives. Whether it be to lose 30 pounds, buy a new car, quit some bad habit, save money, be more kind or something else that is important for us to achieve, there is always something we want to get to. Why is it then, that these goals are sometimes so hard for us to realize? Why is it that so many of us give up before we get there – a lack of willpower?

The answer is no. The more I consider it, the more I realize it is not that we lose the passion for the goal. It’s not simply that we lose the will to achieve it. More often than not, it is because we lose faith in the goal because we are discouraged in one way or another along the way. Let’s take weight loss for instance. We try some new trendy diet we find in the hopes that we will get to this goal of losing 30 pounds. We lose 22 pounds and then for some reason can’t manage to lose more even though we didn’t change anything. So…we get upset and give up and go back to old habits.

Perhaps we want to save for a trip we have always been wanting to take and we are so close to having the money we need to buy a ticket. Then our car dies and we must spend most of it to take care of that. We somehow allow this to get into our head, believing we just can’t make it happen.

For me, it is publishing a book I have been working on. I work on it here and there and then my life gets hectic. My son started football and now that takes 3-4 nights a week. I get migraines so that wipes me out and I can’t do it then. Add a new and extremely demanding job to the mix and well, I may as well just give up on this whole idea because I am just never going to get it done…right? Nope.

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ART & CULTURE

FAMOUS ANDY WARHOL BEHIND THE SCENES EXHIBIT COMING TO OF “PASSION FOR WORCESTER PUMPKINS”

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Rowland Scherman, Andy Warhol aside Polaroids of Caroline Ireland, about 1979; printed 2008, digital inkjet print, Gift of Howard G. Davis, III A.K.A. David Davis, 2011.162. © Rowland Scherman.

Cindy Sherman, Untitled Film Still #7, 1978, gelatin silver print, Charlotte E.W. Buffington Fund, 1995.65. Courtesy of the artist and Metro Pictures, New York.

Andy Warhol, Outer and Inner Space, 1965, 16mm film transferred to digital files; Black and white, sound, 33 minutes in double screen, Collection of the Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh, with contribution from the Andy Warhol Foundation for Visual Arts, Inc. © 2019 The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. / Licensed by Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.

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Art has always had an important place in the culture of Worcester and this fall is no exception with a lot to look forward to in the upcoming few months. From November 16, 2019, to February 16, 2020, the famous traveling exhibit Photo Revolution: Andy Warhol to Cindy Sherman will be on display at Worcester’s own famous Worcester Art Museum.

While most people think of art traditionally as paintings and sculptures, this exhibit will display the impact of the artistic photography movement of the 1960s. It will highlight the work of famous artists such as Andy Warhol and Tom Wessleman.

Andy Warhol is one of the most well remembered and respected artists of the twentieth century. He has frequently had exhibits all over the world, more recently at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he became a pivotal figure in the Pop Art movement and the Photo Revolution. He was one of the first artists to use photography as art. Warhol took thousands of photos throughout his career and popularized the use of the Polaroid camera. His famous Red Book Series of photographs is also a part of the exhibit.

According to the Worcester Art Museum website, the show “strives to demonstrate the relationship between the foundation of photography and contemporary art.” Therefore, the exhibit will feature all kinds of art; including paintings, prints, sculptures and videos.

It will also include a series of “everyday photos” from everyday situations that captivate how we understand reality and media today.

These photos have been collected over the years and are typically lost or rediscovered works from unknown artists or everyday people. The exhibit will additionally feature the works of local artists from the Worcester area such as John O’Reilley, Peter Campus, Chris Burden and more. This will give local artists the chance to showcase their work and an opportunity for the public to see what’s up and coming in the Worcester art scene.

The 1960s were a time of social and political change. Both the civil rights and women’s rights movements were in full swing and taking a forefront in society. The exhibit strives to showcase not only the artistic changes, but

these social and political changes. Warhol strived to capture these moments in history as the times moved forward, as well as inspiring other politically active artists such as Leon Golub and Cindy Sherman herself. Photography art played an essential and important role in the changing of the media landscape, when the media was moving to more visual forms such as film and television.

“Many of the most visually striking and politically or emotionally engaging moments of the 20th century—from the assassination of President Kennedy, to the Vietnam war, to the moon landing—occurred during a period of transition from the dominance of the still photographic image to the increasing prevalence of film and video,” said the exhibition’s curator Nancy Kathryn Burns. “The growth of photography as a consumer medium began to carry over into and influence the artists of the time, pushing photography from being the province of a select few artists to the dominant form capable of delivering the real—or seemingly real—images that both artists and consumers now desired.”

Alex Katz, Double Portrait with Frames, 1950, oil on Masonite, Colby College Museum of Art, Gift of the artist, 1995.061. © 2019 Alex Katz / Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY.

On Friday, November 15, the museum will host an opening party that will go from 7-11 pm. The event will feature a DJ, cash bar and guest speakers. The exhibit will be presented with support from the Lunar Foundation, and will have sponorships by Fallon Health and Skinner Auctioneers and Appraisers. You can see the exhibit during the museum’s regular hours, Wednesday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adult tickets are $18, and there are discounts for students and seniors. It is a family friendly exhibit that includes aspects of art, history and culture. You definitely won’t want to miss this extraordinary artistic exhibit this season.

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STYLE & BEAUTY

FIVE LOOKS FOR THE FALL ALEXANDRA RODRIGUEZ For some of us Fall is our favorite season. It’s the season of change where the leaves start to transform their colors, everything around us becomes pumpkin flavored, Thanksgiving festivities take place and sweaters and boots make an appearance. In order to look and feel the best we can, we need the best accessories and makeup to fulfill our Fall spirits.

BOLD CAT EYES AND DARK LIPS

When in doubt, wing it! With all the YouTube videos explaining step by step how to create a cat eye, I’m sure for some of us the dreadful process has improved our skills giving us techniques to get better and better at this iconic look. But trust me, it is all worth it! A cat eye is like an instant facelift; it gives your eyes a lifting effect and is visually appealing. Simple yet bold, cat eyes are mostly combined with dark lips because it gives it a good balance between eyes that aren’t too heavy and lips that compliment and adds character to the entire look. A winged liner and a dark lip are great for a date night or those special events coming along our way.

PEARLS AND PLUM Bring out the pearls! Not only are pearls beautiful but also they are very elegant and sophisticated. They are good to use year round! Plum lips are in and there are many different shades to compliment any skin tone. They are a serious statement when combined with pearls; they add a romantic yet classy look. When transitioning to Fall, using deep shades of plum lips and pearl jewelry will add elegance to your over all look. It will be great for day and night activities, wear it to work or a night out. This effortless, simple yet romantic look will look great with big sweaters and boots, a beautiful pair of pearl stud earrings or a simple pearl necklace.

EXTRA DEWY SKIN For some of us dewy skin might mean oily skin, but in fact for the cold days dewy skin looks healthy and chic. The key for dewy skin is using minimal makeup that looks natural and effortless. This look is great for the daytime because it adds natural looking shine to your face with out looking excessively oily. For some of us,

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the cold weather will take away that natural shine and makes our skin look dry and dull. This is where tinted lip balms and cream highlighters take effect. A good sheer and radiance boosting foundation will allow your skin to shine through giving it enough coverage.

METALLIC EYES AND GLOSSY LIPS With the big holidays coming along, this look is what will make your party outfits complete. It’s dramatic yet glamorous! And of course a little too messy for some of us but with the right steps and precision this look will give your skin life! For the most mesmerizing yet flattering look opt for copper, electric gold and metallic bronze eye shadows. For the lips to look hydrated add shades of nude with a soft sheen or a vinyl shine lip-gloss. And don’t forget about lashes! Fake, dramatic eyelashes will be the cherry on top for this look with the combination of a black eyeliner.

DUSTY ROSE DETAILS AND VELVET MATTE For a feminine yet chic look that is ideal for a romantic dinner and Fall festivities this might be what to aim towards. This look is a very easy look to create since there isn’t much accuracy and makeup to be used. One or two shades of eye shadows in tones of rose and nude used all around the eyes are all you need. A peachy pink with golden shimmer blush will add healthy looking flush to your cheeks. A velvety matte lip pencil will add just enough saturation and impact to your lips. Paired with a beautiful delicate cocktail dress this look will make you look flirty and feminine all night long.

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STYLESAVVY: DO'S AND DON'TS

APRIL GODDARD As we say goodbye to the beauty of October and hello to the start of the party season of November, you may be looking at your wardrobe scratching your head at how your new fall wardrobe has suddenly become...well, old news. I mean, you were so excited to wear that new pair of jeans, sweater, and wide array of new scarves that you sweated through wearing all of them during our 75-80 degree weather in September. Kuddos to you for sticking it out for the sake of fashion. But as you try to piece together what to wear to that upcoming work party, family reunions, and the biggest event of the month Thanksgiving-you might be left feeling a little uninspired. In this issue, we are going to discuss the “do’s” and “don’ts” for the rest of the season - as in, what to add to your collection, and what to put away for next year.

DO: Invest in muted floral dresses and blouses with ruffle details. Florals are huge for this season, and will be no exception for the month of November. Floral prints have a way of making an outfit feel special and dressed all through the visual interest that the pattern itself provides. A pretty floral dress can be your new go-to for your family party, and a floral collared shirt can be a great addition to your office wear.

DON’T: Over-use plaid. In fact, at this point in the season, please kindly step away from the pattern all together and put it away until next year. Not only was plaid not a major trend as it is for this fall, but it really passes its expiration date by the time November rolls around anyway.

DO: Make use of gold accessories and jewelry. Layering jewelry is still on major trend, so take full advantage with eye-catching gold layered necklaces and bracelets. If you want to double up on the ear jewelry, opt for smaller, more delicate pieces. If you prefer one pair of statement earrings, stick with that.

DON’T:

Be afraid to mix different colors, styles, and patterns within your attire. Monochromatic looks are taking a back seat this season, catapulting floral and geometric patterns to front and center. Make your outfit even more visually interesting through an additional pop of color-add a cool handbag or a red lipstick to tie the look together. Remember: Half the fun of dressing up is wearing what makes you feel confident, comfortable and put together!

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