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table scraps
The Worcester Center for Crafts celebrates The Art of Dining with a reception on Thursday, September 30. Come join them for their newest show, Art of Dining, which is both a show and sale of exceptional art for your table, as well as a new print installation, Family Debris Series, by Lisa Barthelson. Enjoy wine tasting by KJ Baaron’s and tasty treats from celebrity chefs. $25 per person, to benefit the Worcester Center for Crafts. 5:30-8 p.m. Worcester Center for Crafts, 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183.
ride of honor
apple daze
Old Sturbridge Village celebrates the taste and history of an old-fashioned New England apple harvest during its annual Apple Days weekend on Oct. 2-3. Visitors can taste nearly forgotten heirloom apple varieties and mulled cider, help the farmers harvest apples, try their hands at cidermaking, and see the horse-powered Cider Mill in operation grinding apples. What a great way to celebrate the fall harvest! $20; seniors $18; children 3-17, $7; children under 3, free. Old Sturbridge Village, 1
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A bicycle ride in fall is such a great way to celebrate the season – and a guided ride at your pace is idyllic. If you agree, check out the Major Taylor Century ride on Sunday, October 3. Bicycle 25, 62 or 100 miles on quiet, rolling back roads in south-central Massachusetts, plus a little bit of Rhode Island and Connecticut. It’s not a race! The Major Taylor Century is an annual recreational ride presented by 10th Gear Christian Youth Cyclists and the Seven Hills Wheelmen. Proceeds benefit those two groups as well as the Major Taylor Association. Helmets are required. Entry fee includes continental breakfast, snacks, arrowed route, and cue sheets. $25. $5 off for members of Seven Hills Wheelmen or 10th Gear. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Whitin Park Whitin Community Center, 60 Main St., Whitinsville. Call 508-831-0301, visit majortaylorassociation.org.
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o’ Douglasfest day comics Douglas Octoberfest on Saturday, October 2,
features a fall-themed block party. Two stages and more than 70 vendors include Doghouse Flowers, Blackstone Valley Community Chorus, Mark & Raianne, Whalebone Farmhouse, Todd the Magician, Angel Road, Douglas High School Varsity Cheerleaders, The Points North, the Douglas High School Chorus, The Giant Yes, Jon Short, The Island Castaways Band, Garage Sale Picasso, and the Douglas High School Band. Plus a children’s stage. Free. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Main Street, Douglas. douglasoctoberfest.org.
Boylstonfest The West Boylston Fall Festival on Saturday, October 2 is an autumnal celebration with artist/vendor sales, scarecrow decorating, pie-eating contest, special guests, live music and entertainment for all ages. To keep you moving to the rhythm, you’ll also hear music with bluesman Rich Brown, Pro Musica Brass, and Cajun zydeco Boogaloo Swamis. Free. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. West Boylston Town Common, Intersection of Routes 12 & 140, West Boylston.
Worcesterfest The W2W Festival hopes to become the signature Worcester event of the year on the beautiful New City Hall Commons on Saturday, October 2. Featuring a Duathlon 5k Run/14-mile Bike/5k Run followed by music, food and entertainment. The driving goal behind W2W is to bring all of Worcester together to celebrate the greatness of our city. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Worcester City Hall Common, Front St. Call 508-799-2062 or visit w2wfestival. com.
For 24 hours of passionate creativity don’t miss the 24 Hour Comic Challenge! at Worcester Art Museum on Saturday, October 2. 24 Hour Comics Day is an annual international event, where cartoonists attempt to create 24 comic pages in 24 hours; penciled, inked, and lettered. All participants are invited to display their work in an exhibition in the Higgins Education Wing, open to the public October 3-29, 2010. Register for a three-hour (three page), eight-hour (8 page), or full 24-hour challenge by calling 508.793.4333 or 508-793-4334. $5 for everyone. 3 p.m.midnight Worcester Art Museum, Higgins Education Wing/Studios, 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406, 24hourcomicsday.com.
bombshells The Wortown Bombshells Burlesque on Saturday, October 2, will feature a night of classic
burlesque. Performing with the Bombshells will also be The Boston Babydolls, Clea V, and Miss Scarlet, as well as local comedian Shaun Connolly. 21+ event. For only $60 secure a booth for 4-6 people. Individual seats are $8. 9-11:30 p.m. Hotel Vernon The Ship Room/Kelley Square Yacht Club, 1 Millbury St. Call 508-363-3507 or visit facebook.com/wortownbombshells.
smartass
At the Mister Smartass Theater 3000 Live Comedy/ movie show you’ll get to see a Halloweenthemed movie with all the commentary you always wished came with it, as local wise asses crack jokes and comment on the movie as it is shown in progress. Stop by the Lucky Dog on Wednesday, October 6, for this free event. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-3631888, or find them on facebook.