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aving studied preterm births for 15 years, I always knew America had a very high preterm birth rate but was shocked to read recently that it has the highest preterm birth rate of any industrialized nation. America’s preterm birth rate lines up closely with Africa. One in every eight babies in America is born too early.

A March of Dimes release revealed that seven states led the way between 1992 and 2002, with increases in their preterm birth rates of 30 percent or greater. Massachusetts reported the highest increase in the nation with a 38 percent increase during those years, followed by Maine at 35 percent and Nebraska at 34 percent. No one has discovered why the seven states reported increases so much higher than the rest of the nation.

While preterm birth remains a leading cause of death and disability, neonatologists at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester report that survival rates and outcomes for preterm babies have improved due to advances in technology.

Research shows that preterm babies born at hospitals with a Level III nursery, such as UMass Memorial, have a much better chance of survival than babies transported after birth. Even preterm babies born at the lower limits of viability (23 weeks) have improved survival rates, though outcome may vary.

-Wanda Curtis, Contributing writer

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May 22 - 28, 2014 ■ Volume 39, Number 38

Now in Worcester, Tufts Dental Facilities there ‘for a population that needs us’ Walter Bird Jr.

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ouise Caissie has been bringing her two sons, 39-year-old Daniel and 37-year-old Christopher, to a Tufts University dental clinic for more than 25 years. This week, she accompanied them to the newest of Tufts’ eight clinics statewide for the first time. The Tufts Dental Facility at Worcester opened at the end of April in a separate leased space at the Seven Hills Foundation’s ASPiRE! center.

As they have most of their lives, Daniel and Christopher, both of whom have cerebral palsy and are confined to wheelchairs, took turns being seen, first by their favorite dental hygienist, then by their dentist.

The Tufts Dental Facilities, run through the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM) and more formally known as Tufts Dental Facilities Serving People with Special Needs, cater exclusively to people just like Daniel and Christopher - adults with some type of developmental disability or special need for whom traditional dental care can prove challenging for a variety of reasons.

“It is not only just about who will take your insurance,” Caissie says. “It’s about being relaxed with a child that can’t tell you if they’re comfortable or in pain. Every other dentist [we’ve gone to], there was always a little hesitation.”

Lori Lonchiadis does not appear at all hesitant as she worked Daniel’s teeth. Caissie helped by gently cradling her oldest son’s head to prevent any sudden movements.

She tenderly stroked his dark hair and joked

about how her boys like coming to see “the pretty dental hygienist.”

Tufts has been operating the specialty dental clinics for 38 years, according to Dr. Darren Drag TUSDM, who is the clinical operations director for all eight dental clinics in the state. All the dentists and staff at the clinics are trained in dealing with developmentally-delayed or special needs patients. The clinic in Worcester is technically not a “new” clinic; it is the new location for the clinic that previously operated out of the Glavin Regional Center in Shrewsbury.

The facility cost about $400,000 and opened April 30. It was the result of a collaboration between Tufts, the state Department of Developmental Services (DDS), the state Department of Public Health (DPH), the state Department of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) and the Seven Hills Foundation, which also partners with Tufts for its dental facility in Groton. Most of the patients who come through the Tufts dental clinics are involved with DDS, according to Drag. The Worcester region alone serves over 1,100 DDS-eligible adults a year, with the new facility anticipating seeing that many.

Between them, they will account for 3,0003,500 patient visits each year.

Combined, the clinics see about 7,000 unique patients each year. Their need, Drag says, was obvious.

“It was generally recognized that there was something additional and extra that had to be provided for people with developmental disabilities,” Drag says, adding that one of the missions of the Tufts University School

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Brothers Christopher and Daniel and their mother Louise Caissie talk with Dr. Karen Chang, DDS and dental hygienist Laurie Lonchiadis at the Goddard Street dental office. and untreated tooth decay than the general of Dental Medicine is to care for the underpopulation, says Dr. John Morgan, associate served population.

In fact, according to a study led by TUSDM professor in the department of public health and community service at TUSDM, who and Tufts University School of Medicine was among the principal investigators for (TUSM), the need for oral health practices for the study, which was conducted at the Tufts those with intellectual and developmental Dental Facilities. disabilities is significant.

Of the 4,732 patients whose records were “People with intellectual and reviewed, 61 percent were reported to have a developmental disabilities are more likely to mild to moderate disability, while 39 percent have poor oral hygiene, periodontal disease

WOO-TOWN INDE X A weekly quality of life check-in of Worcester

The city’s five Innovation Schools are coming up for renewal. All have shown reason for optimism over future student performance. +2

Rapper and Worcester native Joyner Lucas uses the “N” word more times than you can count in his new single, “Half N----r,” but love it or hate it, the song takes an unflinching look at racism. +1

The legal battle between the city and former cop David Rawlston continues as courts keep ruling in his favor. It is time to bring this saga, dating back to a 2007 incident, to some conclusion. -3

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Despite many successful road and sidewalk projects in the city, many roads filled with bumps, dips, cracks, potholes and other not-so-nice surprises for your car. -3

Nativity School of Worcester’s first graduates, Juainer Beato-Lopez, Jacob Kelley, Daniel Dompreh and Gunlee Segrain, all receive degrees from Providence College. +4

Company works to preserve some of the wood from the Odd Fellows Home and preserves it for resale from its mill in Oxford. +2

It’s a sad truth: too many drivers don’t seem to know how to navigate a rotary, making it a risky proposition when you travel through Worcester’s.

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At Tufts each dental student spends a week at one of the clinics, according to spokesperson Siobhan Gallagher.

“A lot of dentists,” she says, “don’t have the knowledge of dealing with people with special needs.”

The biggest challenge, according to Brag, is that each patient that comes to the dental facilities “is an individual with his or her own individual needs.” Those needs can range from simple cleanings to a more complicated medical history representing a complex set of behavioral circumstances.

“There can be behavioral challenges that make providing care difficult,” Brag says. In addition, he says, there are often communication or understanding challenges on the patient’s part. “It might mean taking a slower, methodical approach, knowing the adult in your chair might never have been to a dentist before.”

Dr. Karen Chang has been working with Tufts for 15 years, and is the clinical director of the Worcester facility. She agrees that communication can prove difficult, but what amazes her the most is the dedication shown by her staff.

“What strikes me most is that all of my staff could be working somewhere else, but

we chose to work here,” Chang says. “It’s a distinct calling. Once you’re here it becomes very hard to leave.”

Chang says she “knew” where she belonged when she was taking part in a lecture on special needs dentistry in dental school. “It was instantaneous that I knew this is what I wanted to do,” she says.

In Worcester, she says, while Seven Hills is essentially a landlord, both organizations have a common goal.

“It’s really a marriage of two programs with the same goal of serving people with disabilities,” Chang says. “We get each other.

That’s why it makes a lot of sense that we’re working together.”

It takes a few moments for Chang to put into words what makes the Tufts Dental facilities so special. Part of it, she says, is dealing with people who are not always treated so kind by society.

“The purpose of this program,” she says, “is to enhance a community that in history was shunned and not accepted. I feel like it’s a work in progress, and somebody in the history of [Tufts] had compassion and made a commitment to upholding a quality of service for people that don’t have their own voice.

I feel like we’re all just trying to fight for a common purpose, really, just trying to service a very special population that needs us.”

BUSTED NOT SO ROUTINE: A routine traffic stop on Friday, May 16 turned out to be not so routine when police found a gun inside the car. The incident unfolded about 9:50 p.m. when a Worcester cop working a private detail for Clark University pulled over a silver Acura Integra traveling south on Main Street that swerved and almost hit another vehicle before turning on Maywood Street.

The officer pulled the car over in front of 29 Maywood St. and saw the driver lean to his right and out of view. Accompanied by a Clark University police officer, the cop approached the driver’s side of the car. The driver was identified as 22-year-old Boun Vilayuanh, 15 Suffield St. He was asked if there were any weapons inside the vehicle and Vilayuanh said a butterfly knife was in the center console. The three occupants were asked to exit the vehicle and Vilayuanh was searched for weapons. The front passenger, 19-year-old Jimmy Ngo, 39 Lakewood St., was also searched. A female passenger in

the rear of the car, 21-year-old Veronica Morales, 15 Suffield St., was searched by a female Clark University police officer. Police found the butterfly knife in the car and also found a loaded .45-caliber semi-automatic handgun under the passenger seat. None of the occupants had a license to carry firearms.

Mr. Vilayuanh was cited for failure to operate a motor vehicle within marked lanes. All three occupants were charged with unlawfully carrying a firearm, unlawfully carrying a loaded firearm, possession of a large capacity firearm, possession of ammunition without an FID, possession of a large capacity feeding device and possession of a dangerous weapon (butterfly knife).

HOME INVADER: Police on Friday, May 16 arrested one of two men suspected of breaking into a Millbury Street apartment.

Police responded to a reported home invasion around 11:58 a.m. Police learned two men entered the apartment and threatened the tenants with wine bottles, taking some items before fleeing. Officer later saw one of the suspects, Devon Denis, 21, 60 Forsberg St., walking toward Ward Street.

Denis was charged with home invasion. A second suspect remained at large.

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hootings are not the only crime on the rise in Worcester this year. Between Jan. 1 and May 19, there were 10 bank robberies, according to data from the Police Department’s Crime Analysis Unit. Over the same time last year, there were just four. In 2012, during that time period, there were three. The difference, police say, is the same suspect is believed to have committed six of the 10 robberies so far this year. Two other robberies may also have been committed by the same person.

A larger question is being raised in light of the rise in bank robberies: Are area banks doing enough to secure themselves? Police Chief Gary Gemme does not believe so.

“I don’t think they’re very receptive, because if they were they’d already be in

place,” Gemme says when asked whether he believes banks are listening to suggestion on how to beef up security. “Banks can afford to make their bank much more secure. I think you should have, particularly in banks, there should be state-of-the-art video footage.

There should be stricter controls for people entering the bank.”

In contrast, the chief says, overseas banks are, by and large, much more attentive to security.

“You don’t see them robbed like you see banks in the US, because they take security to a different level,” Gemme says. “A lot of them, before you enter into the bank you have to show positive identification. If you’re a tourist, you have to show a passport. If you’re a resident, you have to show some positive identification, and they limit the number of people they allow in the bank.

Even in a lot of jewelry stores, high-end stores, it’s the same type of security in place.

They take security to a different level.”

Worcester Magazine placed calls to several Worcester banks that have been robbed this year, including United Bank, 1 West Boylston St.; Santander Bank, 1125 Pleasant St.; Webster Five Cents Savings Bank, 266 Chandler St.; Leominster Credit Union, 91 West Boylston St.; and People’s United Bank, 120 Front St. In most cases, none of the calls were returned. A spokesperson for Leominster Credit Union, Janet Belsky, said it was bank policy not to discuss robberies under investigation. The bank also would not discuss security protocol, she said.

“We really couldn’t speak to that,” Belsky says. “That’s something we need to keep secure.”

Belsky also would not say how many times

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the West Boylston Street branch had been robbed.

While homeowners can do many things to make their houses safe, Gemme says businesses are in a better position to install alarms, lighting and better security measures.

“The banks can take a look at the way they operate and make their business less open,” he says. “I know it’s a fine line they walk between having customer relations, customer service and having that friendly atmosphere to being concerned about security. You don’t see in banks today where they regularly use dye packs or pull alarms. You don’t see the glass barriers that separate them from the customers.”

As for the rash of bank robberies currently facing police, Gemme says investigators are taking them seriously. The FBI has assigned agents to assist them.

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“Whenever you have robberies, and particularly these type of robberies that they’re passing on information that they are armed, you really have to be concerned,” he says. “Anytime somebody goes into a facility, if they are armed and it was to be interrupted by law enforcement or some issue, it really creates a dangerous situation, anywhere from a hostage situation to some other issue. You have to take this type of crime really serious.”

The Police Department is expending “a tremendous amount of resources, assigning officers to investigate and assigning overtime,” Gemme says.

As for the rise in certain crimes this year in the city, the chief says there is no connection in terms of why gun crimes and bank robberies have increased in frequency.

“I think you have to look at them as separate issues,” he says. “When you look at gun violence ... we have a certain number of them involved in gangs and drugs and a culture of violence, which is different than somebody that is on a mini-crime wave [such as the string of bank robberies police believe is being carried out by the same person]. You

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see it with break-ins into residential houses or commercial [businesses], and you see it with armed robberies.

“Somebody, for instance, who was drug addicted and looking to support the habit, so they started a mini-crime wave. They’re

You don’t see [overseas banks] robbed like you see banks in the US, because they take security to a different level.

- Police Chief Gemme going to continue to be involved in that crime until we ultimately make an arrest. We see that over and over again when you have these spikes.”

In the case of the six bank robberies police believe were committed by the same suspect, it is different than a “professional-type bank robbery,” Gemme says, because in those instances there is typically a larger amount of cash targeted and more preparation put into carrying out the robbery.

The chief says police believe they are close to catching the suspect in six of the robberies, because they have received good video footage and excellent witness descriptions.

“We believe we’re close,” Gemme says.

“We’re very optimistic we’ll be successful.”

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just can’t beat a good email fight - although it isn’t much of a fight when one of the folks involved only responds once. Still, the anti-Rick Rushton campaign being waged via email by Paul Collyer, he of Paulie’s New Orleans Jazz Festival fame, is nothing if not entertaining. The first missive went out under the heading “Hot Dogs never saved a city,” an apparent jab at Councilor Rushton’s support of more food trucks in the city. There were several listed recipients of the email, including Rushton. In it, Collyer talks about the councilor’s advocacy for a Philadelphia-style plan in Worcester, and references the proposed new City Hall cafe (more on that later) to be staffed by Seven Hills Foundation participants. “It is admirable that Seven Hills, yet another non profit in the city, is being lauded by the head of economic development [Rushton chairs that committee] and pushed to the top over business in a city that is not lacking in non profits, but surely is for profit organization...” In a subsequent email, Collyer attaches a photo of “bums” on a bench. Collyer says, in part, “... and it’s ludicrous to suggest that a cafe in city hall, the one domain where everyone has a job in the city and at least a few bucks to spend won’t hurt the few cafes we have downtown...” It is followed by this zinger: “Councilor Rushton, it is time to step down from economic development ... u clearly should be involved in health and human services and let another councilor that has some business savvy be on economic development.” Rushton responded on the same day with this short, but sweet, email: “The answer is no. Have a good weekend.” Needless to say, some other folks who were included in the email chain had some things to say about that remark, but as of earlier this week Rushton had not responded any further.

CAFETERIA BLUES: The proposal to open a small cafe on the first floor of City Hall and staff it with clients of Seven Hills Foundation strikes many as a great chance to give those with developmental disabilities a chance to assimilate themselves into the workforce, while also allowing City Hall employees to just jump into the elevator or run down the stairs for a quick cup of Joe. But not everyone is singing a happy tune about it. While At-Large Councilor George Russell voiced initial concerns about the effect of the cafe on surrounding downtown businesses, the actual business owners themselves are also not enamored with the idea. One of them, who did not want to be identified, said the new coffee shop, which will cost about $4,000 to build and which City Manager Ed Augustus Jr. calls “an experiment,” will “hurt us.” The owner, whose shop is not far from City Hall, says, “It will be difficult to compete with someone selling my core product when they have no build-out cost, no need to haul snow from the city sidewalks in front of their building, none of the dozens of annual permit fees and inspections, no ADA requirements to comply with, no grease trap requirements, no unemployment insurance, no franchise royalties, etc.” The plan is to keep the cafe open weekdays, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

PULLING BACK THE CURTAIN: The Coalition for Accurate Assessments on Real Estate (AWARE) is shining a spotlight on Hanover Theatre by suggesting it may be time to “make the ask” for the theatre to take part in a P ILOT (payments in lieu of taxes) program. Under the tax increment finance (TIF) agreement it struck with the city, the Worcester Center for Performing Arts (WCPA), which owns Hanover, only $16,482 in taxes were paid in fiscal 2014, AWARE notes. In contrast, the organization points out, the nearby Palladium, home which fires up metal music for legions of diehard fans, paid more than $50,000 in property taxes. The Hanover Theatre pays minimal property taxes, AWARE says, as long as the WCPA maintains a for-profit status and receives the TIF agreement.

“After seven years [when the credit runs out], the Hanover Theatre will most likely change its tax status from for-profit to non-profit,” the organization states, “at which point the TIF will also lapse, and the Hanover Theatre will no longer be required to pay any real estate taxes.”

Others in the city have raised the issue of PILOTS in the past, including some city councilors such as District 1 Councilor Tony Economou, making note of the large amount of tax-exempt property in the city. Are the concerns enough to compel the city to “make the ask?” Time will tell.

IN OR OUT? Would-be 16th Worcester District state rep candidate Josh Perro has not uttered a peep publicly as to whether he does or does not plan to challenge incumbent Democratic state Rep. Dan Donahue this year. He pulled nomination papers, but has until May

27 to turn them into the state, which as of earlier this week he had not yet done, according to a spokesperson for the Secretary of State’s Elections Divisions. There were whispers that Perro would announce his intentions this week. In the meantime, his website, www.joshperro. com, remains woefully outdated and hardly active. The home page features links to articles from last year’s special primary. The other pages on the site are no longer available.

WELCOME ABOARD: A replacement for ex-mayoral chief of staff Mike Lanava will be in

place Tuesday, May 27, according to Mayor Joe Petty. The second-term mayor says Dan Racicot is the new guy. Lanava left earlier this month to join the ofďŹ ce of Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) president Dr. Laurie Leshin. According to Petty, Racicot is a Worcester guy who worked with former US Congressman John Olver. He was ďŹ nishing up his current job with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Petty says. Racicot has previous ties to the mayor’s ofďŹ ce: His mother, Mary, worked for former Mayor Konnie Lukes.

FIRING UP HISTORY: District 2 City Councilor Phil Palmieri used this week’s public budget hearings to oat the idea of a ďŹ reďŹ ghting museum in the city. He pitched the concept during discussion of the Fire Department’s budget, with Chief Gerry Dio at the table. Under Palmieri’s proposal, the museum would be built on an undeveloped lot on the Canal District side of Union Station. He does not have an estimated price tag, but asked Dio and City Manager Ed Augustus Jr. to take a look at the site to determine the feasibility of a museum. “It’s a natural draw,â€? Palmieri says. “Everyone wants to see old ďŹ re trucks, memorabilia and equipment.â€? He plans to put his suggestion on a future Council agenda. As for who would foot the bill, Palmieri quips: “Let’s get to ďŹ rst base, ďŹ rst.â€?

OH SAY, CAN YOU SING? The recording of the “Star Spangled Bannerâ€? that plays before City Council meetings has seen better days. The recording fades and cracks - and in one recent instant stopped playing altogether. That leaves councilors to sing what many professional singers have labeled the hardest song to perform. No offense to councilors, but a recording is much more preferable, although At-Large councilors Kate Toomey and Rick Rushton always give it that old college try. School Committee member Tracy Novick is probably the best “Anthemâ€? singer among councilors and School Committee members. She has also Tweeted that it is time to either get a new recording or just have ofďŹ cials belt out the tune a cappella.

TAKING FLIGHT: The Worcester Regional Flight Academy has own the coop, ditching its digs at Worcester Regional Airport, where it has operated since 2010, and setting up shop in Southbridge. The company made another bold move, changing its name to the AeroVenture Institute (AVI) as it settles into its new home at Southbridge Municipal Airport. Even though they are leaving Worcester, the Allens - the family that runs AVI - say they are expanding their presence in the city through a new partnership with the EcoTarium that starts June 1. The skies have not exactly been clear over the Southbridge airport in recent months.

The airport operator, Jim Latour, just left that post after reaching a settlement with the town to end his contract before it expires in 2022.

CITY IS BOOKISH: Worcester, The City That Reads entered its ninth year this year and, according to School Committee member John Monfredo, who started the program, this was the best year yet. More than 30,000 books were donated, he says. The city’s 33 elementary schools all picked up books this week. Even after doling out books to the school, and giving some to the Head Start program and Plumley Village, there are leftover books. Monfredo says some will be given to the city’s Wheels to Water summer program. After that, any summer community programs that incorporate reading will be eyed. “This is the most books we’ve ever gotten,� says Monfredo, who has long been a champion for boosting literacy among the city’s children. He believes the proof is in the pudding. “Literacy is really taking place in Worcester,� he says, citing other efforts such as One City, One Library.

COMMENCING WITH THE ENGAGEMENT: Shan Zhou received more than just her

master’s degree during Clark University’s commencement exercises this past weekend. She also received a marriage proposal. Zhou graduated Sunday, May 18. Her boyfriend, Hao Zhou (they share the same last name), had received a graduate degree from nearby Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) on Saturday, May 17. He was at Clark on Sunday and, after his girlfriend received her degree, he got down on bended knee and surprised her with a proposal. San Zhou, who earned a Masters of Science in Information Technology, said yes. According to Angela Bazydlo, Clark’s associate director of media relations, it was the ďŹ rst graduation day marriage proposal she could remember, and she has been with the school 14 years. The couple meet at WPI. Can’t get enough Worcesteria? Visit us online at worcestermagazine.com for Daily Worcesteria.

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Why we need Single Payer

Over 40 countries have a Single Payer health care system in which their government pays the bills. It eliminates the middle man, namely, health insurance companies. The United States is the only developed nation that allows for-profit insurance companies to make the rules for health care coverage. In 2013 Fortune 500 health insurers increased compensation for their CEO’s more than 19 percent over 2012. Aetna’s CEO Mark Bertolini received a 131 percent pay hike, bringing in $30.7 million according to Healthcare-NOW! Compare this salary with the less than $200,000 salary of Marilyn Tavenner, administrator for the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Martin Luther King Jr. said, “Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhumane.” It is time for all of us to learn the facts about Single

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t our May 7 meeting, the Board of Directors of the Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library voted unanimously to endorse the Proposition 2 ½ override. We believe passage of the override and its resultant funding to critical services such as public safety and schools will provide the relief needed on municipal funding and therefore protect the Library from a reduction in funding.

We are grateful that town officials have worked hard during these recession years to provide the funds needed to maintain our public library’s state certification. We know that it has not been easy. Our board is concerned that if the override fails, it will be impossible to sustain this effort. There will be added pressure to restore essential services to critical departments and we expect that lower priority departments, such as the Library, the Council on Aging and the Parks and Recreation Department will have to reduce their budgets even further.

Our library is critically close to the minimum required town funding to meet criteria for state funding and certification.

Certification allows patrons to borrow materials from the interlibrary loan program and to apply for grants. We believe a strong public library is a key part of a town’s quality of life and overall sense of community.

Please join us in voting for the override on June 3.

say the number one concern you hear from businesses is the rising cost of health care.

There are so many myths about Single Payer that need to be corrected. Dr. Gerald Friedman, an economist at UMass-Amherst, will be speaking at the Worcester Public Library on May 27 from 6-8 p.m. on why we need single payer in Massachusetts. Ture Tunbull, director of Mass-Care, a grassroots organization, will speak on what it will take to get single payer to Massachusetts. A question and answer period will follow their presentations. Businesses aren’t the only ones concerned about the cost of health care. So too are individuals with higher copayments and deductibles escalating every year as that pass on higher insurance costs. Single payer will not only save money for businesses but also for individuals and municipalities.

Indeed, Dr. Friedman has determined that Massachusetts will save $15 billion per year in total spending on health care.

To me it is a no brainer! MEDICARE is FOR ALL, or Everybody In, Nobody out.

Everyone would be covered. No copayments or deductibles for anyone. Medicare retirees would not have to buy supplemental plans.

Everyone would be given a health card that would allow them access to any doctor or hospital. No one would receive medical bills.

If you are unemployed or lose or change a job, the health coverage goes with you. No more medical bankruptcies. Despite having mandatory health insurance the rate of medical bankruptcies in Massachusetts has not decreased.

Unfortunately, I know a few people that don’t go to doctors because of the high copayments. One woman told me she can’t afford the deductible and because she feels okay she doesn’t need to go to the doctors.

Sadly studies show that even patients who need emergency care for a potentially serious problem will go without if they are in a highdeductible health plan. More than a third of Americans do not go to the doctor when sick or fill a prescription because of cost.

This doesn’t happen in countries with Single Payer.

Clark University’s Alumni Magazine editor Jim Keogh wrote of a professor who died recently at the age of 40 because he put off having a suspicious mole on his leg looked at, as he had no health care coverage at the time Unfortunately, the mole had changed to a melanoma.

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EACH YEAR, 15 million babies are born preterm (less than 37 weeks) across the globe.

APPROXIMATELY A HALF MILLION preterm babies are born in America each year.

AMERICA HAS THE HIGHEST preterm birth rate of any industrialized nation in the world.

ONE IN EVERY EIGHT babies in America is born early each year.

PRETERM BIRTH IS A LEADING CAUSE of infant death and disabilities worldwide.

An Epidemic of Preterm Births Wanda Curtis Story starts on page 12

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PRETERM BIRTH HITS CLOSE TO HOME

Between 1992 and 2002, Massachusetts reported a 38 percent increase in their preterm birth rate, which was the highest increase in the nation. Maine reported a 35 percent increase and Nebraska reported a 34 percent increase. Five other states reported an increase of 30 percent or more during those years. It is yet to be discovered why those seven states reported such a dramatic increase, compared to the rest of the nation.

Estimated preterm birth rates by national income category and UN region

When Douglas, Mass. resident Kirsten Hogan noticed the sac of fluid surrounding her 26-week-old twins was leaking in July 2005, she drove herself to her obstetrician’s office. It was her first pregnancy. She had no idea that her tiny babies would soon leave the safety of her womb and enter the world

Dr. Alan Picarello talks to NICU nurse manager Cheryl Poelma and Dr. Stuart Weisberger in the UMass Memorial NICU. prematurely.

“It was my first pregnancy and I never thought about asking someone to drive me,” says Hogan.

According to March of Dimes, an organization helping mothers have full-term pregnancies by researching the problems that threaten the health of babies, leaking fluid or blood, abdominal contractions 10 minutes apart, menstrual-like cramps, abdominal cramping with or without diarrhea, low dull

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backache, and/or pelvic pressure can all be warning signs of preterm labor.

When experiencing symptoms of preterm labor, Shrewsbury OB/GYN Dr. Dale Magee MD advises that, “Before 37 weeks but particularly before 34 weeks, it is better to be safe than sorry. So calling the OB provider makes sense, regardless of the time of day.”

After Hogan arrived at her physician’s office, he conducted an examination. Then he advised her that they would be calling

Preterm births (x1000)

Preterm birth rate (%)

95% confidence intervals

High resource regions

1,014

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Middle resource regions

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Low resource regions

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Africa

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Asia

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Europe

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Latin America & the Caribbean

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10.6

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12,870

9.6

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SOURCE: Beck et al., 2009. * See Hamilton et al., 2007 and PHAC, 2008

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the ambulance to transport her to UMass Memorial Medical Center.

“When they called the ambulance, I realized that I needed to call my husband,” Hogan says. “Never did I suspect that I was going to have the babies now.”

Hogan says her physician had ordered a fetal fibronectin test the week before she went into labor to determine if the babies might be delivered early because she was expecting twins. The test, also known as fFN, is a glue-like protein that holds a baby in place in the womb and can offer insight as to whether a baby will be born prematurely.

After 35 weeks a woman’s body will begin to break down the protein naturally, but a body preparing to give birth prematurely will do so before 35 weeks. Hogan said the test suggested the babies could be born early but she had heard the tests are not always accurate. So she brushed the result aside.

“I didn’t put any stock in it,” says Hogan.

Fortunately, Hogan’s physician made the decision to order steroid injections to help develop the babies’ lungs, in case they were born early. Research studies suggest that once the physician knows a preterm birth is imminent between 24 and 34 weeks, two steroid shots administered to expectant mothers before birth may help to improve survival rates and outcomes for preterm babies.

Hogan’s physician and a nurse accompanied her in the ambulance. The first twin made his grand entrance into the outside world shortly after they arrived at UMass Memorial Medical Center. She recalls that her husband Ryan arrived just before the baby was born.

Baby Andrew weighed in at 1 pound 14 ounces (less than a 2-liter bottle of soda).

His brother William was delivered by an emergency c-section about 30 minutes later, weighing 1 pound 10 ounces.

“I remember there being about 20 people in the operating room to take care of the babies,” Hogan says. “I was in total shock.

I never had a thought, though, that they wouldn’t be OK.”

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The tiny twins were quickly whisked away to UMass Memorial’s Level III nursery where the medical team worked to stabilize their breathing, heart rate and temperature. Preterm babies’ body organs are not fully developed, so depending upon their age and lung maturity, it is often necessary

for them to require assistance with breathing. Their skin is also very thin without much fat tissue to help keep them warm and their temperature regulating mechanism may not be fully developed either. Due to these factors, they must stay inside of a heated isolette until they can maintain a normal body temperature.

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to respond to those calls within a half hour.

“Our goal is to get out there within 30 minutes,” he says. “The ambulance is equipped with modern ventilators and modern monitors.”

DAY BY DAY IN THE NICU

Hogan says that the physicians in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) told her that the fi rst twothree days after birth were the most critical and they would see how the babies were doing and then discuss the next step.

Researchers report that preterm babies born at hospitals with a Level III nursery (with specially trained staff and special technology to care for preterm babies) have higher survival rates than babies transported after birth.

“We have a full-time neonatologist on staff at all times,” PHOTO SUBMITTED says UMass Memorial Medical Center’s Chief of Neonatology Alan Picarillo. “We have 49 beds in the NICU.” Worcester neonatologist Stuart Weisberger MD, who has been treating preterm and highrisk babies at UMass Memorial for more than 30 years, says that OB/Gyn physicians in the area do an excellent job of getting women who may deliver early transported to UMass Memorial before the Premature babies, such as Adalyn (pictured) who baby’s born. was born at 24 weeks, require much care in neonatal “We have a close relationship with the intensive care units (NICU). high-risk OB group,” “They were on ventilators and heart Weisberger says. monitors, and they were under lamps to He explains that there are nine hospitals regulate their bilirubin levels as they were with either a Level III or Level IV nursery extremely jaundiced,” remembers Hogan. in Massachusetts. He says that a nursery is “When you see your children in that state, now classified as Level IV if the hospital has and it coincides with the first time you specialists on staff who can perform pediatric have ever laid eyes on them, I recall feeling surgeries, such as open heart surgery. completely helpless. To not be able to hold Weisberger added that some preterm your child is one thing, but to see them lying babies, born at 34 weeks or later, are on a table hooked up to wires and machines, delivered at St. Vincent’s Hospital, where so tiny and so vulnerable, is debilitating. We babies receive treatment in a Level II nursery, were scared for everything at that moment, classified as being capable of caring for but neither of us were willing to breathe babies only 34 weeks or later. He says it is up beyond the next minute. The doctors told to the discretion of the delivering physician us this would be a day by day journey, and because, even at 34 weeks, babies with a so we believed and put our faith and our co-existing medical condition could require children in their hands.” treatment in the Level III nursery at UMass The nurses encouraged Hogan and her Memorial Medical Center instead. husband to participate in the babies’ care.

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short of amazing,� Hogan says. “The approach to my children’s care was a team approach. They encouraged us to take part in everything that we could, from changing diapers to holding the feeding tubes until they could take a bottle – we did it all.�

Researchers have reported that babies whose families are involved in their care may have better outcomes. The nurse manager for UMass Memorial’s NICU, Cheryl Poelma, says they encourage parents to practice kangaroo care with their preterm babies, which consists of either parent holding the baby skin to skin, against their chest, with the baby’s body from the neck down tucked inside the parent’s clothing. “We tuck the baby beneath their shirt and put the blanket over them,� Poelma says. “If the baby’s very sick, we stay close by and keep an eye on them. Kangaroo care promotes bonding, helps to regulate temperature, and it can help to regulate their breathing.�

PRETERM SURVIVAL RATES HAVE IMPROVED Neonatologists today have

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a lot more to offer preterm babies than they did 50 years ago, says Weisberger, explaining that prior to the ’70s, many babies, including Patrick Kennedy who was born at 34 weeks, died of lung complications.

Weisberger says that the introduction of ventilators in the mid ’70s improved survival rates and by the end of the ’70s, neonatologists had special IV lines which enabled them to give uids and nutrition to preterm babies.

“By the end of the ’80s, we’d learned how to take care of preterm babies with IV uids and IV nutrition and ventilators,â€? Weisberger says.

According to Weisberger, a discovery in the ’90s dramatically improved the outcome of preterm babies. That was the discovery that surfactant (a fatty-like substance which lubricates the lungs) from cows could be used

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Dr. Dale McGee (right) talks with fourth year UMass medical student Maya Mauch about Worcester’s infant mortality rate. to treat preterm babies. “These discoveries along the way all allowed us to be more efďŹ cient and more effective in treating these kids,â€? Weisberger says.

While neonatologists’ ability to treat babies born at 25 weeks or older has improved, Weisberger says they are more limited in what they can do for very preterm babies

born at less than 25 weeks. He says that 23week babies born at UMass Memorial have about a 50 percent survival rate, explaining that some do very well and others have more severe complications such as hearing or neurodevelopmental issues. Weisberger says doctors present hospital and national data to parents before birth and allow them to participate in the

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decision making process. In regards to 24week babies, Weisberger says that 2000-2012 data shows a 72 percent survival rate at UMass Memorial.

While many preterm babies are surviving earlier and have better outcomes, preterm birth remains a leading cause of infant death and long-term disabilities across the globe.

INFLUENTIAL FACTORS

One of the factors influencing the outcome of preterm babies is the baby’s gestational age, Weisberger says.

“Mortality and complications increase as gestation goes down,” he says.

Another factor that influences outcomes, he notes, is the presence of underlying diagnoses or complications such as intracranial (head) bleeds, patent ductus (a hole in the heart), and/or necrotizing enterocolitis (a severe intestinal condition).

“Complications spill over into longterm developmental outcomes,” Weisberger says, adding that growth-restricted babies also have more complications. “A 30-week baby that’s tinier will have a higher risk of complications than a 30 week baby that’s normal weight.”

Lung maturity also influences survival rates and outcomes, though the use of ventilators and surfactant have made a huge difference. Birth in a hospital with a Level III nursery and administration of steroid injections to mothers before birth are also associated with better outcomes for preterm babies.

“No two preterm babies are equal,” Weisberger says, explaining that a 34-week baby is more mature than a 30-week who is more mature than a 26-week. He says that even two babies of the same age may not be the same because of aforementioned factors, which influence their outcome.

GOING HOME

The Hogans’ twins spent 63 days in the NICU after

Madelyn, born at 34 weeks, is held by her grandmother next to an isolette.

Madelyn, now 3 years old, lives a healthy life with her parents and brothers in Central Massachusetts.

their birth before being discharged. Kirsten Hogan recalls that taking the babies home was scary, knowing they would suddenly be responsible for the care of both babies with no medical personnel around, though they had learned a lot participating in their care.

“I think we drove about 30 miles per hour the entire way,” says Hogan. “We had a great deal of help from our families, and my

mother stayed with us for a couple of weeks to help get us settled. We had a visiting nurse that checked in with us daily for the first couple of weeks. We felt well equipped to care for them based on everything that we had learned during our 63-day stay.”

Three years ago, Hogan and her husband had another preterm baby. Their daughter Madelyn was born at 34 weeks gestation. Her stay in the NICU was much shorter.

According to Hogan, her children Andrew, William and Madelyn are happy, healthy siblings with no apparent ill effects from their preterm birth.

“We realize that we are very fortunate,” Hogan says.

In a 2004 testimony before a US Senate subcommittee, Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) official Dr. Eve Lackritz described America’s huge surge of preterm births as an “epidemic.” She said preterm birth is “one of the most devastating health issues facing women, infants and families today.” She said that it should be a public health priority.

“Preterm labor is the leading cause of hospitalization among pregnant women,” said Lackritz. “Preterm delivery is the second leading cause of death among infants, second only to deaths from severe birth defects. We have very few health threats of this magnitude, and this health threat goes well beyond the burden of infant mortality. Preterm delivery is the leading cause of developmental disability in children, including cerebral palsy and mental retardation, and is an important cause of blindness and chronic lung problems. Infants who are born premature are more than two times more likely to have a birth defect than infants who are born at term. Premature infant births extract a huge financial toll on our healthcare resources.”

Lackritz added that, “The toll of preterm delivery is not just financial. It tears at the fabric of our families and our communities, and takes an enormous emotional toll on mothers and fathers.”

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high population of African-Americans in this country have contributed to America’s overall increase due to African-Americans having a much higher rate of preterm births.

However, some states, like Maine, have very few African-American residents and have still reported very high preterm birth rates.

Weisberger says that the overall health of Americans has contributed to America’s skyhigh preterm birth rate. He says that obesity, diabetes and hypertension are all risk factors for preterm birth, and adds that the large number of elective deliveries before 40 weeks, in the past, also contributed to the increase in America’s preterm birth rate. Weisberger says that trend is changing because medical professionals now realize that every day that a baby spends inside their mother’s womb, growing and developing, is important unless the mother or baby has a medical condition which necessitates early delivery. He adds that the increased number of multifetal pregnancies contributed to the increase as well.

Magee says that risk factors such as diabetes and hypertension are more common among mothers living in poor conditions. He says the risk is greater for teens, the poor, the unmarried and mothers without a high school education. He says that extreme prematurity is a leading cause of infant deaths in Worcester and that a group of health care

The Hogan children from left: Andrew, Madelyn and William are happy, healthy siblings with no apparent ill effects from their preterm birth.

Collaborative,� says Magee. “This group is professionals are collaborating to address the focused on agreeing to various approaches issues surrounding preterm birth. for care of high-risk mothers and promoting “The March of Dimes, in collaboration their adoption as well as building a data with the state Department of Health and collection system to monitor results.� the birth hospitals in Massachusetts have Additional risk factors for preterm birth formed the Massachusetts Perinatal Quality

reported in the medical literature are uterine and cervical abnormalities, smoking, alcohol consumption, illicit drug use during pregnancy and the performance of dilation and evacuation abortions.

According to Chapter 10 of the medical textbook “A Clinician’s Guide to Medical and Surgical Abortion,â€? the US reports the highest rate of dilation and evacuation abortions of anywhere in the world. Dilation and evacuation abortions are generally considered to be second and third trimester procedures (used when the baby is larger and the cervix needs to be dilated wider). However, state statistics show thousands of ďŹ rst trimester dilation and evacuations reported in Maine, Pennsylvania and other states during the past two decades.

America’s preterm birth rate remains the highest of any industrialized nation. The March of Dimes 2009 “White Paper� revealed that America lines up alongside of countries like Africa in regards to its preterm birth rate.

The World Health Organization reported in its Fact Sheet No. 363 “Preterm Birth,� that America ranked higher than Bangladesh regarding the number of preterm births reported annually. Though the preterm birth rate has been declining in the US, the rate has never returned to its pre-surge level.

Wanda Curtis is a Master’s-prepared nurse and journalist.

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With a videographer, a couple light stands, a camera and some big ideas, Michelle May is on a mission to expose Worcester’s creative side, build up a positive attitude and showcase the city’s cultural community.

In front of the camera is Adam Rozan, Worcester Art Museum’s director of audience engagement. “This is the city you want to come to,” he says. Rozan has been prompted

by May to explain the value of bringing creative people together in Worcester.

May is well-known throughout Worcester as a creative type with enough ambition to overhaul how an entire community thinks about art – and in some ways she has.

From founding Cirque du Noir, an annual black tie masquerade event promoting local artists, musicians and photographers while supporting the Worcester County Food Bank, and volunteering as a coordinator for Worcester’s largest annual festival, stART on the Street, May has her hands in a variety of events that shape how we think about and support arts in Worcester.

“We are all in this together and the people I have collaborated with get interwoven into

other projects and life along the way. That is what I love about Worcester,” says May. “It’s the people, the amazing people.”

Next on her bucket list of events to bring to Worcester is CreativeMornings, the community event that is sweeping the globe, from Mumbai to Vancouver – and hopefully in the near future, Worcester.

CreativeMornings, in short, is a breakfast lecture series for the creative community.

Launched in 2008 by Tina Roth Eisenberg, CreativeMornings was born out of a desire for an ongoing, accessible event for New York’s creative community. The original concept was breakfast and a short talk, one Friday a month, free and open to the public.

Now, six years later, volunteer hosts and their team members bring CreativeMornings alive by inviting community members to enjoy coffee, breakfast and conversation with like-minded people, and after, sharing a video recording of the talk via social media for the rest of the world to take part in. The events are meant to celebrate a city’s creative talent and to promote an open space to connect with like-minded people.

But even with all the talent and energy bursting from the 180,000-plus Worcester residents, a city must first be approved by CreativeMornings before it becomes a host city and is able to hold CreativeMorning events. May is hopeful that her application,

which includes a 4-minute video compilation of more than 15 of Worcester’s creative types in their natural environments, including artists John Buron, Scott Boilard and Stephen DiRado will be approved, but notes the majority of approved cities are ones with populations greater than 500,000.

“Worcester could land on a global list of the most creative centers in the world,” says May, and with the help of videographer Adam Metterville, explains, “I am doing this to make that happen ... and give all the creativity in town a chance to shine internationally.”

If Worcester is chosen as a host city for CreativeMornings, May says events will be held one Friday a month at 9 a.m., with one speaker talking on a topic related to CreativeMorning’s theme of the month, at a different location each time.

It is a way to “round up creative thinkers to get them thinking together … and make the world a smaller place,” says May. CreativeMornings is funded by donations.

Coffee and light breakfast items are donated by local businesses and all coordination of an event, including securing a venue and speaker, is volunteer run.

Similar to Pecha Kucha, another creativeinspired series of events May helped bring to Worcester and support, CreativeMornings thrives on original ideas shaped by one’s

own personal life and professional work.

“Our speakers were diverse and Worcester was interested,” May says of Worcester’s Pecha Kucha events. “Creatives from every field came to get inspired and to experience something new. Every person that came brought people back with them the next time.”

The same way Pecha Kucha was a channel for inspiration and conversation, May sees CreativeMornings as the next vehicle to bring people together who wouldn’t typically gather in one room. It is her goal to “cross pollinate the groups that are here and let people know what’s going on.”

Because, May says, Worcester always has something going on and “if you’re not going out, you’re missing out.”

Behind translucent umbrellas filtering radiating lights, Rozan stands in the Museum’s Renaissance Court with children scurrying up and down marble steps, followed by adults gazing at the collection that spans 5,000 years of art and culture.

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Rather than linger in the shadows of his iconic guitar hero little brother Stevie Ray, Jimmie Lee Vaughan has been carving out a legacy of his own, staying true to the more traditional, less ashy version of the blues that he grew up with in Texas. With his two latest releases, “Jimmie Vaughan plays Blues, Ballads and Favorites,â€? and the Vol. 2 followup, Vaughan has dug a little deeper into that old traditional Texas blues sound. Currently touring in support of these recordings, Vaughan stopped in at the Bull Run in Shirley, Mass. last Thursday, May 15.

Dressed as dapper as ever in a wide collar shirt and black leisure suit, Vaughan sauntered onstage with the rest of the Tilt-aWhirl Band. He strummed a handful of cool jazz chords, then broke into a hot little riff, and off they went, warming up the crowd with “Comin’ & Goin,’� a swinging

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instrumental. The three-piece horn section stood stage right, with the upright bass player behind them. To Vaughan’s left was the second guitarist, and behind him was his great drummer, veteran George Rains.

The band continued with a mid-tempo blues, “It’s Been a Long Time,� on which Vaughan started to loosen up a bit on guitar.

A problem with his vocal mic created a bit of a distraction, but it was resolved. He dedicated the next tune to his uncle, claiming he “plays the song every night for him.�

Called “I Ain’t Never,â€? the song was a rock ’n’ roller with a country twist. After a Fats Domino-style blues number, Vaughan took on the classic “Let The Good Times Roll,â€? making it a little smokier than usual, slowing the tempo down a bit. “Roll All Night Longâ€? featured a great sax solo from veteran player Greg Piccolo, who spent 23 years with the legendary Roomful of Blues. Magic Sam’s “Just a Little Bitâ€? was extra funky, as the band continued to ďŹ nd the perfect groove in every song.

At this point, Jimmie called on his blues partner from Texas, Lou Ann Barton, who stayed on for the rest of the show. Her voice sounding fresh and soulful, Barton belted out “Shake a Hand,� a slow blues on which the horn players shone. Vaughan put a little tremolo on his guitar for the swampy “Scratch My Back,� a Slim Harpo classic. His soloing was extremely crisp and inspiring by this point in the show.

Barton stayed hot with “Wheel of Fortune,� as her and Vaughan stood close to each other and exchanged glances.

After an extended rock ’n’ roll number, on which plenty of solos were passed around, everyone except Vaughan exited the stage, and he brought down the house with an emotional take on “Six Strings Down,â€? an homage to brother Stevie Ray. The band returned for another handful of songs, including “Texas Flood,â€? and a sparkling rendition of “In The Middle of the Night.â€? Blues guitar legend Ronnie Earl joined the cast for the last few numbers. An encore of “Fiona’s Comin’ Home,â€? a good-time shufe, capped off a very generous 22-song show, and sent everyone home delighted.

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British Iron Association brings British bikes to Oxford Joshua Lyford

For passionate motorcycle fans, classic British bikes are one-of-a-kind and on Sunday, May 25 the Massachusetts Chapter of the British Iron Association welcomes Central Massachusetts enthusiasts to the Singletary Rod and Gun Club in Oxford to check out what these motorcycles are all about.

There are many who enjoy motorcycles – the feeling of opening up on your two-wheeled rig can be exhilarating and calming at the same time; there are few things that can equal the euphoria that comes with it. Some, however, are not content with picking up a brand new bike and cruising off into the sunset. There are those that live to find the bike that acts as their perfect counterpart, working tirelessly to tune and perfect the machine.

British bike enthusiasts generally fall into the latter category.

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Soothing, invigorating, romantic: Just few of many words that fans of singer-songwriter John Legend use to describe the majorly successful artist’s music. With an irresistible blend of soulful R&B and classical sounds, Legend’s music is pleasingly magnetic to the ears of those who listen. On June 2, both long-time and new fans alike will join together at The Hanover Theatre to experience an exclusive, acoustic performance by the successful artist himself on his countrywide tour, “All of Me.�

Since his ďŹ rst album, “Get Lifted,â€? released nearly a decade ago and nominated for eight Grammy Awards, Legend has no doubt made his name one of the widest known in music today. Like many musicians, he discovered the art during his childhood, when his grandmother introduced him to the piano; this led to his involvement in the church choir. Music continued to remain a vital part of growing up for Legend, creating and selling independent albums after he performed at local shows. Later, after obtaining a degree in English at the University of continued on page 23

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nates the yearly club bike show and swap meet. Originally from the UK, Bucknell now lives and works in Massachusetts.

“I think people are beginning to rediscover old British bikes,” says Bucknell, who was raised with bikes in his blood and after spending a part of his life helping to raise his family, was drawn back to the world of British bikes in the early ‘90s. “If you want to put your money into something that is not going to depreciate, it’s not a bad thing to do. Part of the return on the investment is the enjoyment you get from riding.”

Triumph, Norton and BSA are three of the companies that come to mind when considering the British movement. With few exceptions, their bikes were limited to about 850cc.

These engines, considered fairly small by today’s standards, were mind-blowingly quick in their time. These bikes retained dominance into the ‘60s and ‘70s, until Japanese manufacturers pulled much of the market away.

“They didn’t innovate, they didn’t invest in technology manufacturing,” says Bucknell of the British manufacturers’ decline. “Basically, the Japanese came along and built better bikes and outsold them. By the time they realized what was going on it was too late.”

Recently, enthusiasts have been reconnecting with their love of the classic motorcycle; their personality, their feel and the fun they

can provide. The bikes are straightforward and easy to work on. Parts are readily available, with newly-manufactured components and old stock that was left over.

“If you want an engaging hobby, you can do worse than buying a British bike,” Bucknell suggests. “Even if you aren’t maintenance inclined, you will be. They say buying an old British bike will turn an ordinary man into a mechanic.”

Those who have fallen in love with the unique bikes – and those who may yet to – are encouraged to head to Oxford this weekend. Roughly 150 bikes will be on display, as well as classic British sports cars, vendors, food, bikes and parts for sale. Bucknell expects to draw 800-1,000 people to the event, which is now in its 24th year.

If you love British bikes, or would like to see what they are all about for yourself, head over to the Singletary Rod and Gun Club at 300 Sutton Ave. in Oxford on Sunday, May 25 to check out the 24th annual British Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The family-oriented event welcomes all. Adults get in for $8 and it is free for children 12 and younger.

British Iron has about 200 members, across the spectrum, with one thing in common: an enthusiasm for those classic British bikes.

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Pennsylvania, the college graduate worked as a management consultant for the Boston Consultant Group, eventually involving himself with famous names like Lauryn Hill and Kanye West. Fortunately for Legend, working closely with West turned into a Sony record deal – his breakthrough into the mainstream music industry. Legend now gives home to a plethora of major awards, including nine Grammy Awards, three Soul Train Awards, and a BET Award for Best New Artist. The talented singer has spiked his popularity for 2014 with his Gold-status smash hit, “All of Me,” earning over 100 million hits on YouTube and a consistent rank in Boston radio station Kiss 108’s Top 30 countdown. A number of weeks he placed No. 1.

Legend’s optimistic vibes and positive life outlook, reflected in his music, extends beyond the music industry: The songwriter is also a dedicated charity volunteer. Reaching out to a wide spectrum of communities, Legend sits on the board of a number of nonprofit organizations, which aim to improve education and help minorities reach their potential for a bright future.

Some of these organizations include Stand for Children, a nonprofit that works to decrease high school dropout rates, and Teach

For America, an organization that sends professional college graduates to low-income communities to help enhance education through teaching. Additionally, the musician holds the title of spokesperson for the Management Leadership for Tomorrow, which focuses on developing leadership careers for minorities with potential. His heart-felt passion for giving back to the community is just another of the many reasons why fans love Legend.

For those who want to offer support back to the artist, attendance of the “All of Me Tour” will include a night of soulful melodies from Legend’s fourth, most recent album, “Love in the Future,” consistently on both the Billboard 200 Chart and the R&B Album Chart for the last nine months. The summer tour will make its way around the country with 26 total performance dates and, fortunately for Worcester, will make its only Massachusetts appearance at The Hanover Theatre on Monday, June 2 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are available at The Hanover Theatre box office, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester and range from $50 to $70, depending on seat location and availability.

For additional information or to purchase tickets, visit thehanovertheatre.org or call the box office at 877-571-SHOW.

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Our 21st-century Godzilla is no longer a guy in a rubber lizard suit stomping a balsa-wood Tokyo into submission while thousands of screaming Japanese flee his wrath. The CGI available to the modern filmmaker — technology that would have been regarded as much a figment of science fiction as Godzilla himself to the makers of the 1954 original — demands a more sophisticated approach.

Today’s reptile is skyscraper tall, textured and spiky; you can practically smell his atomic breath.

He may not possess the funhouse spirit of the original, but he does finally cleanse our palate of the terrible 1998 reboot featuring a T-Rex Godzilla small enough to hide in the subway system.

Taking a page from Steven Spielberg whose “Jaws” supplied the blueprint for the “never reveal your monster too soon” strategy, director Gareth Edwards takes his time introducing us to the big fella spawned from the atomic experiments at Bikini. Edwards wades through an awful lot of backstory involving engineer Joe Brody (Bryan Cranston, wearing an atrocious wig) whose scientist wife (Juliette Binoche) is killed during a meltdown at a Japanese nuclear reactor. Flash forward 15 years later, and Brody is insisting to Japanese authorities that the plant’s destruction was no accident and was in fact caused by an almost otherworldly force. “You have no idea what’s coming!” he rails.

Of course they don’t. Who could predict that a short time later, two preying mantis-like aliens called MUTOs (Massive Unidentified Terrestrial Organisms) would emerge from hibernation and embark on a cross-country mating ritual whose foreplay involves the devastation of Honolulu and Las Vegas before consummation in San Francisco? (Perhaps they decide to connect in Frisco because of the city’s legendary tolerance toward MUTOS?) Somehow, two scientists played by Ken Watanabe and Sally Hawkins, whose every utterance verges on either the painfully obvious and/or the laughably ridiculous, figure out that only the long-dormant Godzilla can destroy the MUTOs to “restore balance.”

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Fri. - Mon.340 PM 945 PM

NEIGHBORS [CC,DV] (R) Fri. - Mon.(120) 405 720 950 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #2 [CC,DV] (PG-13) Fri. - Mon.(1235 350) 645 955 CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER Fri. - Mon.(140 PM) [CC,DV] (PG-13)

7:10, 9:50, 12:25 a.m.

Cinemagic Fri-Wed: 11:20, 2, 4:40, 7:15, 9:50 Solomon Pond Thurs: 7:10, 10:10, Fri-Wed: 1, 4, 7:20, 10:10 Westborough Thurs: 7, 9:45, Fri-Wed: 1:15, 4:15, 7:15, 10:15 Worcester North Thurs: 7, Fri-Wed: 1:20, 1:50, 4:10, 4:40, 7:05, 7:35, 9:50, 10:20

CAESAR & CLEOPATRA (NR) Cinemagic Thurs: 7 CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER (PG-13) Blackstone Thurs: 7:10, 10:10 Cinemagic Thurs: 2:30, 6:45 Solomon Pond Thurs: 12:20, 3:30, 7:05, 10:05,

Fri-Wed: 2:55, 9:35 Westborough Thurs: 12:50, 3:50, 6:50, 9:50, Fri-Wed: 1:40 p.m.

Worcester North Thurs: 12:35, 3:40, 6:40, 9:45, Fri-Wed: 4:35, 7:40, 10:30

CHEF (R) Solomon Pond Fri-Wed: 12:55, 3:55, 7:10, 9:50 Worcester North Fri-Wed: 1:25, 4:15, 7:10, 10:05 COUNTRY (1984) (PG) WPL Sat: 2 DIVERGENT (PG-13) Elm Thurs: 7:30 Solomon Pond Thurs: 12:25, 3:45, 6:55, 10:05,

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GODZILLA 3D (PG-13) Blackstone (reserved seating) Thurs: 12:45, 3:45,

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Blackstone Thurs: 11, 1:45, 4:45, 7:45, Fri-Wed: 12:45, 3:45, 6:35, 9:25

Cinemagic Thurs: 12, 9:30 Solomon Pond Thurs: 12:10, 3:20, 4:20, 6:30,

9:20, 10:20, Fri-Wed: 12:30, 3:10, 3:45, 7:15, 9:45 Westborough Thurs: 12:30, 3:25, 4:25, 6:20, 9:15, 10:15, Fri-Wed: 3:40, 4:40, 7:40, 9:40, 10: 40 Worcester North Thurs: 12:15, 12:45, 3:15, 3:45, 6:15, 6:45, 9:20, 9:50, Fri-Wed: 12:15, 3:15, 6:15, 9:20

HEAVEN IS FOR REAL (PG) Blackstone Thurs: 11:35, 2, 4:30, 6:50, 9:20 Cinemagic Thurs: 11:30, 2:10, 4:45, 7:10, 9:40,

Fri-Wed: 4:45, 7:10 Solomon Pond Thurs: 1, 4:05, 6:50, 9:25, FriWed: 4:30 Westborough Thurs: 12:45, 4:20, 7:25 Worcester North Thurs: 1:30, 4:30, 7, 9:25

KOCHADALLYAAN Westborough Fri-Wed: 12:50, 6:50 KOCHADALLYAAN 3D Westborough Fri-Wed: 1:25, 4:20, 7:25, 10:20 LEGENDS OF OZ: DOROTHY’S RETURN (PG) Blackstone Thurs: 12:10, 2:30, 4:50 Cinemagic Thurs: 11:30, 1:45, 4, 7, 9:10, FriWed: 11:30 a.m.

Solomon Pond Thurs: 1:15, 4 Westborough Thurs: 12:35, 3:55 Worcester North Thurs: 12:20, 2:30, 4:40, Fri-

Wed: 12:20, 2:30, 4:35

LOCKE (R) Worcester North Fri-Wed: 12:10, 2:50, 5:20,

Fri-Wed: 11:40, 6:35 Worcester North Thurs: 6:55, 10, Fri-Wed: 12:40 p.m.

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DRAFT DAY (PG-13) Worcester North Thurs: 7:30, 10:20

MILLION DOLLAR ARM (PG) Blackstone Thurs: 1, 3:55, 6:55, 9:40, Fri-Wed:

ENEMY (R) Strand Thurs: 7

Cinemagic Thurs-Wed: 11:45, 2:30, 6:45, 9:30 Solomon Pond Thurs: 12:30, 3:40, 7:10, Fri-

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Wed: 12:40, 3:40, 7:05, 9:55 Westborough Thurs: 1:10, 4:10, 7:10, 10:05, FriWed: 12:45, 3:55, 7:05, 10:05 Worcester North Thurs: 12:50, 3:50, 7:05, 9:55, Fri-Wed: 12:50, 3:50, 6:55, 9:55

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Fri-Wed: 12, 2:20

MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN (PG) Strand Fri-Sun, Tues, Wed: 7 MUPPETS MOST WANTED (PG) Worcester North Thurs: 1:35, 4:20 NEIGHBORS (R) Blackstone (reserved seating) Thurs: 1:50, 4:35 Blackstone Thurs: 11:50, 2:20, 5:05, 7:55,

10:30, Fri-Wed: 1:50, 2:20, 4:20, 4:50, 7:25, 9:45, 10:15, 12:30 a.m.

Cinemagic Thurs-Wed: 11:40, 2, 4:30, 7, 9:20 Solomon Pond Thurs: 1:20, 4:30, 7:20, 10, FriWed: 11:35, 5, 7:40, 10:30 Westborough Thurs: 12:55, 4:15, 7:30, 10, FriWed: 1:20, 4:05, 7:20, 9:50 Worcester North Thurs: 12:30, 2:50, 5:15, 7:50, 10:10, Fri-Wed: 12:25, 2:45, 5:15, 7:50, 10:10

NOAH (PG-13) Worcester North Thurs: 12:05, 3:20, 6:30 RIO 2 (G) Blackstone Thurs: 11:40, 2:10, 4:40, Fri-Wed: 11:30, 2

Cinemagic Thurs: 11:20 a.m.

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Fri-Wed: 11:25, 1:55 Westborough Thurs: 1:25, 4:40, 7:35 Worcester North Thurs: 1:55, 4:25

THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 (PG-13) Blackstone Thurs: 12:05, 1:05, 3:10, 4:10, 7,

7:30, 10:05, Fri-Wed: 12:10, 3:25, 6:55, 10:10

Cinemagic Thurs-Wed: 11:45, 2:45, 6:30, 9:30 Solomon Pond Thurs: 12:35, 3:15, 3:55, 7:40,

9:55, Fri-Wed: 12:20, 3:20, 6:50, 10:05 Westborough: Thurs: 1:20, 4:05, 4:35, 7:50, FriWed: 12:35, 3:50, 6:45, 9:55 Worcester North Thurs: 12:55, 4, 6:50, 7:25, 10:05, 10:30, Fri-Wed: 12:55, 4:05, 7:20, 10:25

THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 3D (PG-13) Blackstone Thurs: 6:30 Solomon Pond Thurs: 12:05, 6:40 Westborough Thurs: 12:40 p.m.

THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (R) Solomon Pond Thurs: 12:50, 4:05, 7:25 Worcester North Thurs-Wed: 12:25, 3, 5:25,

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THE LEGO MOVIE (PG) Elm Fri, Sat: 7, Sun, Tues, Wed: 7:30 THE OTHER WOMAN (PG-13) Blackstone Thurs: 1:20, 4:20, 7:20, 9:50, FriWed: 11:50, 7:40

Cinemagic Thurs: 11:20, 2:15, 4:45, 9:45, Fri-

Wed: 2:15, 9:45 Solomon Pond Thurs: 1:05, 4:25, 7:35, 10:15, Fri-Wed: 6:55, 9:25 Westborough Thurs: 1:05, 4:30 Worcester North Thurs: 1:10, 3:55, 9:30, FriWed: 3:55, 6:35, 9:25

THE QUIET ONES (PG-13) Worcester North Thurs: 9:35

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UNDER THE SKIN (R) Worcester North Thurs: 1:25, 4:10, 7:10, 9:50

Blended (PG-13) DIRECTOR'S HALL; Reserved Seating; 1 hr 57 min

VIKRAMASIMHA Westborough Fri-Wed: 3:40, 9:45

Showtimes for 5/23 - 5/29. Subject to change.

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X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST (PG-13) Blackstone (reserved seating) Thurs: 10 p.m.

Blackstone Thurs: 10:15 p.m., Fri-Wed: 1:30,

Godzilla (PG-13) DIRECTOR'S HALL; Reserved Seating; 2 hr 3 min 12:15 pm 3:15 pm 6:05 pm 8:55 pm 11:40 pm

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Cinemagic Thurs: 10 p.m., Fri-Wed: 11:50, 2:45, 6:40, 9:30 Solomon Pond Thurs: 10:15 p.m., Fri-Wed: 11:30, 12:20, 1:10, 3:50, 4:40, 6, 7, 8, 9:20, 10 Westborough Thurs: 10:10 p.m., Fri-Wed: 12:30, 1, 4, 6:30, 7, 10 Worcester North Fri-Wed: 1, 1:30, 4, 4:30, 7, 7:30, 10, 10:30

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X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST 3D (PG-13) Blackstone (reserved seating) Fri-Wed: 1, 4, 7, 10 Blackstone Fri-Wed: 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:30,

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Cinemagic Fri-Wed: 11:30, 4, 7, 9:50 Solomon Pond Thurs: 10 p.m., Fri-Wed: 12, 12:50, 2, 3, 3:30, 4:10, 6:30, 7:30, 9:40, 10:20 Westborough Thurs: 10 p.m., Fri-Wed: 1:30, 3:30, 4:30, 7:30, 9:30, 10:30 Worcester North Fri-Wed: 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:30

1:15 pm 1:45 pm 4:15 pm 4:45 pm 7:05 pm 7:35 pm 9:55 pm 10:25 pm 12:10 am Godzilla 3D (PG-13) REAL D 3D; 2 hr 3 min 12:45 pm 3:45 pm 6:35 pm 9:25 pm Million Dollar Arm (PG) 2 hr 4 min 12:40 pm 3:50 pm 6:50 pm 9:40 pm Neighbors (R) 1 hr 36 min Rio 2 (G) 1 hr 41 min 11:30 am 2:00 pm The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (PG-13) CC/DVS; 2 hr 22 min 12:10 pm 3:25 pm 6:55 pm 10:10 pm The Other Woman (PG-13) 1 hr 49 min 11:50 am 7:40 pm X-Men: Days of Future Past (PG-13) CC/DVS; 2 hr 10 min 1:30 pm 4:30 pm 7:30 pm 10:30 pm X-Men: Days of Future Past (PG-13) 2 hr 10 min

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Blackstone Valley Cinema de Lux 70 Worcester/Providence Turnpike, Millbury 800-315-4000 Cinema 320 at Clark University, Jefferson Academic Center 950 Main St.; Cinemagic, 100 Charlton Rd., Sturbridge 508-347-3609 Elm Draught House Cinema, 35 Elm St., Millbury 508-865-2850 Holy Cross Seelos Theater, 1 College St. 508-793-2455 Regal Solomon Pond Stadium 591 Donald Lynch Blvd., Marlborough 508-229-8871 Regal Westborough Stadium 231 Turnpike Rd., Westborough 508-366-6257 Showcase Worcester North, 135 Brooks St. 508-852-2944 The Strand Theatre, 58 High St., Clinton 978-365-5500 Worcester Public Library (WPL) Saxe Room, 3 Salem Sq.

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Good eats with a smile Zoe Dee

Tweed’s, located near the intersection of Park Ave. and Grove Street in Worcester, is a hometown restaurant with locals filling booths for lunch and dinner, while a bar accommodates sports fans with cold beer on draught, mixed drinks and televisions fixed to the walls.

First and foremost, the service at Tweed’s is delightful. From the hostess who greeted Max and I with a warm smile and seemed more than pleased to seat us at a comfortable booth, to our server who was attentive and also curious of whether or not we were enjoying our meals, the staff at Tweed’s makes customers feel welcome.

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with ample parking. Inside, an Irish theme dominated the dining area with sayings that included an Irish toast and an Irish blessing.

Our server welcomed us with two waters and a basket of salty, buttery popcorn to tide us over while we looked over the menu.

We began with the Grilled Asian Shrimp ($8.99). Five large grilled shrimp without shells were served atop a bed of mesclun greens with crunchy rice noodles on the side.

Carrot sticks, slices of oranges and a quarter of a lemon adorned a portion of the plate. The shrimp were warm and delicious, and paired well with the fresh, cool greens and crunchy noodles.

Tweed’s loves lobster. Twin lobsters are featured on the restaurant’s homepage, a decorative red wood lobster hangs from its facade and a portion of the menu is dedicated to the New England favorite. Having eaten many fresh lobsters with melted butter in my life, the idea of trying an entree with a twist enticed me. The Lobster & Broccoli Alfredo caught my eye, but I decided to spring for the Lobster Quesadilla ($14.99).

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A warm, golden brown flour tortilla came folded, encapsulating chucks of lobster meat – both claw and tail – and a generous amount of cheddar cheese. Chunky salsa and Hood packaged sour cream were side items, along with a Mexican salad, which consisted of shredded iceberg lettuce, sliced black olives and diced tomatoes and red onions. The lobster was flavorful when pulled out of the quesadilla, however, I found the amount of cheese overwhelmed the dish

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much of the time. But, for someone looking for a unique texture and a subtle difference to the traditional quesadilla, this would be just right.

The vegetables on the side were fresh and crisp, and worked well as a complement to the rest of the meal.

Max ordered the Sizzling Montreal Sirloin Tips ($12.99), medium rare. The tips came out as listed on the menu, sizzling and piping hot on a pan, in a bed of fragrant mushrooms and onions.

Though they were cooked just over medium rare, the flavor did not disappoint, offering the perfect balance between the meat and the seasoning. Generous chunks of sirloin complemented the vegetables well.

Though normally served with a baked potato, Max opted instead for a vegetable side, which on this particular day was a bowl of delicious mashed squash.

Tweed’s is a no-frills restaurant and pub that aims to offer New England favorites.

For a clean dining area, friendly service and lunch for two totaling less than $40 before tip, it is well worth a visit.

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FOOD ★★1/2 AMBIENCE ★★★★1/2 SERVICE ★★★ VALUE ★★★

had a bit of a dilemma with my latte this week, because I had and continue to have the lingering feeling that it was not a soy latte at all, but a dairy one, so it is a little hard for me to judge. I went with a friend who ordered a regular latte with my soy latte, and it wasn’t until we had been drinking them for a while that I realized neither was labeled. It was inherently less sweet and more sour, but I can’t decide if this was just because of the possible milk difference.

Before describing the latte itself, I must wax a bit on the inviting scene of Straight Up Café, located on Main Street. This café has a really youthful, cool feel to it. With big signs that advertise free Wi-Fi, chalkboards with lists that ranged from espresso drinks to ingredients for make-your-own omelets, and a diner-meets-coffeehouse kitchen counter setup, Straight Up Café is definitely catching a variety of customers in their comprehensive net. I applaud the approach. I also applaud the prices; with absolutely no surcharge for soy milk, my medium latte was only $3 ($2.50 for a small, $3.50 for a large)!

I didn’t finish the latte, but it wasn’t horrible. It also wasn’t good. It tasted like a big glass of milk with some regular coffee poured in, and a definite aftertaste registered. Adding (my own) Stevia definitely improved the overall taste of the latte, but the aftertaste was impervious to my sweetening.

The foam was nice: A cloudy, if a bit thin, consistency that lasted through a good amount of jostling before eventually fading into the mellowness below. I did not finish the latte, but the amount I did drink was of a pleasant thickness and creaminess only enhanced by the settling of the foam.

Unfortunately the drink was quite bland, but pricked with pockets of sour and the sharp elements of coffee. Again, this may have been a result of the dairy. The service was a little haphazard, which likely contributed to this mix-up as well.

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For a young man Emanuele Gastel has a lot of responsibility. You see, he is the worldwide ambassador for Tenuta di Capezzana wines, his family’s winery in Tuscany, Italy. For Emanuele as a child, the vineyards were his playground. Before going off to work, Gastel’s mother would drop him off at the family winery provided school was not in session. “I grew up among the vines,” says Gastel.

Today he can be found traveling the globe hosting seminars about wine, winemaking and his family’s contribution to that industry. He was recently in Boston on business when we spoke. I asked him about the cultural differences of Europeans versus Americans when it comes to wine appreciation.

“In Europe meals are always accompanied by wine so from an early age young people see it as a cultural norm. Here in America unless you grew up with family members who drank wine regularly then it can be somewhat of a mystery. Therefore I think many Americans face a learning curve about wine.”

For over a hundred years, the family has been making wine. As Emanuele explains, “We make wine because we love making wine.” With that said, innovation and experimentation have always been a constant. They recently partnered with the University of Florence to enhance the use of indigenous yeast and have adopted organic farming practices.

So what about the wines? I tasted three wines that clearly showcase the depth and breadth of Capezzana.

The 2010 Barco Reale di Carmignano is a fruity wine with cherry, blackberry and light tones of oak. It retails for about $15.

2007 Ghiaie Della Furba is a 60 percent cabernet sauvignon, 20 percent merlot and 20 percent syrah blend. An intense ruby red color opens to a very flavorful wine with sweet tannins. It’s fleshy and well balanced with good acidity and a spice laden finish. This wine sells for about $60.

The 2009 Villa di Capezzana Carmigano is a Sangiovese-based wine that is ruby red in color with cherry flavors. It has a long finish with soft, sweet tannin and sells for around $30.

Emanuele sums it up this way: “As ambassador my job is teaching people to love wine.”

So I ask you: What’s not to love?

Because Water is Boring

Chill Out With EVO’s Summer Cocktails Lunch | Dinner | Full Bar

THE RESTAURANT SHOW Each week your host Ginny talks to restaurateurs from some of the top local eateries to spotlight what they do — their stories, their menus, and what makes the local restaurant scene so great.

This week’s feature:

LAND & SEA MARKET

Best Overall Restaurant

2012, 2013

508-459-4240

EvoDining.com

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Free Live Acoustic Original Reggae and Jamaican Buffet at One Love Cafe. Both meat and vegetarian entrees.

Call 774-272-3969 for reservations. $10 per person Buffett. 5-10 p.m. OneLove Cafe, 800 Main St. 508-753-8663 or facebook.com/ events/164007660454055.

Live Jazz Performances. Free. 6-9 p.m. CERES Bistro at Beechwood Hotel, 363 Plantation St. 508-754-2000.

An Evening of Music for Voice and Piano. Soprano Elizabeth Clements; Piano - Tom Kosakowski. Elizabeth Harmell Clements started taking voice lessons at the age of 12. Although her first foray in the performing arts was in musical theater (she had leading roles in Annie Get Your Gun, You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown, and Guys and Dolls), she quickly developed a passion for the classical repertoire, participating in many choral and solo competitions in her home state of California. Tom was born and raised in Southbridge. Music was a vital part of his family heritage.

Besides accompanying, Tom’s other music passion is playing the piano in small church settings. Free. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Jacob Edwards Library, Reading Room, 236 Main St., Southbridge. 508-764-5426.

Celebrate Israel’s 66th Birthday - Concert with Shir Ba’Emek. Concert by award winning singing ensemble from AfulaGilboa, Israel. Free. All are welcome. Dessert reception following concert. Free. 7-8:30 p.m. Temple Emanuel Sinai, 280 May St. Worcester MA. 508-756-7109.

Coffee & Jam with Dan Chauvin. Dan Chauvin lets his music speak for itself and speak it does. A master of the acoustic guitar, Dan continues to do what he does best - performing, writing, and recording. Check out his website at danchauvin.com. Free with Suggested “Pass The Hat” donation. 7-8:30 p.m. Coffeelands World Gifts Espresso Cafe, 50 High St., Clinton. 978-360-3291 or coffeelandscafe.org.

Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment. 7:30 p.m.midnight Hirosaki Prime, 1121 Grafton St. 508-926-8700.

Chad Clements. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston.

Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 8 p.m.-1 a.m.

Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 Village Square, Westminster.

978-668-5580.

Dub Apocalypse ThursDaze. 21 plus. Doors at 6 p.m. $6. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629.

Karaoke with PJ. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750.

Open Mic Night! Thursday: Open Mic Night musicians welcome to perform Just plug in. 8-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St., 65 Water St. 508-926-8353.

THIRSTY THURSDAY OPEN MIC NIGHT @ DARK HORSE TAVERN with Mark & Wibble. *Calling all fellow musicians & artists alike!* Join us down at the Dark Horse & bring your Guitars, Banjos, Mandolins, Trumpets & Xylophones & let’s have some fun. Showcasing REAL live local music & talent! To RSVP a time slot in advance please send your name/time slot you’d like and e-mail (optional) to darkhorseopenmic@yahoo.com. To all other players that want to come up to jam and don’t want to RSVP there will be a sign-up sheet so you get to play your tunes accordingly.

Free. 8-11 p.m. Dark Horse Tavern, 12 Crane St., Southbridge. 508764-1100 or facebook.com/groups/darkhorseopenmic.

Zach Slik. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Square, Leominster. 978-534-5900.

Audio Wasabi. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122.

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Wavy, Vishnu Basement, Superteen, The Groove Extension. WAVY VISHNU BASEMENT (facebook.com/ VishnuBasement) SUPERTEEN (facebook.com/superteenxoxo) THE GROOVE EXTENSION (facebook.com/TheGrooveExtension) $5. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/VishnuBasement.

American Songbook Remix. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

College Night Featuring DJ Danny Fly. Come and experience Worcester’s HOTTEST College Dance Party. DJ Danny Fly will be spinning your favorite Top 40, Dance, Hip Hop! 9 p.m.-2 a.m.

Industry Bar Room, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100.

DJ Cuz’N Kev. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263.

Worcester, and other surprises, such as special guest vocalists and instrumentalists. Dancers welcome! Ask about Thank Friday It’s Dr. Nat (TFIDN) menu bargains in the cabaret room! No cover charge.

5:30-7:30 p.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508753-4030 or natneedle.com/tfidn.

Open Mic. Open to musicians, poets, comedians or anyone with a talent! Hosted by Patrick McCarthy. 6:30-9 p.m. Nu Cafe, 335 Chandler St. 508-926-8800 or nucafe.com/events.

SEAN Fullerton. Acoustic Blues, Rock & Roll 7-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353.

A Grand Night for Singing. a Rodgers & Hammerstein Musical Revue $18 Regular, $15 Student/Senior. 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Calliope Productions Inc, 150 Main St., Boylston. 508-869-6887 or calliopeproductions.org.

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wattscloset) Ragged and tight heavy and light. Altic (facebook.com/ AlticRocks) $5. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or henryswine.com.

Sitting Ducks. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122.

City Sound. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Prime Time Pub, 5 Summer St., Lunenburg. 978-400-7727.

Drunken Uncles. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 274 Shrewsbury St. 774-243-1100.

Evil Streaks, The Throttles, The Caught Flies [NH], and The Remnants! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543.

Hothouse. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350.

The Great Escape (tribute to Journey). The powerhouse Journey tribute comes back to JJ’s! $5 Cover. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough.

508-842-8420.

Windfall Classic Rock. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Singapore Restaurant, 170 Whalon St., Fitchburg. 978-345-0132.

Decades by Dezign. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900.

Henry’s Wine. Join us for our Dog Debut for some great vintage rock done with soul! Cover. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or henryswine.com.

DJ One-3. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263.

Friday Night Dance Party with DJ Blackout. DJ Blackout bringin’ the energy to get the party poppin’ all night long. No cover charge. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Center Bar & Grill, 102 Green St. 508438-0597.

DJ. 11 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508926-8353.

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Old Sturbridge Village hosts Wool Days from Saturday-Monday, May 24-26 as sheep get their annual “haircuts.” Farmers will demonstrate 1830s-style sheep shearing and on Saturday, May 24, border collies will show off their skills at herding sheep.

Costumed historians will demonstrate the wool textile process, from scouring and dyeing the wool, to spinning, knitting and weaving. Visitors will be able to try hand carding (brushing and detangling) the wool and meet alpacas and llamas. Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Rd., Sturbridge. osv.org.

Metal Thursday CCXLII: Blood Stone Sacrifice, Lord Almighty, Avernus Ortus +1. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543.

DJ. 11 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508926-8353.

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Jim Perry’s Hothouse live at Greendales. Jim Perry hits the jackpot with this lineup. Tight, soulful, and entertaining, Hothouse is the perfect band to dance the night away to. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350.

Tony Soul Project returns to the Bolton Street Tavern.

Great food, fun staff. 9 a.m.-midnight. Bolton Street Tavern, 587 Bolton St., Marlborough. 508-485-4416 or tonysoulproject.com.

Dana Lewis Live! Dana Lewis Live! Every Friday evening. Great comfort food, Home made desserts, Full Bar, LOTTERY & W-I-D-E Screens. Playing in the bar. The Greatest Hits from the 50’S to the 80’s. “The sound track of your youth” 5:30-8 p.m. Webster House Restaurant, 1 Webster St. 508-757-7208.

Thank Friday It’s Dr. Nat. Let Dr. Nat start your weekend with jazz, swing, blues, soul, samba, R&B, Broadway, original songs about

BILL McCARTHY @ SNOW’S. I’ll be playing all your favorite Classic & Contemporary Acoustic and Not-So-Acoustic Rock Hits!

Free. 8-11 p.m. Snow’s Restaurant & Pub, 321 West Boylston St. Jay Graham. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston.

JCDC. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580.

Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment. 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Chooch’s Food & Spirits, 31 East Brookfield Road, North Brookfield.

508-867-2494.

Karaoke. DJ & Dancing 12:30 a.m. - 2 a.m. Free. 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-4808222.

Live Bands. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Black Sheep Tavern, 261 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8484.

Lizzy Marquis. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. South Side Grille & Margarita Factory, 242 West Broadway, Gardner. 978-632-1057.

Satellite Rockers - Dubbest. 21 plus. Doors at 6 p.m. 8 p.m.2 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629.

HENRY’S WINE, Watts Closet, Altic. Henry’s Wine (facebook.com/HenrysWine) Watts’ Closet (facebook.com/

Open Mic with the Old’school Band. Open Mic Jam 1st Saturday of month with The Old’school Band. Free. 8 a.m.-noon 3-G’s Sports Bar, 152 Millbury St. 508-754-3516.

Bob Moon /From the Comoncheros. 7-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353.

Dana Lewis LIVE! Playing & singing the Greatest Hits of the 50’s to the 80’s. “The soundtrack of your youth.” Great Food, Full Bar, Lottery & me! No Cover. 7-10 p.m. Nancy’s Quaker Tavern, 466 Quaker Hgwy (Route146a), Uxbridge. 508-779-0901.

A Grand Night for Singing. A Rodgers & Hammerstein Musical Revue $18 Regular, $15 Student/Senior. 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Calliope Productions Inc, 150 Main St., Boylston. 508-869-6887 or calliopeproductions.org/grandnight.php.

BILL McCARTHY @ GUISEPPE’S GRILLE. I’ll be playing all your favorite Classic & Contemporary Acoustic and Not-SoAcoustic Rock Hits! Free. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Guiseppe’s Grille, 35 Solomon Pond Road, Northborough. 508-393-4405.

Cafe’ con Dios. Donation. 7:30-10 p.m. Faith Baptist Church, Main Auditorium, 22 Faith Ave, Auburn. 508-579-6722.

PE James at the Harvest Cafe! Come have dinner and sing along to your favorite acoustic songs from the 50s, 60s, and 70s!

Free to the public. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Harvest Café, 40 Washington St., Hudson. 978-567-0948.

Rock House Power Trio. The Rock House Power Trio covers the classics. DJ E-Class on after the show. No cover charge. 7:30-11 p.m. Center Bar & Grill, 106 Bar, 102 Green St. 508-438-0597.

Andy Cummings. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston.

Brian & Dave. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. South Side Grille & Margarita Factory, 242 West Broadway, Gardner. 978-632-1057.

Brian Chaffee. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Square, Leominster. 978-534-5900.

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Go Gadget Go. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 Village Square, Westminster.

978-668-5580.

Hip Swayers Deluxe. Fresh off our tour to NOLA and NYC - great chance to see the full band - Vincent’s is FUN! 8-11:30 p.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-723-2067.

Karaoke. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Prime Time Pub, 5 Summer St., Lunenburg. 978-400-7727.

Live Bands. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Black Sheep Tavern, 261 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8484.

By a Thread. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122.

Cosmic Slim & His Intergalactic Plowboys. Jugbandy, rhythm-and-bluesy, countryrocky, jam-bandy eclectic electric music expressly designed for toetapping and rug-cutting. From the Mississippi Sheiks to Buck Owens, Burrito Brothers to Nat King Cole, Slim’s roots run deep and wide, guaranteeing a good time to be had by all. $5 cover $5. 8:30-11:30 p.m. Blue Plate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508-829-4566.

The Sage Project, Without Warning, The Revere. The Sage Project (facebook.com/thesageproject) Six-piece alternative folk rock band from Shrewsbury. Without Warning (facebook.com/ pages/Without-Warning/184468575046651) Without Warning is a band based out of Boston Ma, that combines hard, fast paced metal riffs, and melodic chorus’ for a truly unique sound. The Revere. $5.

8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/thesageproject.

Beatles For Sale the Tribute. “Bob Dylan 5th Annual Birthday Bash” - This years’ theme: The British Invasion featuring Beatles For Sale, Colene Walters, Napoleon In Rags, Gardner Berry, Brian Maes, members of Beatlejuice, Fischer Cats and members of The Fools.

Proceeds benefit the Brad Delp Foundation (braddelpfoundation. org) This show is for ages 21+ only. $10 donation. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.

Whippersnappers, 44 Nashua Road, Londonderry. 603-434-2660 or whippersnappersnh.com.

Bottlefight, Bomber (Motorhead Tribute), The Hemi Devils, and Musclecah! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543.

Little Red and the Riders. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

Silverbacks. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350.

Time Warp. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420.

Tony Soul Project @ Steel Pub. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Steel Pub, 11 Exchange, Athol. tonysoulproject.com.

Windfall Classic Rock. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Singapore Restaurant, 170 Whalon St., Fitchburg. 978-345-0132.

Dj Reckless. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263.

Saturday Nights with DJ E-Class. DJ E-Class bringing the R & B remixes to get you out on the dance floor all night long! No cover charge. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Center Bar & Grill, 102 Green St. 508-438-0597.

DJ. 11 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508926-8353.

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Jazz Brunch. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122.

A Grand Night for Singing. a Rodgers & Hammerstein Musical Revue. $18 Regular, $15 Student/Senior. 2-4 p.m.

Calliope Productions Inc, 150 Main St., Boylston. 508-869-6887 or

calliopeproductions.org/grandnight.php.

Big Jon Short - solo acoustic country blues.

Free. 5-8 p.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508752-9439.

Hangover Hour at 5 p.m., followed by book release party for Round Room Women’s reading it anthology; then Andy Cummings 8 p.m.

5 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508753-4030.

“Vinyl Siding” A group gathering

Join Park Spirit for a Saturday morning bird walk on May 24, from 9-10 a.m. at Elm Park. The series of Saturday morning walks, led by Dr. Martha Gach of MASS Audubon at Broad Meadow Brook, are free and open to the public. Those interested in joining should meet at the Boat House in Elm Park at 9 a.m. for fans of VINYL, DJ’s and Turntables. Bring headphones and vinyl. Free. 6-9 p.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508363-1888 or facebook.com.

Jim’s Blues Jam at Greendales. Each week has a first rate feature performer, followed by an open mike segment. Host Jim Perry keeps things rolling. No cover. 6-10 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350.

OPEN MIC SUNDAYS AT SNOW’S RESTAURANT WITH BILL McCARTHY. To check the schedules and open slots visit: Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook. Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at: OPENMCC@VERIZON.NET. Free. 7-10:30 p.m. Snow’s Restaurant & Pub, 321 West Boylston St. Funky Jazz Sundays. 21 plus. Doors at 6 p.m. Every first and third sunday. Free. 8 p.m.-midnight Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629.

Karaoke with PJ. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750.

Lucky Dog KARAOKE with your host, Vegas magicman-hypnotist Paul Harter. Once Sunday a month, Paul will also be bringing his Vegas hypnotist show to the Lucky Dog stage! (wildhypnotist.com) But, tonight is KARAOKE! Doors at 8 p.m. Free.

8 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or wildhypnotist.com.

Sunday Funday Karaoke with DJ Matty J. End the weekend right with DJ Matty J, Karaoke, HD videos and old school jams. Early start at 8 p.m. Come down for a little while or party all night. Patio open weather permitting. No cover charge. 8 p.m.-1 a.m.

Center Bar & Grill, 102 Green St. 508-438-0597.

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Driftin’ Sam Politz. 7-9 p.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

Open: Worcester. 21 plus, Free HOOKAH SHARE! Open Mic 8-10 p.m. Open Decks 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Sign-up for slots starts at the venue at 7 p.m. and is first come first serve. House equipment for DJs: Pioneer DJM900NXS Mixer 2x CDJ 2000s 2x Technics 1200s. All music welcome! Collaboration is encouraged! 21+, Free

Entry, $2 PBRs Free. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629.

Blue Monday - Live Blues. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122.

Bop & Pop Jazz Organization. Classic Hammond Organ Quartet grooves every Monday night at the Dive. Free.

9 p.m.-midnight Dive Bar, 34 Green St. facebook.com/ BopNPopJazzOrganization.

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Two Left - Blues Jam. Brian Degon (Vocals, Guitar) and Fr. Gregory Christakos (Bass)Jam original and favorite blues tunes.

Free. 7-10 p.m. Park Grill and Spirits, 257 Park Ave. 508-756-7995.

TUESDAY OPEN MIC NIGHT @ GREENDALE’S PUB with Bill McCarthy LOCAL MUSICIANS SHOWCASE! To check the schedules and open slots visit: Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook. Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at OPENMCC@VERIZON.NET. Free. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350 or m.facebook.com/groups/209 610855806788?ref=bookmark&__user=578549000.

Open mic & karaoke with Key Performance. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-5377750.

AriBand. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

C.U.Next Tuesday! Tunes in the Diner with DJ Poke Smot and Special Guests every Tuesday Night! No cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543.

Hip Hop Tuesdays. Hosted by Ace of Blaze & Elijah Divine (Open) End of the night cypher. DJ Showcase (Rotating Turntablist) Resident Bboys (Top Rock) Different artists every week! 21+ $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629.

Karaoke. Karaoke by First Choice Entertainment, hosted by Curtis.

21+. Free. 9 p.m.-midnight. Loft 266 Bar & Lounge, 266 Park Ave. 774-696-4845.

Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m.

Grille 57, 57 Highland St. 508-798-2000 or grille57.com.

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Joseph Blanchard - Twilight at Twigs Cafe. A long-time Sunday favorite here at Tower Hill, Joseph Blanchard, is a self-taught pianist and composer. He is inspired by the melodies and harmonies of the Romantic 19th century classical composers. His feelings, conveyed through improvisation, eventually become completed works. Overall, Joe’s playing style provides a pleasant background ambiance. Free with regular admission. 6-8 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Twigs Cafe, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111.

OPEN MIC Night with Sean Fullerton. Come and listen as talented local artists perform with host Sean Fullerton. Sean is a musician, singer/songwriter, recording engineer and producer since 1995 and will be sharing his own songs and music in between the different sets. His specialties include acoustic blues, rock ’n’ roll, fingerstyle guitar and various harmonicas. Free with Suggested “Pass The Hat” donation. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Coffeelands World Gifts Espresso Cafe, 50 High St., Clinton. 978-360-3291 or coffeelandscafe.org.

Duotone Instrumental Guitar Duo! Free. 7-9:30 p.m. Sahara Cafe & Restaurant, 143 Highland St. 508-798-2181.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT OPEN MIC/LOCAL MUSICIANS’ SHOWCASE w/ BILL McCARTHY @ GUISEPPE’S. To check the schedules and open slots visit Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook. Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at OPENMCC@VERIZON.NET. Free. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Guiseppe’s Grille, 35 Solomon Pond Road, Northborough. 508-393-4405 or m.facebook.com/groups/209610855806788?ref=bookma rk&__user=578549000.

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Johnny Romance’s Open Mic. Open Mic night with Johnny Romance, Bring your instrument, comedy, spoken word,acoustic karaoke with lyrics over 400 songs! 8-11 p.m. Primetime pub, 5 Summer St., Lunenburg. Loveshackmusic.com.

Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment. 8 p.m.-midnight Dark Horse Tavern, 12 Crane St., Southbridge. 508-764-1100.

Open Mic Night. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Prime Time Pub, 5 Summer St., Lunenburg. 978-400-7727.

Ray & The Repairmen. Featuring Ray Bryant (Guitar & Vocals) Dave Dick (Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin, Vocals) and Wolf Ginandes (Bass and Vocals). Free. 8-10 p.m. Park Grill and Spirits, 257 Park Ave. Wacky Wednesday Open mic Jam with Mark. Come down and sign up to jam with Mark. 8-11 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350.

Finer and Orchard. FINER (facebook.com/finerband) Finer is Stacy and Ethan - married to each other and married to their music.

And only that kind of crazy love can produce a sound as engaging, unapologetic, and Free as the music they make. ORCHARD - is a side project of WAKE UP REALITY. Free. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/ events/1474003182818611.

Karaoke. Come down to Jillian’s of Worcester for Karaoke every Wednesday night! Wednesdays at Jillian’s is also Ladies Night which means all ladies, eat and play for Free. Complementary tortilla chips with salsa, vegetable crudities, and chocolate fountain with fresh fruit! Ladies also play pool for Free and receive a $5 game card for the arcade! Free. 8:30-1:30 p.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900.

Clayton Willoughby. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

arts

ADC Performance Center (@ The Artist Development Complex), 18 Mill St., Southbridge. 508-764-6900 or adcmusic. com/Index.htm.

Anna Maria College, 50 Sunset Lane, Paxton. 508-849-3300 or annamaria.edu.

ArtsWorcester, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 1-4 p.m.

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Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday.

Admission: Fre. 660 Main St. 508-755-5142 or artsworcester.org.

Asa Waters Mansion, Admission: $3 for guided tour $7-10 for tea. 123 Elm St., Millbury. 508-865-0855 or asawaters.org.

Assumption College: Emmanuel d’Alzon Library, 500 Salisbury St. 508-767-7272 or assumption.edu/dept/Library.

Booklovers’ Gourmet, New Work by Karen Reid, Through May 31; New Work by Karen Reid, Through May 31. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 55 East Main St., Webster. 508949-6232 or er3.com/book.

Clark University: Cohen-Lasry House, 11 Hawthorne St. clarku.edu/departments/holocaust.

Clark University: Schiltkamp Gallery, 92 Downing St. 508-793-7349.

Clark University: Traina Center for the Arts, 92 Downing St. clarku.edu.

Clark University: University Gallery, Hours: noon-5 p.m.

Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, noon-8 p.m. Wednesday, noon-5 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. 950 Main St. 508-793-7349 or 508-7937113 or clarku.edu.

Clark’s Cafe and Art On Rotation Gallery, Hours: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday - Saturday. Admission: Free for galler. 310 High St., Clinton. 978-549-5822 or 978-365-7772 or aorgallery.com.

College of the Holy Cross: Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, Alter-Ego: Senior Concentration Seminar Exhibition, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through May 23; As Far As the Eye Can See, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Aug. 16.

Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, 2-5 p.m. Saturday. 1 College St. 508-793-3356 or holycross.edu/ departments/cantor/website.

Danforth Museum of Art, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, noon-5 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 123 Union Ave., Framingham. 508-620-0050 or danforthmuseum.org.

Dark World Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Monday - Saturday. 179 Grafton St. darkworldgallery.com.

EcoTarium, Toys, Treats, and Training, Sundays, through June 22. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $14 adults; $8 for children ages 2-18, $10 college students with IDs & senior citizens. Children under 2 & EcoTarium members Free. Additional charges apply for Tree Canopy Walkway, Explorer Express Train, planetarium programs & other special progra. 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700 or ecotarium.org.

Fisher Museum Harvard Forest, 324 N. Main St., Petersham.

978-724-3302 or harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu/museum.html.

Fitchburg Art Museum, Hours: noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, noon-4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 25 Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg. 978-345-4207 or fitchburgartmuseum.org.

Fitchburg Historical Society, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m.-midnight Wednesday, closed Thursday - Saturday. 50 Grove St., Fitchburg. 978-345-1157 or fitchburghistory.fsc.edu.

Fitchburg State University: Hammond Hall, VISIONS, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, through June 30. 160 Pearl St., Fitchburg. fitchburgstate.edu.

Framed in Tatnuck, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. 1099 Pleasant St. 508-770-1270 or www.framedintatnuck.com.

Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978456-3924 or fruitlands.org.

Funky Stuff, 11am-7pm Tues-Sat. Bringing the funk to Worcester

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through Fine Art, Jewelry, Clothing, Furniture, Antiques, and Collectables. We support local art, and we think you should too! 97C Webster St., Worcester. 508-755-5463.

Gallery of African Art, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Donations accepte. 62 High St., Clinton. 978-265-4345 or 978-5985000x12 or galleryofafricanart.org.

Highland Artist Group, 113 Highland St. highlandartistgroup. com.

Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Hours: 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 414 Massasoit Ave. 508-753-6087 or massaudubon.org.

Museum of Russian Icons, Gallery Talk: “A Farewell to Tsars Cabinet,” Thursday; Series of One Icon Exhibits, Through June 20; The Tsars’ Cabinet: 200 Years of Russian Decorative Arts Under the Romanovs, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through May 24. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 11-3 a.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, 11-3 a.m. Friday, 9-3 a.m.

Saturday. Admission: Adults $7, Seniors (59 and over) $5, Students (with ID) & children (3-17) $2, Children under 3 Free, Groups (any age) $. 203 Union St., Clinton. 978-598-5000 or 978-598-5000x17 or museumofrussianicons.org.

Old Sturbridge Village, Wool Days, Saturday - Monday.

Admission: $7 - $20 charged by age. Children under 3 fre. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 800-733-1830 or 508-3473362 or osv.org.

Park Hill Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 387 Park Ave. 774-696-0909.

Post Road Art Center, Hours: closed Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30

p.m. Monday - Saturday. 1 Boston Post Road, Marlborough. 508485-2580 or postroadartcenter.com.

Preservation Worcester, Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 10 Cedar St. 508-754-8760 or preservationworcester.org.

Prints and Potter Gallery, American Contemporary Art & Craft Gallery, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Dec. 31. Hours: closed Sunday, 10-5:30 a.m.

Monday - Tuesday, 10-7 a.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10-5:30 a.m.

Friday, 10-5 a.m. Saturday. 142 Highland St. 508-752-2170 or printsandpotter.com.

Quinebaug Valley Council for the Arts & Humanities, the Arts Center, Hours: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 2-4 p.m. Saturday. 111 Main St., Southbridge. 508-346-

Head to Nick’s Bar in Worcester on Friday, May 23 at 9 p.m. for Swing Night with band Spreadin’ Rhythm Around, made up of Chuck Demers, Nat Needle and Jamie Butrym, and will be joined by special guest vocalist Mud Rocheleau-Demers. $5 cover charge. Nick’s Bar, 124 Millbury St., Worcester. nicksworcester.com.

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Quinsigamond Community College: Administration Building, 670 West Boylston St. qcc.edu.

Rollstone Studios, Hours: 11-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. Admission: fre.

633 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-348-2781 or rollstoneartists.com.

Salisbury Mansion, Hours: closed Sunday - Wednesday, 1-8:30 p.m. Thursday, 1-4 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 40 Highland St. 508-7538278 or worcesterhistory.org.

SAORI Worcester Freestyle Weaving Studio, 18 Winslow St. 508-757-4646 or 508-757-0116 or saoriworcester.com.

Taproot Bookstore, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 1200 West Boylston St. 508-853-5083 or TaprootBookstore.com.

Tatnuck Bookseller & Cafe, Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday Saturday. 18 Lyman St., Westborough. 508-366-4959 or tatnuck. com.

The Foster Gallery, 51 Union St. 508-397-7139 or thefostergallery.com.

The Sprinkler Factory, 38 Harlow St. sprinklerfactory.com.

Top Fun Aviation Toy Museum, Hours: 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday.

21 Prichard St., Fitchburg. 978-342-2809 or 978-297-4337 or topfunaviation.com.

Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $12 Adults, $9 Seniors & $7 Youth, Free to Members & Children under . 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111 or towerhillbg.org.

Tower Hill Botanic Garden: Stoddard Education and Visitors Center, 11 French Drive, Boylston. towerhillbg.org.

Tower Hill Botanic Garden: The Great Hall, 11 French Drive, Boylston. towerhillbg.org.

Tower Hill Botanic Garden: The Orangerie, 11 French Drive, Boylston. towerhillbg.org.

Worcester Art Museum, All The Buzz:Piero di Cosimo Discovery of Honey by Bacchus, Thursday; Art Since the Mid-20th Century, Through Dec. 31, 2015; Carina Nebula: Michael Benson, Through June 22; Guns without Borders in Mexico and Central America, Through Nov. 9; Majicolor Prints by Majima Ryoichi, Through Nov. 10; Nude Drawing in the Galleries, Thursdays, through May 29; Stencil-dyed Japanese Folk Art Calendars, Through Aug. 10; You are here, Through Aug. 31; Children’s Story time, Fridays, through May 30; Meditation in the Galleries, Fridays, through May 30; Families @ WAM: Family Tour, Saturdays, through May 31; Families @ WAM: Make Art! Drawing Details: The Beauty of Armor, Saturday; Tour of the Month: Art in the Time of the Knights, Saturday; Zip Tour: Worcester Hunt Mosaic, Saturday; Public Tour, Sundays, through Dec. 28; Drawing Club, Wednesdays, through May 28; U-student Wednesdays Free admission to WAM educational institutional members, Wednesdays, Oct. 2 - Dec. 31; Worcester Art Museum - Blue Star Museums Military Discount, Sundays,

Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, May 28 - Aug. 31.

Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free for members, $14 adults, $12 seniors, Free for youth 17 and under. Free for all first Saturdays of each month, 10am-noon. 55 Salisbury St. 508799-4406 or worcesterart.org.

Worcester Center for Crafts, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org.

Worcester Historical Museum, Alden Family Gallery, Through Dec. 31, 2015; Get To Know Worcester!, Thursday; In Their Shirtsleeves, Through Dec. 31, 2015; Stories They Tell, Through Dec. 31, 2015; Worcester Treasures, Through Oct. 31. Hours: closed

night day &

Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 30 Elm St. 508-753-8278 or worcesterhistory.org.

Worcester Public Library, Hours: 1:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. 3 Salem Square. 508-7991655 or worcpublib.org.

WPI: George C. Gordon Library, 100 Institute Road. wpi.edu.

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Dick Doherty’s Beantown Comedy Escape. Fri May 23rd Dick Doherty Greg Howell and friends Sat May 24th Frank Santorelli Peter Costello and friends. Showtimes: Friday 9 p.m.-Saturdays 8 p.m. -$20pp. Prices: $20 Fri/Sat pp except Special Events. Drinks and Appetizers available in the show room. Full Dinner Available before Show in Restaurant. $5 off with College ID and Reservations, 2 for 1 Active Military or Veterans and Reservations $4 off with Dinner Receipt and Reservations. Make Reservations Early at 800401-2221 or online at beantowncomedy.com.

Sunday Night Cinemageddon! Every Sunday Night in the Diner! - Sundays, Sunday, May 13 - Wednesday, December 31. Facebook: Ralphs Diner Free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. Call 508-753-9543 or facebook.com/ ralphs.diner.

Mr. Smartass Theatre - Wednesdays. Mr. Smartass Theater is a live homage to the classic television program Mystery Science Theater 3000, Featuring Shaun Connolly, Michael Szymczak and Derek Ring. Every show is unique, every show starts at 9:30 p.m., and it’s always free to get in. 9:30-11:30 p.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. Call 508-363-1888 or visit facebook.com/ mrsmartasstheatre.

StageTime Comedy Club - Saturdays. Worcester’s Alternative to Comedy. $10. 8-10 p.m. Jose’ Murphy’s, 97-103 Water St. Call 508-792-0900 or visit stagetimecomedyclub.com.

The Sort Of Late Show with Shaun Connolly and the Over-Qualified Band - Thursdays. The only show of its kind here in sunny, sunny Worcester. Free. 8-10 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. Call 508-926-8877 or visit facebook.com/sortoflateshow.

FRANK FOLEY’S COMEDY SAFARI - Saturdays. Free parking. Full menu before or during show. $20 Per Ticket. 8-9:45 p.m. Viva Bene Italian Ristorante, 144 Commercial St. Call 774-4521131 or visit Frankfoleyscomedysafari.com.

StageTime Comedy Club - Saturdays. StageTime Comedy Club has some of the area’s up and coming comedians every Saturday @ 9 p.m. $10. 9-11 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. Call 508-826-8496 or visit stagetimecomedyclub.com.

Worcester Shakespeare Company-Auditions for “The Merry Wives of Windsor” & “The Winter’s Tale” - Saturday, May 24 - Sunday, May 25. Please go to worcestershakespearecompany.org/auditions for production details and sign-up information. noon-3 p.m. Little Center, Clark University, 12 Charlotte St. Visit worcesterhakespearecompany.org/auditions.

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Yoga by Nature. Instructor: Lynsey Smith For beginner and experienced yogis - practice gentle to moderate flow yoga. Classes will take place outside in good weather. Member: $10, Nonmember: $17. 9-10:15 a.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111, ext. 124 or towerhillbg.org.

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Basket Bombing Workshop. Jean Bove Reed, of Murray Hill Weaving will be showcasing her Shaker baskets made with molds.

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Jean will also be with us on June 11th, and she will be joined by Lynn Francis Lunn who will be working on some contemporary paper weaving. Free with admission. 2-4 p.m. Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978-456-3924 or fruitlands.org.

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Worcester Senior Center Playgroup featuring the musical comedy of Vic and Sticks! Come to the senior center with your child(ren) to check out the stylings of musical duo Vic and Sticks! Playgroups offer children a safe, leader-led time where they can explore their world and develop new friendships.

It is a wonderful opportunity to play and interact with your child and meet new friends. Come and enjoy the company of other families with young children. Books, puzzles, toys, blocks and more await you and your child. Free. 10-11:30 a.m. Worcester Senior Center, 128 Providence St. 508-799-3136 or facebook.com/ worcesterfamilypartnership.

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Yoga By Nature. Instructor: Lynsey Smith For beginner and experienced yogis, practice gentle to moderate flow yoga. Classes will take place outside in good weather. 6-7:15 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111 or towerhillbg.org.

lectures >Tuesday 27

Art Matters with Marylou Hannon. Join Marylou Hannon and ART MATTERS for an art awareness program designed to keep individuals connected to the world and encourage a loving relationship with the visual arts. This month’s program is MOTHER & CHILD. Free. 2-3 p.m. Briarwood Continuing Care Retirement Community: Birches Auditorium, 65 Briarwood Circle.

Why You Need Single Payer Health Care. Free. 6 p.m.-8 a.m. Worcester Public Library, Saxe Room, 3 Salem Square. 508853-6357.

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Healthy Living for a Healthy Brain. Experience an engaging and educational topic along with complimentary brain healthy hors d’oeuvres, as Dr. Lombardo speaks to helping people reduce their own risk of Alzheimer’s disease, as well as slowing the progression and improving the lives of persons who are already living with Alzheimer’s. Free. 1-2 p.m. Briarwood Continuing Care Retirement Community: Birches Auditorium, 65 Briarwood Circle.

Visiting Artist Lecture Series - Pedro Alonzo. Pedro Alonzo is a Freelance curator who has worked extensively in Mexico, the United Kingdom and the United States. From 1996-2002 he was an adjunct curator at the Institute of Visual Arts, Milwaukee, where he curated a series of exhibitions of artists from the Carribean and Mexico. Most recently he curated a major street art exhibition, “Spank the Monkey”, as well as “Freakshow” at the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead, England and “Generations UsA” at the Pinchuk Arte Centre in Kiev, Ukraine. He is now working on a book for the German publisher Die Gestalen Verlag and a large scale group exhibition in his home town at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. Since late 2007 he has been based in Boston, MA. Members Free; Non-members $14. 6-7:30 p.m. Worcester Art Museum, Conference Room, 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406 or worcesterart.org/Education/lecture-series.

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Krause 16 Ft. Multi Use Makes into 8 ft. step ladder/also multistaging.

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Beautiful location. 1-4 nicely located burial plots. Plots adjacent to each other. Would provide a lovely resting place for your loved one. $3200.00 each (original price $4800.00 ea).

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FOR SALE SHEDS 8X8 $1150 8X12 $1650 8X16 $1900 10X16 $2500. Other sizes available.

Built on site. 413-427-1562 Cash for Stamp Collections Will evaluate or buy.

Stamp questions?

Call Ron 413-896-3324 FURNITURE Furniture for sale Pair of soft blue loveseats. Excellent condition. Formal - fleur de lis cut into fabric. $350.

Lovely cream colored oriental rug with blue trim and soft rose flowers.

8 X 10 - like new condition $650. Hutch, french provincial style. Dark mocha wood. 43 inches wide. $250. Call Amy at 508 751-2952.

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Wanted-Any Kind of Bicycles 1-100+ Racing, mountain, old, new, etc. Cash paid. Dennis 508-277-7513 508-277-7513

Private Piano/Voice Lessons Patricia Knas, Bachelor of Music; In home; all ages/levels; flexible scheduling. 413-8961072 or bibiknas@gmail.com

YARD SALES & FLEA MARKETS MILLBURY-255 West Main St. May 24th, 25th & 26th. SatMon, 9am-3pm. Neighborhood Yard Sale. Furniture, baby items, Avon products, holiday decorations, household items, etc. Something for everyone!

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENT INFORMAL PROBATE ROBERT GILMORE PONTIUS ESTATE By Petition of Robert G. Pontius, Jr of Worcester, MA a Will has been admitted to informal probate, and he has been appointed Personal Representative of the estate without surety on the bond.

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Worcester Catalpa Circle Spacious 2 BR Townhouse $1150 508-852-6001 CONDOMINIUM FOR RENT Holden - Spacious 2bdrm townhouse wiith w/d hkup in great location. $1550 including heat. 508-667-7434 LAND FOR SALE Holden 65 Acres/35 Acres Buildable 1500 ft road frontage R-40 Zone 508-829-9585

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Westminster-Great Location Sonoma Square, intersection Rts. 140 & 2, exit 25. 2nd FL 1600 +/- sq. ft. Reception area.

Offices. Kitchen & bath. Also, single office space w/waiting area. Heat & elec. incl’d.

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1994 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4 5.2 V8 Auto, 142K Miles. Regular cab. Black. Cap, hitch.

Good shape. $3975.00 978-422-8084

2001 Cadillac Eldorado Touring Coupe, Silver,loaded w/options. Spring special $5,995.00 or B/O. 508-875-7400

2000 Ford F150 Flareside Pickup Showroom condition inside and out. 100K miles.

All power, needs nothing. $8500.00 Call 978-466-6043

2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible White w/tan top. 110K miles.

New tires, battery, struts. Runs excellent. $3,950.00 Firm 508-769-3262

OPEN HOUSE PAXTON-7 Camelot Dr. Saturday 12pm-2pm.

Like new cont. colonial. 3500 sq.ft. plus finished LL. Lge master w/fireplace. Updated granite kitchen and baths.

Huge great room w/bar, pool table, hot tub. Heated fenced pool. A lot of home for $429,900.00 O/B M. Hopkins 508-868-3538

AUTOMOTIVE AUTO/MOTORCYCLE 1999 Road King Under 8,000 miles. Too many extras to list.

Always stored in room temperature. $15,000.00 978-4645525 or 781-879-8275 cell 2003 Harley Davidson Road King Anniversary model. Red w/ custom leather. Many extras. Adult owned. 14K miles. $10,500.00 508-962-7451 2008 Honda Metropolitan Scooter Black and gray. Mint cond. 469 miles. Asking $1650.00. Includes helmet. 207-289-9362 OR 207-450-1492.

AUTOS 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Sedan. 79k miles.

Grey exterior and interior. $6500.00 or B/O 774-242-2370 badday1123@gmail.com 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6 cylinder gas. Very good cond. Runs exc. $3500.00 195k miles. Located in Sutton, MA 774-287-0777 1994 BMW 325i convertible, 1 owner, 55,000 mi. leather interior $7500.00 508-829-9585

2000 Mercury Sable Wagon.

131K miles. Exc. cond. inside & out. Asking $2,200.00 Call Kathy 978-728-4702

AUTO/SUV 2004 Chevrolet Trail Blazer Great condition.

New transmission. Low miles.

4WD. $4,799.00 Dan 508-641-6839

2006 Honda S2000 ext Black int Brand new top 93oct/synth oil only used Florida car adult owner 59k miles $16,500 508-816-0141

2000 Toyota Corolla 4 cyl.

Power steering, power brakes, A/C. P.W. P.L. 101K. Michelin tires. $3850.00 Call 508-353-3827

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BRAND NEW AFFORDABLE APARTMENT COMMUNITY FOR SENIORS* 62 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER

Conveniently located at 260 Grove Street in Paxton, Massachusetts $896 One Bedroom $1,071 Two Bedroom

Rent Includes: * Professionally Managed-Elevator Bldg. * Maintenance Free Living * Heat and Hot Water Included * Community Center * Fitness Room * Walking Trails * Patio and Resident Garden

* Spacious 1 & 2 Bedroom Floor Plans * Pet Friendly * Ample Closet Space * Additional Resident Storage * Designer Finishes * Smokefree building

Please call for holiday office hours

Maximum income limits, per household size, not to exceed 60% of AMI (gross income) 1 Persons 2 Persons $36,840 $42,120

CAMPERS/TRAILERS 24 ft Light Weight 2004 Terry Dakota Travel Trailer Sleeps 7, bunk beds & full bed, 16ft awning, A/C, Central heat, microwave & 3 burner stove. Dual powered fridge/freezer. Loads of storage, outdoor shower. 2 batteries, travel septic. Like new. $8,500.00 508-579-6622 Truck Camper 1985 Bought new in 1991. Real Life brand. Bathroom, shower, self contained. 8ft truck bed. $2900.00 B/O 774-287-0777

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Celebrating 30 Years in Business 1996 Jeep Cherokee 4WD, blk, auto-start, keyless entry, fold-down seats, rims, spare. KBV $4000, asking $2500.

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Minimum income limits apply (please inquire for details) ‘Head of household must be 62 years of age or older. Other household members must be at least 55 years of age.

For Information or an application please contact S-C Management Corp. at 508-799-3990, TTD 711 or email us at thehillsatpaxtonvillage@gmail.com or visit us at thehillsatpaxtonvillage.com.

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Utility Trailer, Heavy Duty 15" wheels, with removable sides.

6’X 8’.

Located in Sutton, MA $650.00 774-287-0777

Utility Trailer.

Made from a 1970 Chevy short bed pickup body.

Price reduced. $150.00 Call Larry 508-886-6082 Rutland MA.

Utility Trailer 5’ X 8’. Floor, sides and gate are 3/4" pt. Removable fold down gate in rear. $1400 invested, asking $800 firm. Can be seen in Holden. 508-791-6444

CHECK OUT SOME OF OUR PRE-OWNED INVENTORY 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 53K .............................................$6,550 2011 Ford Van Super Duty Pass Van 46K .................... $20,588 2008 Ford Fusion SEL 85k................................................ $11,588 2008 Honda Accord EXL 99K ........................................... $13,988 2009 Honda Odessey EXL 63K........................................ $20,588 2010 Honda Fit 58K.......................................................... $13,988 2006 Kia Sorento 89K ......................................................... $7,988

2008 Mercury Premier Milan 79K .................................. $11,988 2009 Nissan Murano 80K ................................................ $17,988 2004 Pontiac Gran Prix GT 89K......................................... $6,995 2006 Subaru Outback LTD 116k ..........................................$9,888 2007 Toyota 4 Runner 87K.............................................. $17,588 2000 Toyota Sienna LE 134K .............................................. $3,850 2008 Ford Escape 85K ...................................................... $10,850

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Airport Auto Parts, Inc. 56 Crawford St. Leominster, MA 01453 978-534-3137

Dick’s Auto Body Collision Experts Lifetime Guarantee In Writing On All Collision Repairs.

Don’t let your insurance company tell you where you have to have your vehicle repaired.

It is your right by law to choose a registered repair shop of your choice.

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PARTS & ACCESSORIES Wheelchair Lift for Handicap Van Excellent condition.

Can demonstrate. $1600.00 or B/O 978-8402662

LEGALS/ PUBLIC NOTICES TOWN OF SUTTON Sutton Planning Board Public Hearing Notice In accordance with the provisions of Section VI.H of the Sutton Zoning Bylaw, the Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the application of Kris and Jane Oliver of Sutton, MA. The applicants seek to create a retreat lot at 126 Dodge Hill Road with 6.09 acres and 50’ of road frontage. The hearing on this application will be held in the third floor meeting room at the Town Hall on Monday, June 2, 2014 at 7:30 P.M. A copy of the plan and application can be inspected in the office of the Town Clerk during normal office hours.

Jon Anderson, Chairman 5/15, 5/22/2014 MS TOWN OF MILLBURY PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Millbury Planning Board In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Millbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 9, 2014 at 8:15 p.m., at the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA, on the application of Joe-Rie Realty Investment Trust, property located at 8 Ward Avenue, Millbury, MA, for a Site Plan Review Permit under Article 1, Section 12.4 of the Millbury Zoning Bylaws.

Applicant proposes to construct a 75’ x 20’ addition.

Plan is available for inspection in the Planning Department during normal business hours. Anyone wishing to be heard on this application should appear at the time and place designated above.

Richard Gosselin Chairman 5/22, 5/29/2014 MS

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6am - 4pm • Acres of Bargains • Hundreds of Vendors • Thousands of Buyers • 45th Season Rte. 140, Grafton/ Upton town line Grafton Flea is the Place to be!

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Open to any town or city! Just $20 for a six line ad and map placement! You will receive a free Yard Sale Kit for placing your ad. (While they last) Pick it up at our Holden/The Landmark location.

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www.centralmassclass.com LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES TOWN OF MILBURY PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Millbury Planning Board In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 41 of the Massachusetts General Laws, Section 81-T and Section 81-W, the Millbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 9, 2014, at 7:15 p.m., at the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA, on the application of HAYR LLC and SENEK LLC, 12 Dudley Road, Mendon, MA for a 98-lot Open Space Community Definitive Subdivision Plan off of Oak Pond Avenue in Millbury, MA and to consider rescission of definitive plan approval for the subdivision entitled “Overlook Estates”, located off of Overlook Avenue, Millbury, MA, recorded at the Worcester Registry of Deeds in Book 848, Plan 74; and for a Post-Construction Stormwater Management Permit under Section 16-3 of the Millbury General Bylaws. Plans are available for inspection in the Planning Department during normal business hours. Anyone wishing to be heard on this application should appear at the time and place designated above.

Richard Gosselin Chairman 5/22, 5/29/2014 MS TOWN OF SUTTON Public Hearing Notice Sutton Planning Board In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 41, Sections 81T and 81U, M.G.L., the Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the application of Clara Kim, 2 Egan Avenue, Worcester, MA 01604 for property owned by Majorie Duff, 153 Manchaug Road, Sutton, MA 01590. The property is located at 34 Lackey Road. The application is for a definitive subdivision plan entitled “Journey’s Rest” prepared

by Andrews Survey, Uxbridge, MA showing two (2) proposed lots and access to a third existing lot. The hearing will take place on the third floor of the Sutton Town Hall on June 2, 2014 at 7:45 PM. A copy of the plan and application can be inspected in the Office of the Town Clerk during normal office hours.

Any person interested, or wishing to be heard on the proposed plan, should appear at the time and place designated.

Jonathan Anderson, Chairman 5/15, 5/22/2014 MS

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main St. Worcester, MA 01608 Docket No. WO14P1590GD CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 In the matter of: Irene M Norris Of: Townsend, MA RESPONDENT Alleged Incapacitated Person To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Dept. of Developmental Services of Shrewsbury, MA in the above captioned matter alleging that Irene M Norris is in need of a Guardian and requesting that Ed Brown of Medford, MA (or some other suitable person) be appointed as Guardian to serve Without Surety on the bond. The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is incapacitated, that the appointment of a Guardian is necessary, and that the proposed Guardian is appropriate. The petition is on file with this court and may contain a request for certain specific authority. You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 06/10/2014. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date.

IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense.

WITNESS, Hon. Denise L. Meagher, First Justice of this Court.

Date: May 15, 2014 Stephen G. Abraham Register of Probate 05/22/2014WM

TOWN OF MILLBURY A PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF APPEALS In accordance with Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Law and the Zoning Ordinances of the Town of Millbury, a public hearing will be held in the hearing room of the Municipal Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA on: Wednesday, May 28, 2014 At: 7: 50 p.m. To act on a petition from: Roger B Richard, 279 Riverlin Street, Millbury, MA. For a Variance in the Millbury Zoning Ordinance relative to: Hobby Kennel License at 279 Riverlin Street, Millbury, MA. All interested parties are invited to attend.

Richard P. Valentino, Chairman Millbury Board of Appeals 5/15, 5/22/2014 MS

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TOWN OF SUTTON Sutton Planning Board Public Hearing Notice In accordance with the provisions of Section VI.L of the Sutton Zoning Bylaw – Accessory Apartment Bylaw, the Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the application of Chris Gramstorff, 67 Barnett Road to construct a 957 s.f. +/detached accessory apartment at this location. The hearing will be held in the third floor meeting room at the Town Hall on Monday, June 2, 2014 7:05 P.M. A copy of the plans and application can be inspected in the office of the Town Clerk during normal office hours.

Jon Anderson, Chairman 5/15, 5/22/2014 MS

THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION – HIGHWAY DIVISION NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING Project File No. 601368 A Design Public Hearing will be held by MassDOT to discuss the proposed Grafton Street (Route 122) Reconstruction project in Worcester, MA. WHERE: Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission 2 Washington Square, Union Station Worcester, MA 01604 WHEN: Thursday, May 29, 2014 at 7:00 PM PURPOSE: The purpose of this hearing is to provide the public with the opportunity to become fully acquainted with the proposed Grafton Street (Route 122) Reconstruction project. All views and comments made at the hearing will be reviewed and considered to the maximum extent possible.

PROPOSAL: The focus of this project is to improve traffic signal and roadway operations, and improve pedestrian and bicycle accommodations along the Grafton Street Corridor from just south of Franklin Street to south of Rice Square. The project length is approximately 5,302 linear feet (1.004 miles). The proposed project consists of pavement resurfacing with minor areas of reconstruction and intersection improvements, reconstructed concrete sidewalks, resetting of existing granite curbing, new signing and striping, minor utility adjustments and streetscape amenities, including new street lights, street trees and landscaping, benches, and enhanced crosswalks. Bicycle accommodations, consisting of a usable shoulder, are provided for the majority of the project in accordance with applicable design guides.

A secure right-of-way is necessary for this project. Acquisitions in fee and permanent or temporary easements may be required. The city is responsible for acquiring all needed rights in private or public lands. MassDOT’s policy concerning land acquisitions will be discussed at this hearing.

Written views received by MassDOT subsequent to the date of this notice and up to five (5) days prior to the date of the hearing shall be displayed for public inspection and copying at the time and date listed above. Plans will be on display one-half hour before the hearing begins, with an engineer in attendance to answer questions regarding this project. A project handout will be made available on the MassDOT website listed below.

Written statements and other exhibits in place of, or in addition to, oral statements made at the Public Hearing regarding the proposed undertaking are to be submitted to Patricia A. Leavenworth, P.E., Chief Engineer, MassDOT, 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116, Attention: Roadway Project Management, Project File No. 601368. Such submissions will also be accepted at the hearing. Mailed statements and exhibits intended for inclusion in the public hearing transcript must be postmarked within ten (10) business days of this Public Hearing. Project inquiries may be emailed to dot.feedback.highway@state.ma.us This location is accessible to people with disabilities. MassDOT provides reasonable accommodations and/or language assistance free of charge upon request (including but not limited to interpreters in American Sign Language and languages other than English, open or closed captioning for videos, assistive listening devices and alternate material formats, such as audio tapes, Braille and large print), as available. For accommodation or language assistance, please contact MassDOT’s Chief Diversity and Civil Rights Officer by phone (857-368-8580), fax (857-3680602), TTD/TTY (857-368-0603) or by email (MassDOT.CivilRights@dot.state.ma.us). Requests should be made as soon as possible prior to the meeting, and for more difficult to arrange services including sign-language, CART or language translation or interpretation, requests should be made at least ten (10) business days before the meeting.

In case of inclement weather, hearing cancellation announcements will be posted on the internet at http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/Highway/ FRANCIS A. DEPAOLA, P.E. PATRICIA A. LEAVENWORTH, P.E. HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR CHIEF ENGINEER

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Two minutes with...

STEVEN KING

Christopher Korenowsky Christopher Korenowsky has never had a job that has not been in a public library. Born and raised just north of Columbus, Ohio, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Ohio State University and a Master of Library and Information Sciences from Kent State. He worked 17 years at the Columbus Metropolitan Library before moving to New Haven, Conn. to take the reins as executive director of the city’s Public Library for four years. He took over in Worcester as Head Librarian in March. After two months on the job, Worcester Magazine caught up with Korenowsky to find out how he likes his new job and what is in the cards for the library in the future.

How do you like the Worcester Library so far? It’s been great! The public library

system is incredibly progressive, from 100 percent self-checkout to our automated materials handling system. A customer could return a book at noon and could expect to see it back on the shelf by 3:00 or 4:00 that afternoon. The library has an incredibly solid budget with great city support, two read mobiles and the One City One Book initiative. It’s exciting.

You’re relatively new to Worcester, how do you like the city itself? Well, I’m

going to like the Hanover Theatre, it’s a beautiful theatre and what a gem to have downtown. There has just been such a welcoming effort and it’s been instrumental in getting me connected to the appropriate media and stakeholders.

Everybody has just been great, very welcoming. What’s been impressive too is the interest that the city holds for the public library. The fact that the board of directors has brought in a new director has been really fantastic.

What is the state of the Worcester Public libraries? How is attendance? Numbers tell a story, for sure and just to share a few statistics with you just to show the level of interest that the residents of the region really have. In calendar year 2013 we had over 31million hits on our website,

which we really consider to be our ninth location, a virtual branch. Almost 700,000 visitors came through the doors of our locations in 2013. There is defiantly an interest in the programs and services we provide and it’s really a palatable sense of community support. I’ve been in organizations where that has not been present.

We have the One City, One Library initiative, two bookmobiles; what’s next for the WPL?

We have the good fortune to have an Andrew Carnegie branch, Francis Perkins branch location and that location is going to get some much needed attention in terms of some capitol improvements, new carpet, new paint, new floor plans. I really want to pay as much attention to our existing branches as we do our new branches with One City One Library. The other thing that will be exciting that will happen by the end of the year is we will publish a brand new website. We’ve got a really strong and dedicated team of reference librarians that are working on that new platform and it looks fantastic.

Then later this fall we will open the forth One City One Library branch at Burncoat [Prep]. Exciting stuff continues to come down the pike.

You’re stranded on an island, what’s the one book you bring? Well one book that I have read over and over is “The Witching Hour

“by Anne Rice, it’s one of my all time favorite books, it’s about 800 pages and it’s about a family legacy of witches in New Orleans, it’s fabulous.

What are some programs offered at the libraries that some residents may not be aware of? This is the time of year when

we’re trying to get the word out about our summer reading program, which are for kids of all ages up to 17, that will take place at every location.

Libraries are very different from when I was a kid; how are libraries continuing to evolve in a digital world? I think it’s being

mindful of the technological trends that are out there. It’s striking that balance with traditional resources, print resources and hardware. As an example our One City One Library locations have 25 iPads that students and educators can use during the school day. We have downloadables now that customers can download onto MP3 devices. It’s being mindful with what’s out there and coupling that with that deep understanding of what the public is looking for in terms of the digital arena.

Where do you see libraries 10 years from now? I think a variable of public libraries

(that) will never go away is having a team of employees that craft and provide that exemplary customer service. We’re

a business, yes, we’re nonprofit, people don’t think of libraries as a business model but when you’ve got a $6 million budget and almost 100 employees it’s important that we are providing a product that people will want and come back to re-use. Those elements will stay strong within the industry.

What’s going on this summer at WPL?

The big program is the summer reading program that kicks off June 9 through August 16. Almost all the programs at all the branches will be tied into the reading program theme, which is science. It’s for all ages; there will be prizes, workshops, activities, story time, performances and demonstrations. Science will be made fun.

All branches even through the month of August will be at the Out To Lunch series behind City Hall. We plan to go on the road as much as we can, we’re attending a Brave Hearts game in June, we’re trying to get out into the community and represent the library to the audiences at other events that will help us cross promote what we’re doing. We’re also partnering with the Art Museum, with The Hanover Theatre, with the EcoTarium with the WOO Card program to help leverage our programs and services to the patrons who have a WOO Card.

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