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From Shrewsbury to Center Stage: Comedian Mike Birbiglianew
The word “comedian” doesn’t quite do Mike Birbiglia justice –- “storyteller” might be the better word. Still, the Shrewsbury native’s brand of spoken word has made him a popular figure in the world of stand-up comedy, one-man shows, film and radio. His new tour, “Thank God for Jokes,” stops at the Wilbur Theatre in Boston on Friday, February 14 and Saturday, February 15. Tickets sold so quickly that an additional late show was added to both nights. Worcester Magazine caught up with Birbiglia to talk about storytelling, why a joke doesn’t have to be funny and his fondness for Shrewsbury’s pizzerias.
Worcester Magazine |
Jeremy Shulkin |
02-18-2014 |
Comedy
No More Funny Stuffnew
Jeffu is a big fan of multi-screen arrangements, the better to make his pieces interact with themselves. He has several series, including the comprehensive “Nine Gestures” and “1UP,” a massive 80-foot tall video installation at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, that utilize multiple video screens to create intersecting realities, the results of which can be thrilling, funny or, as the artist notes, whatever you take them to be.
Worcester Magazine |
Lynne Hedvig |
02-18-2014 |
Art
Worcester's best kept secret: The American Antiquarian Societynew
The American Antiquarian Society, situated on the corner of Park Ave. and Salisbury Street in Worcester, Mass., houses much of the documented early history of the United States — in fact, six out of 10 paper items printed in the country’s first 100 years can be found in its enormous collection that includes letters, booklets and pamphlets by our founding fathers.
Worcester Magazine |
Brian Goslow |
01-31-2014 |
History
Worcester Restaurants Counter IRS Rule Change to Automatic Gratuitiesnew
A move by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that now subjects automatic gratuities at restaurants to payroll taxes has many restaurants doing away with including tips in the overall bill for large groups of customers. It is what one local restaurateur calls a “foolish” move.
Worcester Magazine |
Walter Bird Jr. |
01-09-2014 |
Food+Drink
Cork Screwednew
In the world of wine, what is better: cork or cap screw?
Worcester Magazine |
Al Vuona |
07-03-2013 |
Food+Drink
The Orgasmnew
Worcester couples and singles share their experience with orgasms and what part its played in their relationships.
Worcester Magazine |
Brittany Durgin |
03-12-2013 |
Sex
Jose Can You Say 'lawsuit'?new
Jose Canseco suing minor league baseball team the Worcester Tornadoes for not paying his salary.
Worcester Magazine |
Walter Bird and Jr. |
08-27-2012 |
Sports
Jose Canseco Signs With Worcester Tornadoesnew
Jose Canseco's off-field issues and celebrity, at this point, has almost eclipsed his achievements as a player. Recently, Canseco has appeared on a variety of reality television shows, entered into boxing and MMA fights, and hosts a manic Twitter feed.
Worcester Magazine |
Jeremy Shulkin |
04-20-2012 |
Sports
