Worcester Magazine

2 Minutes With...Paul D'Amatonew

Paul D'Amato talks about his acting career and working in the ski sport industry.

Worcester Magazine | Steven King | 02-20-2014 | Profiles & Interviews

Police background checks rigorous, but ‘nothing is foolproof'new

The police officer charged with raping a woman while on duty last year had to undergo what Worcester police describe as a “rigorous background check,” but that was when he was initially applying for a job. Officer Rajat Sharda was laid off in 2009 because of budget cuts and reinstated in 2011. When he returned, he had to pass another physical test. His last employer was also checked, but Sharda did not have to go through the same process as when he first applied.

Worcester Magazine | Walter Bird Jr. | 02-18-2014 | Crime & Justice

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

U.S. Supreme Court to Rule on Abortion Clinic Buffer Zonesnew

Forty-one years after Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court is charged with deciding whether a 35-foot buffer zone around entrances, exits and driveways of abortion clinics – specifically Planned Parenthoods in Boston, Worcester and Springfield – are constitutional.

Worcester Magazine | Brittany Durgin | 02-06-2014 | Civil Liberties

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

Birth of a Salesmannew

I know people who have run Kickstarter campaigns for a variety of worthy projects and I prefer to see the strategy work for community-based efforts initiated by people with big vision and limited resources rather than be used to subsidize an already wealthy person’s movie. But what the hell. I suppose if you can sell me the pen in your pocket, you deserve the payout.

Worcester Magazine | Jim Keogh | 01-09-2014 | Movies

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

That Worcester movienew

A review of the recently released movie "American Hustle," which in part was filmed in Worcester, Mass.

Worcester Magazine | Jim Keogh | 01-07-2014 | Reviews

Cork Screwednew

In the world of wine, what is better: cork or cap screw?

Worcester Magazine | Al Vuona | 07-03-2013 | Food+Drink

Comeback Kid 10 Years Laternew

Hardcore band Comeback Kid comes to The Palladium in Worcester, Mass. to celebrate its debut album, which came out 10 years ago, with the band's original singer.

Worcester Magazine | Cade Overton | 06-11-2013 | Music

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