Worcester’s Sam James Releases Live Version of ‘Shinedown’ Today
Singer and songwriter Sam James is releasing a live version of his hit single ‘Shinedown’ today, Friday, Oct. 4.
The live version was recorded at Sound Stage Studios in Nashville.
James performed the song on NBC’s songwriting competition series Songland earlier this year.
You can find the new live version of ‘Shinedown’ on iTunes, Pandora and Spotify today.
District 1 City Councilor Sean Rose Named Co-Owner of Point School Puerto Rico
On Wednesday, Point School Puerto Rico named Worcester’s District 1 City Councilor Sean Rose their founder and co-owner.
Rose, who will leave the Justice Resource Institute [JRI] after nearly 14 years, said, “This is a dream come true. I have been working for years to have an opportunity like this.”
Most recently, Rose held the position of Executive Director of the JRI Connecticut Division.
Point School Puerto Rico is a Hybrid Gap Year program specializing in adventure-based programming for young men ages 18 to 22 from all over the world.
“Mr. Rose is an ideal fit for this role. We are elated by the breadth of knowledge he brings. It will be of huge benefit to our clients, families and partners all over the country,” said Tim McMahon, Executive Director of Brightstone Transitions — the company that will oversee the Point School.
Brightstone’s Director of Business Development, Jason Cox, said, “Mr. Rose is as proven as it gets in this field. We all win with his oversight.”
Rose is currently running unopposed for his second term as District 1 City Councilor.
WPL Foundation to Host Authors Event on Oct. 17
The Worcester Public Library Foundation will host its annual A Celebration of Authors event at the Mercantile Center on Thursday, October 17 at 5:30 PM.
The Celebration of Authors event is the Worcester Public Library Foundation’s signature fundraiser in support of the library’s mission to inform, enrich, and enlighten our diverse population.
The event will run from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM and will include cocktails, food stations and mingling with the featured authors, an author speaking program, and a fund-a-need auction.
The event will be moderated by Stephanie Pasha, the President of the Worcester Public Library Board of Directors and Assistant Vice President of Strategic Volunteer Engagement at WPI.
This year’s authors are:
- Robin Cook
- Jarrett J. Krosoczka
- William Landay
- Steven Rowley
Becker College Partners with Award-Winning Visual Effects Software Company
On Wednesday, Becker College announced that it has partnered with SideFX — the Academy-Award-winning developer of Houdini, a visual effects software and the premier, state-of-the-art digital content creation tool for the feature film and games industry.
Becker is one of only eight institutions of higher education in the U.S. to receive such certification.
“This certification reflects the quality of the College’s interactive media programs,” said Alan Ritacco, dean of the School of Design & Technology. “Only a small number of schools worldwide receive such recognition, which is based on the excellence of our teaching and the inspirational and creative work of our students. With this certification, students work in an environment that simulates a real-world studio, which significantly increases their seamless transition into the industry.”
Houdini is most commonly used in FX departments for the creation of visual effects in film and game and is used by such major VFX companies as Pixar, Dream Works Animation, Walt Disney Animation Studios and more.
From the016.com: Padavano’s Place Restaurant on Shrewsbury St. is Sold
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An agenda item on this morning’s License Commission meeting seeks to transfer ownership of the restaurant’s liquor license from Padavano’s Place to Rocco LLC, which plans to rename the restaurant The Woo Bar & Grill.
Jon Pittsley and Edinei Rocco are owners of Rocco LLC, according to records on file with the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office.
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