Horror movie aficianados, Ice Nine Kills fans and other lovers of all things scary gathered Oct. 2-4 at the DCU Center for Silver Scream Con V.

Worcester Magazine editor and Telegram & Gazette features editor Victor D. Infante discusses recent arts and culture news from around the Worcester area, including Queer AF, The Night Market, Pet Rock and more ...

Massachusetts Poet Laureate and Clark University's Regie Gibson joins the Handel and Haydn Society to open their 2026 season with The Art of Living

When it comes to greeting cards, Joe Fusco Jr. knows his wife Cyndi has a critic's eye and a poet's heart.

"I see the joy" — Pet Rock Fest celebrates kindness to animals with music by Decades by DeZyne.

A few things to do in the Worcester area in the week ahead ...

Formed by glaciers, Dexter Drumlin in Lancaster, a property of The Trustees, offers a walk of season's colors.

Craig Mortley serves as the YWCA of Central Massachusetts' equity, inclusion and belonging coordinator, but also brings his own experience of seeking asylum and working for social justice.

Sarah Connell Sander's has your calendar booked for the season, with the Museum of Worcester's Harvey Ball, EcoTarium Night at the Museum, and more.

For Spencer Charnas and Ice Nine Kills, SIlver Scream Con blends music, horror, humor, scary clowns, blood red makeup, and monster memories.

In 2023, violinist Rhett Price went to Italy for a recording session with Ty Dolla $ign, Kanye West and Leon Thomas. The trip inspired his new album.

Stevie Wonder's"Songs in the Key of Life" hit stores on Sept. 28, 1976. A week earlier, Wonder gave an early listening party at a North Brookfield farm.

A screening of the 1916 "Snow White," a Martian New Year Party, an evening of hilarity with David Sedaris are all among Things to Do this week.

Columnist Suzanne Graham Anderson writes, "A great leader must be willing to learn, adapt, grow, and meet people where they are."

Wildlife rehabbers tell all: grief, joy, and the magic of caring for all creatures feathered, furred and scaly

Elizabeth Cruz is dedicated to the empowerment of women, youth and independent business owners, and the celebration of the region's Latino cultures.

This year's Black Excellence Awards recipients are Sean Harris of Quinsigamond Community College, Fire Deputy Chief William Mosley, and Dr. Crista Johnson-Agbakwu of U Mass Chan Medical School.

Elizabeth Cruz is dedicated to the empowerment of women, youth and independent business owners, and the celebration of the region's Latino culture.

Worcester Walks meanders along Holden's White Oak Trail in Trout Brook Reservation.

Dianne Langford James talks about the Worcester Black Excellence Awards, with the second annual awards set for Oct. 2 at the AC Hotel in Worcester.

This week's installment of Worcester Walks takes us through Holden's Trout Brook Reservation, full of changing leaves and interesting mushrooms.

A spotlight will shine on history in drag superstar Sasha Velour's 'Travesty' show, at the Hanover Theatre & Conservatory for the Performing Arts.

Marlborough’s Circus Trees, Worcester's Sarah Louise French set the sound for the season with new music.

It's apple season, and here are some salad recipes to put the fruit to good use.

"RuPaul's Drag Race" and "Project Runway" star Q and musician Cain Culto headline Queer AF fashion event Sept. 18 at Mechanics Hall.

A night of fashion and drag takes over Mechanics Hall for the Queer AF fashion show fundraiser benefitting Love Your Labels on Friday night, Sept. 18.

Worcester Magazine editor and Telegram & Gazette features editor discusses the week's arts and culture news.

A few things to do in the Worcester area in the week ahead ....

In a fast-paced life, stillness might be confused with lack of focus. Columnist Suzanne Graham Anderson reflects on stillness as an essential element.

Theresa McBride talks about experience as a Preservation Worcester docent, and her career teaching history at Holy Cross.

Rayburn Trails in Millbury offer traveler's delights for walkers and cyclists.

Taking Back Sunday to perform at the Palladium to celebrate 20th anniversary of the band's album, 'Louder Now."

Worcester Walks visits Rayburn Trails in Millbury.

New music from Semi Formal and Save It For Tonight help get transition into autumn off to a good start.

'They stand the test of time' - The popular Bee Gees tribute band Stayin' Alive returns to The Hanover Theatre

Worcester Magazine content editor came of age a journalist on Sept. 11, 2001, as a reporter at the Sentinel & Enterprise. She returned 25 years later, to remember.

Rush plays "Time Stand Still" at the concert held Sept. 12 at the TD Garden in Boston, part of the band's "50 Something" tour.

The Brazilian Festival of Worcester originally scheduled for Sept. 13 in Institute Park because of predicted inclement weather, according to information provided to Worcester Magazine by the festival organizers. The festival has been rescheduled for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 20.

Worcester Magazine editor and Telegram & Gazette features editor Victor D. Infante chats about the week's arts and culture news.

A visit to the Icon Museum and Study Center in Clinton. The museum is marking its 20th year.

Poet, educator and peace chaplain Wayne-Daniel Berard says poetry lives and thrives, but requires the age-old work of the poet's craft.

The Icon Museum and Study Center marks 20 years and began as the dream of business leader Gordon B. Lankton, and his collection of icons from Russia.

A few things to do in the Worcester area in the week ahead.

Aileen Lovejoy, peer-to-peer counselor, talks about her role supporting those who have lost a loved one to substance use.

As the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks approaches, faith leaders reflect on observing the milestone with the passing of time.

Aileen Lovejoy of Shrewsbury lost her son, Francis, in 2013 to substance use. His death sparked her fight to end stigma and support others in grief.

'I'm very excited about the musicians' - Harmonica maestro Chet Williamson to play show with musical guests in FrontRoom at WCUW

Jane & the Archivists’ latest album is, “These Last Long Years,” which the artist describes as “a love letter to Worcester.”

You can still see working gas streetlights on a nighttime walk through parts of Worcester. Worcester Magazine spotted a few on Greenleaf Terrace.

Walking through Worcester at night, you might pass through the soft, warm glow cast by one of the city’s 27 remaining gas-powered streetlights.