Worcester Magazine

12/23/2024

Does this list include any of your favorite books?

12/23/2024

Worcester Magazine readers shared pics of their pets, ready for the holidays. https://www.worcestermag.com/picture-gallery/lifestyle/pets/2024/12/23/worcester-magazine-readers-pets-dig-the-holidays/77176593007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

12/23/2024

Local singer-songwriter Cara Brindisi sells out Mechanics Hall for her third annual Winter Solstice concert. https://www.worcestermag.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/12/22/cara-brindisi-sings-in-the-season-with-rousing-mechanics-hall-show/77137003007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

12/23/2024

Worcester Magazine's office is closed Dec. 25, in observance of the holiday. Have a festive time, however you celebrate.

12/23/2024

Band Aid's failings are widely known. But 40 years on, "feed the world" is still a good and necessary idea.

12/23/2024

Dominic the dog is waiting at Worcester Animal Rescue League for a loving, permanent home.

12/23/2024

“You can’t come up in the Disney system unless you’re really talented, then the real work starts. And when you're done with it, you’re a real talented performer." Aerosmith alum Tom Hamilton has great friends in Close Enemies.

Tom Hamilton, bassist for Aerosmith, will play bass for the newly formed band, Close Enemies, which is set to make its debut at Boston's City Winery.

12/20/2024

According to many accounts the sport was invented in Worcester in 1880 by Justin "Pop" White, the owner of a pool and bowling hall on Pearl Street. By1955, there were about 12,000 candlepin bowlers playing in leagues in Worcester.

The Worcester Historical Museum's newest exhibit is, "Strikes, Spares and Deadwood: Candlepin Bowling."

12/20/2024

Her father’s family toasted the holiday with glogg, a kind of mulled wine, and celebrated their Swedish heritage. Too young to imbibe, she remembers mostly its strong smell of alcohol. And she recalls her grandfather calling on her to blow out the flames over the bowl — something having to do with a legend about a blue-eyed blond from the north country.

Glogg, a a potent Scandinavian drink, and the Puerto Rican coquito help bring warmth, soul and international flair to holiday beverage choices.

12/20/2024

Columnist Joe Fusco Jr. tried to escape a family outing to an escape room, but to no avail, traveling back in time to the Prohibition era.

12/19/2024

Can you beat the WoMag/Worcester Telegram & Gazette fashion sense for festivity?
Post a photo with your name, in the comments! If we get enough, we'll build a digital photo gallery to show off holiday haute couture! Please only include pics of other people with their permission! 🤩🌲☃️

12/19/2024

In this week's Worcesteria: A "White Christmas," a Christmas morning graced with picturesque blanket of snow, remains a New England preoccupation, despite it being unlikely.

A "White Christmas," a Christmas morning graced with picturesque blanket of snow, remains a New England preoccupation, despite it being unlikely.

12/19/2024

While for many people the holiday season is a time of joy, hope and family togetherness, for others the season can be challenging. Some area churches offer "Blue Christmas" services to help.

While for many people the holiday season is a time of joy, hope and family togetherness, for others the season can be challenging.

12/19/2024

Does your pet like the holidays? Why not share a pic in the comments? If we get enough by day's end, we'll post a photo gallery at worcestermag.com!
Meanwhile, here's Kirby at the home office!
Staff Photo: Margaret Meg Smith Worcester Magazine

12/19/2024

Chrck out our groovy gift guide for guys, gals, ghouls and geeks! See the link in our bio at worcestermag.com
Photo provided by guvo59

12/19/2024

Avoid the "most boring gift" label . Get something ghouly and groovy from our gift list

12/19/2024

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

12/18/2024

Sweet news from the business world!

The opening is expected early next year.