Victor D. Infante
@victorinfante.bsky.social
Features Editor, Telegram & Gazette; Editor, Worcester Magazine; Editor, Worcester Living Magazine; Author, "City of Insomnia" from Write Bloody Publishing and "Suffer For This" from Moon Tide Publishing.
Worcester Magazine editor and Telegram & Gazette features editor Victor D. Infante talks this week's arts & culture news.
Your WoMag Rundown for July 24, 2026
Worcester Magazine editor and Telegram & Gazette features editor Victor D. Infante talks this week's arts & culture news.
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As the new Corner Dive nears opening,, the removal of a local favorite mural and the appearance and removal of a cartoonish figure causes stir.
Now you see it: Vanishing murals raise eyebrows, questions at bar site
As the new Corner Dive newars opening,, the removal of a local favorite mural and the appearance and removal of a cartoonish figure causes stir.
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I'm off today (driving down to NYC shortly for GonzoFest 2026: New York City !) but I filled in writing the Worcester Telegram & Gazette's "T&G This Week." That's right, it's a Worcester Magazine takeover! Enjoy! www.telegram.com/story/nlette...
T&G This Week: It's a WoMag takeover!
WoMag editor Victor D. Infante discusses the search for stories that might go untold, and the search for humanity in the face of history unfolding.
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While Meg Trogolo was off, editor Victor D. Infante filled-in writing this week's Listen Up column: A retro New England Summer Playlist with a few new and old favorites!
Sapling, Fanta Vibez, Eddie Japan and more make summer playlist sizzle
Victor D. Infante shares a few favorite songs from regional musicians for you to add to your summer playlist.
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ARE YOU READY TO RAMBLE!?!?!? Once again, Worcester Magazine editor Victor D. Infante goes on a long digression on his way toward discussing this week's arts, entertainment and culture news!
Your WoMag Rundown for July 10, 2026
Your WoMag Rundown for July 10, 2026
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I've been enjoying just shooting short little videos of people at Out to Lunch Wednesdays on the Worcester Common. Today, I had a nice little chat with Victoria Mariano (although I seem to have clipped the beginning a smidge. Sigh.)
Worcester BID program director Victoria Mariano recaps the July 8 Out to Lunch Festival & Farmers Market, which featured music by the Brown Eyed Women.
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An open letter to all the authors who publish on small presses, regarding the seemingly endless stream of SPAM emails offering to help market your book ,,,
therealvictorinfante on Instagram: "An open letter to all the authors who publish on small presses, regarding the seemingly endless stream of SPAM emails offering to h…"
An open letter to all the authors who publish on small presses, regarding the seemingly endless stream of SPAM emails offering to help market your book:I have received many of these, including some that purported to be from very real literary agencies, one that allegedly came from @thegillianflynn, and now, one that claims to be from @reesewitherspoon herself, claiming that I'm going to be read by @reesesbookclub.All of these, obviously are scams. In this video, I talk about my experience with these emails, and the tell-tale signs that Reese Witherspoon is not emailing you personally. (The first being, do you REALLY believe Reese Witherspoon is emailing you? I mean, REALLY believe?!?!" But, hey! If any book clubs REALLY want to read either "Suffer For This" or "Feels Like Failure, Every Time," then hit me up! But the scammers can all go away now. For real.View all comments
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Mckendy's book is open for pre-orders! Just ordered mine and I'm so excited! Description from yes yes in the thread! @mrmack88.bsky.social @yesyesbooks.bsky.social tinyurl.com/ybke8m3r
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An open letter to all the authors who publish on small presses, regarding the seemingly endless stream of SPAM emails offering to help market your book ,,,
therealvictorinfante on Instagram: "An open letter to all the authors who publish on small presses, regarding the seemingly endless stream of SPAM emails offering to h…"
An open letter to all the authors who publish on small presses, regarding the seemingly endless stream of SPAM emails offering to help market your book:I have received many of these, including some that purported to be from very real literary agencies, one that allegedly came from @thegillianflynn, and now, one that claims to be from @reesewitherspoon herself, claiming that I'm going to be read by @reesesbookclub.All of these, obviously are scams. In this video, I talk about my experience with these emails, and the tell-tale signs that Reese Witherspoon is not emailing you personally. (The first being, do you REALLY believe Reese Witherspoon is emailing you? I mean, REALLY believe?!?!" But, hey! If any book clubs REALLY want to read either "Suffer For This" or "Feels Like Failure, Every Time," then hit me up! But the scammers can all go away now. For real.View all comments
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"Fans of AMC’s rock ‘n’ roll horror-drama series 'The Vampire Lestat' (titled “Interview With the Vampire" for its first two seasons) were treated with one of Worcester’s favorite pastimes: People arguing on camera about how 'Worcester' is pronounced." #AMC #VampireLestat #Worcester
Pronunciation with the vampire: Teaching Lestat to say 'Worcester'
In the most recent episode of "The Vampire Lestat," characters Lestat and Daniel argue over how to pronounce, "Worcester." It's a familiar argument.
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Thank you to Matt Baskin of GBH, Rachel Gow of the Telegram & Gazette, Brad Kane of the Worcester Business Journal and Dave Nordman of the Worcester Guardian, and our excellent moderator, former T&G business reporter Lisa Eckelbecker, for an amazing "How Journalism Works" panel at the library.
“I think Joyce’s writing is pretty close to poetry,” says Steele, in a recent phone conversation. “It’s so many things,” he says noting that it’s “hilarious and fun,” and that it “opens up life” in a way that prose doesn’t normally accomplish.
Ramble on: Worcester poets and lit lovers celebrate Joyce on Bloomsday
The Worcester County Poetry Association has been celebrating "Bloomsday" since 1997. WCPA board member Robert Steele discusses why the event endures.
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Tonight! Last minute reading in Richmond, Virginia!
The Battle Burgers at Polar Park (See my article from last week. I'll link in the comments.) has made the USA Today Network's regional roundup of great burgers!
Best burger restaurant in New England? 7 gems worth the road trip
From fast food joints to steakhouses, just about every style of restaurant serves up the American classic, but that doesn't mean they do it justice.
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"If you have lived in New England for any significant amount of time, it is likely that you are familiar with this story. Even as the Sox went on to eventually break the Curse of the Bambino and win a World Series or four, Buckner’s shadow haunts the team."
Bill Buckner, Jack McCarthy and the modern era's 'Casey at the Bat'
After this year's National Baseball Poetry Festival, WoMag editor Victor D. Infante posits that a Jack McCarthy poem is the modern "Casey at the Bat."
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The so-called “Battle Burger” at Polar Park is a bit intimidating: Each one specifically crafted to celebrate whatever visiting team the Worcester Red Sox are facing, they appear, at first glance, to be massive. Take, for example, “The Salt City,” inspired by the Syracuse Mets.
Looking for a great burger? Try the 'Battle Burgers' at Polar Park
The so-called “Battle Burger” at Polar Park is a unique and tasty burger that is customized to celebrate each visiting baseball team.
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Great story by Meg Trogolo today on WorcesterMag.com, and in tomorrow's Telegram, & Gazette! “It's going to be a collective of really cool artists in a really cool place doing really cool tattoos, and I'm pumped about it,” said organizer and tattoo artist Zafera Kambouris.
It grows on you: Botanical Tattoo Weekend set for Tower Hill
The New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill will host its first Botanical Tattoo Weekend since 2019.
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So, yesterday I was listening to the livestream of @vornietom.bsky.social and @izball.bsky.social talk about their forthcoming film, "The Greatest Treasure in the World." At one point, the discussion turned toward Hemet, CA, and a poetry reading I did there that was traumatizing for everyone.
Victor D. Infante on Instagram: "So, yesterday I was listening to the livestream of @vornietom and @iz_ball talk about their forthcoming film, @thegreatesttreasureintheworld. At one point, the discuss...
7 likes, 1 comments - therealvictorinfante on April 29, 2026: "So, yesterday I was listening to the livestream of @vornietom and @iz_ball talk about their forthcoming film, @thegreatesttreasureinthewo...
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So, by some odd circumstances, I'm going to be on a panel for this May 9 at The White Room, moderated by Karen Elizabeth Sharpe. Should be fun!
National Baseball Poetry Festival on deck at Polar Park
The National Baseball Poetry Festival returns to Worcester from May 7 to 10 for its fourth year.
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Every once in a while, I get asked where people can read more of my poetry, fiction or whatever. Here are some great places to start!
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Last week was a little hectic, but I made it to the grand-opening of Creative Hub Worcester and to see @altonbrown.bsky.social speak at the Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts. Here's a bit on both!
Busy weekend: Creative Hub Worcester opens, Alton Brown speaks at Hanover
In this week's Worcesteria, we attend the grand opening of Creative Hub Worcester on Ionic Avenue, and see Alton Brown speak at the Hanover Theatre.
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"The first Nationals I attended was in Portland, Oregon, in 1996, and it began a series of events that would lead me to fall in love with a Worcester poet, and eventually fall in love with the city that I relocated to for her."
'Literally' going live: A poetry slam remembrance
WoMag editor Victor D. Infante had never heard of Worcester when he met the 1996 Worcester Poetry Slam Team in Oregon. Then he fell in love with a poet and a city.
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A couple familiar places in the USA Today Network's roundup of New England "Classics."
George's Coney Island, Ralph's Rock Diner named New England 'classics'
There's a reason these places have been serving up meals for decades – and in some cases, centuries, even – across New England.
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You know, once upon a time I wrote a whole bunch of crazy, off-the-wall stories where I had a bunch of strange ideas (Cover song challenges!) or pulled stunts (stay out all night in Worcester!) I've been far too respectable lately. Time to get weird again ...
What would happen if Worcester were a game of Dungeons & Dragons?
Dungeons & Dragons, at its core, is a game about storytelling and imagination. But what if Worcester itself were a game of Dungeons & Dragons?
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According to the organizers, the decision to postpone the annual horror film festival came after "receiving specific information related to a security issue." www.worcestermag.com/story/entert...
Dead of Winter film festival organizers postpone event at DCU Center
The Dead of Winter Horror Film Festival has been postponed, according to information provided to the Telegram & Gazette by the festivals organizers.
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We celebrate Valentine's Day with four Worcester love stories. What stood out to me is how modern life had an effect on all of them: Dating apps, COVID19, same-sex marriage ... The circumstances that shape relationships change, but love itself? That still strikes me as being pretty damn universal.
Worcester Magazine@worcestermagazine.bsky.social · 6mo agoValentine's Day is one day a year, but four couples share their enduring love stories.
"The Venn diagram is just breathtaking, the connections are just wild. It’s one of my favorite things in life, the way our lives pass one another, how our stories hook up .... and back again ... .”
'We find our people': Talking art, Warhol and more with Bibbe Hansen
Artist-writer Bibbe Hansen — once a participant in Andy Warhol's Factory — returns to Worcester to perform for Negativeburn at Hunchback Gallery.
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Fatima's Cafe in Worcester is almost the definition of a “hidden gem”: The bulk of its clientele are either locals who know, or African food aficionados who will drive out of their way for an hour or two to hit the modest, almost inconspicuous little restaurant.
Fatima's Cafe in Worcester is one of the region's 'hidden gems'
Fatima's Cafe is the definition of a “hidden gem”: Its clientele are either locals who know, or African food aficionados from around the region
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"The shooting of 'Walking Dead: Dead City' here was definitely good for the local visual arts economy, as several actors and crew members of the show purchased work by local artists at the 'Delirium' art exhibition curated by Juniper Rag Oct. 27 through Nov. 1 at the Jean McDonough Arts Center."
Zombie economy! 'Walking Dead' actors bought art at Juniper Rag show
Several actors and crew members of the show "Walking Dead: Dead City" purchased work by local artists at an exhibit at the Jean McDonough Arts Center.
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Oct. 29 marked the opening night of the fifth annual "Edgar Allan Poe Double Header," held at the BrickBox Theatre and at the Jean McDonough Arts Center. Scanlon enacted two of Poe's most familiar short stories, "The Tell-Tale Heart" and "The Cask of Amontillado."
Tell-tale hearts gather for 'Edgar Allan Poe Double Header'
Borne of the isolation of the COVID pandemic, 'Edgar Allan Poe Double Header' lives through enduring tales.
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