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The WHS Annual A Cappella Fest features the WHS Chamber Singers, WHS Bella Voce Octets along with college groups from Wesleyan, RISD, Providence, MIT & Brown. Tickets are available for purchase at the door: $20/adult and $10 for students & children. Everyone is welcome. Proceeds will help fund the choir's trip to…
Rachel Sumner and Traveling Light, a Boston-based string band making music that blends folk tradition with feminist storytelling, poetic detail, and just enough grit.
At the center is Sumner's songwriting--rooted in history, myth, and personal reckoning--carried by close harmonies, upright bass, acoustic guitar, and…
Join the Winchester Public Library and the International School of Boston for a Mandarin storytime! Children and their caregivers will enjoy classic books read aloud in Mandarin, and be introduced to simple vocabulary and everyday words through interactive activities.
In this 90-minute master class at Winchester Community Music School, internationally-renowned musician Terry Everson will work with selected trumpet and French horn students to develop their musical artistry and performance skills. This event is open to all; the public is welcome to attend and observe ($15/registration…
Saturday, February 7, from 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Optional: Stay at Crawford for the Chili Cook Off…
This is an annual festival for Chinese New Year hosted by Winchester School of Chinese Culture (WSCC).
Program includes stage performance in the auditorium from 9:30am-12pm (dance, music instruments, martial arts, mini drama, singing, etc), and arts and crafts fair from 12-2pm (calligraphy, origami, face painting…
The Select Board and the State of the Town Committee will present their report to the Town Meeting.
The Town Moderator will moderate the meeting and field questions from the membership. There will be a public hearing immediately following the adjournment of the special town meeting where residents and tax payers will…
Join us for this guided interactive virtual tour of the exhibition halls and collections of the Yiddish Book Center in Amherst, MA. You'll learn about Yiddish as a global language and culture, get a front seat view of the exhibits and highlights of the collection, and learn about the many resources available…
In a world overflowing with screens, streaming, notifications, and nonstop content, how do we stay grounded, intentional, and mentally well? Mindful Over Media is an engaging, eye-opening presentation that explores how modern media shapes our attention, emotions, and daily choices--and how we can reclaim clarity and…
Drop in for a friendly game of Mahjong! We have a limited number of Mahjong sets and cards, so please feel free to bring your own.Please note that this is a casual meetup, not a formal Mahjong class. Beginners are welcome to join a game and learn as they go.
Taxes are unavoidable -- but when you pay can make all the difference. The proper planning can significantly reduce our tax bill. In this webinar, we will discuss how to do it the right way and keep more of your hard-earned money. Topics include: The different tax treatments in the U.
Spend your vacation getting creative! Come on over to Studio on the Common for some nonstop, art-filled fun! We'll have a new project each day, so you can sign up for just one day or the whole week (but we don't recommend signing up for the morning and the afternoon on the same day as the projects do repeat). With a…
Looking for something fun to do during February Break? Join us for this fun-packed 3-day class, where students will learn the basics of throwing on the wheel including centering and opening to create their own unique forms. Each student will have their own wheel for the entirety of the class period.
This class is…
The Griffin Museum is pleased to host a reception for Grace, an exhibition by Scott Offen, presented in our satellite gallery, The Griffin @ WinCam. Join us in person on February 19 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM to celebrate the work.
In Grace, Offen collaborates with his partner to explore themes of aging, representation…
This inaugural, collaborative event will showcase submissions to the Black History Project contest and is free and open to everyone. High schoolers who are interested in submissions for the contest can learn more here.
Come speak with student creators, members of the BSU, and interns with the Network for Social Justice…
Join us for an evening with Meredith Shaw and Ali Calnan from Melrose Alliance
Against Violence (MAAV) where we will talk about how to help our young people develop crucial skills to build healthy, respectful, trusted relationships.
This workshop explores what tools kids need to build and sustain healthy…
On the eve of the 250th anniversary celebrations of the Declaration of Independence, step back in time and converse with a founding mother, Mercy Otis Warren! Often described as the muse of the revolution, Warren brilliantly used her passion for poetry and prose to persuade others to join in the revolutionary cause…
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Elementary School Kids and their families, join us at Wright-Locke Farm for a lesson on sugaring! We'll learn how tree sap becomes maple syrup, and enjoy an easy guided walk around the farm property . Registration is required! We'll be meeting at the the All Seasons Barn at Wright-Locke Farm, located at 82 Ridge Street…
Experience sound healing with Claudia from Remedies of Radiance. You can lay on the floor (bring a yoga mat, blanket or cushion) or rest in a chair as you listen to sounds and vibrations that have healing qualities. What is sound healing? Throughout history, sound healings have been applied as a traditional form of…
