Classes for all ages; activities primarily related to schools; events by educational institutions to further their mission
Join Joy from Joys of Nature and learn about the history and nature of Nova Scotia, as well as its long ties to New England. See how farming has changed in the Annapolis Valley from the unique techniques of the earliest French settlers of Grand Pre, now a UNESCO World Heritage site, to the vineyards of today.
In June 1977, Renee Freer, nicknamed Giggles, went out to play with her friends. A few hours later, she was found dead. In a true crime book unlike most, E. C. Hanson stumbles upon an unsolved murder case that haunted his former stepfather. Unable to get specifics from the old and new guard of detectives, Hanson forges ahead, mining what he can from previously released articles and people who lived in the neighborhood at the time.
Please join us as author Alexis Prescott discusses her recent release, The First Witches: Women of Power in the Classical World, a book which provides a readable overview of how the Western witch originated. So profound was the impact of the classical witch upon Western thought and literature that she even lives on today as a prototype of the gruesome woman found in folklore, horror stories and movies.
Love Speculative Fiction, SciFi, and Fantasy but not sure what to read next? Join blogger, Kristen, of Fantasy Cafe for this quarterly session of her recommendations of some of the best of SciFi/Fantasy books out there! We're sure you'll find something to like from Kristen's many enthusiastic reviews.
Amaze your family and friends with your 3-D drawings and DIY 3-D glasses. For kids in grades 2-5. Registration required. Questions? Email winchild@minlib. netThis program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library. ** FOR ALL CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING: Parents/caregivers must remain in the building while a child younger than 8 years old is attending a Library program.
Across the United States, there is a mismatch between the available housing stock and what the market wants and need combined with a demand for walkable living options for all ages on the rise. Missing Middle Housing types -- duplexes, fourplexes, courtyard apartments, and more -- have become an increasingly important part of age-friendly livable communities nationwide. Antron Watson will explain, illustrate and compare examples of missing middle housing. In doing so, he demonstrates how communities far and wide are using the concept to build momentum for livable communities and address
Adult learners at WCMS are invited to join us for an evening of discussion, music, and community. This gathering will combine a relaxed, informal performance opportunity with a continued group discussion of the themes offered by William Westney's book, The Perfect Wrong Note.
Please sign up to let us know if you'll be there, whether as a performer, audience member and discussion participant, or both!
If you need a piano accompanist, or have questions, please email wcms@winchestermusic.org. The deadline to submit music to us for the accompanist is March 21. Rehearsal day with accompanist TBD
Adult learners at WCMS are invited to join us for an evening of discussion, music, and community. This gathering will combine a relaxed, informal performance opportunity with a group discussion of the themes offered by William Westney's book, The Perfect Wrong Note.
Please sign up to let us know if you'll be there, whether as a performer, audience member and discussion participant, or both!
If you need a piano accompanist, or have questions, please email wcms@winchestermusic.org. The deadline to submit music to us for the accompanist is January 3. Rehearsal day with accompanist TBD.
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The Griffin Museum is pleased to offer a mentoring and critique program (ONLINE) for conscientious and self-motivated photographers seeking to broaden how they create and think about photography. Participants will get to know one another through critiques and brainstorming sessions. These ideas and suggestions will help hone strengths and elicit a deeply intentional artistic voice. In addition to supporting photographic projects, participants will work on all the elements that surround their images: the articulation, presentation, and installation. The group will be led by Aline Smithson, a
New event for 2024-2025! Our performance classes give WCMS students and adult learners an opportunity to practice what it will be like to perform in a recital. There will be no audience, just the other participants in the class.
Each class is hosted by a WCMS faculty member who will offer encouragement and helpful tips. This class will help students develop a performance routine, checklists, and a narrative to encourage successful performances in their future.
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