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Broadway Musicals with Debra Block

Tue, Jul 8, 2025 — 7:00pm

Debra Block, a Broadway producer, has been involved in several Broadway musicals. She was a producer for the revival of Gypsy, as well as for Sunday in the Park with George. She also produced a revival of Gypsy and was an associate producer for the revival of Sunday in the Park with George and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels…

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Kids Art with Studio on the Common

Fri, Jul 11, 2025 — 4:00pm

Join us for an art class with Studio on the Common! This month's project will be: Turtle Time! Clay Creatures Workshop - using hand building techniques, participants will sculpt a turtle out of clay. We'll be in the Storytime Room (or the Library Lawn if it's a nice day) getting crafty with all kinds of fun art…

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Summer Exhibitions | Artist Reception in Winchester

Fri, Jul 11, 2025 — 6:00pm

Happy Summer! The Griffin is excited to celebrate our many exhibitions on view with a special artist reception on July 11th.

Join us in person from 6 to 8pm to celebrate the curators and artists from The 31st Annual Juried Members Exhibition, The 15th Annual Photobook and Handmade Photobook Exhibitions, as well as…

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Photobook Focus | The Role of a Photobook in your Career with Mary Virginia Swanson

Sat, Jul 12, 2025 — 11:00am

From hand-crafted, to print-on-demand, to a high-end monograph of your work, a printed piece showcasing your photographs can play an important role in moving your career forward.In this richly illustrated lecture, Mary Virginia Swanson will help artists consider the most appropriate path to bring their work to book…

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Restaurant Week!

Mon, Jul 14, 2025 — 12:00pm

The Town of Winchester is setting the table for something truly special. From July 14 to July 21st, Winchester will host its first-ever Restaurant Week, a delicious celebration of the town's burgeoning dining scene that invites locals and visitors alike to taste what all the buzz is about.

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(VIRTUAL) "Captain Kidd: A True Story of Treasure and Betrayal" with Author Samuel Marquis

Mon, Jul 14, 2025 — 7:00pm

We are excited to chat with author Samuel Marquis about his most recent book, Captain Kidd: A True Story of Treasure and Betrayal which is both thrilling and tragic. Behind the legend is a real man woven into the tapestry of early America, rendering him a unique colonial hero and scapegoat whose life story was…

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Inside the Mysterious Case of the Lindbergh Ba Kidnapping that Continues to Haunt with Judge Dennis Curran

Tue, Jul 15, 2025 — 7:00pm

The trial features America's greatest hero, ransom notes and voices in dark cemeteries, a crime that is every parent's worst nightmare, and a German born defendant who fought against the United States in World War I. The many mysteries surrounding this case surrounding this case continue to haunt. Did Hauptmann really…

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(VIRTUAL) "Thomas More: A Life" with Author and Historian Joanne Paul

Wed, Jul 16, 2025 — 10:00am

This one is for our history buffs out there! Join author and historian Joanne Paul as she discusses her book, Thomas More: A Life, the definitive biography of the man who dominated political and intellectual circles in England during the sixteenth century.

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Winchester Public Library
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July Online Artist Talk | 15th Annual Photobook Exhibition

Wed, Jul 16, 2025 — 7:00pm

The Griffin Museum is pleased to host an online artist talk celebrating the art of photobook making. Join us from 7 to 8:30pm to hear from artists Lisa Tang Liu & J. David Tabor, James Collins, Suzi Grossman, Tsai Wei Tseng, Ellen Feldman, and Shari Diamond.

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Vision(ary) Online Artist Panel I

Thu, Jul 17, 2025 — 7:00pm

The Griffin Museum of Photography is pleased to present a series of artist panels featuring the artists of Vision(ary). The first talk in the series centers on the theme of family and community, bringing together artists whose work addresses these subjects in bold and unexpected ways. Featured in this online event are…

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The Basics of Long Term Care

Thu, Jul 17, 2025 — 7:00pm

Is Your Long-Term Care Plan Built to Last?Whether you're planning ahead or nearing retirement, protecting yourself and your loved ones from rising care costs is crucial. With longer lifespans and uncertain health needs, a solid plan makes all the difference.

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Winchester Public Library
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(VIRTUAL) "Artificial Stupelligence: The Hilarious Truth About AI" with Author Lynn Raebsamen

Fri, Jul 18, 2025 — 10:00am

Join us for a talk with author Lynn Raebsamen, a finance expert and tech enthusiast, who shines a light on the Artificial Intelligence that just knocks the fear out of us. She'll be chatting about her book, Artificial Stupelligence: The Hilarious Truth About AI, the laugh-out-loud guide to the brilliance--and blunders…

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Donnie Ellis Memorial Day Weekend Tennis Tournament

Fri, Jul 18, 2025 — 5:00pm

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Matches may begin Friday evening, depending on number of teams. Each individual of a team must register and specify partner's name. If you do not have a partner, please sign up and specify you need a partner. We will try our best to match you up.

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My Grandma's Legacy from Like Water for Chocolate Story and Recipes

Tue, Jul 22, 2025 — 7:00pm

This is the beginning of the saga, when you will learn how Abuela Angela meets the love of her life, conquers his heart with food, and leaves a legacy to her oldest granddaughter. After narration, we will share a simple Grandma's recipe, and feel free to bring and share your own recipes and end the program dancing…

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Sound Healing

Wed, Jul 23, 2025 — 7:00pm

Experience sound healing with Little Star Yoga and Healing. 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…

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Anastasia Sierra Artist Reception

Thu, Jul 24, 2025 — 5:30pm

Join us at WinCam Gallery on July 24th, 5.30pm - 7pm, for an artist reception with Anastasia Sierra to celebrate her solo exhibition, Bittersweet. Sierra's intimate project explores the emotional complexity of motherhood through colorful staged portrait photogrphy.

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Are We Alone? With Kelly Beatty

Tue, Jul 29, 2025 — 7:00pm

Our galaxy likely contains more planets than stars - so what are the odds of finding distant Earth-like worlds that teem with life? Join Kelly Beatty award winning writer and communicator, as we explore the galaxy. Sponsored by the Cummings Foundation Grant.

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(VIRTUAL) "V is for Venom: Agatha Christie's Chemicals of Death" with Dr. Kathryn Harkup

Wed, Jul 30, 2025 — 2:00pm

Dr. Kathryn Harkup will be with us discussing her book V is for Venom: Agatha Christie's Chemicals of Death. Fourteen stories. Fourteen more poisons. Just because it's fiction doesn't mean it's all made-up . .. Join us for this fun and fascinating conversation!Register directly on Zoom HERE.

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Summer Rock & Village Band Concert

Wed, Jul 30, 2025 — 7:00pm

Rock & Blues band and Village band will perform for friends and family. Nichols Hall.

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Winchester Community Music School
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Collectibles Appraisal with Perfect Pastime 617

Sat, Aug 2, 2025 — 10:00am

Rick Keller, from Perfect Pastime 617, is offering a community-wide collectibles appraisal event. So gather up all your Pokémon/sports cards/memorabilia, coins, watches, video games/consoles, comics, fine/broken jewelry, sterling silver, etc. to see if you have treasure or trash! All antiques and collectibles are…

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