Cultural

Sunday in the Park with George is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Lapine. It is inspired by Georges Seurat's painting A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte. Join Debra Block as she explores the artistic process, the relationship between art and life, and the legacy of an artist. Sponsored by the Cummings Foundation Grant.

An exhibition of paintings on the theme of landscapes and houses.

Based on her new book The Wreck of the Royal Tar, author Jane Parks Gardner presents a gripping multimedia program that brings to life one of New England's most haunting maritime disasters. The talk explores the history of the ill-fated steamship, the immigrant experience of many passengers, the colorful world of 19th-century traveling circuses, and the perils of sea travel in the 1830s.

Join author Jane Healey for a conversation about her most recent release, The Women of Arlington Hall, a historical fiction novel about love, loyalty, betrayal, and Cold War spy games. The book delves into the life of a female codebreaker who puts her future and her heart on the line.

We are so excited to welcome authors Mansi Shah and Weina Dai Randel to our virtual stage! They will be discussing Mansi's new book, Saving Face and Weina's latest release The Master Jeweler. Although very different in content, we'll be discussing the importance of their stories, how they delve into diaspora issues, the impact on their books on our thoughts and understanding of the world, and their path to publishing.

Travis Ireland will discuss the best American whiskeys to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Revolutionary War! You may be surprised at how many wonderful whiskeys made right here in the good old U. S. of A. ! Learn a bit of history and BYO to do a virtual taste test with Travis, who will be recommending some of his favorites.

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.

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.

At 3 pm: Group Hike on the Tri-Community Trail, leaving from and returning to Winchester Unitarian Society parking lot. This loop hike is approximately 4.4 miles in total along the beautiful shores of the Mystic Lakes and through the Brooks Estate. Mostly flat walking on pavement or dirt path along lakes, hiking in woods and some elevation changes in Brooks Estate. Options to shorten the hike by joining or leaving from Upper Mystic Lake Dam parking lot. 

At 6 pm: concert at the Winchester Unitarian Society, sponsored by the Blackstone Valley Music & Performing Arts Collaborative. Refreshments