Cultural

Piano students of Peter Morelli perform for family and friends. Nichols Hall.

Have you wondered what it is like to be living in a place deemed the home of the world's worst weather? Well, now is your chance to get a first-hand account of daily life and work at the Mount Washington Observatory from current weather observer and research/IT specialist Charlie Peachey. He will be making his way from the top of New England to the Jenks Center to discuss topics such as what it is like to go out in hurricane-force winds every hour, what makes the weather on the summit of Mt. Washington so extreme, what it's like to live at the summit, and many of the other unique

Join us for a presentation on Stephen Foster's music career. Learn how he started his career, influenced music and listen to some of his biggest hit songs.

Sponsored by the John and Mary Murphy Foundation.

Joe Malone Presents 'Tony Bennett', one of the greatest singers of traditional, jazz, big band and show tunes. Learn about Tony's humble beginnings in the Astoria neighborhood in Queens, New York and his rise to fame. Listen to his top hits, including, 'I left My Heart in San Francisco', 'It Had to be You', 'The Way You Look Tonight', 'Blue Velvet' and more. Sponsored by the John and Mary Murphy Foundation.

Music MAYnia is our annual music performathon and community festival. Held on the first Sunday in May, Music MAYnia is free and open to the public and features live music, instrument demos, games, arts & crafts, food trucks, and more! Students of all ages and abilities perform live on four stages providing continuous music ranging from classical to rock. It's a popular music festival that many community members attend annually.
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Music MAYnia is a free community festival that features continuous live performances, instrument demos, games, arts & crafts, food trucks, and more! Student performers of all ages and abilities will perform a music marathon on four stages, indoors and outdoors, ranging from classical to rock. Rain or shine. Winchester Community Music School, 407 Highland Avenue, Winchester, MA. For more info, call 781-721-2950 or visit www.winchestermusic.org. We encourage attendees to ride our free event shuttle (with live music!) which runs on a continuous loop from the Jenks Center parking lot at 109

Children ages infant through four years old (and a caregiver) join Jennifer from Powers Music School for Music Pups! Music Pups is a playful, creative music & movement program guaranteed to spark a love and enjoyment of music in your child - and you! Your child will enjoy singing, dancing, wiggling, observing and exploring instruments and musical props.…Learn More

WCMS has a wonderful building full of musical instruments--and once a year, you can come meet them all! Our annual MusicFest is free and fun for all ages. This musical open house features meet-the-instrument sessions, instrument demos, a scavenger hunt, and a fun opportunity to explore our building. Faculty members and current WCMS students will show you what makes each instrument unique and fun. Participate in the scavenger hunt and win a prize!
Faculty and staff will be available to answer questions about group classes, ensembles, and private lessons for kids, teens, and adults. We are also

Winchester Community Music School's annual MusicFest Open House is free and fun for all ages! Join us for meet-the-instrument sessions, instrument demos, a musical scavenger hunt, fun in the recording studio, and more! MusicFest is an exceptional opportunity for children to see and touch instruments throughout our building with the help of current WCMS faculty and students. Explore everything from a booming timpani drum to a child-sized violin. We'll also be holding placement auditions for a wide range of bands and ensembles - all genres, all ages (kids, teens, and adults). Faculty and staff

Get ready to sail the creative seas with Pop Up Art School! This unique class harnesses the charm of book pages, transforming them into ships. It's a fun, eco-friendly way to express your creativity. Please pre-register. This class is for adults and kids age 13+.…Learn More