Cultural

The Winchester Cultural Council is joining with the Winchester Artists’ Network to exhibit local artists’ works in local shops and businesses throughout the month of August. We are kicking off Art in August with a gala reception to celebrate the arts in Winchester. Come meet the artists who are exhibiting in locations throughout the town, the merchants who generously donate space in their shops and windows, state and town leaders, Winchester Cultural Council members and local grant recipients, as well as other town residents and business owners.

All are invited, free admission. RSVP appreciated

Tickets: $30, includes light fare and drinks.

Art in the Park is a family-friendly public art activity including hands-on opportunities, demonstrations, and exhibitions of art that takes place during the Winchester Farmers' Market. A number of local artists will run activities to show their creative process and in some cases to let people try making their own. Artists all also be able to sell their artwork. There will be something for everyone!

The Winchester Library hosts a reception celebrating a month-long exhibition by "Nature's Artistry Interpreted" artist Trish Gannon. The exhibition, or original pastel art and acrylic mono-prints, will be on view from Sept. 3 to Sept. 30, 2024.

Students of Adriana Ausch perform for family and friends. Nichols Hall.

Live in-person from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, Winchester.

Celebrate pride through beautiful, empowering, first-hand accounts of trans, nonbinary, and gender-fluid experiences. From Massachusetts-based Family Diversity Projects, this exhibit uses stunning photography and rich stories to challenge damaging myths and stereotypes about trans and nonbinary people, educate people about these communities, and help make the world a safer, more connected, and more empathetic place.

Authentic Selves is on view at Ripley Chapel (21 Church St, Winchester, MA), weekdays

Meet and talk to all the presenters. Get books and more signed by your favorite authors and illustrators. The Frozen Hoagies truck will be there with treats for sale.

Book Ends will be set up in Town Hall for you to preview and order books from your favorite authors! Grab dinner for your family from a local food truck. WFEE will be there with activities for the family. Books can be left to be signed the next day.

Author visits to all public local schools will take place on Oct. 24

Design and create game-themed beaded bracelets for yourself or a friend. For kids entering 3rd - 6th grade. Registration is 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.

Please join us for an exciting evening of music performed by the members of the WCMS Percussion Ensemble. This lively concert will feature works by Mozart, Strauss, Albeniz, Grimo, and Tillapaugh. The eclectic program brings you favorite works from the Classical period, transcribed for the sound of a modern percussion ensemble.
The concert will be presented live in Nichols Performance Hall.
Hosted by Sylvie Zakarian, chair of the Woodwinds, Brass & Percussion department.