Cultural

Join us in creating a colorful leaf suncatcher that can be hung in any window. For kids in grades K-2. Registration required. Questions? Call 781. 721. 7171 x326, or email winchild@minlib. net** 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.

Join Winchester Community Music School for a family-friendly afternoon program of Brazilian choro music from the 1940s and 50s, performed by a talented trio of musicians. Experience the soulful rhythms that inspired the Bossa Nova, along with captivating original compositions. The concert will feature WCMS guitar faculty member Maurice Cahen with special guests Ricardo Froto (violin & percussion) and Andrea Pejrolo (bass).

Free admission--all are welcome. Please consider bringing a new or gently used children's clothing item to donate to Cradles to Crayons' Gear Up for Winter drive

Join WCMS for a family-friendly afternoon program of Brazilian choro music from the 1940s and 50s, performed by a talented trio of musicians. Experience the soulful rhythms that inspired the Bossa Nova, along with captivating original compositions.
Featuring:

WCMS fauclty member Maurice Cahen, guitar
Ricardo Frota, violin & percussion
Andrea Pejrolo, bass

Free admission--all are welcome. Please consider bringing a new or gently used children's clothing item to donate to Cradles to Crayons' Gear Up for Winter drive. A donation box will be in the WCMS lobby December 1-14.
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Join WCMS for a family-friendly, interactive afternoon program of blues music presented by The Backroads Blues Band. This group is comprised of several WCMS faculty members and special guests, including celebrated children's musician and singer-songwriter Wayne Potash and esteemed blues guitarist Rick King. Fun for all ages, this program will explore what gives the blues its unique sound and spirit.
Free admission; please consider bringing a non-perishable food item to donate to the En Ka Food Pantry. Held in-person and also livestreamed on our YouTube channel.
Featuring:
Tad Hitchcock

Join Winchester Community Music School for a family-friendly afternoon program of blues music! Our faculty have assembled a Backyard Blues Band to perform a fun variety of blues music for all ages--while exploring what gives the blues its unique sound and spirit. Band members include Tad Hitchcock, guitar; Rick King, guitar; Valerie Walton, saxophone; Carl Puglisi, drums; and celebrated children's musician Wayne Potash.

Free admission; please consider bringing a non-perishable food item to donate to the En Ka Food Pantry. Presented live in Nichols Performance Hall at WCMS and also streamed

Sol y Canto is the award-winning Pan-Latin ensemble led by Puerto Rican/Argentine singer and percussionist Rosi Amador and New Mexican guitarist and composer Brian Amador. Featuring Rosi's crystalline voice and Brian's lush Spanish guitar and inventive compositions, Sol y Canto is known for making their music accessible to Spanish and non-Spanish speaking audiences of all ages. Rosi and Brian are joined by cellist/vocalist Queralt Giralt Soler from Barcelona who, along with her spectacular cello playing, adds her voice to the group's intricate vocal harmonies.
Sol y Canto's original songs are

Dandelion plays folk-inspired children's music.

You bring the picnic and your favorite non-alcoholic drinks. We’ll have live music, a cash bar for the adults, plus snacks for everyone from Farm to Go (popsicles, popcorn, and so much more). Bring a blanket or some lawn chairs and settle back to enjoy the show! Doors open at 5:30, music goes until 7:00.

The Lindsay Foote Band offers folk, pop and Americana for all ages.

You bring the picnic and your favorite non-alcoholic drinks. We’ll have live music, a cash bar for the adults, plus snacks for everyone from Farm to Go (popsicles, popcorn, and so much more). Bring a blanket or some lawn chairs and settle back to enjoy the show! Doors open at 5:30, music goes until 7:00.

Children of all ages and their caregivers join us songs, stories, and fun! No registration required. Questions? Email winchild@minlib. net, call (781) 721-7171 x326, or visit the Children's Room for more information. This program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library.