Cultural

Summer Chamber Music Festival 2024: Monday, July 15 - Saturday, July 27, 8:45-3:00 PM weekdays + final concert
For ages 9-18. The Summer Chamber Music Festival at WCMS is a two-week chamber music program for string, piano and woodwind students. Participants develop the art of ensemble playing, sharpen musical and performance skills, and explore creative and arts-related topics--all in a fun and nurturing environment.
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Summer Chamber Music Festival 2024: Monday, July 15 - Saturday, July 27, 8:45-3:00 PM weekdays + final concert
For ages 9-18. The Summer Chamber Music Festival at WCMS is a two-week chamber music program for string, piano and woodwind students. Participants develop the art of ensemble playing, sharpen musical and performance skills, and explore creative and arts-related topics--all in a fun and nurturing environment.
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Sign Up to Audition

Summer Piano Festival 2024: Monday, July 8 - Friday, July 12, 9:00-3:00 PM daily
For ages 8-14. Join us for five days of activities designed to bring pianists together in a fun, interactive piano ensemble program. Participants enjoy the social aspects of playing in an ensemble with one another, as well as learning the skills to play in a small group. There is currently a wait list for Piano Festival auditions.
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Summer Piano Festival 2024: Monday, July 8 - Friday, July 12, 9:00-3:00 PM daily
For ages 8-14. Join us for five days of activities designed to bring pianists together in a fun, interactive piano ensemble program. Participants enjoy the social aspects of playing in an ensemble with one another, as well as learning the skills to play in a small group. There is currently a wait list for Piano Festival auditions.
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Summer Piano Festival 2024: Monday, July 8 - Friday, July 12, 9:00-3:00 PM daily
For ages 8-14. Join us for five days of activities designed to bring pianists together in a fun, interactive piano ensemble program. Participants enjoy the social aspects of playing in an ensemble with one another, as well as learning the skills to play in a small group. There is currently a wait list for Piano Festival auditions.
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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.

Join author and chef Caroline Choe for a discussion of her new cookbook, Banchan, followed by a Q&A and, of course, a tasting of some delicious dishes! You can request a library copy of the book here.About the book: Banchan, the shared side dishes that accompany a Korean meal, are often the real stars of the table, and it's time we celebrate them.…Learn More

Author Stephen Puleo will discuss his new book The Great Abolitionist: Charles Sumner and the Fight for a More Perfect Union (to be released on April 23, 2024). You can place a hold on a library copy here. Copies of Mr. Puleo's books, provided by Book Ends, will be available for purchase.…Learn More