Cultural

Performances, exhibitions, recitals, and other cultural activities or those by supporters of the arts

Stories of Standing Up for Others

Stories of Standing Up for Others

In honor of MLK Day in 2025, and after a performance by True Story Theater on 1/26/25, this is a follow up workshop from 6-8 pm at the Griffin Museum of Photography.

It is recommended, but not required, to attend both events to get the most out of the experience. The programs are recommended for those 13+ years old.

These programs are co-sponsored by the Network for Social Justice, Winchester ABC, the Winchester Public Library, and the Griffin Museum of Photography, with funding from En Ka Society and the First Congregational Church.

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Stories of Standing Up for Others

Stories of Standing Up for Others

In honor of MLK Day 2025, please join us for a True Story Theater performance and workshop on the theme of Standing up for others.

The interactive performance is Sunday, January 26, from 3-5 pm. The workshop is Thursday, February 6, from 6-8 pm. Both programs are at the Griffin Museum of Photography.

It is recommended, but not required, to attend both events to get the most out of the experience. The programs are recommended for those 13+ years old.

These programs are co-sponsored by the Network for Social Justice, Winchester ABC, the Winchester

Stories of Standing Up for Others

Rescheduled to 2/25/25 because of weather!

Stories of Standing Up for Others

In honor of MLK Day 2025, please join us for a True Story Theater performance and workshop on the theme of "Standing up for others."

This workshop is Thursday, February 6, from 6-8 pm and follows the interactive performance of Sunday, January 26 (from 3-5 pm). Both programs are at the Griffin Museum of Photography.

It is recommended, but not required, to attend both events to get the most out of the experience. The programs are recommended for those 13+ years old.

These programs are co-sponsored by the Network for Social

Stories of Standing Up for Others

Stories of Standing Up for Others

In honor of MLK Day 2025, please join us for a True Story Theater performance and workshop on the theme of "Standing up for others."

The interactive performance is Sunday, January 26, from 3-5 pm. The workshop is Thursday, February 6, from 6-8 pm. Both programs are at the Griffin Museum of Photography.

It is recommended, but not required, to attend both events to get the most out of the experience. The programs are recommended for those 13+ years old.

These programs are co-sponsored by the Network for Social Justice, Winchester ABC, the Winchester Public

Stories of Standing Up for Others: a workshop

Magical. Stunning. Brought everyone in.

These were some of the comments shared after the True Story Theater interactive performance held on Sunday, January 26. Five brave tellers shared moving stories of standing up for others that were played back by the extremely talented troupe to an audience to about 50 people. You could feel the energy in the room which lasted beyond the show as audience members mingled and reflected on the experience.

Part 2 of this program is open to everyone and is an opportunity for all of us to practice standing up or speaking up for others, in a True Story-led

Story Cubes

We will create our own story cubes with characters, objects, and places of your choosing! You can then use these creative cubes as cues to tell many, many stories. For grades K-2, adult assistance may be necessary. Registration required. Questions? Email winchild@minlib.

Strawberry Pops

An annual end-of-year celebration of the Winchester HS music program, sponsored by the  WHS Music Department and Friends of Music. Featuring performances by the WHS Band, Strings and Chorus. Strawberry shortcake served at 6 pm, program begins at 6:30 pm. Join us for terrific music and delicious dessert! All are welcome, free admission; donations are appreciated.

Sugaring @ Wright-Locke Farm

Elementary School Kids and their families, join us at Wright-Locke Farm for a lesson on sugaring! We'll learn how tree sap becomes maple syrup, and enjoy an easy guided walk around the farm property . Registration is required! We'll be meeting at the the All Seasons Barn at Wright-Locke Farm, located at 82 Ridge Street Winchester, Ma 01890.

Susan Weiss | The Orchard - Artist Talk & Book Signing

The Griffin Museum is pleased to present an afternoon with photographer Susan Weiss, the creative artist behind her new monograph, The Orchard.

Join us on Saturday, March 15th, starting at 2.30pm at the museum in Winchester for a presentation by Weiss, with a book signing following the talk. Books will be on hand for purchase at this event. THE ORCHARD is the photographic study, created in an abstract manner, of an apple orchard in Vermont. Photographed over a two year period, 2020-2022, through all seasons, the images reveal seasonal changes as well as evoke emotional states of the artist