Cultural

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

Porchfest 2024

Join us for a free community event, full of festive performances all around Winchester.  Music of all kinds, Poetry, Dance, Story telling, and more! Porchfest is a Friends of Music initiative, organized and run by local volunteers, and funded in part by a grant from the Winchester Cultural Council and the Mass Cultural Council.  Rain date is Sunday, June 9.
 

Porchfest 2025

Join us for a free community event, full of festive performances all around Winchester.  Music of all kinds, Poetry, Dance, Story telling, and more! Porchfest is a Friends of Music initiative, organized and run by local volunteers, and funded in part by a grant from the Winchester Cultural Council and the Mass Cultural Council.  Rain date is Sunday, June 15.
 

Porchfest 2026

Join us for a free community event, full of festive performances all around Winchester.  Music of all kinds, Poetry, Dance, Story telling, and more! Porchfest is a Friends of Music initiative, organized and run by local volunteers, and funded in part by a grant from the Winchester Cultural Council and the Mass Cultural Council.  Rain date is Sunday, June 14.
 

Portrait Session with Angela Rowlings

We are honored to have two local photographers, Angela Rowlings and Carlos Paronis create unique portraits for yourself, friends and family, or even the family pet. We are thrilled to be supported by Digital Silver Imaging and their on site mobile portrait studio. You can go home with the print and a digital file. The photographers and DSI are donating their talent and time as a fundraiser for the Griffin Museum. Each portrait will be a 20 minute session, with reservations suggested, but not required. Register for your time spot here.

11:00 am -- 1:30 pm Book your Morning Portrait

Portrait Session with Carlos Paronis

We are honored to have two local photographers, Angela Rowlings and Carlos Paronis create unique portraits for yourself, friends and family, or even the family pet. We are thrilled to be supported by Digital Silver Imaging and their on site mobile portrait studio. You can go home with the print and a digital file. The photographers and DSI are donating their talent and time as a fundraiser for the Griffin Museum. Each portrait will be a 20 minute session, with reservations suggested, but not required. Register for your time spot here.

11:00 am -- 1:30 pm Book your Morning Portrait

Portrait Studio | Angela Rowlings, Carlos Paronis & DSI

This Founder's Day, we are making memories for our future --we're preserving the past, honoring our community, and supporting the future of photography.

We're thrilled to host a special Portrait Studio event, thanks to the incredible generosity of Digital Silver Imaging and two talented local photographers, Angela Rowlings and Carlos Paronis. These gifted artists are donating their time and creativity to benefit the Griffin Futures Fund, and we couldn't be more grateful.

Whether you're looking to update your family portrait, snap a keepsake with friends, or immortalize your beloved pet

Pre-K and K Game Day

Children ages 3-5 have the chance to try out different games with their caregivers while also learning about colors, numbers, and letters! Questions? Call (781) 721-7171 x326, email winchild@minlib. net or visit the Children's Room for more information.

Preparing for the Portfolio Reviews with Crista Dix (Online)

Twenty minutes to introduce yourself and your work passes quickly, so it's essential to put your best foot forward. This two-session workshop is designed to support your strategy for success. Whether you are preparing for FotoFest, New England Portfolio Reviews, or the SDN Online Documentary Portfolio Reviews, this weekend workshop is designed to help ease the pressure of the review process. Whether you are a seasoned participant or attending your first review, this information-packed workshop -- covering the value of research, conversational practice, and confident preparation -- will help

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Preschool STEAM

STEAM's not just for school-aged kids. Preschoolers can try hands-on activities that will spark an early interest in STEAM topics. For ages 2-5 with caregiver participation. Registration required. Questions? Call (781) 721-7171 x326, email winchild@minlib.

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Preschool STEAM

STEAM's not just for school-aged kids. Preschoolers can try hands-on activities that will spark an early interest in STEAM topics. For ages 2-5 with caregiver participation. Registration required. Questions? Call (781) 721-7171 x326, email winchild@minlib.

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