Cultural

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

Ripley Presents:The Willie J. Laws Band

A genre-bending band, tempered with the grooves of Motown, Memphis, the Gulf Coast of Texas, and New Orleans.

The Band is one of the most notable Blues acts with a uniquely modern funky style. The band's sound includes deep Texas roots music, add some funk, and jazz influenced bass patterns, and the influence of various Afro-Caribbean drum beats. This isn't strictly Blues, much of it is original music with its own sound and tempo. You will enter the Willie J Laws Band musical train, covering a varied terrain with its assorted musical sounds. It's an exciting, fast-moving train, and you will

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Rockabye Beats

Kids age 6 and under sign up to rock the ABCs and 123s with Rockabye Beats! We'll have Spanish and English songs, instrument show and tell, and much, much more!! Registration Required. Questions? Email winchild@minlib. net, call (781) 721-7171 x326, or visit the Children's Room for more information.

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Rockabye Beats Band!

Kids of all ages and their families join us on the library lawn to rock out with the Rockabye Beats Band! 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 John and Mary Murphy Educational Foundation and the Friends of the Winchester Public Library.

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Roots & Riffs: Youth Rock Guitar Workshop

In this interactive 90-minute workshop, WCMS guitar faculty member Miles Blackwood will introduce participants to all the basics they'll need to bring out their inner rock guitarist!

Get ready to learn:
•The role of blues at the roots of rock
•Power chords & fundamental rock techniques
•Rhythm and lead guitar approaches, and how to listen and use both in a rock group

All participants should bring a guitar and pick; if you have an electric guitar, please bring it along with a ¼ inch cable and distortion pedal (if available). Amps will be available for use.

Open to ages 10-18. Free

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Roots & Riffs: Youth Rock Guitar Workshop

In this interactive 90-minute workshop, WCMS guitar teaching artist Miles Blackwood will introduce participants to all the basics they'll need to bring out their inner rock guitarist!
Get ready to learn:

The role of blues at the roots of rock
Power chords & fundamental rock techniques
Rhythm and lead guitar approaches, and how to listen and use both in a rock group

All participants should bring a guitar and pick; if you have an electric guitar, please bring it along with a ¼ inch cable and distortion pedal (if available). Amps will be available for use.
Open to ages 10-18. Free for WCMS

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Rubini Art Holiday Party

A holiday reception in Lucia Rubini's art studio and school. Refreshments served, all are welcome! 15% of all sales will benefit children of Ukraine.

Safety Storytime

Friends in grades PreK-2nd, join us and Officer Hunter from the Winchester Police Department for a story, some important safety tips, and a peek inside a real police car! Registration is required.Questions? Email winchild@minlib. net, call (781) 721-7171 x326, or visit the Children's Room for more information.

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