Performances, exhibitions, recitals, and other cultural activities or those by supporters of the arts
Tickets available at the door. $15/adult: $10/student and children.
Performers include WHS Chambers, Bella Voce and Octets BC's Common Tones, BU's BosTones, Brown's Disney a Capella and Harmonic Motion, Fordham's Ramblers, Harvard's Opportunes, MIT's Chorallaries, UMass' Duly Noted, Wesleyan's Cardinal Sinners.
Please join us on Sunday, December 14 at 10:00 am. for First Congregational Church's annual Festival of Lessons and Carols, a beloved tradition from England where God's word is proclaimed and contemplated in a special sequence of readings, prayers, poetry, choral anthems and congregational carols and hymns.
The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is most affectionately connected to King's College in Cambridge, England, where it has graced the Chapel on Christmas Eve since 1918.
About Benjamin Britten and A Ceremony of Carols
This year, our Lessons and Carols service highlights the music
Join historical musical sensation Diane Taraz to celebrate the spirit of life and memories of friends. She will be performing her Fond Farewell musical program for Memorial Day, consisting of classical and original songs on guitar and dulcimer. The program will include Over the Rainbow, Wayfaring Stranger, Amazing Grace, Will the Circle be Unbroken and many more. Diane has provided music for sponsored events and recorded CDs, produced 20 solo CDs, 6 CDs with groups and 4 singles. Sponsored by the Cummings Foundation.
Koshari Mama presents vegan Egyptian delights. From the rich spices to the traditional dishes, this buffet offers a culinary journey through the heart of Egypt, all in a fun and welcoming atmosphere. To make the evening even more special, we’ll have a live belly dancer performance between courses, adding an exciting cultural experience to the night! Basic cost: $84; lower and higher tiered prices available.
Local photographer Bruce Magnuson will guide us through a fascinating trip down the Hudson Valley. He will touch upon historical, cultural and artistic themes that capture the essence of the area. While weaving in photographs, he will show how, many of the major themes in American History have shown up in this small section of the country. Sponsored by the Cummings Foundation Grant.
Join us at Winchester High School (80 Skillings Road) on Tuesday, May 20, from 5:30 – 7:30 for a family-friendly Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander celebration! There will be entertainment, educational activities, advocacy, food and more. This event is free and open to everyone. We hope you’ll join the fun!
Learn how to create beautiful and colorful acrylic paintings! In this class you will be introduced to painting with acrylic, including techniques in color mixing, observational painting, and composition. At your own pace you will learn how to paint still lifes using acrylic paint in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
*Rescheduled from Feb. 23 due to snow. If you were registered (or waitlisted) for Feb. 23, your registration status has been transferred to March 6. Questions? Email winchester@minlib. net. *Learn how to create beautiful and colorful acrylic paintings! In this class you will be introduced to painting with acrylic, including techniques in color mixing, observational painting, and composition.
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The Griffin Museum and Sue Anne Hodges are pleased to offer this program.
This workshop will allow you to take your images further, technically or creatively, using Adobe Photoshop. It will cover the basics of Photoshop and best practices for a non-destructive workflow using layers, masks, tools and a variety of techniques. From the latest retouching tools to creative compositing you will be guided through a series of step-by-step procedures with demonstrations and in class practice exercises. The class will start with information about acquiring the image, the basics of raw
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Once you've learned the basics of Photoshop, the creative possibilities become endless. This workshop is designed to help you explore your interests with the goal of discovering and developing your personal vision. Whether you're still searching for your own style or already working toward a portfolio, the class exercises and group feedback will support you in taking your work to the next level.
By applying your Photoshop skills to both structured assignments and your own project, you'll gain technical confidence and deepen your creative approach. Class time will