<![CDATA[WINCHESTER CULTURAL DISTRICT - Past Events]]>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:48:08 -0500Weebly<![CDATA[3rd Annual Stroll - Gingerbread House Decorating Contest]]>Sat, 07 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMThttp://winchesterculturaldistrict.org/past-events/annual-stroll-gingerbread-house-decorating-contest

​Winchester Chamber of Commerce organized the 3rd Annual Gingerbread House Decorating Contest as part of their Annual Stroll Week's activities.  Once again, the participating families did a terrific job decorating!  
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<![CDATA[Winchester Open Studios 2024]]>Sat, 23 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMThttp://winchesterculturaldistrict.org/past-events/winchester-open-studios-2024

​Over 50 artists and performing musicians warmed up a cold rainy day at eight different locations at our 2nd annual Open Studios.  

See Winchester Open Studios page for more photos and links to our participating artists.  



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<![CDATA[Goodbye to virtual and real artworks]]>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMThttp://winchesterculturaldistrict.org/past-events/goodbye-to-virtual-and-real-artworks

​We had to say goodbye to some of our initial pieces on the inaugural Riverwalk exhibit on Oct 31.  

Thankfully, Laura Hermann documented it for posteriority on  WinCAM's Winchester Inside Episode 3.

Click Here to view it now!


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<![CDATA[Summer Photo Exhibit - 2024]]>Sun, 29 Sep 2024 18:46:08 GMThttp://winchesterculturaldistrict.org/past-events/summer-photo-exhibit-2024And just like that, Griffin's annual outdoor summer exhibit is in the books. This year the Vision(ary) exhibit featured photo cubes, student exhibit Photosynthesis, and sidewalk art featuring themes about community and our Town with artists from near and far.
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<![CDATA[Griffin Terrace Series 2024]]>Mon, 23 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMThttp://winchesterculturaldistrict.org/past-events/griffin-terrace-series-2024
This year's Griffin Terrace Series including three events featuring 30 artists. 

June 1:  Town Day Beer Garden organized by Winchester Chamber of Commerce featuring local classic rock band  Sounds like Chicken

 June 8: Porchfest featuring Diver9, Uptown Girls, Strawberries and Scream, and Big Cy & the Early Bird Specials

Aug 10: Beer Garden organized by Arts Winchester featuring Shirim Klezmer Orchestra

We are grateful for the Winchester Cultural Council for their annual sponsorship of the Griffin Terrace Series.
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<![CDATA[THANK YOU to En Ka Society]]>Sat, 21 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMThttp://winchesterculturaldistrict.org/past-events/thank-you-to-en-ka-society
As part of Spirit Weekend 2024, AWI Board members gathered on a rainy Saturday morning to thank En Ka for their generous grant that enabled AWI to purchase their first permanent sculpture. 

Dale Rogers, the artist, wanted to "convey an uplifting sense of family, community, and harmony."  This is a very fitting contribution from the En Ka Society who uplifts all of Winchester.  Thank you!

Pictured: AWI Board Members Cynthia Randall; Hilda Wong-Doo; Kathleen McKool, 2024 En Ka Gifts Chair; Jennifer Warner, En Ka Fundraising Chair; Kathleen Coughlin, En Ka President.  Not pictured: Kevin Drum, AWI Board Member.
​Photo credit: Shukong Ou
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<![CDATA[2024 Youth Art Tiles]]>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 19:26:09 GMThttp://winchesterculturaldistrict.org/past-events/2024-youth-art-tilesWe are so excited to expand our Youth Art this year highlighting work by over 50 students from Winchester's Public Schools, Studio on the Common, Winchester Community Music School, and Winchester School of Chinese Culture.

The Winchester Public School exhibit is curated by Visual Art Department Chair, Jennifer Levatino. This exhibit is made possible by a generous grant from The Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence (WFEE).  We are thrilled that WFEE has funded this exhibit for a second year and expanded it so that more work can be included. Special thanks to Anna Paradis, Dean of Student Life at the Winchester High School for advocating for our young artists.

New, this year, Studio on the Common, Winchester School of Chinese Culture, and Winchester Community Music School sponsored tiles are showcasing student work from their schools. The Winchester Community Music School is featuring two young learners, along with an adult learner, via Hoverlay, our augmented reality platform.  Scan the QR code on the Mt. Vernon Street tile near the Aberjona River to enjoy their performances.

All sidewalk tiles are designed by artist Marissa Mazzone.

Stroll through the Cultural District to see all our 2024 tiles, including our local business sponsored tiles featuring local photographers curated by the Griffin Museum.  
We are so thankful to the Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence (WFEE) for sponsoring the Winchester Public School student tiles.​​
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<![CDATA[2nd Annual Gingerbread House Decorating Contest]]>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 05:00:00 GMThttp://winchesterculturaldistrict.org/past-events/2nd-annual-gingerbread-house-decorating-contestFolks got creative decorating houses for the second year in a row.  
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<![CDATA[Riverwalk Opening and Tour]]>Sun, 15 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMThttp://winchesterculturaldistrict.org/past-events/riverwalk-opening-and-tour


​On October 15, we were delighted to have a group of residents joining us for a tour and Opening reception for the Riverwalk exhibit. Sculptors David Adilman and Chris Plaisted were on hand to share stories of their works - Moonstruck and Wind in the Waves, respectively.


​Photo credit: Cynthia Randall​
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<![CDATA[Summer Beer Garden featuring local band Sonic Honey]]>Sun, 30 Jul 2023 04:00:00 GMThttp://winchesterculturaldistrict.org/past-events/summer-beer-garden-featuring-local-band-sonic-honeyAfter two rescheduled dates, the Winchester Chamber of Commerce and the Cultural District were rewarded with a beautiful day for our first beer garden of the season. Local band, Sonic Honey, performed while people congregated and kids played games on the Griffin Terrace.  This event was sponsored in part by the Winchester Cultural Council.
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