<![CDATA[WINCHESTER CULTURAL DISTRICT

<![CDATA[WINCHESTER CULTURAL DISTRICT - Past Events]]>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:31:21 -0400Weebly<![CDATA[2026 Gingerbread House Contest]]>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:11:05 GMThttp://winchesterculturaldistrict.org/past-events/2026-gingerbread-house-contest

]]><![CDATA[3rd Annual Winchester Open Studios]]>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMThttp://winchesterculturaldistrict.org/past-events/3rd-annual-winchester-open-studios

]]><![CDATA[2025 Griffin Terrace Series: Spirit Weekend Beer Garden]]>Sat, 20 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMThttp://winchesterculturaldistrict.org/past-events/spirit-weekend-beer-garden

Winchester's Sounds Like Chicken rocked the Griffin Terrace for the Winchester Chamber of Commerce's Spirit Weekend Beer Garden. The weather was beautiful and the crowd was hopping!

The Spirit Weekend Beer Garden caps off this year's 2025 Griffin Terrace Series. This year, the Griffin Terrace Series was sponsored in part by the Winchester Cultural Council.

]]><![CDATA[2025 Griffin Terrace Series: Shakespeare Eras Tour]]>Sat, 21 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMThttp://winchesterculturaldistrict.org/past-events/griffin-terrace-series-shakespeare-eras-tourWorlds A Stage Players presented their Shakespeare Eras performance at the Griffin Terrace to a great crowd on June 21.

This year's Griffin Terrace Series was sponsored in part by Winchester Cultural Council.

Photo credit: Peter Pulsifer

]]><![CDATA[Griffin Terrace Series - Porchfest 2025]]>Sat, 14 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMThttp://winchesterculturaldistrict.org/past-events/griffin-terrace-series-porchfest-2025

Some rain and gray skies were not enough to stop Winchester Porchfest this year!

Affordable Butter, Porchfish, Big Cy and the Early Bird Specials, and Diver9 rocked the Griffin Terrace on June 14.

This year, the finale was held at the Griffin Terrace with local rock cover band Diver9 performing.

]]><![CDATA[Vertical Water is installed]]>Sun, 25 May 2025 14:51:22 GMThttp://winchesterculturaldistrict.org/past-events/vertical-water-is-installed

Vertical Water by Karin Stanley, a new temporary sculpture was installed on March 28.

Ms. Stanley is an Irish born artist and garden designer who takes her inspiration from the changing landscape in Ireland and Scotland into her practices in garden sculpture, design, and poetry. A sculptor since 1995, Ms. Stanley has given lectures at the New England Flower show and the Philadelphia Flower show, the Arnold Arboretum and various clubs on the Irish and Scottish Gardens. She also organizes tours to the Arnold Arboretum for Harvard University and various private groups. Ms. Stanley resides in Massachusetts.

Photo credit: Cynthia Randall

]]><![CDATA[The Park is Open!]]>Sat, 10 May 2025 04:00:00 GMThttp://winchesterculturaldistrict.org/past-events/the-park-is-open

We were excited that a few people braved the weather to help us open the park on May 10, 2025. Select Board Chair, Michelle Prior and Conservation Commission's Elaine Vreeland joined Arts Winchester's Board to cut the ribbon with the Chamber's big scissors.

The day looked gloomy then the Winchester High School Octets summoned the Mother Nature by serenading the crowd with "Blue Skies". Winchester High School's Choral Director, Joel Buford introduced the high school senior group.

Arts Winchester Board Members handed out paper cranes and Dove chocolates to commemorate the opening.

Photo credits: Electra Govoni, Peter Pulsifer, Scott Randall

]]><![CDATA[The Gulls Arrive!]]>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMThttp://winchesterculturaldistrict.org/past-events/the-gulls-arrive

Sculptor Dale Rogers was back in town to install the Gulls. The Gulls are a permanent installation of three stainless steel gulls at the new Winchester Riverwalk Sculpture Park.

Dale is a Haverhill based sculpture. His sculptures - Away and Bird in Hand - are displayed near the Town Hall.

Josh Ruder, the bench sculptor, was also on hand to lend Dale a hand and complete the final touches to the benches.

Photo credit: Hilda Wong-Doo

]]><![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!

]]><![CDATA[Arts Winchester Inc receives it 501(c)(3) designation]]>Fri, 29 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMThttp://winchesterculturaldistrict.org/past-events/arts-winchester-inc-receives-it-501c3-designationAfter a long wait, the managing entity - Arts Winchester Inc - that organizes the Winchester Cultural District has received its 501(c)(3) designation from the IRS.

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