Featured events

Please join us for a free concert on our lawn with Rockabye Beats on Thursday, July 10 at 6 PM. Bring your own picnic and join us for a night of family fun with music, dancing & bubbles! In case of rain, we'll move into Chidley Hall. First Congregational Church in Winchester, 21 Church Street.

Join us for an art class with Studio on the Common! This month's project will be: Turtle Time! Clay Creatures Workshop - using hand building techniques, participants will sculpt a turtle out of clay. We'll be in the Storytime Room (or the Library Lawn if it's a nice day) getting crafty with all kinds of fun art…

Happy Summer! The Griffin is excited to celebrate our many exhibitions on view with a special artist reception on July 11th.

Join us in person from 6 to 8pm to celebrate the curators and artists from The 31st Annual Juried Members Exhibition, The 15th Annual Photobook and Handmade Photobook Exhibitions, as well as…

From hand-crafted, to print-on-demand, to a high-end monograph of your work, a printed piece showcasing your photographs can play an important role in moving your career forward.In this richly illustrated lecture, Mary Virginia Swanson will help artists consider the most appropriate path to bring their work to book…

Nouvelle Maison and A Borrowed Chef invite you to come celebrate Bastille Day! Chef Kim and the Nouvelle Maison team will be serving a four-course meal in small bite format, fun wines and festive spirit. Our Soirée Française will feature this nut-free menu:

Starters: Rillettes tartines, charcuterie board, crudités…

The Town of Winchester is setting the table for something truly special. From July 14 to July 21st, Winchester will host its first-ever Restaurant Week, a delicious celebration of the town's burgeoning dining scene that invites locals and visitors alike to taste what all the buzz is about.

We are excited to chat with author Samuel Marquis about his most recent book, Captain Kidd: A True Story of Treasure and Betrayal which is both thrilling and tragic. Behind the legend is a real man woven into the tapestry of early America, rendering him a unique colonial hero and scapegoat whose life story was…

The trial features America's greatest hero, ransom notes and voices in dark cemeteries, a crime that is every parent's worst nightmare, and a German born defendant who fought against the United States in World War I. The many mysteries surrounding this case surrounding this case continue to haunt. Did Hauptmann really…

This one is for our history buffs out there! Join author and historian Joanne Paul as she discusses her book, Thomas More: A Life, the definitive biography of the man who dominated political and intellectual circles in England during the sixteenth century.

The Griffin Museum is pleased to host an online artist talk celebrating the art of photobook making. Join us from 7 to 8:30pm to hear from artists Lisa Tang Liu & J. David Tabor, James Collins, Suzi Grossman, Tsai Wei Tseng, Ellen Feldman, and Shari Diamond.

The Griffin Museum recognizes the importance of…

The Griffin Museum of Photography is pleased to present a series of artist panels featuring the artists of Vision(ary). The first talk in the series centers on the theme of family and community, bringing together artists whose work addresses these subjects in bold and unexpected ways. Featured in this online event are…

Is Your Long-Term Care Plan Built to Last?Whether you're planning ahead or nearing retirement, protecting yourself and your loved ones from rising care costs is crucial. With longer lifespans and uncertain health needs, a solid plan makes all the difference.

Join us for a talk with author Lynn Raebsamen, a finance expert and tech enthusiast, who shines a light on the Artificial Intelligence that just knocks the fear out of us. She'll be chatting about her book, Artificial Stupelligence: The Hilarious Truth About AI, the laugh-out-loud guide to the brilliance--and blunders…

Tournament Information

Matches may begin Friday evening, depending on number of teams. Each individual of a team must register and specify partner's name. If you do not have a partner, please sign up and specify you need a partner. We will try our best to match you up.

Registration closes Wednesday, July 16th…

Join Mira, our Wine & Spirits Manager, at Nouvelle Maison on Monday, July 22 from 7-9pm for an approachable, hands-on introduction to the world of wine. Whether you're a curious beginner or just want a refresher, this Wine 101-style class will guide you through key varietals, tasting techniques, and food pairings in a…

This is the beginning of the saga, when you will learn how Abuela Angela meets the love of her life, conquers his heart with food, and leaves a legacy to her oldest granddaughter. After narration, we will share a simple Grandma's recipe, and feel free to bring and share your own recipes and end the program dancing…

The Griffin Museum is pleased to host an online artist talk celebrating the art of handmade photobooks. Join us from 7 to 8:30pm to hear from artists Suzi Grossman, Paula McCartney, Lester Picker, Lisa McCarty, Nancy Farese, Megan Sinclair, and Laura Blacklow.

Experience sound healing with Little Star Yoga and Healing. You can lay on the floor (bring a yoga mat, blanket or cushion) or rest in a chair as you listen to sounds and vibrations that have healing qualities. What is sound healing? Throughout history, sound healings have been applied as a traditional form of…

Join us at WinCam Gallery on July 24th, 5.30pm - 7pm, for an artist reception with Anastasia Sierra to celebrate her solo exhibition, Bittersweet. Sierra's intimate project explores the emotional complexity of motherhood through colorful staged portrait photogrphy.

About Bittersweet -

Bittersweet is an ongoing…

Our galaxy likely contains more planets than stars - so what are the odds of finding distant Earth-like worlds that teem with life? Join Kelly Beatty award winning writer and communicator, as we explore the galaxy. Sponsored by the Cummings Foundation Grant.