Art in August fills downtown with local artists

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Art in August turns downtown Winchester into a local arts colony

The 24th annual Art in August festival has begun, with works by 26 local artists displayed in windows and inside 27 downtown businesses through the month. Meet-the-artist receptions are held Thursday evenings, and Art in the Park returns Saturday, Aug. 15, for a full day of arts activities on the Common at the Winchester Farmers' Market. The festival is sponsored by the Winchester Cultural Council and the Winchester Artists Network, and all events are free to the public.

Winchester Cultural Council

Griffin Museum hosts online 'Coffee and Conversation' event today

The Griffin Museum of Photography holds its August 'Coffee and Conversation' online member networking and portfolio-critique event today, Sunday, Aug. 9, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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Open houses scheduled for two Winchester properties today

Prospective buyers can tour a duplex at 15 Clark St. from 1-2:30 p.m. and a condo at 7 Wainwright Road #113 from 1-2 p.m. today, Sunday, Aug. 9.

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St. Mary offers Anointing of the Sick today

St. Mary Parish offers Anointing of the Sick after all Masses today, Sunday, Aug. 9, part of its monthly second-Sunday schedule.

St. Mary Parish

Construction begins on Muraco culvert and Cross Street bridge

Work has begun on the Muraco culvert repairs and the nearby Cross Street bridge, with the town monitoring pedestrian safety, per the Aug. 6 TMMA bulletin.

Winchester News

Winchester Public Library to host acrylic painting class Monday

The Winchester Public Library hosts an acrylic painting class Monday, Aug. 10, from 6-8 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room, covering still life painting and color mixing.

Winchester Public Library

Winchester town boards schedule meetings for next week

Starting Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, several town boards will convene, including the Human Rights Commission Working Group and the Conservation Commission on Aug. 11, followed by the Personnel Board on Aug. 12.

Town of Winchester

Studio on the Common kicks off summer kids' art programs

Studio on the Common launches youth summer classes Monday, Aug. 10, including 'Animals & Their Habitats' for ages 5-7 and 'Painting Lab' for ages 8-12.

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