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MEET THE ARTIST: Kiyomi Yatsuhashi
Winchester artist Kiyomi Yatsuhashi credits her mother as her inspiration. She uses shibori, the traditional Japanese tie-dye technique, to paint on fabric. “My grandfather was antiques trader in Boston, and worked with the Museum of Fine Arts. I grew up with all the arts and culture in my home,” she
Letters Trellis celebrates Festival of Correspondence at Winchester Farmers Market
The following was submitted by Letters Trellis: Please join the Festival of Correspondence at the Winchester Farmers Market on Saturday, July 19, as Letters Trellis recalls the annual summer weekend in honor of Madame de Sévigné, a celebrated French letter writer of the 17th century. Each July her legacy is
Artists, businesses can still sign up for Art in August
The following was submitted by the Winchester Cultural Council: As we enjoy the heat of summer, it’s almost time for Winchester’s wonderful annual tradition of Art in August! Sponsored by the Winchester Cultural Council (WCC), Art in August pairs Winchester artists with local merchants and businesses throughout downtown
Winchester Restaurant Week highlights variety of local eateries
A delighted Dana Garmey surveyed the comings and goings at Sogno Monday afternoon, as residents packed the restaurant for the first-ever Winchester Restaurant Week. “Other towns do it,” the Chamber of Commerce’s executive director said of the upcoming event, “so we’re copying them. It’s the best form
IndivisibleWIN invites residents to Good Trouble Lives on rally in Arlington
The following was submitted by IndivisibleWIN: Indivisible LAB (serving Lexington, Arlington, Bedford, and beyond) and IndivisibleWIN (Winchester) are proud to co-sponsor Good Trouble Lives On Rally - Arlington, a powerful event honoring the enduring legacy of Congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis. Join the organizations on Thursday, July 17,
Another source of local news for Winchester neighborhood
There’s a new print publication in Winchester, produced by several members of Ashley Shie Semones-Howe’s family. She calls it “148 Neighborhood Reporter” after the family’s home address. It has a print run of two — one that Ashley keeps in a folder, and one that her children can
10 things you probably don’t know about the Fourth of July
For most people, the Fourth of July is about barbecues, fireworks and enjoying the warm summertime weather. But here are 10 things, we bet you didn’t know about the holiday! 1) July 4 is not the actual date of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The Second Continental
Winchester’s Insight Recovery Treatment Center receives mental health license, grows location offerings
It’s been almost a year since Insight Recovery Treatment Center opened its doors in Winchester. And in that time, the need for treatment and support services has grown so much that owners Steven Kent, Jon Baer and Rich Trainor are expanding. “That’s been our goal from the beginning,
IN THE GARDEN: Getting it done right in the garden
There’s never enough time or money to do it right, but there’s always time and money to do it again. This is my interpretation of a favorite quote from the Biggest Little Farm, and it’s the topic for an important discussion about performing work in the garden
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Winchester Restaurant Week highlights variety of local eateries
A delighted Dana Garmey surveyed the comings and goings at Sogno Monday afternoon, as residents packed the restaurant for the first-ever Winchester Restaurant Week. “Other towns do it,” the Chamber of Commerce’s executive director said of the upcoming event, “so we’re copying them. It’s the best form
Winchester’s Insight Recovery Treatment Center receives mental health license, grows location offerings
It’s been almost a year since Insight Recovery Treatment Center opened its doors in Winchester. And in that time, the need for treatment and support services has grown so much that owners Steven Kent, Jon Baer and Rich Trainor are expanding. “That’s been our goal from the beginning,
Summer at Shannon Beach in Winchester
With the hot weather once again invading New England for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, we asked our photographer Frank Siteman to head over to Shannon Beach and grab a few photos. Frank sent up the drone and took some marvelous photos of local residents cooling off on the
