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Friday, January 25, 2013

Winton Club Cabaret Is Next Week

Tickets are still available for the "Myth, Magic & Mystery" show.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Oscars 2013: The Complete Academy Awards Nominations List

This year's contenders were announced Thursday and we'll find out Feb. 24 who wins. Which films, stars and directors get your vote? Where is the best local Oscar party to attend? Tell us in the comments.

Want to know what the Oscars will look like this year? We've got a rundown of all the 2013 Oscar nominations below. As for this year's awards, director Steven Spielberg's historical drama "Lincoln" earned a leading 12 nominations Thursday for the 85th Annual Academy Awards, followed by Ang Lee's "Life of Pi" with 11, while the musical, "Les Miserables," directed by Tom Hooper, and David O. Russell's "Silver Linings Playbook" tied with eight nods each. "Lincoln" was nominated for best picture and gave Spielberg his eighth best director nomination. A win would be his third in the director category. It's the eighth film Spielberg has had in the running for best picture (''Schindler's List'' won in 1994). "Lincoln" also garnered a best acting …

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Winton Cabaret Rehearsals Are Underway

Rehearsals have started for the The Winton Club Cabaret 2013's "Myth, Magic & Mystery" show, which will be held at the Winchester Town Hall Auditorium, 71 Mt. Vernon St., from Jan. 29 - Feb. 2.

Friday, January 4, 2013

Winchester Weekend: Free Classes and Museums, Magic Show, Concerts

A look at weekend events in and around Winchester.

Free museums A number of museums across Massachusetts, including the Museum of Fine Arts and the MIT Museum, are free on Saturday and Sunday for Bank of America cardholders. Learn more here. Free intro to CrossFit From the listing: "Join us every Saturday at 9 a.m. for a free intro CrossFit class. All levels welcome." It's at 70b Cross St. in Winchester. Free introductory drum lesson If you've ever wanted to play the drums, get a free lesson to see if you like it. Lessons are at 31 Forest Cir., and you should read this to learn how to sign up and get for more information. The Magic of Bonaparté—Boston’s Hottest Magician This performance will delight the kids. It's at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Arlington at the Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St. …

Friday, December 21, 2012

Winchester Weekend: Magnificat Concert, Shakespeare and More

A look at some weekend events in and around Winchester.

Magnificat Concert St. Mary’s Choir and members of the Melrose Symphony perform John Rutter’s Magnificat Sunday at 7 p.m. at Saint Mary's Parish, 158 Washington St.  Fourth Annual Rock ‘n’ Soul Holiday Concert The Rock ‘n’ Soul Holiday Concert, in Arlington, features tons of local performers and benefits Toys for Tots and Music Drives Us. It's Sunday at 8 p.m. at The Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St. Two Gentlemen of Verona The Actors Shakespeare Project presents a lively and contemporary production of Shakespeare's comedy. It's in Somerville at Davis Square Theatre, with performances at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. 3rd Annual SLAM Holiday Artist Market If you're in Davis Square for Shakespeare and still have shopping to…

Friday, December 14, 2012

Winchester Weekend: Jubilation Singers Holiday Concert, Gingerbread House Workshop

A look at some weekend events in and around Winchester.

Jubilation Singers Holiday Concert McCall Middle School's Jubilation Singers perform, along with the Winchester High School Chamber Singers and Octets and the All-Town Children's Chorus. There will be some surprise guests, too. It's at McCall Middle School Saturday at 7 p.m. Gingerbread House Workshop Swizzles Frozen Yogurt is running a gingerbread house workshop on Sunday at 12 p.m. It costs $10 per child, which includes all the materials for the gingerbread house, and some yogurt. Sign up by Saturday. Somerville Illuminations Tour There are some houses in Somerville that go all out with the holiday decorations. This annual 45-minute trolley tour takes you to all the highlights. It starts Saturday at 4:30 p.m. at Somerville City Hall, and…

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

5 Things You Need to Know Today

Free Theater Group for Adults Meets Today

No experience is required.

Today is Wednesday, Dec. 5. Here are five things you need to know: 1.) The Daytime Players, a daytime, weekday theater group for adults, meets today, and every Wednesday, at 10:30 a.m. at the NextDoor Theater. No experience is required. Read more. 2.) See what David Norman has to say about the new CVS proposal. 3.) In case you missed it, check out our monthly roundup of restaurant openings and closings in Arlington, Lexington, Medford and Somerville. Read more. 4.) Enter Patch’s “Deck the House” contest, and you could win $100,000 for the Winchester Public Schools. 5.) Expect showers this morning, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures should reach the mid 40s.

Friday, November 30, 2012

Tryouts for Winton Cabaret 2013 Approaching

The Winton Club presents its 2013 Annual Cabaret Fundraiser, “Myth, Magic & Mystery”, to benefit Winchester Hospital, Jan. 29 to Feb. 2 in the Winchester Town Hall Auditorium.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

'Elf on the Shelf' Author Visits Winchester

Visit Book Ends from 4 to 6 p.m. to meet author Carol Aebersold.

Monday, November 26, 2012

Shop at Mahoney's to Support Winton Club

On Wednesday, 10 percent of your total purchases at Mahoney's will go to the Winton Club.

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