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Where/When:, 71 Mount Vernon St, Winchester. At 7p.m. on Friday, April 27.
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Why Go: America’s first female Secretary of State Madeleine Albright returns to Winchester on Friday, April 27. Secretary Albright’s visit is in support of Connect & Commit, the community’s service-learning program. Her speech, which will be open to the public, will raise funds for Connect & Commit.
Costs: $65.00. Tickets are $65 and include a copy of Secretary Albright’s book. They may be purchased at Book Ends in Winchester, online at www.bookendswinchester.com or from the online payment page at https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=aa9b5a.
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2. Spring Acapella Fest
Where/When: Saturday, April 28, 7:30 pm , 71 Mount Vernon St.
Why Go: Join the WHS Octets and Chamber Singers, and their special guests, MIT Logarhythms, BU Allegro, Similar Jones (non-college, adult pro group) for an evening of all a cappella vocal performances.
Cost: Tickets are $8 students/seniors; $15 adults; and Family Rate $40 (includes two adults and underage children).
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Where/When: Sunday, April 29, 7 p.m. , 109 Skillings Rd, Winchester, MA
Why Go: Showcasing the music of bossa nova legend Antonio Carlos Jobim, popularly known for "The Girl from Ipanema," this concert will feature Winchester Community Music School faculty members Maurice Cahen, guitar; Joe Raia, saxophone; Mark Pucci, bass; Harvey Diamond, piano; and Andrew Jones, drums.
Cost: $10
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Where/When: 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 28 at , Church St & Waterfield Rd, Winchester
Why Go:“Take a Stand Against Racism” by coming to Winchester’s Town Common on Saturday, April 28 at 12:00 noon and join with other Winchester residents for just half an hour in a peaceful community demonstration to show that Winchester will not ignore or tolerate racism. The gathering, organized by the Winchester Multicultural Network, is part of a nationwide effort and part of the third annual “Stand Against Racism” weekend sponsored by the Boston YWCA. Let's show that Winchester is a community that is indeed taking a stand!
Cost: Free
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Where/When: , 34 Dix St, Winchester on Sunday, April 29 at 3 p.m.
Why Go: The Mishawum Choral Society will perform a choral ode to spring, directed by Sean Landers, accompanist Sarah Lafontaine.
Cost: $15
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