High School Musical - presented by Winchester Cooperative Theatre

The Wildcats are coming to Winchester! From Nov. 21 to 23, the Winchester Cooperative Theater is performing at McCall Middle School. Based on Disney Channel’s smash hit movie, High School Musical tells the story of the Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians, and Skater Dudes at East High.  Basketball team captain and resident jock, Troy, discovers that the brainy Gabriella, a girl he met singing karaoke on his ski trip, has just enrolled at East High. They cause an upheaval when they decide to audition for the high school musical that is being led by Ms. Darbus. Although many students resent the threat posed to the "status quo," Troy and Gabriella's alliance might just open the door for others to shine as well (“Tix - Ticket Sales”). 

If you are free on Friday night, Saturday, or Sunday, be sure to check it out by buying the tickets here and experience the joy of friendships, first love, and the start of a new school year with the Wildcats at East High! Check out this website for more information. 

WHS Curtain and Cue- Alice in Wonderland

The Winchester Curtain and Cue Association is a drama club at the high school for students interested in performing arts. They put on several productions of musicals and plays such as "Check Please!", "Inspecting Carol," "The Play That Goes Wrong," "Anything Goes," and "Guys and Dolls" throughout the year. They also have an Instagram page: @whscurtainandcue.

If you are interested in theater, the Winchester High School Drama Club Curtain and Cue will present Alice in Wonderland by Alice Gerstenberg and Lewis Carroll on Nov. 21 and 22 at 7 pm at the WHS auditorium. The tickets cost $10 for students and $15 for adults, accepting cash only. 

Winchester Open Studios 2025

What is it?

The Winchester Open Studios is an annual one-day event where people can explore artwork exhibitions made by local artists and buy artworks. You will find artworks of all kinds, such as paintings, ceramics, textiles, jewelry, and photography. There will also be lively music performances. The day will be a community celebration of art and start the week of Thanksgiving with fun and shopping!

When?

This event happens every year on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. In this case, on Nov. 22nd. 

Where? 

It will take place in multiple places around Winchester, such as the Jenks Center, the First Congregational Church, the Griffin Museum, and the Winchester Unitarian Society.

Who? 

Their sponsors include Indoor Farmers' Market at the Jenks Center, the Winchester Unitarian Society, the First Congregational Church, Studio on the Common, the Griffin Museum, and several others.

Why?

This activity aims to support local artists, discover cool artworks, and help everyone get started with Thanksgiving shopping. 

Resources

To find more information about the artists and locations, click here and here.

The Open Studios website is this. 

More on art sale: This link 

2025 EnKa Turkey Trot 5K 

What is it?

The EnKa Society Fundraising Committee designed activities to support their other programs and the community. One of such events is the Annual Turkey Trot. This year, 2025, is the sixth annual Turkey Trot.

When?

The activity is on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 27.

Where? 

It is held in downtown Winchester, starting and ending at the street of Mt. Vernon. 

Who can participate?

Everyone is welcome to participate. Participants can choose to run, walk, or trot.

Why?

The EnKa society hopes this event will start theThanksgiving Day with high energy, help foster connections between the community, and help support their other missions. 

How to register?

To register, click on this link. 

Want to read more about this Thanksgiving activity? 

Go to this article for more information about EnKa and this activity.