Welcome to September News!

Greetings!

September brings with it new enery and lots of opportunities to experience arts and culture in the Cultural District and Beyond ...

Take a moment to read through the offerings ... fundraisers, music performances, visual art, speakers, a movie under the stars, trivia, book discussions, and the return of Silent Saturdays at the Museum.

Be sure to View Entire Email as there are lots of events this week and in the weeks to come.

Arts Happen Here!!

The Franklin Public Library offers many arts and culture opportunities for all ages. Check out the Library News for September. There are opportunities for all ages.

There are numerous September events and happenings at Franklin's Senior Center. Here is the link to the September Connection Monthly Newsletter.

This Week in the Cultural District and Beyond

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Wednesday, September 4, 10:00am, Veterans Coffee at the Franklin Senior Center. Veterans welcome! Select Senior for information about this and other programs. Franklin Senior Center is located at 10 Daniel McCahill Street.

Wednesday September 4, 6:30pm: Franklin Art Association Monthly Meeting & Demonstration by artist, Kim Weineck. The Franklin Art Association invites the public to their monthly meeting. The guest demonstration - artist is Kim Morin Weinect, the fine art painter for this month's meeting. She will be giving a fine art gouache, step by step demonstration. Her work can be found at Gallery 9 in Norwood, Zullo Gallery in Medfield, the Design Center at Franklin Mill Store and other venues. The free to the public meetings are held at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street. Select FAA for more information about this organization.

Wednesday, September 4, 6:30pm to 8:30pm, Weekly Trivia Night at GlenPharmer Distillery. Doors open at 5:00pm. GlenPharmer Distillery is located at 860 West Central Street.

Wednesday, September 4, 7:00pm, Friends of the Franklin Library Meeting at Franklin Public Library. Friends of the Franklin Library is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the Franklin Public Library. We meet monthly from September to May and are always looking for new Friends to join us.

CONTACT: Dave Djerf  fofl02038@gmail.com The Public Library is located at 118 Main Street.

Thursday, September 5, 2024

Thursday, September 5, 8:30am Franklin Downtown Partnership General Meeting at Dean College in the Golder Room, Dr. Paula Rooney Student Center. Seeking adult volunteers for September 28 Harvest Festival. Select FDP for more information.

Thursday, September 5, 6:30 pm, Franklin LGBTQ Alliance Monthly Meeting. Gathering at 99 Restaurant for a meal and good company. Select LGBTQ social media for more information. 99 Restaurant located at 847 W. Central St.



Thursday, September 5, 6:30pm, FHS Girls Soccer Boosters Trivia and FUNDRAISER event at La Cantina Winery. Ticketed Event. $45 per ticket. $50 at the door. Trivia Fun, a glass of wine and a slice of pizza. Select Fundraiser for more information. La Cantina Winery is located at 230 Cottage Street.

Thursday, September 5, 7:00pm, Franklin Cultural District Committee Monthly Meeting at Franklin Public Library. All welcome. Select FCDC for agenda. Public Library located at 118 Main Street.

Friday, September 6, 2024

Friday, September 6, 10:00am to 12:00pm Knitting Group at Franklin Public Library. Join the fun and Sit for a Stitch! Select Library for program information. Franklin Public Library, 118 Main Street.

Friday, September 6, 2:00pm Silvertones Choral Group at Franklin Senior Center. Select Senior for information about this and other programs. Franklin Senior Center is located at 10 Daniel McCahill Street.

Friday, September 6, 2:00pm to 6:00pm on the

Franklin Town Common

Farmers Market, Live Music, Movie, Food Truck!

2:00pm to 6:00pm, Franklin Farmers Market on the Town Common. @ 30 Artists, Creatives and Farmers. SNAP and HIP Benefits are accepted.

Photo highlights some creative zucchini mobiles from the Zucchini Races earlier this summer. Thank you Franklin Farmers Market and Franklin Ag Commission. (Photo credit: Lauren Kloos)



Entertainment on the Common ...

• 3:00pm to 5:00pm, Live Music with Alex Cohen

Entertainment on the Bandstand is sponsored by Mass Cultural Council and

Franklin Cultural Council

• 5:15pm to 7:15pm, Live Music with Reminiscents
• 7:30pm to 9:15pm, Movie: INSIDE OUT

FOOD TRUCK - Travelin' Pizza Food Truck

Enjoy the afternoon on the Town Common in the Cultural District. Select Farmer for more information about the Farmers Market. Thank you to Franklin Farmers Market and to Franklin Recreation for a wonderful Friday on the Town Common!!

Saturday, September 7, 2024

Saturday, September 7, 10:00am to 1:00pm, Franklin Historical Museum Exhibits open. FREE (Donations encouraged) Select Museum for additional information about this event. The Historical Museum is located at 80 West Central Street.

Saturday, September 7, 12:00pm to 2:00pm, September Open House at Creative Corner Art Studio. Free craft, free drawing, faceprinting and more! Select Creative for more information. Creative Corner Art Studio is located in Depot Plaza, 13 Main Street, Unit 6A.

Saturday, September 7, 6:00pm, Silent Saturday at Franklin Historical Museum featuring, Modern Times, a silent film created by and staring Charlie Chaplin at Franklin Historical Museum. The Historical Museum is located at 80 West Central Street.

Saturday, September 7, 8:00pm to 11:00pm, Karaoke, Every Saturday Night, at Raillery Public House. Select Raillery for information. Raillery Public House is located at 280 Franklin Village Drive.

Sunday, September 8, 2024

Sunday, September 8, 1:00pm to 4:00pm, Second Sunday Speaker at Franklin Historical Museum with Dr. Rob Lawson, Dean College. Doors open at 1:00pm. FREE admission. Select Museum for information about the Museum. The Historical Museum is located at 80 West Central Street.

Monday, September 9, 2024

Monday, September 9, 3:30pm Petite Picassos. Franklin Public Library. Join Miss Lily and create your very own step-by-step painting of a Vincent Van Gogh inspired “Starry Night” scene! This paint party is a great fit for children ages 6-12! All materials will be provided, and REGISTRATION is required! The same painting will be taught on September 9 and 23 – please sign up for only ONE of these dates! Library is located at 118 Main Street.

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Tuesday, September 10, 7:00pm, Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail Meeting at Franklin TV and Radio, 23 Hutchinson Street. Select FBRTC for more information about this organization.

Tuesday, September 10, 7:00pm, Tuesdays are Musical Bingo at Raillery Public House. Select Raillery for more information about this restaurant. Located at 280 Franklin Village Drive.

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Wednesday, September 11, 6:30pm to 8:30pm, LGBTQ Alliance Book Club at Pete's Nerd Emporium. Join in and discuss The Bone People by Keri Hulme. Select LGBTQ for more information. Pete's Nerd Emporium is located at 10 Main Street.

Wednesday, September 11, 7:00pm to 8:00pm, Charcuterie Cup Workshop at La Cantina Winery. Doors open at 6:30pm. Ticketed event. Select La Cantina for ticket purchase. La Cantina Winery is located at 230 Cottage Street.

Looking Ahead ...

Thursday, September 12, 7:00pm to 9:00pm, Franklin Food Pantry welomes Spoonfuls .. Wasted Food, Hunger, and the Climate Emergency: How Food Recovery Helps. FREE. Limited Tickets. Registration is required. Select QR square in image to register. Open to the Public. Hosted by First Universalist Food Justice Team. FUSF is located at 282 Chestnut Street.

Thursday, September 12, 7:00pm, Purple Turtle Productions and event co-sponsors, IYRS School of Technology and Trades, will host the premiere of Episode 1 of The Boatbuilders at the JPT Film and Event Center in Newport, RI.

The Boatbuilders is a documentary series that explores the rich legacy and present-day impact of the boatbuilding community in the northeastern United States. The premiere episode highlights Rhode Island’s maritime heritage and features local organizations dedicated to the preservation and restoration of historic sailing vessels.

The Director, Gregg Seibert, currently serves as Assistant Professor of Communications and Video Production at Dean Colleges. The Producer, R. A. Lawson is a Professor of History and Director of the Honors Program at Dean College. For more information about this documentary, select Turtle.

Saturday, September 14, 7:30pm, An Evening with the Aging Ingenue! at THE BLACK BOX. Join Broadway’s Sara Jean Ford for a night of music and comedy celebrating one of musical theater’s most quintessential heroines, the ingénue. Part concert, part theater piece, part existential crisis – An Evening with the Aging Ingénue is a musical comedy concert, once described by Playbill as “a raucously funny evening of music and storytelling.” Featuring songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Minchin, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Charles Strouse, and Stephen Schwartz – An Evening with the Aging Ingénue is jam-packed with a wide range of young, hopeful (and often tragically naive) songs from Broadway and beyond. Select TBB for performance and ticket information. THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 West Central Street.

Sunday, September 15, 1:00pm, Third Sunday Music at Franklin Historical Museum. Commission member and multi-instrumentalist Randy LaRosa will provide an inaugural demonstration and performance of our newly repaired and tuned, 120-year-old, Franklin-made Trowbridge piano. Expect a lively and informative afternoon, spanning multiple genres. FREE. The Historical Museum is located at 80 West Central Street.

Sunday, September 15, 4th Annual Mexican Independence Day Fiesta at La Cantina Winery. Ticketed event.

4:30pm to 7:00pm, Live Music with Charly Duri

7:00pm to 8:00pm, Live Music with Mariachi de Guadalajara

Special Mexican inspired dishes by Chef Chris. Select La Cantina for ticket purchase. La Cantina Winery is located at 230 Cottage Street.

Wednesday, September 18, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Charcuterie at The Little Shop of Olive Oils. An evening of wine, food and DIY. Ticketed event. 21+ event. Select Little Shop for information and ticket purchase. Located at 5 Main St.

Thursday, September 19, 6:30pm to 8:00pm, Candle Making at Greco Design Shop. Ticketed event.  $46pp Join us for a fun night out and make your own 8oz. candle. Melissa from Salt & Branch will teach you all you need to know about creating a beautiful non-toxic, soy candle. We'll be offering lightbites and beverages as you work. Class size is limited to 10. Click here to reserve your spot. Greco Design is located at 6 Main Street.

Wednesday, September 25, 4:00pm to 7:00pm, Taylor Swift-Themed Party at Raillery Public House. Features Regal Princess Parties. Call restaurant for reservations. Select Raillery for more information. Raillery Public House is located at 280 Franklin Village Drive.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 27, 28 and 28, Let It Be, Dean College Theater. Select Dean for performance information and ticket purchase. Main Stage in the Dr. Paula Rooney Student Center.

Saturday, September 28, 8:30am, St. Vincent de Paul Friends of the Poor Walk on the Town Common. Blessing for the Walk will be at 9:00 a.m. on the Town Common, registration opens at 8:30 a.m. The Walk Participants can Collect donations and Walk with us or donate online. To donate online, select: https://events.idonate.com/stmaryfranklinfop All money raised stays in Franklin to assist anyone in need of help. Put your feeling of compassion into action and join us for this walk! Select SVdP for additional information.

Saturday, September 28, 12:00pm to 5:00pm, Franklin Downtown Partnership Harvest Festival in downtown Franklin. Save this date. The rain date is Sunday, September 29, 12:00pm to 5:00pm.

The Downtown Partnership needs adult volunteers to help during the Harvest Festival. If you can share an hour or two, please email: downtown.franklin@yahoo.com. Thank you!

Saturday, September 28, 7:30pm to 10:30pm, Celtic Band Runa at Circle of Friends at First Universalist of Franklin (FUSF). Ticketed event. Celebrating 14 years together as a band, Celtic-American Roots music "super group", Runa, continues to push the boundaries of Irish folk music into the American and roots music formats. Select Circle for performance information and ticket purchase. FUSF is located at 262 Chestnut Street.

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Franklin Cultural District Committee

Amy Adams, Katherine Botelho,

Pandora Carlucci, Sue Cass, Patrick Conlan,

John LoPresti, Roberta Trahan 

Next FCDC meeting September 5 at 7:00pm

Franklin Public Library