2024 - 2025 Season Performance Opportunities! | |
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2024 - 2025 Performance Season
Circle of Friends Coffeehouse
at First Universalist Society in Franklin
Select Circle for performance information
and ticket purchase
Located at 262 Chestnut Street
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2024 - 2025 Concert Season
LiveARTS
at First Universalist Society in Franklin
Select LiveARTS for concert information
and ticket purchase
Located at 262 Chestnut Street
· October 27, 2024 the season opens with a recital by celebrated pianist Michael Lewin, featuring a mix of popular and rare piano treasures.
· November 10, 2024, the LiveARTS String Quartet will perform a concert of masterworks by Tchaikovsky, Arriaga, and William Grant Still.
· February 16, 2025, Boston Symphony horn player Rachel Childers and pianist Ann Sears will pair the music of Beethoven and William Grant Still .
· April 6, 2025, emerging young pianist Kingsley Chen will return to LiveARTS for a solo recital.
All 2024-25 LiveARTS Concerts are at 3:00 pm at the First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin, MA.
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Greetings!
We are happy to share another week of music, performances, art, tractors and more!
Check out the 2024 - 2025 Season Performance opportunities above. Tickets are available for purchase.
If you have a moment, read about the Town of Franklin Community Branding Survey here. Take the survey here: https://forms.gle/qR1DUt3FEdnftiin7.
There are multiple opportunities to enjoy music performances, numerous programs at the Library and Senior Center, a fabulous Friday afternoon on the Town Common ( thank you Farmers Market and Concerts on the Common!!), a day-long Touch a Truck & a Tractor at Fairmount Fruit Farm, a Second Sunday presentation at the Historical Museum on the former Town Pool, currently the Sculpture Park, and more. Be sure to "view entire email" to learn about upcoming events. Happy August!
Arts Happen in the Cultural District!
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2024 Franklin Fire Hydrant Painting
Submission Deadline August 9th
Click here for submission details.
Visit the Department of Public Works, Water/Sewer for example of previous work.
Exciting opportunity to participate in public art!
For more information about public art opportunities select ART.
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Thank You MCC Cultural District Investment
Fund Recipients!
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Franklin Public Library received MCC Cultural District Investment funds that were used toward the cost of the “Irish in America" performance program. It was an enjoyable mix of music and dance. | |
Temple Etz Chaim Israeli Folk Dance and Hebrew Music event, sponsored in part by MCC Cultural District Investment Funds, happened on Sunday, May 19. Israeli folk dance and Hebrew music was enjoyed with many members of the YMCA and others. | |
The Franklin Cultural District Committee thanks the Mass Cultural Council and the Town of Franklin for their support of these programs. | |
This Week in the Cultural District and Beyond | |
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Wednesday, August 7, Franklin Public Library
10:30am, Rosie Polie Guacamole Concert!
Holy Guacamole! The award-winning kiddie music titans of Brooklyn are ready to raise the roof with a rocking, all-ages show! Rolie Polie Guacamole is pure FUN with high-energy songs all done up in folk, funk, rock, Latin and country styles! So put on your dancing shoes and let’s get ready to rock! No registration required.
1:00pm Petite Picassos. Join Miss Lily and create your very own step-by-step painting of flip flops on the beach!! This paint party is a great fit for children ages 6-12! All materials will be provided, and REGISTRATION is required!
Select Library for information. Franklin Public Library is located at 118 Main Street.
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Wednesday, August 7 10:00am, Vets Coffee Social, Franklin Senior Center. Sign up is required. Select Senior for information about this and other programs. Franklin Senior Center is located at 10 Daniel McCahill Street.
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Thursday, August 8, 10:00am, Bryson Lang Comedy Juggling Show! at Franklin Public Library. Join us for an unforgettable morning of family fun with Bryson Lang! His show mixes comedy, audience participation, ball spinning, ball bouncing, juggling, well-crafted timing, giant Beach Balls, improv, and always a few surprises! Come see why Bryson is, “The Cure for the Common Show”!
Select Library for information about Library programs. Franklin Public Library located at 118 Main St.
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Thursday, August 8, 5:00pm Board Game Nite, Pete's Nerd Emporium. Join the fun ... board game nite! Select Emporium for more information about this fun store. Located at 10 Main Street.
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Thursday, August 8, 9:00pm Live Music by Steven Fritzsche (Two for the Rode) in the bar/lounge at 3 Restaurant. Steven and Loren, from classic rock band Two for the Rode, bring an eclectic and extensive mix of jukebox favorites from the 50’s to present!
Select 3 for more information. 3 Restaurant is located at 461 West Central Street.
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Friday, August 9, 10:00am to 12:00pm Knitting Group at Franklin Public Library. Sit for a Stitch! Select Library for program information. Franklin Public Library, 118 Main Street.
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Friday, August 9, 2:00pm to 6:00pm Franklin Farmers Market on the Town Common. @ 30 Artists, Creatives and Farmers. SNAP and HIP Benefits are accepted.
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3:00pm to 5:00pm, Live Music with Kendo
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6:00pm to 8:00pm Live Music with Paradise Flyer
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2:00pm to 8:00pm: Lawless Food Truck
Enjoy the afternoon on the Town Common in the Cultural District. Select Farmer for more information about the Farmers Market. Select Recreation for Concerts on the Common information. Thank you Vendors, Performers, Food Trucks, Franklin Farmers Market and Franklin Recreation!!
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Friday, August 9, 7:00pm, Lola Richardson in Concert at Franklin United Methodist Church. Join us for a FREE Community Concert @FranklinUMC featuring Lola RichardsonFranklin United Methodist Church (UMC) is located at 82 W. Central Street. Parking is available in the parking lot between the church and the Franklin Historical Museum. Free street parking is available on East St., West St., and Church Ave. Select Concert for more information.
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Friday, August 9, 7:30pm to 10:30pm, Live Music with Laura May at La Cantina Winery. Select La Cantina for more information about the performance and the restaurant. La Cantina is located at 230 Cottage Street.
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Friday, August 9, 9:00pm Live Music by the Gilmartin Bros in the bar/lounge at 3 Restaurant. The Gilmartin Bros play acoustic rock from the 50’s through today with harmonies that only brothers can make.
The Gilbros musical journey began when Tom showed Dave a few chords on the guitar growing up in Falmouth Mass, undoubtedly over a Beatles album. After each playing in different bands during and after college, they found their way back together and today can be found playing at a variety of venues and private events in central/southeastern Mass and on the Cape. Their catalog goes wide (Elvis through Bee Gees, Stones through the Cure, Yacht Rock through Tom Petty) and includes not-so-often heard deep cuts from the 60’s and 70’s classic bands like America, Eagles, Dead, CSN… all acoustic highlighted by harmonies that can only be made by siblings. The best part of seeing them is that they love taking requests! For more info and videos please check them out on Facebook at “Gilmartin Bros Music.”
Select 3 for more information. 3 Restaurant is located at 461 West Central Street.
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Saturday, August 10, 2024 | |
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Saturday, August 10, 10:00am to 1:00pm, Franklin Historical Museum. FREE (Donations encouraged) Select Museum for additional information about this event. The Historical Museum is located at 80 West Central Street.
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Saturday, August 10, 10:00am to 5:00pm, Touch a Truck & a Tractor at Fairmount Fruit Farm. Ticketed event, $5 entry fee. Vendors, Food Trucks, Live Music and ... Trucks & Tractors. Select Fairmount for more information. Located at 887 Lincoln Street.
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Saturday, August 10, at Franklin Public Library
10:30am, Ed Popielarczyk Magic Show! Join us as we welcome Ed Popielarczyk for a one-of-a-kind magic show that is guaranteed to leave the whole family impressed! No registration required.
2:00pm, Chess Group. Chess - The Game of Kings has resumed play! All ages and ability levels are welcomed. If you would like to learn how to play chess, you are welcome as well! Learn an opening, develop strategic & tactic abilities, improve endgame skills. Sets will be available. No registration required.
3:00pm, Silk Scarf Painting with KulinaFolkArt! Registration Required!
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience and unleash your inner artist at a Kulina Folk Art's workshop painting silk scarves! Select Silk for registration QR square
Select Library for information. Franklin Public Library located at 118 Main Street.
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Saturday, August 10, La Cantina Winery
4;00pm to 6:00pm Live Music by The Groove Quartet
8:00pm to 10:30pm, Karaoke at La Cantina Winery.
Select La Cantina for information. Located at 230 Cottage St.
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Saturday, August 10, 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.
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Sunday, August 11, 10:00am Lay-led service, The UU Value of Transformation: Winds of Change Lay Leader: Deb Prudhomme at First Universalist Society in Franklin.
Change can be a whirlwind. Some see transformation as an exciting new chapter in life and accept it freely like a breath of fresh air. Others may find change frightening and difficult to embrace. In considering the range of emotions we all experience on this topic, where would you place yourself when you reflect on transformations you’ve made throughout life? How many times have you freely chosen change and how many times has personal change been driven by life’s circumstances? Please join FUSF member Deb Prudhomme in the exploration, reflection, and embrace of the winds of change.
We invite you to stay for cookies and conversation. Select FUSF for more information. First Universalist Society is located at 262 Chestnut Street.
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Sunday, August 11, 1:00pm to 4:00pm, Franklin Historical Museum. Splish, Splash – A Seasonal Second Sunday Speaker Presentation on The Town Pool! The Second Sunday Speaker Series at the museum continues with perennially popular local historian, Joe Landry. The Town Pool, now the location of the Sculpture Park off of Panther Way, was a fixture in Town Life from the 1930s to the 1980s. Yet another gift to the town from the Ray family, its swimming program was overseen for many years by Lorraine Metcalf, scion of another “old” Franklin family. Joe will also share images and film clips from a not-so-distant past. Doors open at 1:00pm and the presentation begins at 1:15pm. FREE admission. Select Museum for information. The Historical Museum is located at 80 West Central Street.
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Sunday, August 11 at 7:00pm THE BLACK BOX Sings… TAYLOR SWIFT ... outside under the stars! Ticketed Event. A cast of Franklin Performing Arts Company favorites will pay tribute to the most-streamed artist on Spotify: Grammy Award-winner Taylor Swift! Table seating and general seating are available. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved inside. Modeled after the popular cabaret series “54 Sings” at Feinstein’s/54 Below in NYC, THE BLACK BOX continues THE BLACK BOX Sings… Series this summer. The series celebrates the music of musicals, composers, and artists sung by Franklin Performing Arts Company favorites.
Select BLACK BOX for ticketing and information. The BLACK BOX is located at 15 West Central Street.
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Monday, August 12, 4:00pm, Mr. Vinny Bubble Show! Franklin Public Library. Mr. Vinny, using giant bubble wands designed and constructed by the Bubble Guy himself, will gather kids for an hour long game of watch, chase, and pop the bubbles! No registration required. Select Library for information. Franklin Public Library is located at 218 Main Street.
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Monday, August 12, 4:00pm to 7:00pm Cruise Night at Sierra's Brick Oven Pizza. Join us at Sierra's Brick Oven Pizza, Franklin every Monday from May 6 to October 28, for a FREE and fun Cruise Night right here in the town of Franklin! Sponsored by Tri-County Regional Chamber, Franklin Observer and Communities Matter!
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Tuesday, August 13, 12:00pm to 3:00pm, Taylor Swift Party at Raillery Public House. Ticketed event. Buffet - Friendship bracelet making and more. Join in a Taylor Swift-themed event. Select Raillery for information. The Raillery Public House is located at 280 Franklin Village Drive.
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Wednesday, August 14, 2024 | |
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Wednesday, August 14, 6:00pm Howie Day Concert GlenPharmer Distillery. Ticketed event. Arrive between 6:00 and 6:30pm to dine. Concert featuring Howie Day at 8:00pm. Select GlenPharmer for information and ticketing link. GlenPharmer Distillery is located at 860 West Central Street.
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Wednesday, August 14, 6:30pm, Franklin LGBTQ Book Club at Pete's Nerd Emporium. Reading: An Imaginary Life by David Malouf. Select LGBTQ for more information. Pete's Nerd Emporium is located at 10 Main Street.
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Just Around the Corner ... | |
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Friday, August 16, 1:00pm to 3:00pm, Granny Square Crochet Class, at Franklin Public Library. Best for ages 14+. A granny square is like a plain sheet of paper. Sure, it comes in different colors, textures, sizes and weights however in and of itself, it’s not very exciting until you use it as an integral part of your creative process. During our two hour crochet class we will explore the basic structure of a granny square as we make one traditional style square using a basic worsted weight wool. You will leave the class with a new respect for the humble Granny square and how to bring it to life in your crochet journey. All class materials will be provided.
Pre-requisites: Ability to chain, single crochet, double crochet, knowledge of how to count stitches. CONTACT: Mitzi Gousie 5085204941 mgousie@minlib.net
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Bellingham and Franklin Cultural Councils, local agencies, which are supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
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Saturday, August 17, 12:00pm to 3:00pm FHS Boys Soccer Wine & Pizza Fundraiser at La Cantina Winery. Tickets are $40 per person and include one beverage, pizza, live music and a fun afternoon! See below for details! Advanced ticket purchase recommended!
Venmo: @FHSBoysSoccerBoosters La Cantina Winery is located at 230 Cottage Street.
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Saturday, August 17, at 8:00pm, THE BLACK BOX Sings… WICKED outside under the stars! Ticketed event.
Pianist Austin Davy from the Wicked tour accompanies an FPAC all-star cast featuring Ali Funkhouser, Nick Paone, Katie Gray, Hallie Wetzell, and Tim Ayres-Kerr. Join us at TBB for a celebration of the music of WICKED and the story of the Witches of Oz.
Table seating and general seating are available. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved inside. Modeled after the popular cabaret series “54 Sings” at Feinstein’s/54 Below in NYC, THE BLACK BOX continues THE BLACK BOX Sings… Series this summer. The series celebrates the music of musicals, composers, and artists sung by Franklin Performing Arts Company favorites.
Select BLACK BOX for ticketing and information. The BLACK BOX is located at 15 West Central Street.
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Tuesday, August 20, 6:00pm Celebrating Olympian Kristi Kirshe on the Franklin Town Common. More details to follow.
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Saturday, August 24, 11:00am to 2:00pm The Dog Project: More than just pets! Sponsored by Franklin Lions Club on the Town Common. Booths, demonstrations, and more. All proceeds will be donated to a local dog organization. Select Dog for information.
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Thursday, August 29, Food and Wine Tasting at The Little Shop of Olive Oils. Join us at The Little Shop of Olive Oils in Franklin, MA for a sommelier-led wine and food private pairing adventure. Enjoy a 90-minute session with Wine Educator Missa Capozzo, as she presents 5 wines with 5 perfect pairings, along with fun, educational demonstrations on the basics of wine and food pairing. It's an entertaining, enlightening experience not to be missed! 21+ event. Select Shop for information, menu and ticketing. Located at 5 Main Street.
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Partnering with Franklin Matters @https://www.franklinmatters.org sharing information about what matters in Franklin. Visit Franklin Matters for Franklin information.
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Franklin Cultural District Committee
Amy Adams, Katherine Botelho,
Pandora Carlucci, Sue Cass, Patrick Conlan,
John LoPresti, Roberta Trahan
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