2024 Fall Season Registration Opportunities! | |
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Fall 2024
Creative Corner Art Studio
Select Creative for course information
and registration.
Located at 13 Main Street in Depot Plaza
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Greetings!
This week welcomes August ... final vacation weeks for many and the excitement of looking forward to fall activities.
The Farmers Market and Concerts on the Common (a fabulous collaboration!!) offer another exciting weekend. See below for details. The weekend continues with songs from FROZEN! under the stars at THE BLACK BOX, the final weekend of Bridal Gowns at the Historical Museum, and numerous events at the Library. These happenings and more are included in the newsletter. Enjoy the week!
Arts Happen in the Cultural District!
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Thank You MCC Cultural District Investment
Fund Recipient!
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On June 7th, 8th and 9th, the Franklin Performing Arts Company presented August: Osage County by Tracy Letts. Performers included were local FPAC members and NY performers through an Agreement between FPAC and Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the USA.
This show was supported by Season Donors, Sponsors, Mass Cultural Council and a $500.00 award from the Mass Cultural Council Cultural District Investment Funds and the Franklin Cultural District.
This riveting show centers around the death and funeral of the father of three sisters at the home of their mother, an acid-tongued, pill popping cancer patient. The daughters, along with their significant others and various other kin, take the full brunt of their dysfunctional matriarch's venom. The chaos that ensues, triggered by several difficult revelations, ends with the daughters leaving and the mother alone in the house with the housekeeper. FPAC is grateful for the support of the FCD.
The Franklin Cultural District thanks the Mass Cultural Council and the Town of Franklin for their continue support of the Cultural District.
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This Week in the Cultural District and Beyond | |
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Wednesday, July 31, 10:30am, Mike Bent's EcoMagic Show! at Franklin Public Library. Gather the family and get ready for amazing magic, storytelling, music and hilarious kid-friendly comedy with a green theme! We guarantee this will be the most fun you’ll ever have learning about the environment, pollution, recycling, and more! No registration required! CONTACT: Bree Comeau 5085204941 bcomeau@minlib.net
Select Library for information. The Library is located at 118 Main Street.
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Wednesday, July 31, 1:00pm, Scribblers at the Studio, writers from Franklin Senior Center. Select Senior for information about this and other programs. Franklin TV Studio is located at 23 Hutchinson Street.
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Thursday, July 25, 1:00pm, Tai Chi at Franklin Senior Center. Ticketed event, $3. Sign-up is needed. Select Senior for information. Located at 10 Daniel McCahill Street.
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Thursday, August 1, 5:00pm to 5:45pm, Barefoot Ballet at Franklin Public Library. For kids ages 6-8 Registration Required! (Registration is for all 6 dates) Calling all aspiring ballerinas! Join Miss Bree for this special 6-week introductory Ballet class. Ballet shoes and attire are not required, but please wear comfortable clothes! CONTACT: Bree Comeau 508-520-4941 bcomeau@minlib.net The registration period has ended.
Select Library for information about Library programs. Located at 118 Main Street.
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Thursday, August 1, 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 1, 6:30pm, Franklin LGBTQ Monthly Meeting on the Franklin Town Common. Join us Thursday, August 1, on the Franklin Town Common for an outdoor game night! If you have a fun party or board game, bring it along! Select LGBTQ for more information.
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Thursday, August 1, 9:00pm Live Music by Tom Abbott in the bar/lounge at 3 Restaurant. New England’s newest singer-songwriter is at the forefront of the anti-folk sonic revival. Influenced by indie rock legends Neutral Milk Hotel and singer-songwriter Andy Shauf, Tom Abbott creates an immersive folk-punk experience for youthful rockers to enjoy. Through the grit of his vocals and jovial orchestral arrangements, Tom’s sound is the next step to rejuvenating the anti-folk genre. After serving as a guitarist for several alternative rock bands, he decided to go solo under his own name. Since then, the Boston-based artist has produced 3 full-length albums, been taught by iconic New England Conservatory musicians, and garnered attention from The Deli Magazine. Tom’s music is a “pristine example of New England’s rich folk-rock history” (The Deli Magazine).
Select 3 for more information. 3 Restaurant is located at 461 West Central Street.
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Friday, August 2, Franklin Public Library
10:00am to 12:00pm Knitting Group. Sit for a Stitch!
Select Library for program information. The Public Library, 118 Main Street.
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Friday, August 2, 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 David
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6:00pm to 8:00pm Live Music with Electric Youth
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2:00pm to 8:00pm: Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck
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8:30 pm to 10:30pm: Movie ... Wonka
Enjoy the afternoon on the Town Common in the Cultural District. Select Farmer for more information about the Farmers Market. Thank you Vendors, Performers, Food Trucks, Franklin Farmers Market and Franklin Recreation!!
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Friday, August 2, 9:00pm Live Music by Matt Zajac in the bar/lounge at 3 Restaurant. Matt was the 2015 WMRC Local Music Awards winner for Best Solo Acoustic Act & Best Male Vocal. The following year (2016) he won the event’s highest honor, “The Headliner Award”, previously only awarded to full bands, Matt was the first to win the award as a solo artist. he also received “Favorite Acoustic Act” the same year. In 2017, Matt was awarded “Best Male Vocal” for the 2nd time. Select 3 for more information. 3 Restaurant is located at 461 West Central Street.
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Saturday, August 3, 10:00am to 1:00pm, Franklin Historical Museum. The Franklin Historical Museum offers the FINAL weekend of the 2024 Bridal Gown Exhibit, Something Old and Something New! FREE. Select Museum for additional information about this event. The Historical Museum is located at 80 West Central Street.
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Saturday, August 3, at Franklin Public Library
10:30am to 11:30am, Elijah T. Grasshopper Concert! Join Elijah T. Grasshopper, Emma "Go-Go Green" Bean, their puppet pals for some super-duper interactive music and a hopping good time! Ideal for kids Ages 2-8! No Registration Required! CONTACT: Bree Comeau 5085204941 bcomeau@minlib.net
1:00pm to 3:00pm, Painting For Adults! Grown-Ups! Are you feeling creative? Join Miss Lily to create your own step-by-step painting of piping plovers on the beach! All materials will be provided.
Registration is Required! CONTACT: Lily Sennott 508-520-4941 lsennott@minlib.net
REGISTRATION CLOSED. (WAITING LIST FULL)
Select Library for information. Located at 118 Main Street.
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Saturday, August 3, at 7:00pm THE BLACK BOX Sings… FROZEN ... outside under the stars!
THE BLACK BOX will present a concert celebrating the music of the highest-grossing animated film of all time: Disney’s Frozen. The concert will feature a narrated telling of Elsa and Anna’s story with live performances of the film’s songs as well as new music written for the Broadway production. Select Frozen for tickets and information. THE BLACK BOX is located at 14 West Central Street.
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Saturday, August 3, 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 4, 10:00am Lay-led service, The UU Value of Pluralism: Embracing Differences and Commonalities Lay Leader: Bobbi Gerlits at First Universalist Society in Franklin.
The Unitarian Universalist Value of Pluralism encourages us to “embrace our differences and commonalities with Love, curiosity, and respect.” Bobbi Gerlits, one of FUSF’s lay leaders, has been reflecting on this value for the past few months. Her journey toward a better understanding of pluralism has been shaped by the Sunday before Thanksgiving, three libraries, Henry David Thoreau, rules, Norman Rockwell, and a housewarming gift. Come and hear how each of these played a role in Bobbi’sjourney these past few months. After service please feel free to walk the grounds which include new native plant gardens, a peace pole and garden and a labyrinth.
We invite you to stay for cookies and conversation. Select Unitarian for more information. The First Universalist Society is located at 262 Chestnut Street.
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Sunday, August 4, 1:00pm to 4:00pm, Franklin Historical Museum. Last day of the 2024 Bridal Gown Exhibit. Doors open at 1:00pm. FREE admission. Select Museum for information. The Historical Museum is located at 80 West Central Street.
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Sunday, August 4, 1:00pm to 3:00pm Musical Bingo at Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub. Select Teddy for information. Located at 30 Main Street.
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Monday, August 5, 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, July 30, 7:00pm, Musical Bingo at Raillery Public House. Have fun playing musical bingo! Select Raillery for more information about this restaurant. Located 280 Franklin Village Drive.
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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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Sunday, August 11 at 7:00pm THE BLACK BOX Sings… TAYLOR SWIFT ... outside under the stars!
A cast of Franklin Performing Arts Company favorites will pay tribute to the most-streamed artist on Spotify: Grammy Award-winner Taylor Swift!
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Saturday, August 17 at 8:00pm, THE BLACK BOX Sings… WICKED outside under the stars!
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.
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For both performances: 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 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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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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