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Thank You MCC Cultural District Investment
Funding Recipients!
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Maker Space
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Children’s Museum of Franklin is incredibly thankful for the generous support of the Franklin Cultural District and Mass Cultural Council. By fully funding our 2024 Grant request for $1,489.75, the Museum was able to build out a MakerSpace exhibit area for our Mobile Museums.
The Mobile Museums saw 3,000 visitors in the first six months of 2024. The addition of the MakerSpace exhibit area allowed for children and families both within Franklin and the surrounding region to have a creative outlet to explore and express themselves, grow their imaginations, and learn through play. Children created so many incredible things, including dinosaurs and various creatures with Model Magic, pipe cleaners, feathers, googley eyes, and more; animals made from hearts; hearts for the Hearts of Kindness project; beaded animal collars and leashes; paper bag and cotton ball animals; butterflies to fly through our wind tunnel; wind-powered vehicles; toilet paper roll sea anemones; and so much more!
Through this positive trial of the MakerSpace in our Mobile Museums, Children's Museum of Franklin is now including a MakerSpace into our permanent location being designed and built out at 157 Cottage Street, Franklin, to be able to bring STEAM-based learning through play to children in the community for generations to come.
The Franklin Cultural District Committee gratefully acknowledges the support of the Mass Cultural Council and Town of Franklin.
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Mary Olsson, MCC Cultural District Investment Fund recipient, thanked and updated the FCDC on the glass negatives.
The Mass Cultural Council through the Franklin Cultural District Committee provided a grant of $900 to Mary Olsson to have 600 glass plate negatives professionally scanned and digitized by Almont Green for future preservation. There will also be a glossy print copy produced of each negative. The digitized negatives will preserve these images from a private collection for Franklin residents to view and enjoy for all time. The photo accompanying this article is one of the glass negatives, brought to life in digital form.
The Franklin Cultural District Committee gratefully acknowledges the support of the Mass Cultural Council and Town of Franklin.
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This Week in the Cultural District and Beyond | |
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Wednesday, July 24, at Franklin Public Library
10:30am Benanna Band! Join us for this super-fun, high energy, interactive music concert that is sure to have the whole family up dancing! No registration required!
1:00pm to 2:30pm Petite Picassos! Join Miss Lily and create your very own step-by-step painting of summer fruits! This paint party is a great fit for children ages 6-12! All materials will be provided. Registration is Required! The same painting will be taught on July 10th and July 24th- Please only sign up for ONE of these dates!!
Select Library for information. The Library is located at 118 Main Street.
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Wednesday, July 24, 6:30pm, Master Plan Update Committee, Subcommittee Reports. Determination of objectives for each goal. Franklin Municipal Building or remotely. Select Master Plan for information. Located at 355 E. Central Street.
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Thursday, July 25, 10:00am, Textile Sustainability at Franklin Senior Center. Sign-up is needed. Select Senior for information. Located at 10 Daniel McCahill Street.
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Thursday, July 25, 10:30am to 11:30am Family Yoga at Franklin Public Library. Come join Katie from Sprouting Tree Yoga for a fun, interactive toddler & kids yoga class. Together we will explore yoga and mindfulness concepts through movement, songs, storybooks, games and more. This class is designed to help your child improve their balance, coordination, and flexibility while learning self-regulation skills and relaxation techniques. No previous yoga experience is necessary. Please bring a yoga mat or towel. Parents are welcome to participate as well! Also offered on August 1 and August 5.
Select Library for information about Library programs. Located at 118 Main Street.
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Thursday, July 25, 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, July 25, 6:00pm, Food & Wine Event at The Little Shop of Olive Oils. Guided Tasting Tour. Ticketed event. Join us at The Little Shop of Olive Oils in Franklin, MA for a sommelier-led wine and food 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! Select Wine for menu information and ticket purchase. The Little Shop of Olive Oils is located at 5 Main Street.
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Thursday, July 25, between 6:00pm and 9:00pm Live Music by Patrick Durkin. A selection of wines and a plate of delicious pasta (served at 7:00pm) are available for purchase. Enjoy! Birchwood Bakery+Kitchen is located at 17 E. Central Street.
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Thursday, July 25, 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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Friday, July 26, Franklin Public Library
10:00am to 12:00pm Knitting Group. Sit for a Stitch!
1:00pm Rain Forest Reptiles! Travel with us to the different rainforests around the world and meet the alligators, turtles, snakes and more that call these places home! Real, LIVE Animal Fun for All Ages! No registration required!
Select Library for program information. The Public Library, 118 Main Street.
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Friday, July 26, 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 It's a J Thing
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6:00pm to 8:00pm Live Music with Frank Padula Band
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Food Trucks: Doglio Coffee
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, July 26, 7:30pm to 10:30pm Live Music with Honey Badger at La Cantina Winery. Select La Cantina for information. Located at 230 Cottage Street.
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Friday, July 26, 9:00pm Live Music by Dom DeBaggis in the bar/lounge at 3 Restaurant. Dom plays and sings at local restaurants (when allowed these days!). Set lists include mainly classic rock, which of course is the best ever! Covered artists include The Beatles (plus solo Beatles), Neil Young, Jackson Browne, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, etc.Select 3 for more information. 3 Restaurant is located at 461 West Central Street.
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Saturday, July 27, 10:00am to 1:00pm, Franklin Historical Museum. The Franklin Historical Museum continues the 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, July 27 at Franklin Public Library
10:30am Magic With Scott Martell! Join us as we welcome Magician Scott Martell and enjoy a family magic show featuring lots of comedy and surprises! Suggested Ages: 4-12 No registration required!
2:00pm Chess Group at Franklin Public Library. 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 Select Library for information. Located at 118 Main Street.
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Saturday, July 27, 5:30pm to 6:30pm FREE Cookout at Franklin United Methodist Church. Enjoy Burgers, Hotdogs, Chips and Drink! Vegetarian Burgers will be available. The entire community is invited. Select UMC for more information. Franklin UMC is located at 82 W. Central Street.
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Saturday, July 27, 8:00pm to 10:30pm, Live Music by The Fourtet at La Cantina Winery. Select La Cantina for information. Located at 230 Cottage Street.
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Saturday, July 27, 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, July 28, 10:00am Lay-led service, UU Value of Justice: What We Choose to Center. Lay Leader: Louise Marcoux at First Universalist Society in Franklin.
Join us as FUSF lay leader and landscape architect Steve Derdiarian explores one of the new Unitarian Universalist values, Interdependence. He will start with examining the Interdependent Web against the perspective of the scale of time, then how we share relationships with plants and living creatures in our own backyard and finally, how we, as humankind, fit into this amazing tapestry of life. Steve will also touch upon some of the things we each can do to promote biodiversity in our lives, and share the first exciting steps FUSF has taken this spring to promote biodiversity on our property. After service please feel free to walk the grounds which include new native plant gardens, a peace pole and garden and a labyrinth.
Afterwards, please plan 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, July 28, 1:00pm to 4:00pm, Franklin Historical Museum. Final days of the 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, July 28, 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, July 29, 6:30pm, Southeastern MA Community Concert Band, at the Franklin Senior Center. Sign-up is required for this event.
Select Senior for information about this and other activities. The Senior Center is located at 10 Daniel McCahill St.
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Monday, July 29 at Franklin Public Library
4:00pm, Music at the Blissful! A Fun Family Concert. Join us for a fun, high energy music program for children and their grownups! Musician Evan Haller brings the energy to get the whole crowd up and dancing! No registration required.
5:00pm Paint-Teens! Join Miss Lily and create your very own step-by-step painting of a summer Popsicle! This paint party is a great fit for teens ages 12+! All materials will be provided. Registration is Required!
Select Library for information. The Library is located at 118 Main Street.
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Monday, July 29, 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, 2:00pm, Rainbow Cafe at Franklin Senior Center. Sign up is required. Select Senior to learn more about activities at the Senior Center. Located 10 Daniel McCahill St.
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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 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.
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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 all 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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Franklin Cultural District Committee
Amy Adams, Katherine Botelho,
Pandora Carlucci, Sue Cass, Patrick Conlan,
John LoPresti, Roberta Trahan
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