Dean College presents ...

RENT

November 15, 16, 17, 18 & 19.

Select Dean for ticket purchase and performance information.

Franklin High School presents...

Legally Blonde The Musical

November 17, 18 and 19.

Select FHS for ticket purchase and performance information.

Franklin Performing Arts Company presents ...



Buyer & Cellar

At THE BLACK BOX

November 17, 18 and 19.

Select FPAC for ticket purchase and performance information.

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse

presents ...



Seth Glier

At the First Universalist Society in Franklin.

Saturday, Nov 18, 2023

Select Circle for ticket purchase and performance information.

Today through November 22, "Count on Me" Challenge. Visit the Butterfly Mural "Flight" across from Birchwood Bakery + Kitchen. Count the Butterflies and submit your guess to both Birchwood Bakery+Kitchen and Escape into Fiction Bookstore by November 22. 3 Winners announced by November 23rd. Sponsored by Franklin Downtown Partnership, a collaboration with Birchwood Bakery + Kitchen, Escape into Fiction Bookstore, and Artist Amy Adams. Select Count for more information.

Continuing through November, register to run or walk in the 12th Annual Turkey Trot to benefit the Franklin Food Pantry. Walkers and runners of all ages and abilities are invited to register and participate in the Thanksgiving morning tradition which begins and ends at 91 Jordan Road, Franklin .Select Trot for information, registration, and sponsorship opportunities.

Wednesday, November 8, 11:00am. Mobile Food Pantry Partnering with the Franklin Food Pantry and the YMCA.Come to the Senior Center to receive a bag of stable items, choice of protein, and dairy items! 



1:00 pm Senior Scribblers, a writers group at Franklin Senior Center. Select Senior for Franklin Senior Center information about these and other programs. Located at 10 Daniel McCahill St.

Wednesday, November 8, 3:00pm - 6:00pm Fall Health Fair at the Franklin Public Library. Come join us for a free and fun filled evening at the Franklin Public Library for Franklin Health Department's annual fall health fair. The event will include local vendors, health screenings, refreshments, kids activities, raffles & freebies, and much more! This is a great opportunity to get involved in your local community and a fun night out for all ages! Select Health for more information. The Library is at 138 Main Street.

Wednesday November 8, 4:30pm or 5:45pm. Our popular Kids' Cooking class continues for its Late Fall session at Franklin High School. Choose the 4:30 pm time slot for grades 3-5 or the 5:45 pm time slot for grades 6-8. These one-hour classes help kids learn to cook and have fun while doing it! Select link to register. Location: Franklin High School, 218 Oak Street.

Thursday, November 9, 2023

Thursday, November 9, 12:30pm Winter Sing-A-Long with the Dean College Vocal Ensemble at the Franklin Public Library. Families! Join us for a musical afternoon after a half-day of school! The Dean College Vocal Ensemble will perform a wide variety of musical selections for a fun concert at the Franklin Public Library! The program will feature winter carols you know and love with many more eclectic song choices from throughout history. Come hear the songs and their stories! Library located at 138 Main St.

Thursday, November 9, 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Art Exhibition, Opening Ceremony. Franklin Art Association Gallery at Escape into Fiction Bookstore. Featuring local artists from the Franklin Art Association. Select FAA for more information. Escape into Fiction Bookstore, 12 Main Street.

Thursday, November 9 6:00pm to 8:30pm David Penza, Live Music on the Patio with heated tent at La Cantina Winery. Select La Cantina for more information. Located at 357 Union St.

Thursday, November 9, 6:30pm Matt Zajac, Live Music at The Raillery Public House. Select Raillery for more information. Located at 280 Franklin Village Drive.

Thursday, November 9, 7:00pm. Paint & Sip with Franklin artist Amy Adams at 67 Degrees Brewing. Come on over, bring your partners and friends to enjoy a mingle and paint night. Ticketed Event. One beverage and supplies included. $50 per person. 10% of all ticket sales will be donated to the Franklin Food Pantry. Select Paint to register through Painting Venus. 67 Degrees Brewing is located at 158 Grove Street.

Thursday, November 9, 7:00pm. Franklin Cultural District Committee Monthly Meeting. The Cultural District Committee will be meeting at Franklin Senior Center. The Public has the option of attending the meeting live at the Senior Center, or participating remotely via the ZOOM platform. In an effort to ensure citizen engagement and comply with open meeting law regulations, citizens will be able to dial into the meeting using the provided phone number (Cell phone or Landline Required) OR by copying the link (Phone, Computer, or Tablet required). Please click on the link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89337499401 or call on your phone at +1 929-205-6099 meeting #893 3749 9401. Senior Center is located at 10 Daniel McCahill St.

Friday, November 10, 2023

Friday, November 10, 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm Laura May Duo, Live Music, on the Patio with heated tent at La Cantina Winery. Select La Cantina for more information. Located at 357 Union St.

Friday, November 10, 6:00pm Jon Paul Royer, Live Music, in the Taproom at 67 Degrees Brewing. Select 67 Degrees for more information about the Brewery. Located at 158 Grove Street.

Friday, November 10, 6:30pm Steve Demers, Live Music at The Raillery Public House. Select Raillery for more information. Located at 280 Franklin Village Drive.

Friday, November 10, 7:00 pm Rising Stars Cabaret. THE BLACK BOX Cabaret presents a special cabaret revue spotlighting the talents of promising young singers! This annual Rising Stars Cabaret is presented in an intimate, nightclub atmosphere with professional accompaniment. Ticketed event. Select Rising for ticket purchase and information. THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 West Central Street.

Friday, November 10, 7:30pm Joshua David, Live Music at the bar/lounge 3 Restaurant. Select 3 for more information. 3 is located at 461 West Central Street.

Saturday, November 11, 2023 - Veterans Day

Saturday, November 11, 9:00am to 10:30am Meditation Techniques to Stay Balanced, facilitated by Tina Walsh and presented by Family Support Center at the Safe Coalition. Select Safe for more information. RSVP: [email protected]. Located 31 Hayward St unit 2-c.

Saturday, November 11, 10:00am to 1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum, Open. FREE. The Museum is located at 80 West Central St. Select link above for more information.

Saturday, November 11, 10:30am to 11:30am. Rise Up ... a social gathering at Franklin TV and Radio. This one-hour social meet-up is intended to be a safe space for:

• individuals navigating life with disability to meet others they can relate with
• community partners to learn more about the population and share resources
• support persons to meet other support persons

For additional information about this event, please visit ->  https://alirheaume.com/rise-up

Franklin TV and Radio, located at 32 Hutchinson Street.

Saturday, November 11, 10:30am Story Time at Escape into Fiction Bookstore. Come in and listen to an interactive story time! Select Bookstore for information. Located at 12 Main Street.

Saturday, November 11, 3:00pm to 8:00 pm, Red Apron Charcuterie, Food

4:00pm to 7:00pm Emily & Nick, Live Music, on the Patio with heated tent at La Cantina Winery. Select La Cantina for more information. Located at 357 Union St.

Saturday, November 11, 6:00pm to 9:00pm. The Core, Live Music in the Taproom at 67 Degrees Brewing. The Core are a rock variety cover band in the MA/RI area debuting at 67 Degrees Brewing for the first time! We hope you can come rock! Select 67 Degrees for more information; located at 158 Grove Street.

Saturday, November 11, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm A Thanksgiving Dean College Pottery Night at Creative Corner Art Studio. Ticketed event. Select Creative for ticketing and information about this and other classes. Located at 13 Main Street Depot Plaza.

Saturday, November 11. 7:00pm to 9:00pm. The Chestnut Street Review Variety Show at First Universalist Society in Franklin. The Chestnut Street Review is back after a two-year hiatus. The FUSF Community prides itself on its musical and artistic talent. Don’t miss this jam packed evening of music, singing, story-telling and more! Something for all families and the young at heart to enjoy. All while sampling delicious treats from the Bake Sale Table made by our expert bakers. Ticketed event. For more information, please email the First Universalist Society’s Music Director, Michele Kelly, at [email protected]. FUSF located at 262 Chestnut St.

Sunday, November 12, 2023

Sunday, November 12, 10:00am Cider and Stroll at DelCarte Conservation Area. Join the Franklin Conservation Commission for Apple Cider, Donuts, and a Guided Nature Walk. *Service hours validated for students and scouts. Questions: [email protected]. DelCarte Conservation Area is located on Pleasant Street.

Sunday, November 12, 1:00pm to 5:00pm, Red Apron Charcuterie, Food, at La Cantina Winery. Select La Cantina for more information. Located at 357 Union St.



Sunday, November 12, 1:15pm Second Sunday Speaker Series at Franklin Historical Museum. 'Celebrate Wrentham 350' at the Franklin Historical Museum. Ed Goddard, head of the Wrentham 350 Committee will share information on the committee formation, fundraising, merchandising and events over the past year. His event will be of interest to all who want to wish our neighbors a Happy Birthday and specifically to any civic minded folks from Franklin interested in learning more about Wrentham's celebration as we look ahead to our 250th in 5 year's time.

When attending a museum event, please consider donating a non-perishable food item to be collected at the museum and donated to the Franklin Food Pantry. Select Museum for more information. Located at 80 West Central Street. Admission is always free. 

Monday, November 13, 2023

Monday, November 13, 9:30am, Italian Novel Reading at Franklin Senior Center. Select Senior for more information about this and other programs at the Senior Center. Located at 10 Daniel McCahill St.

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Tuesday, November 14, 9:45am ECDC Ambassador Program. Franklin Senior Center. Come learn about Franklin’s preschool (ECDC) Ambassador program. They are looking for volunteers and a great opportunity to connect with young children and be a role model. Discussion and tour of ECDC. Select Senior for more information about this and other Senior Center programs.

Tuesday, November 14, 6:00pm. LGBTQ+ Bookclub, at Franklin Public Library. Join us as we read the Poems of Fernando Pessoa! You can get your copy at Escape into Fiction Bookstore (here) or at the Franklin Public Library. Escape into Fiction is located at 12 Main Street and the Franklin Public Library is at 138 Main Street.

Tuesday, November 14, 7:00pm Lifelong Community Learning. Spend an evening painting a large handmade pottery tray ready in time for Thanksgiving in our one-night Hand-Glazed Pottery Class. Select link to register. Location: Franklin High School, 218 Oak Street.

Tuesday, November 14, 7:00pm to 9:00 pm Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail Committee, Monthly Meeting at 67 Degrees Brewing. For more information about this group, select FBRTC. 67 Degrees Brewing is located at 158 Grove Street.

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Wednesday, November 15, 1:00pm. Memory Cafe. Select Senior for more information about this and other Senior Center programs. Located at 10 Daniel McCahill St.

NOW: MCC FUNDING. The Franklin Cultural District Committee (FCDC) has received a Cultural District Investment Grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council for fiscal year 2024. The FCDC is reaching out to FCD Partners for funding proposals for cultural initiatives planned in the District. Please select the following links for additional information: FY24 FCD Funding Request Form, MCC Credit & Publicity Requirements and Reimbursement Request Form

If you have a project/initiative that will benefit and promote culture in our community and want to request some funding, please complete the Funding Request Form and return it to Bryan Taberner, Director of Planning and Community Development, by December 12, 2023. Mr. Taberner’s email address is: [email protected]

The FCDC will discuss the proposals at its meeting on Thursday, December 14 at 7:00 pm scheduled to be held in-person at Franklin TV, 23 Hutchinson Street, Franklin. All funds awarded need to be spent by June 30, 2024. We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you.

Around the Corner ...

Thursday, November 16, 2:00pm to 3:00pm. Trek and Tales at Riverbend Conservation Area. Sponsored by the Franklin Conservation Commission. Bring a snack, a water bottle, and your sense of adventure. Please note that this hike is geared to 4 years and up, as it includes a large hill and is not stroller friendly. Questions:[email protected]. Located at 864 Lincoln Street.

Thursday, November 16 ~ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm ~ Charcuterie Boards are the hottest trend in entertaining. Join us for a one-night workshop to learn how to make your own and bring an individual charcuterie box home with you. Click here for more information about Lifelong Community Learning opportunities and to register. Classes are held at FHS, 218 Oak Street.

Thursday, November 16, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Wine and Food Pairing at The Little Shop of Olive Oils. THANKSGIVING SPECIAL!Explore the incredible offerings and join us for a sommelier guided wine and food pairing experience. This isn't your ordinary wine tasting! This is a wonderfully entertaining and educational guided experience packed with fun demonstrations that will leave you wanting more! During this 90 minute experience, Wine Educator Missa Capozzo (CSW, WSET3, FWS) will present 5 wines paired with 5 perfect food pairings, as well as various demonstrations in the fundamentals of wine and food pairing. Select Wine for ticket purchase and information. Located at 5 Main Street.

Partnering with Franklin Matters @https://www.franklinmatters.org sharing information about arts and culture. Visit Franklin Matters for Franklin information.

Franklin Cultural District Committee

Amy Adams, Katherine Botelho,

Pandora Carlucci, Sue Cass, Patrick Conlan,

John LoPresti, Roberta Trahan

Next meeting November 9, Franklin Senior Center and on Zoom at 7 pm. Select here for meeting agenda.