This Week in the Cultural District and Beyond

December 2023, Third Annual Art Gift-Away begins ...

in Franklin's Cultural District.

Week #3!

Greetings art lovers!

Art gifts beginning on December 10 to 31, on deck! 

For the next 4 weeks, I will leave a piece of art at an undisclosed location for the Franklin community members to find. 

This collection is called "Finding the Light" and it is the third annual gift away for Franklin inspired by the loss of my father. Imagining how many others are coping through pain and loss around the holiday season, sparked my need to share a little "light". In that same spirit, I mean for it to be uplifting, bring hope, joy and giving around the holidays. 

I share clues each week by Wednesday, simple enough for all to join in. I then drop off a gift wrapped piece of art at the location the following Sunday morning. All I ask, is that the finder share a photo of the painting they’ve found. 

Amy Adams, Franklin Artist, "Finding the Light"

Art Gift Away Clues for Week 3 :

I am roughly 276 years old and people still visit me daily

I am where families love to meet, shop and hang with furry friends

I hold space for celebrations and memorials

Find your art gift sitting on my 4 acres, accompanied by colorful box of “love bugs”

Wednesday, December 20, at Franklin Senior Center

1:00pm Senior Writing Group, meeting at Franklin Senior Center.

7:00pm The Southeastern MA Community Concert Band Rescheduled from earlier this week due to weather. Come & enjoy!!

Select Senior for information about this and other programs. Senior Center is located at 10 Daniel McCahill St.

Wednesday December 20, 6:30pm to 7:30pm Musical Bingo at Franklin Public Library. Part Bingo, part trivia, participants will listen to the music as it plays and fill in their bingo cards! This month's Bingo theme: Carols! Select Bingo for information. Located at 118 Main Street.

Now to January 3, 2024, The Franklin Master Plan Committee is seeking your help through the Master Plan Survey. The following topics are included in the survey:

• Land Use
• Economic Development
• Housing
• Natural, Cultural & Historic Resources
• Open Space & Recreation
• Public Facilities & Community Services
• Circulation (Transportation)
• Sustainability

Your responses to the survey will be kept confidential. All answers will be pooled in aggregate for reporting, and no individual person or organization will be identified. The survey should take no longer than 10 minutes." Select https://tinyurl.com/franklinmaster2023 to participate. Thank you!

Thursday, December 21, 2023

Thursday, December 21, 5:00pm to 9:00pm Wine and Shopping at La Cantina Winery: Peter Willis Photography; Jill's Luxury Leather Goods; Wright Old School Chocolate; PureHaven. Select La Cantina for information. Located at 357 Union Street.

Friday, December 22, 2023

Friday, December 22, Ugly Sweater Fun at The Raillery Public House. Enter raffle to win a gift basket. Select Raillery for more information about this restaurant. Located at 280 Franklin Village Drive.

Friday, December 22, 9:00pm, Joshua David, Live Music, in the bar/lounge 3 Restaurant. Select 3 for more information. Located at 461 West Central St.

Saturday, December 23, 2023

Saturday, December 23, 10:00am to 1:00 pm Franklin Historical Museum. Revisit Downtown Franklin circa 1932 Railroad exhibit again this December at the Franklin Historical Museum. Visit the Museum gift shop for Franklin-infused gifts. Select Museum for more information. FREE. Museum is located at 80 West Central Street.

Saturday, December 23 at La Cantina Winery

1:00pm to 8:00pm Rock that Ugly Sweater and 3:00pm to 6:00pm Piano Steve, Live Music Select La Cantina for information. La Cantina is located 357 Union Street.

Saturday, December 23, 1:00pm to 2:00pm Holiday Jazz at the Franklin Public Library. No Registration Required. Enjoy a free concert from The RENAISSANCE V BRASS QUINTET lead by Al Testa to get in the swing of the holidays!

CONTACT: Mitzi Gousie  15085204941  [email protected]

Sunday, December 24, 2023

Monday, December 25, 2023 Christmas Day

Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Tuesday, December 26, 10:30am to 11:30am Scott Martell Magic Show! at Franklin Public Library. 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! CONTACT: Caleigh Keating  5085204941  [email protected]

Next week's newsletter ... end of the year events and a look at January 2024 and Arts and Culture in the Cultural District and Beyond. There is a lot to celebrate!

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 7:00pm. January 25.