Volume 3|February 1, 2023 | |
Franklin Cultural District Committee
An Artsy Box Project comes to Franklin!
We are thrilled to share that the Mass Cultural Council and Town of Franklin have provided funding to support a new form of public art on identified utility boxes! The Artsy Box Project invites you to share your interpretation of Franklin’s incredible beauty and diversity.
Selected artists would receive a stipend between $500-$1000 (dependent upon location) to cover time, transportation, supplies, artistic development and labor. Three of the boxes are pictured below. Submissions will be reviewed and accepted until February 15th @ 3pm. Please select Artsy Box link to review the submission forms. We look forward to receiving your submissions. Thank you!
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Franklin Senior Center
Senior Scribblers
Wednesday, February 1, 1:00 to 2:00 pm, Senior Scribblers, writing group. The group meets in person at the Senior Center and virtually. Contact the Senior Center for more information. Select Senior for newsletter and more event information on these and other events. Located at 10 Daniel McCahill Street.
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Franklin Art Association presents
Dennis Sardella, Artist and Author
Wednesday, February 1, 6:30 pm, Franklin Art Association holds its monthly meeting at the Franklin Senior Center. Dennis Sardella, author of the book, Visible Image of the Invisible God, An introduction to Russian and Byzantine Icons, published by Paraclete Press, will present an illustrated lecture entitled “Russian Icons: Art As Revelation.” The public is invited.
The Franklin Art Association is supported in part by the Franklin Cultural District and the Franklin Cultural Council. For more information select FAA to visit their Facebook page or their website: www.franklinart.org.
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Franklin Downtown Partnership (FDP)
General Meeting
Thursday, February 2, 8:30 am, General Meeting of the FDP in the Dean College Dr. Paula M. Rooney Student Center, on the second floor, in the Golder Room. Select FDP for membership and event information.
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Franklin LGBTQ Alliance
Upcoming Meeting
Thursday, February 2, 6:30 pm.Meeting of Franklin LGBTQ Alliance at Franklin Public Library. After the business meting there will be painting of rocks for Franklin's 'Kindness Rocks' initiative. If you would like to attend via Zoom please email: [email protected]
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67 Degrees Brewing
Live Music, Food, and Beer!
Friday, February 3, 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm Joey D's Wingz & Thingz, Food Truck,
Saturday, February 4, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Northeast Groove, Live Music, and Hogwash BBQ, Food Truck.
Select 67 Degrees for more information about this event. Located at 158 Grove Street.
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Creative Corner Art Studios
Open Studio for Middle School/High School
Friday, February 3 and continuing February 10, 17, March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 (8 sessions),7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Friday Night Open Studio for Middle School/High School ages. A safe and creative environment for all skill levels to enjoy art activities including painting, pottery, cartoons, animation, sketching, book altering, and more. $300. Select Art to register on the Creative Corner Art Studio website. Located 13 Main Street, Depot Plaza, Unit 6A
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Franklin Historical Museum
Open Weekends!
Saturday, February 4, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and Sunday, February 5, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Franklin Historical Museum. Exhibits, Collections and Gift Shop. Select Museum for open times an information. Adminission if Free. Located at 80 West Central Street.
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Fairmount Fruit Farm
Women's Wellness
Farmers, Vendors, Artists
Friday, February 3, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, Women's Wellness Workshop. Come join Rebecca from Woodland Farms to learn about herbs that assist in women's health. Topics to be covered: *Painful/abnormal Periods *Always feeling wired and Tired *Gut health *Empowering women to take health back into their control. $30 per person, tea and snacks included. RSVP.
Saturday, February 4, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Build Your Own Pallet Wood Herb Box. Join us for a workshop in our greenhouse and build your very own herb box made of pallet wood. Instruction and all materials provided by Fairmount staff. We suggest you return for our Starters & Seedlings workshop to fill your planter and be ready for spring!
Select Fairmount to visit their website to RSVP and for more information. Located at 885 Lincoln St..
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THE BLACK BOX presents
James Montgomery with the Daybreakers
Saturday, February 4, 7:30 pm, The James Montgomery Band at THE BLACK BOX. When blues legend James Montgomery plays the harmonica, he "brings it on home". Select BLACKBOX for ticket and performance information. Located at 15 West Central Street.
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Franklin Garden Club
February Meeting
Tuesday, February 7, 6:30 pm Franklin Garden Club meeting at the Franklin Senior Center. After the meeting business, the focus is Handmade Paper Floral Designs. For additional information select Garden to visit their webpage. The Senior Center is located at 10 McCahill Street.
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Lifelong Learning Institute
Cupcake Decorating for Adults
Register Now. Did someone say Cupcake Decorating For Adults? Join us at Lifelong Community Learning on Wednesday, March 1st from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. In this class you will learn how to take your icing and decorating to a higher level. Join the fun! Limited space is available. For more information select LCL Class is held at Franklin High School, 218 Oak Street.
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Escape into Fiction Bookstore
February Happenings!
Escape into Fiction offers bestsellers, new releases and old favorites. There are books for all ages. Additionally, it is home to the Franklin Art Association Gallery. It is also a welcoming meeting location for community groups.
Wednesday, February 8, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Franklin Newcomers and Friends Meeting, Come in and see what the group is all about! Meetings are 1x a month and you get to meet some amazing people!
Friday, February 10, 1st Annual Teddy Bear Slumber Party! Your special teddy (or stuffy) will go on some fun adventures, read lots of cool books, eat late night snacks, and have a bedtime storytime. This is a ticketed event. Cost is $5.00.
Friday, February 10, 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Valentine's Day Craft for Kids
6-11 yrs old (1st-5th grade), Wooden Heart Art Fun. Children can make a Valentine to give or as a keepsake for themselves. $40.00 with required registration. Register at: www.ptcolormarket.com. Select "classes" from the top row.
Friday, February, 10, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm, Galentine's Day Jewelry Workshop! For the Adults! Grab a friend for a fun night out! Make a two-strand original bracelet and mini-leaf earrings. Light refreshments will be served. $40.00 with required registration at www.ptcolormarket.com
Saturday, February 11, 10:30 am - 11:00 am. Come in for a Fun and Interactive storytime! All About Love Storytime. There will be fun stories, a small craft prject, and DONUTS!
Wednesday, February 15, 6:00 pm, February Book Club, The Vanishing Season! by Joanna Schaffhausen. All are welcome. Books will be available in store for purchase.
Thursday, February 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Come One, Come All! Franklin Art Association is Hosting it's Third Art Gallery Event! Come meet the artists, ask questions about the art and see what amazing creations come from your Franklin Neighbors! The pieces are available for purchase and you may just find that perfect piece you've been looking for!
Select Bookstore to learn more about these and other events. Located at 12 Main Street.
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Intermission Cafe
Wine Barre 02038
Thursday, February 9 and Thursday, February 16, 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm, Wine Barre 02038 at Intermission Cafe. Adults are invited to stop by Intermission for wine and charcuterie boards by Kim Rezendes! (21+ welcome). Located at 38 Main Street (Rear).
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Creative Corner Art Studio
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67 Degrees Brewing
present
Valentine's Paint & Sip Night
February 10, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Join Creative Corner Art Studio at 67 Degrees Brewing in Franklin for a Valentine’s themed Paint & Sip Night! The instructor is Franklin's Ted Cormier-Ledger. The cost is $45 and includes one canvas and one flight of beer. Event registration is required. Select Paint to register on the Creative Corner Art Studio website. 67 Degrees Brewing is located at 158 Grove Street.
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Franklin Historical Museum
February Happenings
Sunday, February 12, 1:15 pm, Franklin Historical Museum, Second Sunday Speaker, Dean College Professor Rob Lawson. Join Prof. R. A. Lawson as we dig for the hidden jewels of Dean’s past and learn about the treasures of history hidden in our “backyard.” Sponsored by Humanities in Action at Dean College. Free.
Saturday, February 18 and Saturday, February 25, Franklin Historical Museum, Silent Saturdays. Saturday, February 18, Safety Last!, (73 minutes) a 1923 American silent romantic comedy film and Saturday, February 25, The Freshman, (76 minutes) a 1925 American silent comedy film that tells the story of a college freshman trying to become popular by joining the school football team. Showtime is 11:00 am and admission is Free. Select Museum for more information.
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Franklin Art Association Gallery
New Art Exhibit Opening Reception
at Escape into Fiction Bookstore
Thursday, February 16, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The Franklin Art Association Gallery, at Escape Into Fiction Bookstore, will be showcasing a new exhibit of works by our members, and we invite you join us for the opening reception. Treat yourself to beauty, bring a friend! Select Art for the FAA Facebook page and more information. Escape into Fiction Bookstore, 12 Main Street, Franklin.
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Dean College Theater
Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play
Thursday, February 23 to February 26, Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play, Dean College School of the Arts.
Permeated with the idea that we turn to art in times of immense difficulty, this 2013 black comedy by Anne Washburn tells the story of a group of survivors shortly after a global catastrophe. As a way of making sense in a world that no longer makes sense, they recreate their vanished world through storytelling (some of it featuring Bart Simpson) and turn pop culture of one era into the mythology of another. Select Dean for ticket information.
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The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse
Returns in 2023!!
Be a part of the 33rd Season
February 25 - Tracy Grammer with special guest Hana Zara
April 1 - SheGrooves - Boston's premiere female contemporary band featuring Franklin’s own Kaye Kelly.
April 29 - John Gorka
The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is a non-profit organization affiliated with Franklin's First Universalist Society. Concerts are held33rin the Society’s Meetinghouse located at 262 Chestnut St. Please visit http://www.circlefolk.org// for tickets and select their FaceBook page for more information.
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Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School
The Lightning Thief, The Percy Jackson Musical
Friday, March 3 and Saturday, March 4, The Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School presents The Lightning Thief, The Percy Jackson Musical. For performance times and ticket information, select BFCCPS for their website. The school is located at 500 Financial Park, Franklin.
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Franklin Performing Arts Company
Something Rotten!
March 10 to 19, at THE BLACK BOX, the Franklin Performing Arts Company presents the hilarious musical comedy,
Something Rotten! Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play, but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as "The Bard." When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing, and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz. Select FPAC for tickets, performance times, and general information.
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LiveARTS presents
A Young Artist Showcase
March 12, 3:00 pm, LiveARTS presents a Young Artist Showcase, featuring students of Victor Rosenbaum, and members of the Schubert Club and the Chaminade Clubs of Attleboro and Providence, RI. The performance takes place at First Universalist Society of Franklin, 262 Chestnut St. Select LiveARTS for ticketing and information.
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Dean College Theater
Pippin
March 22 to 26, Dean College Main Theater, Pippin. Studded with pop-style musical gems, Pippin is an allegory of a young prince in search of himself. Longing to find passion, adventure, or anything else that will make him feel extraordinary, Prince Pippin goes to war to prove his loyalty to his distracted father, King Charles. The prince falls in love with Catherine, a widow with a young son, and struggles to decide whether he should settle down and pursue a peaceful life or continue to make magic with a dazzling troupe of performers. Select Dean for tickets, performance times and general information.
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Franklin's Cultural District Committee (FCDC) engages, promotes, celebrates, and collaborates with Franklin's artists and creatives, as well as organizations, institutions, and businesses. The Committee meets the second Thursday of the month, at 7 PM. Zoom link on Town of Franklin website, Boards/Committees.
The Franklin Cultural District Committee partners with the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Franklin Cultural Council, and the Town of Franklin to promote arts and culture in Franklin.
Franklin Cultural District Committee
Amy Adams, Katherine Botelho,
Pandora Carlucci, John LoPresti,
Roberta Trahan
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