The Franklin Cultural District Committee (FCDC) has openings! If you would like to support and promote the Cultural District, as a Committee member, please select FCDC  for more information. Thank you!



Cultural Wednesdays are shared through a partnership with FranklinMatters/FranklinNews 

Franklin Art Association

Featuring Artist Jerry Aissis

Wednesday, November 2, Jerry Aissis will be the Franklin Art Association Demo Artist at the monthly meeting, 6:30 pm, at the Franklin Senior Center. The Public is invited to attend. Jerry tries to paint daily or do something art related, even if reading an art magazine or book.  Select FAA for more information.

Franklin Mill Store

Think Knitting in November

November 1, The Mill Store is holding Knitting Classes with Gayle Johnson and the classes begin on Tuesday, November 1; Wednesday, November 2; and Thursday, November 3, located at 305 Union St. The classes meet once a week for three weeks. Select Mill Store for more information.

Thursday, November 3, A Virtual presentation: Parks for All: Frederick Law Olmsted, 7:00 pm. at Franklin Library. Roxanne Zimmer, Ph.D., Community Horticulture role at Cornell Cooperative Extension in Suffolk County, NY. Registration required. Select Parks for information. 

Saturday, November 5, Join us for a special Diwali celebration at the Franklin Library. For the whole family, includes crafts, color, and some fun surprises! 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Select Diwali for more information.

La Cantina - Weekend at the Winery

La Cantina Winery offers music performances, as well as delicious wines.

• Thursday, November 3, Ken Barney, acoustic guitar, 6:00 - 8:30 pm
• Friday, November 4, David Rak, acoustic guitar, 6:00 - 8:30 pm
• Saturday, November 5, Cousins Maine Lobster
•  Select La Cantina for more information. La Cantina Winery, 357 Union Street.

67 Degrees Brewing -

in the Taproom

• Friday, November 4,  Jon-Paul Royer, Solo guitarist, 5:30 to 8:30 pm. 
• Sunday, November 6, Cornhole Tournament; Thee Taco Dude at 12:00 pm.

Select 67 Degrees for more information. 67 Degrees Brewing, 158 Grove Street.

Arts Mosaic

Joan Phelps Palladino School of Dance 

Dean College

November 4-5, 2022 – 7:30 pm and November 5, 2022 – 2:00 pm at the Guidrey Center, Dean College. Enjoy select student works and collaborations, integrating dance, theatre, music, film and much more. Join us as we celebrate the diversity of the arts on the Dean College campus. Select Dean to learn more about performances, venue policies, and to purchase tickets, or visit www.dean.edu/boxoffice.

FPAC GALA AND TELETHON

at THE BLACK BOX

Saturday, November 5, FPAC GALA AND TELETHON - a unique evening of entertainment, food, fun, & fundraising! Festivities begin at 6:00 pm. 

Enjoy the event in-person as a part of our Live Studio Audience. Festivities start at 6 PM with a Swag Bag, Hors d'oeuvres, and a toast, followed by a sit-down dinner provided by 3 Restaurant. Enjoy top-notch FPAC GALA ENTERTAINMENT featuring our Broadway Friends and FPAC Favorites! New this year! The Telethon will be televised live thanks to Franklin TV! Select GALA for ticket information.

Franklin Newcomers and Friends

Craft Fair

Saturday, November 5, Enjoy the 47th Annual Franklin Newcomers and Friends Craft Fair at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, 147 Pond Street, Franklin. Enter at left side of the school at the gym. Select Craft for more information.

PIANIST VICTOR ROSENBAUM PERFORMS AT LIVEARTS BEFORE WORLD TOUR

LiveARTS Artist of the Year

Sunday, November 6, Acclaimed pianist, Victor Rosenbaum, will perform a recital at the Meetinghouse of the First Universalist Society. LiveARTS Artist of the Year, Rosenbaum will present music of Beethoven, Schubert, Mozart, and Brahms. The performance begins at 3:00 pm.

Tickets are $25 for adults; free or by donation for students 18 and under, and are available at the door. For more information visit liveartsma.org. The Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St., in Franklin.

Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail Committee (FBRTC)

Monthly Meeting

Tuesday, November 8, the FBRTC will be meeting at 67 Degrees Brewing, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Dedicated to a multi-use recreation path on the Southern New England Trunk Trail (SNETT),  158 Grove Street, Franklin. Select FBRTC for information.

Private Music Lessons

with Lifelong Music Academy

Register now. From beginner to advanced, our instructors will help you achieve your musical goals! The Lifelong Music Academy offers one-on-one Private Music Lessons in a wide variety of instruments with talented, professional musicians. We have openings for clarinet, euphonium, flute, French horn, trumpet, saxophone, trombone, tuba, viola, and violin. Lessons are offered Monday thru Thursday at Franklin High School; the day varies by instrument. Select Private Music Lessons for more information.

Feminine Divine

A collection of powerful energy…

Ongoing Art Exhibit with Artist Amy Adams. Feminine Divine shares a glimpse into a world of spirituality, earth balance, inner strength and life energy. In this collection, I invite you to seek the emotions and hidden messages found while discovering purpose. View art work at First Universalist Society of Franklin, during functioning hours,  262 Chestnut St.

Franklin Art Association

Opening Reception

November 10. The Franklin Art Association invites the greater Franklin community to its Opening Reception, at 7:00 pm in the Gallery at Escape into Fiction Bookstore. All are welcome! Select FAA for more information. Escape into Fiction Bookstore is located at 12 Main Street.

Franklin Liquors Presents ...

Wine Labels Truths & Lies

November 10, Lifelong Community Learning in partnership with Franklin Liquors is presenting a one-night workshop on Thursday, November 10th from 7:00-8:30 pm at Franklin Liquors. This sit-down tasting/education class will explain all the truths and lies on a wine label. Knowing this information will help you get more value for your money when shopping for wines. For more information or to register click here.

CINDERELLA

Franklin High School Theatre Company

November 11 at 7 pm;  November 12 at 2 pm;  November 18 at 7 pm; and, November 19 at 7 pm.  Enjoy Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella presented by the Franklin High School Theatre Company. Select this link for ticket information and purchase. See you there! Franklin High School is located at 218 Oak Street. 

Dennis Sardella

Byzantine and Russian Icons

November 13, Join us at 1:00 pm at the Historical Museum for this exciting presentation. The Second Sunday Speaker Series is supported by the Friends of the Franklin Historical Museum. Admission is always free. Select Museum for more information.

All Shook Up 

Dean College Theater

November 16, 17 & 18 at 7:30 pm,  November 19 at 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm, November 20 at 2:00 pm. All Shook Up. Inspired by William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, this heart-warming tale is underscored by music from the Elvis Presley songbook, and talks about following dreams, love, and the power of music in a 1950s Midwestern town. Select Dean for more information.

The Curious Incident of the Dog

in the Nighttime

Franklin Performing Arts Company 

November 18 & 19 at 7:30 pm and November 20 at 2:00 pm. The Franklin Performing Arts Company presents the stage adaptation of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime at THE BLACK BOX, a small, regional equity theater, in the Cultural District. Select TBB for more information. 

Quilting, Sewing and more

at Emma's Quilt Cupboard & Sewing Center

November 18,  Cuddle trunk show/lecture from 11-12:30 and the Scarf Class after that. Cuddle is a really soft fabric that many are using for baby quilts as well as adult throw quilts. It is a very versatile product.

The last Tuesday of the month, the American Sewing Guild, "Advancing Sewing as an art and Life Skill", meets at Emma's Quilt Cupboard from 6:00-8:30 pm. They are always looking for new members. It's a wonderful group of women who have a love of sewing and actively educate their members on various techniques and projects. Select Emma's for more information. Located at 319 E. Central St.

Mass Cultural Council Grants

Several Grant Opportunities

Grant opportunities continue to be available through the Mass Cultural Council. Here are a few grants to explore. 

•  Cultural Facilities Fund (CFF) - 

CFF Provides Capital Grants, Feasibility & Technical Assistance Grants and Systems Replacement Grants to nonprofit cultural organizations, in recognition of their profound economic impact on communities across Massachusetts. Select Facilities Fund for more information.

• Festivals and Projects - These funds help with public programming efforts. Select Festivals to learn about eligibility and the application process. 
• Stars Residencies - STARS Residencies support three-day-plus residencies that bring students and teachers together with practicing artists, scientists, and humanists to create rich cultural experiences. Select Stars to learn about eligibility and the application process.

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 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