Volume 3|December 14, 2022

Arts Happen Here!

Arts Happen throughout the Cultural District!

The Art Adventure in the Cultural District continues with Week #4 of the Art Gift-Away. The clues that will guide you to this week's Gift-Away are included in the newsletter. Enjoy the art-infused adventure with happiness!!

Cultural Wednesdays shared through a partnership with FranklinMatters/FranklinNews

Franklin Newcomers & Friends

meeting at Escape into Fiction Bookstore

Wednesday, December 14, Franklin Newcomers and Friends will meet at Escape into Fiction Bookstore at 7:00 pm. The meeting will feature a Yankee Swap and Holiday Party. Bring a wrapped gift ($20 limit) and get one in return during the swap. Light refreshments served.Visit their Meet up page for more information. Escape into Fiction Bookstore, 12 Main Street.

Franklin Public Schools

Remington Middle School Concert

Wednesday, December 14, Remington Middle School Concert, 6:00 pm. at the Horace Mann Auditorium, 224 Oak Street. Enjoy!

Franklin Senior Center

Decorated Trees, Music, Refreshments, Fun!

Thursday, December 15, 4:30 to 7:00 pm. Franklin Senior Center presents Winter Wonderland, a Holiday Tree Lighting event. Come out for an evening of holiday cheer and see a display of beautifully decorated Holiday Trees, while enjoying live entertainment and light refreshments. Franklin TV and wfpr.fm will broadcast live music from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. It all happens at: the Senior Center located at 10 Daniel McCahill Street. For details call 508-520-4945.

67 Degrees Brewing

Wreath Making Class, Music, and Beer!

Thursday, December 15, Holiday Wreath Making at 67 Degrees Brewing, ticked event. The ticket includes: 1) grapevine wreath; 2) seasonal decor

3) workshop instruction; 4) one glass/can of beer Select wreath.

Friday, December 16, David Rak, Acoustic Rock, Pop, and Country! 5:30 to 8:30 pm.
Saturday, December 17, Wildcat O'Halloran, Blues Band, 5:30 to 8:30 pm.

Select 67 Degrees for more information about these events.

Franklin Public Library

An Introduction to Hanukkah - A Virtual Event

Thursday, December 15, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Learn about Hanukkah -- a fun-filled eight-day festival celebrated by people all around the word who practice the Jewish faith -- in this virtual presentation from the Lappin Foundation. The Lappin Foundation is a Massachusetts-based non-profit organization that provides exciting programs for children, teens and adults that spark an interest in Jewish living and learning, as well as foster positive relationships through education with individuals of all faiths. The Foundation’s core mission is to enhance Jewish identity across generations. Learn more about the Foundation HERE.

La Cantina Winery

Featuring a performance by FOURTET

Friday, December 16, La Cantina proudly welcomes FOURTET: Kelsey Breslin, Caroline Wilkins, Hannah Rezendes, and Maddie Rezendes, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Celebrate the end of our outdoor season with a repeat performance by FOURTET. Enjoy the heated tent, delicious La Cantina wine and beer, and spread some holiday cheer! La Cantina Winery, 357 Union St. Visit La Cantina for information about their wines.

Creative Corner Art Studio

painting at 67 Degrees Brewing

Friday, December 16, Holiday Paint Night featuring a "Grinch" Theme by facilitated by Creative Corner Art Studio at 67 Degrees Brewing. The Paint Night will be instructed by Franklin artist Ted Cormier-Leger. Registration includes one canvas and one flight of beer. Select Creative for more information.

Franklin Recreation Department

Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus!

Saturday, December 17, 9:00 am to 11:00 am, Franklin's Recreation Department welcomes Santa and Mrs. Claus! Join us for breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus! This is a parent and child event where your child can choose to participate in several crafts and activities including making reindeer food, antler ring toss and creating a Santa selfie hat. Breakfast includes pancakes, assorted fruit and muffins. Fee is per child. There are two seatings, Recreation Department, 275 Beaver St. Select this link to register and purchase ticket:https://franklinma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29935

Franklin Public Library

Music Concert

Saturday, December 17, 3:00 to 4:00 pm Notable Blend Concert. NoteAble Blend is an energetic women’s a cappella barbershop chorus that shares a passion for singing, a support of friendship, a love for teaching and promoting the art of barbershop music, and a desire to contribute to the local artistic community through musical expression. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Mitzi Gousie at [email protected]. Select Library for more December newsletter and more information.

Franklin Performing Arts Company

'Tis the Season!

Saturday, December 17 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, December 18 at 2:00 pm,'Tis the Season ... An original, large cast musical, first presented by FPAC Holiday Productions in 1995, ’Tis is an upbeat, jazzy extravaganza featuring members of the Kenny Hadley Big Band, with contemporary arrangements of favorite holiday classics in musical styles ranging from R&B, gospel, and Motown to Rock, Pop, and Broadway. FPAC Holiday Productions are presented at the Franklin High School Auditorium. Select FPAC for ticketing and performance information.

Fairmount Fruit Farm

Winterfest at the Farm

Saturday, December 17, There is a lot happening at Fairmount Fruit Farm on Saturday: Santa pictures, holiday crafts/activities, food trucks, and farmer's market. * Ornament Craft: 10:00 am - 11:00 am in Greenhouse #3. * Pictures With Santa: 10:00 AM - 2:00 pm in the Front Greenhouse. Select Fairmount for more information.

Finding the Light

Weekly Search for Art Work

Sunday, December 18, the Art Gift-Away continues. It will happen on Sunday morning A photo of the location will go up the morning of the drop off on the FB page. Enjoy!

The Clues for Week 4:

I am at the core of Franklin where South of the Border joins a BOX with FICTION

You may see a SLEIGH of love nearby

This space is a DIVERSE UNION of CULTURE

Just a skip across the bridge where I used to be called Rizoli Pharmacy

Find the ALLEY of spring and BUTTERFLIES accented by a LADYBUG

I will be waiting beneath a PIECE of UNITY.

Select Painting Venus for additional information.

Franklin Historical Museum

Exhibits, Gifts and more!

Sunday, December 18, the Franklin Historical Museum will exhibit the first in a series of annual dioramas entitled, "Train Town Franklin" --. A Historical Exact replica of the area around the train depot, circa 1932, a time when the rhythm of the daily trains set the pace for a small New England Town. The exhibit is set to run through 2/5/2023.

While visiting the Museum, check out the Museum Gift Shop which features multiple items for sale including this year’s Ladybug Ornament plus mugs, pillows, maps, etc. for the person on your list who just loves Franklin. Select Museum for more information. 80 West Central Street.

Lifelong Music Academy

Winter Concerts

The Academy's after-school music education classes will showcase pieces from the first 3 months of their school-year programs. All concerts take place at 6:00 PM in the Horace Mann Middle School Auditorium, 224 Oak Street. Everyone is welcome.

Monday, December 19...The String School of Franklin (grades 3-12)

Tuesday, December 20...The Band School of Franklin (grades 4-9)

Thursday, December 22...The Chorus School of Franklin (grades 3-5)

The Lifelong Music Academy is part of the Franklin Public Schools. Select Lifelong for information about courses and events.

Mass Cultural Council Grants

Grant Opportunity

Grant opportunities continue to be available through the Mass Cultural Council. Here are two 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.

FCD Committee

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