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Arts & Culture this week in Franklin | |
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Franklin Public Library
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Erica Armstrong Dunbar presents the exploits of Harriet Tubman and her Boston connections! Wednesday, February 22, 7:00 to 8:00 pm. Virtual Program. E.A. Dunbar is a Professor of History at Rutgers University, the National Director of the Association of Black Women Historians, and was the Inaugural Director of the Program in African American history at The Library Company of Philadelphia. In collaboration with Belmont Public Library. Register:https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2016739822162/WN_BRHEU9mhTB6HCqjYdD2I7Q. For information, M. Gousie 508-520-4941 or [email protected]
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Community Conversations, Thursday, February 23, 6:00 to 7:00 pm. This Month's Topic: Black History is American History. For information: C. Keating 5085204943 or [email protected].
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Highway Men Concert, Longtime New England musician/author Matt York will perform the songs of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and Waylon Jennings and tell stories of their careers. Saturday, February 25, 2:00 to 3:00 pm. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Franklin Local Cultural Council, which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council. For information: M. Gousie 50852049414512 [email protected].
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Franklin Public Library Book Club, Tuesday, February 28, 7:00 to 8:00 pm, Kindred by Octavia Butler. For information: K. Shipala 508-520-4941 [email protected]
Select Library for more information.
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Dean College Theater
Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play, Thursday, February 23 to February 26, 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 performance dates, times, and ticket information.
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Escape into Fiction Bookstore
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Creative Writing Workshop Informational Meeting, Thursday, February 23 and Thursday, March 2, 6:00 pm. Creative Writing Workshop! Let us help hone your skills or teach you something new! Come to the Informational meetings and learn about the new workshops being held! All ages welcome to the meeting. From there we will organize age groups for Workshop Sessions!
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HeartStopper Book Club (Middle-High School), Thursday, February 23, 6:00 pm, Book 2. This is geared for all middle school and High school students that are, or are allies, LGBTQ+. Bring your friends and come talk about your favorite series and hear about other books coming out!
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Poetry for the People, Tuesday, February 28, 6:00 pm. Come in to listen, or participate in Franklin's Bookstore Poetry group. A new monthly gathering of Poetry lovers! Keep watch on Social Media, we may have special guests coming in as well! Feel free to read a classic, a modern, or self created piece! All are welcome.
Select Bookstore to learn more about these and other events. Located at 12 Main Street.
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67 Degrees Brewing
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KJs Con, Live Music, Friday, February 24, 5:30 to 7:30 pm
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Yoga in the Taproom, Saturday, February 25, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Wicked West, Live Music, Saturday, February 25, 5:30 to 8:30 pm Select 67 Degrees for more information about these events. 158 Grove Street.
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The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse
Tracy Grammer with special guest Hana Zara, Saturday, February 25, 8:00 pm. Ticketed event. The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is a non-profit organization affiliated with Franklin's First Universalist Society. Concerts are held in the Meetinghouse at 262 Chestnut St. Please visit http://www.circlefolk.org// for tickets, and visit FaceBook for upcoming performances.
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Franklin Historical Museum
Silent Saturdays, 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.
Franklin Historical Museum, Sunday, February 26, 1:00 to 4:00 pm, Free. Select Museum for more information. 80 West Central Street.
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Fairmount Fruit Farm
Winter Market, Saturday, February 25, Special hours 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, due to expected cold temperatures. Local vendors, activities, food and music! Select Fairmont for more information. Located at 887 Lincoln Street.
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Lifelong Learning Institute
The Knitter's Circle. A late March 6-week class. If you're looking for an excellent way to learn new knitting stitches, or if you prefer smaller knitting projects during the warmer months, this knitting stitch sampler afghan is for you! Join fellow knitters as you each make a series of 12-inch squares that you will then attach to create your own gorgeous & unique stitch sampler blanket.This class is recommended for Advanced Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced Knitters. Select Lifelong Community Learning for more information and to register. 218 Oak Street.
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Franklin Federated Church
Training Active Bystander event, Registration deadline March 1 and event is Sunday, March 5, 1:00 to 3:30 pm, $15.00, online class. When a remark that is racist or otherwise threatening is made or someone threatens violence, it's good to know how to intervene without making the situation worse. TAB teaches how bystanders can interrupt harmful situations and generate positive responses. This 2.5 hour workshop (with a break) helps participants know, when they are bystanders, how to analyze situations and evaluate consequences.
The workshop is limited to 25 people. If the fee of $15 is an obstacle, please speak to Pastor Doreen as there are subsidies available upon request. Registrants will receive the Zoom link between March 1 and 4. If the workshop is full and you can't register, please email Pastor Doreen [email protected] who will start a wait list in case people drop out. If you register and find you can't make it, please contact Pastor Doreen. Full reimbursement will be given. If you have trouble with the registration link, please contact Pastor Doreen. Select Training to register.
For information/questions: Pastor Doreen Oughton, [email protected]
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Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School
The Lightning Thief, The Percy Jackson Musical. Friday, March 3 and Saturday, March 4, presented by The Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School. 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 High School Theater Company presents
Lord of the Flies, Friday, March 3 at 6:00 pm and Friday, March 17 at 7:00 pm. Franklin High School Theater Company production. Select tickets to buy tickets and for additional information. FHS is located at 218 Oak St.
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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,
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." Select FPAC for tickets, performance dates & times, and information. Located 15 West Central St.
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LiveARTS presents
LiveARTS, Sunday, March 12, 3:00 pm, 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. Studded with pop-style musical gems, Pippin is an allegory of a young prince in search of himself. Select Dean for tickets, performance times and general information.
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National Art Honor Society
National Art Honor Society, second "Night of the Arts Around the World" March 24, 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Franklin High School. The activities are geared to kids from pre-K thru 8th grade, but all are welcome. Thanks to the generosity of the Franklin Cultural Council, attendance is free. 218 Oak St.
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Franklin High School
FHS Jazz Cafe, Friday, March 24, 7:00 pm, Franklin High School Cafeteria. Handicap accessible. All welcome. Select Boosters for additional information about music programs. Located at 218 Oak Street.
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Summer Registration Opens | |
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Creative Corner Art Studio
Half Day Summer Arts Camp for Middle and High School students. Monday through Friday. Select Arts for the Creative Corner Arts Studio website with information about dates, times, registration and tuition. Located at 13 Main Street, Depot Plaza, Unit 6A.
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Lifelong Learning Institute
FUN and Enriching Summer Experience! We offer classes for all students going into grades K-12 in the fall of 2023. Select Summer to view our 60+ classes by program or grade/week.
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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.
Franklin Cultural District Committee
Amy Adams, Katherine Botelho,
Pandora Carlucci, John LoPresti,
Roberta Trahan
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