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What is Franklin's Cultural District? Franklin's Cultural District is a walkable area in downtown Franklin beginning around Ruggles Street and traveling through the center of town to Franklin High School. It is the area where most of Franklin's arts and culture events happen and where most arts and culture businesses and organizations are located.
In one month, Franklin will be celebrating the Franklin Cultural Festival on the Town Common. Sponsored by the Franklin Cultural Council, one of our partners in arts and culture, the Festival includes music, live performances, artisan vendors, food trucks, a beer and wine garden, and booths hosted by organizations and businesses associated with arts and culture. We hope to see you September 10, 12 noon to 6 pm on the Town Common! Select this link for information.
Amy Adams, Katherine Botelho,
Pandora Carlucci, John LoPresti, Roberta Trahan
Franklin Cultural District Committee
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Cultural Wednesdays is a partnership with Franklin Matters/Franklin.news that shares information about arts and culture events in Franklin's Cultural District and Beyond.
This week, Franklin continues to celebrate arts and culture with activities for all ages...
- Friday, August 12, on the Town Common: Enjoy the Farmers Market and Concerts on the Common with Pub Kings and It's a "J" Thing, Pangea Cuisine food truck, and Moana, the movie!
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La Cantina Winery has multiple live music performances this week: Dave Penza on Thursday, August 11 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm, Fourtet on Friday, August 12 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm, and Emily & Nick on Saturday, August 13 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
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67 Degrees Brewing hosts David Rak on Friday, August 12, from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm and Patrick Durkin on Saturday, August 13, from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm.
- The Public Library offers it monthly book sale on Friday and Saturday, August 12 and 13.
- The Historical Museum hosts its Second Sunday Speakers event on August 14: Wolfgang Bauer, Firestorm: A Childhood Amidst the Ruins of War
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Escape into Fiction holds its inaugural Book Club discussion on Tuesday, August 16, at 6 pm. They're discussing The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill.
Select the Cultural Wednesdays link for information about these and other events/performances during the upcoming week: Cultural Wednesdays Arts Happen Here!
Note: Events subject to change
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The last two weeks in August include many events taking place in the Cultural District and Beyond. Here is a look ahead at a few of the many arts & culture opportunities happening in Franklin …
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Wednesday, August 17, Bollywood Dance Party at 6:30 pm at the Public Library
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Thursday, August 18, Flying High Dogs! with Mike Piazza and His Amazing K9 Friends, at 2:00 pm at the Public Library
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Thursday, August 18, Charlie Rock, live music at La Cantina Winery
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Friday, August 19, 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm, Mike & Missy, live music at 67 Degrees Brewing
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Friday, August 19, Steve Doglio, live music, at La Cantina Winery
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Saturday, August 20, 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm, Kendo Music at 67 Degrees Brewing
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Saturday, August 20, David Rak, live music, at La Cantina Winery
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Saturday, August 20, John Logan - Magic with the Beatles 8:00 pm at THE BLACK BOX (ticket info. here)
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NEW DATE: Wednesday, August 31, “The Peoples Poetry” at Escape into Fiction. A poetry open mic night that will gather the last Wednesday of the month at Escape into Fiction. All are welcome. Coordinators, April Rock and Jamele Adams, will help guide the evening.
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THE BLACK BOX has released its 2022 - 2023 Performance Schedule. Select this link.
Note: Events subject to change.
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Mass Cultural Council Grant Opportunity
Important Dates Included
Massachusetts Cultural Council has announced two grants designed to help arts and culture organizations, and arts and culture creatives and gig workers in their recovery from the COVID 19 pandemic.
Cultural Sector Recovery Grants for Organizations offer unrestricted grants ranging from $5,000-$75,000 to Massachusetts cultural organizations, collectives, and businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to the guidelines, please see the program’s FAQ’s.
Application opens: August 8, 2022
Information sessions: August 10 or August 11, 2022
Application deadline: September 28, 2022
Select this link for additional information.
Cultural Sector Recovery Grants for Individuals are unrestricted $5,000 grants to creatives and gig workers to support recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and set a path for growth. In addition to the guidelines, please see the program’s FAQ’s.
Application opens: August 15, 2022
Information sessions: August 23 and October 6, 2022
Application deadline: November 1, 2022
Select this link for additional information.
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Franklin Cultural Festival
A celebration of Community Unity, the Cultural Festival, features artisans, live performances, a beer and wine garden, and food trucks! It all happens on the Town Common in the heart of the Cultural District.
The Cultural District Committee will have a booth on Cultural Lane. Please stop by and say hello. For more information on the Festival and Sponsorships, visit the Franklin Cultural Council here.
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Harvest Festival
Franklin Downtown Partnership's annual Harvest Festival is scheduled for Saturday, October 1 from noon until 5 pm on Main Street in downtown Franklin. The rain date is October 2, just in case. Vendors, music, food, giveaways, booths, and more!
Here's the link to their website: FDP. Happy Harvest Fest!!
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The Franklin Cultural District partners with the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Franklin Cultural Council and the Town of Franklin to promote arts and culture in Franklin. | |
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Franklin's Cultural District Committee supports culture, the arts and the humanities in Franklin's Cultural District and beyond. It engages, promotes, and collaborates with Franklin's arts and culture artists and creatives, as well as organizations, institutions and businesses.
Franklin Cultural District Committee:
Amy Adams, Katherine Botelho,
Pandora Carlucci, John Lo Presti, and Roberta Trahan.
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