When you are able, take a moment to read some or all of the Power of Culture Blog by the Mass Cultural Council. The blog contains information about learning opportunities, such as "Health & Wellness through Creativity" to be offered on October 23; STARS Creative Learning Residencies; Local Cultural Council grants (Franklin Cultural Council); and more. Mass Cultural Council website is a great resource!

1:00 pm. Senior Scribblers, a writers group at Franklin Senior Center. Select Senior for Franklin Senior Center program information. Located at 10 Daniel McCahill St.

2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Restaurant Expo 2023, at the Franklin Public Library. Attendees will have the opportunity to try thoughtfully prepared foods, browse products and services, and network with experienced professionals.

For inquires, please contact Cassia Monteiro at the Franklin Health Department (508) 613-1341. Located at 138 Main Street.

Thursday, September 28, 2023

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Celebrate the End of Summer at Birchwood Bakery + Kitchen. Menu to feature oysters and lobster rolls. Select Birchwood for more information. Birchwood Bakery is located at 17 E. Central St.

6:00 pm to 8:30 pm, Charlie Rock, Live Music on the Patio at La Cantina Winery. Select La Cantina for more information. Located at 357 Union Street.

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Open Mic Night, hosted by David Penza, in the Taproom at 67 Degrees Brewing. Get the change to hear all the upcoming local talent. Select Degrees for more brewery information. Located at 158 Grove Street.

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wine and Food Pairing, at The Little Shop of Olive Oils During this 90 minute experience, Wine Educator Missa Capozzo (CSW, WSET3, FWS) will present 5 wines paired with 5 perfect food pairings, as well as various demonstrations in the fundamentals of wine and food pairing. Ticketed Event. This is a 21+ event. Please note there are no refunds. Select Olive Oil for more information. Located at 5 Main St.

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Brian Cabral, Live Music at Raillery Public House. Select Raillery to learn more about this restaurant. Raillery is located at 280 Franklin Village Drive.

7:30 pm the Gilmartin Bros, Live Music in the bar/lounge at 3 Restaurant. Select 3 for more information. 3 Restaurant is located at 461 West Central Street.

Friday, September 29, 2023

2:00 pm to 6:00 pm Franklin Farmers Market ... on the Town Common. Featuring farmers, artisans, and creatives! Live Music by David Penza, sponsored by Mass Cultural Council and Franklin Cultural Council. Select Farmer for more information.

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Papalias Wood Fired Pizza, Food Truck

6:00 pm to 8:30 pm Freak Flag, Live Music on the Patio at La Cantina Winery. Select La Cantina for more information. Located at 357 Union Street.

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Messy Excuses, Live Music in the Taproom at 67 Degrees Brewing. Select Degrees for more brewery information. Located at 158 Grove Street.

7:30 pm the K.O. Trio, Live Music at the bar/lounge 3 Restaurant. Select 3 for more information. 3 is located at 461 West Central Street.

Saturday, September 30, 2023

9:00 am to 11:00 am. St. Mary/St. Vincent de Paul. Friends of the Poor Walk. On the Franklin Town Common. Registration begins at 8:30 am. Blessing for the Walk by Reverend Bob Poitras at 9:00 am. Walk anytime between 9:00 am and 11:00 am. Community service hours available.Walk and/or Donate ... opportunities to give. Select Walk for more information and/or to donate.

10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Franklin Historical Museum, Open. FREE. The museum will be participating in the annual Harvest Festival. In the afternoon, Jamie Barrett will perform on the porch of the Museum as part of the Harvest Festival. Located at 80 West Central St.

12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM. 20th Annual Harvest Fest by Franklin Downtown Partnership. Main Street, parking lot by The Little Shop, and parking lot by Rockland Trust in Downtown Franklin. Live music, vendor booths, food and more!! Select FDP for more information.

12:00 Noon to 5:00 pm. Franklin Art Association will be hosting a Juried Art Show as part of the Harvest Festival! The show is located at the Art Gallery in Escape Into Fiction Bookstore. Celebrate local art and artists! The exhibit will be in the gallery until Oct 14th for viewing. Escape into Fiction is located at 12 Main Street.

1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Octoberfest at THE BLACK BOX. Serving German and local beer, wine, and food including Bratwurst, Sauerkraut, and Pretzels. Produced by THE BLACK BOX in conjunction with the Franklin Downtown Partnership Harvest Festival. Select Octoberfest for more information. Located at 15 West Central Street.

3:00 pm to 8:00 pm Red Apron Charcuterie, Food.

4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Matt Zajac, Live Music on the Patio at La Cantina Winery.

Select La Cantina for more information. Located at 357 Union Street.

2:00 pm to 8:30 pm Sons of Sam Pizza, a mobile pizza company

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Sudden Odd Behavior, Live Music, in the Taproom at 67 Degrees Brewing. A high Energy, grand performace rock! Select Degrees for more brewery information. Located at 158 Grove Street.

4:00 pm Michael Rivelis, Live Music, on the Patio at Birchwood Bakery+Cafe. Follow your time at the Harvest Festival and enjoy the music and food at Birchwood Bakery. Select Birchwood for more information about the restaurant. Located at 17 E. Central Street.

Sunday, October 1, 2023

10:00am Exploring Risk-Taking Through the Spirituality of Music with Critical Mass at First Universalist Society. Please join us for our annual lay-led, inter-generational music service. Critical Mass is a 9-member band, comprised of FUSF congregants and friends, who cover a wide range of songs and artists from modern pop to classic rock and roll. This year, in keeping with the summer service theme of sharing spiritual practices, Critical Mass will be exploring through their music, what it feels like to take a personal risk, especially when the outcome is uncertain. Singing along, and even dancing, is encouraged!

First Universalist Society in Franklin is a Unitarian Universalist Welcoming Congregation, and is

located at 262 Chestnut Street. Select FUSF for more information.

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Franklin Historical Museum. FREE. Select Museum for more information. Located at 80 West Central Street.

Monday, October 2, 2023

October 2023 beginning October 2. The 4th Annual Pumpkin Sale will be open all month long from October 2 to 31 at St. John’s Episcopal Church. A huge selection of pumpkins and gourds of all sizes, shapes and colors will fill the front lawn at St. John’s Church. Kids of all ages will have fun picking out their favorites. It’s a good photo opportunity for families.

Family activities will be offered every weekend in the Patch:

• Music Together for families on Saturday, Oct 7 th at 11am FREE
• Pet Blessings and outdoor worship on Sunday, Oct 8th at 10am FREE
• Pony Rides on Saturday, Oct 14 from 1-2pm - $5 per ride
• Beaded bracelets craft on Saturday, Oct 21 from 11a – 2pm FREE
• Haunted House on Saturday, Oct 28 FREE

Select St. John’s Episcopal Church Facebook page for updates.See you there: Monday-Friday 4:00 pm-6:00 pm; Saturdays 10:00 am-4:00 pm; Sundays 12 noon-4:00 pm. Located at 237 Pleasant Street.

7:00 pm Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth: A Discussion Series, a 6-week seminar series hosted at First Universalist Society in Franklin by David Gerlits. The discussion series is free to the public and will run for six (6) consecutive Monday evenings. Select FUSF for more information. Located at 262 Chestnut Street.

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Bridge of Flowers: A Unique Garden, Co-sponsored by the Franklin Public Library and the Franklin Garden Club. The presentation will be at the Library. Explore Shelburne Falls' Bridge of Flowers with Kirsten Torkelson through her photos and stories! She is a versatile photographer based in Foxboro Massachusetts with a passion for nature photography especially flowers and gardens and has been registered as a Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts speaker since 2017. CONTACT: Mitzi Gousie  15085204941  [email protected]. The Library is located at 138 Main Street.

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

6:30 pm Franklin Art Association Monthly Meeting at the Franklin Senior Center. The featured artist is Carlie DeGaetano who will do a watercolor painting demonstration. Carlie resides in Blackstone and spends most days painting or teaching painting at the Medway Senior Center. Her medium of choice is watercolor, but she also paints in acrylic and water soluble oils. She paints in a loose free style with lots of color. We welcome members, friends, students and the public to attend this interesting program. There is no admission fee. Select FAA for more information. The Senior Center is located at 10 Daniel McCahill Street.

Partnering with Franklin Matters @https://www.franklinmatters.org sharing information about arts and culture. Visit Franklin Matters for Franklin information.

Franklin Cultural District Committee

Amy Adams, Katherine Botelho,

Pandora Carlucci, Sue Cass, Patrick Conlan,

John LoPresti, Roberta Trahan