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Greetings Friends in Arts and Culture …
The Franklin Performing Arts Company, an Actors' Equity Small Professional Theater company, offers performances of Tarzan on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at THE BLACK BOX. Ticket information is included in this newsletter. Enjoy!
As you read through the newsletter you'll find a movie at the Senior Center, Painting at Creative Corner Art Studio, knitting (and more) at the Library, music at 3 Restaurant, and a Saturday that is overflowing with activities. From the Library to the Pop-Up Museum, Winter Farmers Market, Master Plan Committee, Book Sale, Rise Up Meeting, live theater with TARZAN at THE BLACK BOX and a silent movie, The Lodger, at the Historical Museum, the day is overflowing with arts and culture!
The end of the newsletter includes a look at April and May .. so many opportunities to experience arts and culture in Franklin!
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Artsy Box Project ‘24 Artists Selected!!!
The Franklin Cultural District Committee is happy to announce this year’s artists. The Artsy Box Project has been funded by the Mass Cultural Council and Town of Franklin to support our public art initiative for the Cultural District. This year, we selected 6 new locations to add onto the catalog for the community to explore. We encourage the community to interact with the art by taking photos and tagging us with your visits to show support for our growing of the arts in Franklin. We are on Facebook and Instagram under Franklin Culture. We are using #ArtsyBox24 for this year’s collection. Stay tuned to learn more about each artist, art creation and location each week as we feature a new artist in our newsletter. We will also be sharing interviews through Franklin Matters with Stephen Sherlock.
The Franklin Cultural District thanks the community of artists who made submissions and others who reached out in support of this project. The selected artists are as follows:
- Shilpa Adduri with “Tranquil Haven”, located at West Central St. (near West St)
- Ashley Caprarella with “True Bliss”, located at Town Common (near Gazebo)
- Melanie Christopher with “Night Spirits”, located at East Central (near Crescent)
- Brittni Laquidara with “Saturday Morning”, located at West Central St (near Ferrara Lot)
- Nicole Littlefield with “Living in the Clouds” located at Union St. (Town Common-“Love Bug” Artsy Box partner )
- Fatima Wojohat with “Paper Planes” located at Main St. Parking Lot (across Library)
We look forward to sharing all about our artists in the coming newsletters!
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This Week in the Cultural District and Beyond | |
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 | |
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Wednesday, March 13, 11:00am, Mobile Food Pantry at Franklin Senior Center. Partnering with the Franklin Food Pantry and the YMCA. Select Senior for information about Senior Center activities. Franklin Senior Center is located at 10 Daniel McCahill St.
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Thursday, March 14, 4:30pm, Movie and Pizza Night! Boys in the Boat at Franklin Senior Center. $3/person. Select Senior for information about Senior Center activities. Franklin Senior Center is located at 10 Daniel McCahill St.
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Thursday, March 14, 7:00pm to 9:00pm, Magical Winter Solstice, Paint & Sip at Creative Corner Art Studio. Ticketed event. Select Creative for information and registration. Creative Corner Art Studio is located at 13 Main Street, Depot Plaza.
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Friday, March 15, 10:00am to 12:00pm, Knitting Group at Franklin Public Library. Sit for a stich! Enjoy the art of knitting. CONTACT: Mitzi Gousie 15085204941 [email protected]. Franklin Public Library, located 118 Main St.
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Friday, March 15, 1:00pm to 5:00pm Book Sale at Franklin Public Library. All books are just one dollar! Select Library for information. The Public Library is located at 118 Main Street.
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Friday, March 8, 9:00pm Live Music Steven Fritzsche (Two for the Rode) in the bar/lounge at 3 Restaurant. Select 3 for more information. Located at 461 West Central Street.
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Saturday, March 16, Book Sale at Franklin Public Library.
- 9:00am to 12:00pm, All books are just one dollar
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1:00pm to 4:00 pm, Bag Sale - $5 A Bag. Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can! Select Library for more information. Public Library is located at 118 Main Street.
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Saturday, March 16, two separate participation times beginning at 10:00am, Mobile Museum, Annie Sullivan Middle School (ASMS) Gym. Children's Museum of Franklin. Select Museum for times, registration, ticket purchase and information. ASMS is located at 500 Lincoln Street.
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Saturday, March 16. 10:00am to 11:00am, Rise Up meeting at Franklin United Methodist Church. Franklin Police Department will be guest speakers and address personal safety with a disability. The Franklin United Methodist Church is located at 82 West Central St.
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Saturday, March 16, 10:00 am to 2:00pm, Winter Farmers Market at Fairmount Fruit Farm with multiple vendors.
10:00am to 12:00pm Tree Pruning Instruction. Farmer CJ will run this hands-on workshop where you will learn how to properly prune and care for fruit trees in our orchard. Bring your pruning items from home and get them professionally sharpened for free! Ticketed Event $30
Select Fairmount for information about both events. Fairmount Fruit Farm, 885 Lincoln Street.
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Saturday March 16, 10:00am to 2:00pm, the Land Use and Zoning Subcommittee of the Master Plan Update Committee will be at the Winter Farmers Market at Fairmount Fruit Farm. Stop by their booth to provide feedback and ask questions. Fairmount Fruit Farm, 885 Lincoln Street.
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Saturday, March 16, 11:00am to 12:30pm, Beyond the Palmer Method – Learn about calligraphy at the Franklin Historical Museum.
Learn about this useful artform and get an introduction to creating calligraphy. Meet our resident expert in penmanship, cursive writing methods, and calligraphy, Krishna Swain! and "Words written in calligraphy have defined thousands of years of our history. In this program, we will dive into the history of the art form, particularly in America, and learn how to create beautiful calligraphy." Select Museum for information. The Historical Museum is located at 80 West Central Street.
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Saturday, March 16, 3:00pm, Irish in America concert at Franklin Public Library. A musical journey celebrating the ‘Irish in America ‘, for all ages! Irish immigrants captured the heart of the nation with their mix of Irish jigs, ballads, folk songs, storytelling and humor. Select Library for more information. The Library, located at 118 Main Street. Supported by Mass Cultural Council.
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Saturday, March 16, 6:00 pm, Silent Saturday at Franklin Historical Museum ... Cinema 80 Silent Saturday, "The Lodger". In one of his first thrillers, Alfred Hitchcock paints a picture of paranoia and suspicion with clever camerawork and editing, as a killer stalks the streets of London. The films are presented by Chris. Leverone, a videographer and graphics artist from Franklin, has directed promotional and fundraising videos, and is currently a producer at Franklin TV. He developed this program of films in cooperation with the Franklin Senior Center. FREE. Select Museum for more information about the Historical Museum. Located at 80 West Central Street.
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Sunday, March 17, 10:00am. Does Food Count as a Basic Human Right? Join us for worship on March 17, as the First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF) Food Insecurity Team, and their special guest, Tina Powderly, the Executive Director of the Franklin Food Pantry, explore their collective and personal journeys from focusing on alleviating food insecurity to that of Food Justice. Select Food for information. FUSF is located at 262 Chestnut Street. | |
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Sunday, March 17, 1:00pm to 4:00pm, Franklin Historical Museum open. Visit exhibits and the gift shop. FREE. Select Museum for more information. The Historical Museum, located at 80 West Central St.
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Monday, March 18, 6:00pm to 7:00pm Try this wonderful new 1-night Yoga Nidra Workshop from Lifelong Community Learning. Yoga Nidra is meditation where practitioners draft into a deep state of conscious sleep. It may help reduce stress, anxiety, and insomnia. Click Yoga Nidra for details. Location: Franklin High School, 218 Oak St.
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Tuesday, March 19, 7:30pm to 9:00pm, Toastmasters, the Voice of Franklin. Participate in Toastmasters’ proven program, where you’ll learn how to speak comfortably in front of a group and lead with purpose. The group meets at Franklin TV Studio, 23 Hutchinson St. Select Voice for information.
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Tuesday, March 19, 7:00pm to 9:00pm, Trivia Night, Raillery Public House. Come join us every Tuesday night for trivia! Great food, great drinks, fun with your friends and prizes, what else could you ask for? Select Raillery for information about this restaurant. Located 280 Franklin Village Dr.
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Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | |
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Wednesday March 13. Children can connect with their bodies, minds, and spirits in a 6-week Yoga and Mindfulness Class starting Wednesday March 13th at 4:30 pm (grades 3-5) or 5:30 pm (grades 6-8). In this Lifelong Community Learning class, they can learn focus and build confidence, plus learn strategies to deal with stress! Choose Yoga and Mindfulness for details. Location: FHS, 219 Oak Street.
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Saturday, March 24, 3:00pm. Come and hear celebrated Boston Symphony Orchestra violinist Victor Romanul and his wife, pianist Lisa Romanul, perform a concert at the First Universalist Society in Franklin. Program will include the music of Mozart, Paganini, Kreisler, and Souza. Ticketed event. Select LiveARTS for information and ticketing. First Universalist Society is located at 262 Chestnut Street.
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Friday, March 29, Party for the Pantry 2024 at GlenPharmer Distillery. SOLD OUT. Please note this is a 21+ event.For more information, visit www.franklinfoodpantry.org/happenings/events. GlenPharmer Distillery is located at 860 W. Central Street in Franklin, MA.
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Thursday, April 4, 4:30p to 6:00pm, Cosmic Pizza Party, Room 326A Franklin Municipal Building. Did you know Earth Day is on April 22? Did you also know that Franklin is deciding to celebrate Earth during the entire month of April? If not, now you do! Come join us on April 4 for our Earth month kickoff with a COSMIC CELEBRATION to learn about the centennial solar eclipse, other celestial bodies, and how Earth kicks it with the stars. We'll be making box pinhole projectors to safely view the solar eclipse on April 8. RSVP by March 28 to [email protected].
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Friday, April 5, 7:00pm, Culinary Cabaret at THE BLACK BOX. The 12th annual Culinary Cabaret spotlights this region's outstanding culinary talent, showcasing fine wines, craft beer, delectable spirits, flavorful dishes and mouth-watering desserts! Featuring entertainment by Electric Youth and special guest artists of the Franklin Performing Arts Company. Culinary Cabaret supports Electric Youth 2024! Select Culinary for information and tickets. THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 West Central Street.
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Saturday, April 6, 7:00pm to 8:30pm. What's Your Story? Inspired by The Moth Radio Hour, the theme of the night is “Surprises.” What’s Your Story? is a family-friendly event hosted by the First Universalist Society in Franklin in our beautiful meetinghouse. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12-18. Tickets can be purchased in advance at FUSF.org/upcoming events. Cash or checks are also accepted. Select Story for information. FUSF is located at 262 Chestnut Street.
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Thursday, April 11, 7:00pm to 10:00pm. Night at the Museum Gala at THE BLACK BOX. The evening includes an online silent auction, exhibits, and fun food and cash bar (one drink ticket included with registration). Attire is Playful Fancy. Select Gala for ticket purchase and information. THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 West Central Street.
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Wednesday, May 1, Second Annual SAFE Coalition Gala, Lakeview Pavilion. Join us in celebrating the world of recovery! Dinner| Live Auction| Speakers| Keynote Speaker: Rob Ninkovich. Select SAFE for ticket purchase. Lakeview Pavilion, 45 Lakeview Rd., Foxborough, MA.
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Saturday, May 18, Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail Committee and Tri-Valley Front Runners partner on their annual 5K Road Race at the Grove Street Trailhead. Select Race for information and registration.
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Thursday, May 23, Empty Bowls Fundraiser at Franklin High School. Support Franklin Food Pantry. More details to follow. Select Bowls for information. Franklin High School, 218 Oak Street.
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Saturday, June 1, 12:00pm to 6:00pm with a rain date of June 2, Franklin Porchfest !! Musicians and bands of all genres will be performing on porches and patios throughout the Cultural District. https://franklin.porchfest.info
Porchfest is made possible with funds granted from the Mass Cultural Council through the Franklin Cultural District Committee. The Franklin PorchFest Committee is thankful for the support it has received from the Mass Cultural Council, the Franklin Cultural District and the Town of Franklin.
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Partnering with Franklin Matters @https://www.franklinmatters.org sharing information about arts and culture. Visit Franklin Matters for Franklin information.
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Franklin Cultural District Committee
Amy Adams, Katherine Botelho,
Pandora Carlucci, Sue Cass, Patrick Conlan,
John LoPresti, Roberta Trahan
Next meeting 7:00pm. April 11.
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