Friday, Opening Night - Tarzan at THE BLACK BOX | |
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Franklin High School Theater Company
Flowers for Algernon
Friday, March 8 at 7:00pm
Franklin High School Auditorium.
Congratulations !! FHSTC moves on to the SEMI FINAL ROUND with FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON. Select Algernon for performance information.
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Greetings Friends in Arts and Culture …
Friday night, The Franklin Performing Arts Company, an Actors' Equity Small Professional Theater company, offers the first of several performances of Tarzan at THE BLACK BOX. The same evening, Franklin High School Theater Company offers its final performance of Flowers for Algernon at the FHS Auditorium. Ticket information for both productions is included in this newsletter.
This week in the Cultural District and Beyond includes music performances at GlenPharmer, 3 Restaurant, and Circle of Friends Coffeehouse. There are activities with a learning focus at the Franklin Library, Senior Center, Historical Museum, Greco Design, Creative Corner Art Studio, and several organizations' monthly gatherings. The Historical Museum is screening Charlie Chaplin’s, "The Kid", on Silent Saturday evening.
Take a moment to read about these and other arts and culture opportunities happening in Franklin’s Cultural District. The newsletter includes "Looking Ahead"… a sneak peek at arts and culture performances and fundraising events taking place in the next few weeks. Be a part of Arts & Culture in Franklin!
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This Week in the Cultural District and Beyond | |
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Wednesday, March 6, 10:00am to 11:00am, Veterans Coffee Social at Franklin Senior Center. Select Senior for information about Senior Center activities. Franklin Senior Center is located at 10 Daniel McCahill St.
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Wednesday, March 6, 6:30pm, Kim Gorrasi will be the featured artist at the Franklin Art Association meeting. Meetings begin at 6:30 and are held at the Franklin Senior Center. All are welcome. In her demonstration, Kim will guide us through the fundamentals of portrait painting. She is well known in her field of portrait painting and has exhibited widely. More information may be found at www.kimgorassi.com. The Senior Center is located at 10 Daniel McCahill St. Select FAA for organization information.
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Wednesday, March 6, 6:30pm to 7:30pm, Silent Book Club at Escape into Fiction bookstore. This is a reserved event, but it is free. !! Please email [email protected] to sign up!! We need to have a head count, to make sure we have enough cozy chairs for everyone. Feel free to bring any book, a snack/drink and a cozy blanket!
Remember: The Franklin High School Art Student Exhibit continues in the Franklin Art Association Gallery in the Bookstore through March 16. Celebrate the art work of our FHS Art Students!
Select Escape to learn more about this fabulous bookstore, located at 12 Main Street.
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Wednesday, March 7, 6:00pm to 7:30pm, LGBTQ Alliance, Franklin Pubic Library. Lily Pearl, the Program and Education Manager at OUT MetroWest will be speaking about the programs and resources they offer in our community. Select LGBTQ for more information about this organization. Franklin Library is located at 118 Main Street.
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Thursday, March 7, doors open at 6:30pm, Howie Day, Special Concert Performance at GlenPharmer Distillery. Howie Day is coming back to Franklin as part of his 20th Anniversary Tour. Ticketed Event. Select GlenPharmer for information about this distillery and restaurant; located at 860 West Central St.
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Thursday, March 7, 6:30pm to 8:00pm, Candle Making Workshop with Salt and Branch at Greco Design. SOLD OUT. Tickets are available for Soap Making Class with Jillian from Suds & Stuff on Thursday, March 28. Select Greco for more information. Greco Design is located at 6 Main Street.
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Thursday, March 7, 7:00pm Franklin Cultural District Committee meeting, Campanella Boardroom, Dean College. Also attend via Zoom. Select Cultural for the meeting agenda and link. All welcome. The Campanella Boardroom is located in the Dr. Paula M. Rooney Student Center
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Friday, March 8, 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]
The Library is located 118 Main St.
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Friday, March 8, 9:00pm Live Music Brian Cabral, in the bar/lounge at 3 Restaurant. Brian Cabral is a high energy performer who has opened for Dave Matthews, Counting Crows, Beck, & Jimmy Buffett and was recently a featured artist on NewportThisWeek. Select 3 for more information. Located at 461 West Central Street.
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Saturday, March 9, 10:00am to 1:00pm. Enjoy the Museum's exhibits. FREE.
6:00 pm, Cinema 80 Silent Saturday, "The Kid". 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. The Kid is Charlie Chaplin's crowning achievement, using pantomime humor to tell a memorable and heartfelt story. FREE. Select Museum for more information about the Historical Museum. Located at 80 West Central Street.
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Saturday, March 9, 8:00pm, Matt Nakoa at Circle of Friends Coffeehouse. Ticketed event. Select Circle for ticketing and information. Located at First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street.
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Sunday, March 10, 1:00pm to 4:00pm, Franklin Historical Museum open. Visit exhibits and the gift shop. Final day for the story of the Personalized Calendar.
The Second Sunday Speaker Series continues with popular local historian Joe Landry, discussing the Thomson Press Building and its history (a structure recently added to the miniature Franklin exhibit, on display in December and January). Doors open at 1p and the presentation begins at 1:15pm. FREE. Select Museum for more information. The Historical Museum, located at 80 West Central St.
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Sunday, March 10 (final day of a 2-Sunday event), 10:00am to 11:00am, Brunch, Buddha & Botanicals at Creative Corner Art Studio. Design your Buddha ... Glaze your Buddha to put in your terrarium. Put your terrarium together using stones and succulents. All materials will be provided as well as baked breakfast items and coffee. Ticketed event. Select Creative to register. Creative Corner Art Studio is located at 13 Main St. in Depot Plaza.
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Monday, March 11, 6:00 pm to 7:00pm, the first of ten weeks of Zumba ... Take the work out of workout with this Zumba class! Join Lifelong Community Learning's 10-week Adult Zumba Dance Fitness class and have some fun while getting fit. Choose Zumba for information. Location: JFK Elementary, 551 Pond Street.
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Tuesday, March 12, 4:00pm to 5:00pm. C0de Club at Franklin Public Library.
This is an after school hour of code for grades 3 - 8 focusing on exploration of computer programming through play. This is not a classroom. This is a playground where Coders have access to: optional tutorials & walkthroughs, monthly challenges, and mentoring in their coding journey.
All levels of skill are welcome and personal projects are encouraged! This can be a great way to dip your toes in the pool of Computer Programming and see what learning to code can do for you!
Sign up here to let us know you are coming and if you need any technology from the library!
CONTACT: Mitzi Gousie 15085204941 [email protected]
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Tuesday, March 12, 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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Tuesday, March 12, 7:00pm, Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail Committee monthly meeting at Franklin TV and Radio Station. Select Rail for more information about this organization. Franklin TV is located at 23 Hutchinson Street.
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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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Seeking Performers and Porches to host the Performers
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 District. This walkable event is also the perfect opportunity to check out our local shops and restaurants. Public bathrooms will be available.
If you would like to host a band or performer on your Porch or if you have a band or are a performer and would be interested in performing at Franklin PorchFest, go to our website https://franklin.porchfest.info and register for the event. All the information you need to register is on our website.
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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Saturday, March 14, 7:00pm, Adult Paint & Sip at Creative Corner Art Studio. Ticketed event.
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Saturday, March 21, 7:00pm to 9:00pm, Adult Pottery Paint Night at Creative Corner Art Studio. Ticketed event.
Select Creative for ticketing and information. Located at 13 Main Street in Depot Plaza.
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Saturday, March 16 and March 23, 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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Friday, March 29, Party for the Pantry 2024 at GlenPharmer Distillery. Join local bands including The Pub Kings and South Street Six for Party for The Pantry - a night of celebration, community, and making a positive impact. Dance the night away with sensational performances from local bands and take part in silent auctions, and raffles.
All proceeds from the event will support the Franklin Food Pantry, which offers supplemental food assistance, household necessities, and resource referral programs to individuals and families throughout the Franklin community. Since July 2023, The Pantry has experienced a 41% increase in demand for supplemental food assistance vs. the same time last year. Proceeds from the event will help The Pantry purchase much-needed items and pay for daily operations.
GlenPharmer Distillery is located at 860 W. Central Street in Franklin, MA.
Tickets to the event are $40 each and can be purchased at www.franklinfoodpantry.org. Please note this is a 21+ event.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for $350 and include a listing on the event banner, mention on Myfm 101.3, social media posts on Myfm 101.3 and Franklin Food Pantry, and two tickets to the event. For more information, visit www.franklinfoodpantry.org/happenings/events.
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Thursday, April 11, 7:00pm to 10:00pm. Night at the Museum Gala at THE BLACK BOX. Join Children's Museum of Franklin founders, Erin Gallagher & Meg Hagen, for an unforgettable evening at THE BLACK BOX filled with fun friends, community connections, live entertainment, exhibit play and more. 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.
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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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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. March 7
at Dean College & on Zoom.
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