Franklin Cultural District - #artshappenhere even during hot August nights, days, indoor or out

Lots of choices this weekend. Friday remains the big day at the Town Common with the Farmers Market and Concerts on the Common including a food truck. 67 Degrees & La Cantina also feature live music.

Saturday features a multi-family yard sale at St John's Episcopal. While the Dog Park at Dacey Field will unveil a plaque to honor Andy Bissanti and family for their donation of the gazebo.

We close out this outlook Tuesday with a Bit of Mystery book club meeting at Escape Into Fiction and a showing of a recent documentary film (Savior for Sale - 2021) at the Library.

Hot or cold, inside or out, #artshappenhere in Franklin.

Wednesday, August 3

5:00pm - Teen Paint Night! (registration required) (Franklin Public Library) 

Thursday, August 4

6:00pm - Ken Barney (live music) (La Cantina Winery) 

7:00pm - 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node (virtual meeting)

Town Common

Friday, August 5

2:00pm - Farmers Market (Town Common)

3:30pm - Concerts on the Common: Dave Penza (Town Common)

3:30pm - Farmers Mkt Fun: Yarn stick creations (Library on the Town Common)

4:00pm - Food truck: Papalia's Wood Fired Pizza (Town Common)

4:30pm - Cousin's Maine Lobster (food truck) (67 Degrees Brewery)

6:00pm - John Demers Music (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)

6:00pm - Concerts on the Common: FSPA & Electric Youth (Town Common)

6:00pm - Freak Flag (live music) (La Cantina Winery) 

St John's Episcopal Church

Saturday, August 6

9:00am - Multi-Family Yard Sale (St John’s Episcopal Church)

10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

11:00am - Dedication plaque for Andy Bissanti & Family (Franklin Dog Park, Dacey Fields)

4:00pm - Sioo (live music) (La Cantina Winery) 

Sunday, August 7

1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

Documentary Film Night at the Library

Tuesday,  August 9

6:00pm - A Bit of Mystery book club will be reading, The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill. (Escape Into Fiction; note spaces are limited)

6:30pm - Documentary Film: c (Franklin Public Library)

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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

Find the full calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar

The School district calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26

Franklin Cultural District: #Artshappenhere

Franklin Cultural District - A good sample of why #artshappenhere in Franklin

What a way to bring July to a close! Farmers Market, Concerts on the Common, food truck choices, multiple choices of music, and a movie night... Mostly happening on the Town Common but not only there. This is a good reason why the Cultural District like to tout that #artshappenhere!

Wednesday, July 27

6:00pm - Wine & Macaron Tasting (ticketed event) (La Cantina Winery)

La Cantina Winery

Thursday, July 28

12:00pm - Art show "Feminine Devine" - Amy Adams (67 Degrees Brewery - check hours)

6:00pm - Kendo (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

Town Common

Friday, July 29

12:00pm - Art show "Feminine Devine" - Amy Adams  (67 Degrees Brewery - check hours)

2:00pm - Farmers Market (Town Common)

3:30pm - Concerts on the Common: Ken DoRosario  (Town Common)

4:00pm - Food truck: Pangea Cuisine  (Town Common)

4:30pm - Riana's Plate (food truck) (67 Degrees Brewery)

5:00pm - Summer Theater: Cabaret (ticketed event) (FSPA at THE BLACK BOX)

6:00pm - AK Cody (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

6:00pm - Concerts on the Common: Frank Padula Band   (Town Common)

8:00pm - Movie Night: "Wonder"   (Town Common)

67 Degrees Brewing

Saturday, July 30

10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

11:00am - Yoga (ticketed event) (67 Degrees Brewery)

12:00pm - Art show "Feminine Devine" - Amy Adams  (67 Degrees Brewery - check hours)

1:00pm - Harry Potter Party! (Franklin Public Library)

4:00pm - Patrick Durkin (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

6:00pm - Tim Mac Music (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)

ladybug in front of the Library

Sunday, July 31

12:00pm - Art show "Feminine Devine" - Amy Adams  (67 Degrees Brewery - check hours)

1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

2:00pm - Pups and Pints (67 Degrees Brewery)

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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

Find the full calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar

The School district calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26

Franklin Cultural District: #Artshappenhere

Franklin Cultural District - Celebrating with Pride as #artshappenhere (through June 29)

Celebrating with Pride during the month of June takes center stage this week. The Alt Prom for teens is scheduled for the Library today, and the first Franklin Celebrate with Pride is scheduled for the Town Common on Sunday. The Farmers Market, Art Gallery reception, Library book sale and plenty of choices for live music fill out the schedule. Something for everyone as #artshappenshere in Franklin.

Wednesday, June 22
6:00pm - Alt Prom for Teens (Franklin Public Library)

Thursday, June 23

5:00pm - Kendo - live music (LaCantina Winery)

6:00pm - Inaugural reception for Franklin Art Association Art Gallery (Escape Into Fiction)

6:30pm - Stump Trivia  (67 Degrees Brewing)

Friday, June 24

1:00pm - Franklin Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)

2:00pm - Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)

2:00pm - Acoustic Feel - live music (Farmers Market)

5:00pm - Franklin Youth Football Fundraiser (LaCantina Winery)

6:00pm - Steve Angellis - live music (67 Degrees Brewing)

7:30pm - Electric Youth 2022 Bon Voyage Concert (THE BLACK BOX, ticketed event)

Saturday, June 25

9:00am - Franklin Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)

10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:00pm - Franklin Library Bag Sale (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm - Community Potluck Lunch (Franklin Public Library)

4:00pm - Patrick Durkin - live music (LaCantina Winery)

6:00pm - The Forgetful Ones - live music (67 Degrees Brewing)

7:30pm - Electric Youth 2022 Bon Voyage Concert (THE BLACK BOX, ticketed event)

Sunday, June 26

12:00pm - Celebrate With PRIDE (Franklin Town Common)

1:00pm - Temple Etz Chaim fund raiser (LaCantina Winery)

1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

5:00pm - Michael Rivelis - live music (LaCantina Winery)

Tuesday, June 28

7:00pm - Franklin Public Library Book Club

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Find the full calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar

The School district calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26

Franklin Cultural District: #Artshappenhere

Boston Harborwalk public art display features pieces previously at the Franklin Sculpture Park

You may not immediately recognize the name Michael Alfano but you might recall at least one of his art work. It was displayed at the Sculpture Park when it opened and is now part of a display along the Boston Harborwalk until December 2023. Plenty of time this summer or next year to get to view them along the harborwalk.

"20 of Michael’s finest outdoor public sculptures will be on view in Charlestown, along the Boston Harborwalk from the U.S.S. Constitution to Menino Park at the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. See the map of the exhibit or get a PDF of the map to download. Details about the sculptures will be added soon.

Opening celebration is June 21, 2022 at the Shipyard Park amphitheater, with activities for youngsters from 5:00 to 6:00 pm, followed by remarks and a Continuum Dance Project performance with Cubed. Then we’ll walk along the exhibit – it’s sure to be spectacular with the sunset! For directions, inclement weather alternative, and more, see navyyardgarden.org/events.

The exhibit runs through December 2023 and is free and open to the public.

Generously arranged and sponsored by the Navy Yard Garden and Art association and others."

Share from Michael Alfano's webpage -> 

https://www.michaelalfano.com/of-many-minds-boston-harborwalk-in-charlestown-june-21-2022-through-december-2023/

The two pieces shown previously at the Sculpture Park:

 

Dancer - most recently on display

"Gates of Transcendence" was also displayed as one of the original at the Sculpture Park

Other photos of mine of the Sculpture park across the years

https://photos.app.goo.gl/zfGbqiWADcL9FEyQA

or here -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/vDiwJ2wMv9MbsVFN6

Franklin's Event Outlook: June 10, 2022 to June 16, 2022

June is a busy month for Franklin with so many choices of indoor and outdoor activities. This weekend in particular kicks off the action with the Strawberry Stroll and ArtWALK. Something for everyone as #artshappenhere!

Friday, June 10 

Downtown StoryWalk!

2:00pm - Farmers Market (Town Common)

4:00pm - ArtWALK: Franklin Art Association Gallery (Escape Into Fiction)

4:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (Always free)

4:00pm - ArtWALK: Franklin Library StoryWalk, "Show the World!" (Main Street store windows)

4:00pm - Strawberry Stroll presented by Franklin Downtown Partnership (downtown Franklin)

4:00pm - Dom DeBaggis performs (Birchwood Bakery patio)

4:00pm - Smokey the Bear & 1949 ladder truck (downtown fire station)

4:30pm - 'Dancing on Dean' featuring Scott Brown and the Diplomats (corner Dean/Main Sts)

6:00pm - ArtWALK: FDP Ladybug Trail unveiled (dancing stage)

6:15pm - Heath Nesbitt performs (Birchwood Bakery patio)

7:00pm - The One Act Play That Goes Wrong (Franklin High School - ticketed event)

7:30pm - ArtWALK: FPAC presents "Sweeney Todd"  (THE BLACK BOX - ticketed event)

Saturday, June 11 

Downtown StoryWalk!

9:30am - St Mary's Women's Faith Formation (St. Mary Church, lower level)

10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:30am - ArtWALK: Josh Funk and Kelly Light, story time and art (Escape Into Fiction)

10:30am - ArtWALK: LiveARTS performs (Historical Museum)

1:00pm - ArtWALK: Ammaya Dance and Drum (Town Common)

1:00pm - ArtWALK: Kids Painting Class (Expressions Enrichment - registration required)

2:00pm - The One Act Play That Goes Wrong (Franklin High School - ticketed event)

3:00pm - BANG BOOM BURN: Explosive True Crime Gun, Bombing, and Arson Cases from a Federal Agent’s Career with Author Wayne Miller (Franklin Library)

7:30pm - ArtWALK: FPAC presents "Sweeney Todd"  (THE BLACK BOX  ticketed event)

Sunday, June 12 

Downtown StoryWalk!

10:00am - HMEA's incredABLE Day 2022 (King St Memorial Field)

12:00pm - Disc Golf Tournament (Dacey Field)

1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:15pm - ArtWALK: 150 Year History of the Franklin Fire Department (Historical Museum)

2:00pm - ArtWALK: FPAC presents "Sweeney Todd" (THE BLACK BOX  ticketed event)

2:00pm - ArtWALK: local authors books for sale  (Escape Into Fiction)

3:00pm - LiveARTS String Quartet Concert (FUSF, 262 Chestnut St - ticketed event)

5:00pm - Care for Ukraine (Town Common)

Tuesday, June 14

Downtown StoryWalk!

7:00pm - Herb Gardening with Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens (Franklin Library)

Wednesday, June 15

Downtown StoryWalk!

11:00am - Franklin Matters Q&A (hybrid)

Thursday, June 16

Downtown StoryWalk!

8:30am - Town Council Office Hours (Senior Center cafeteria)

7:00pm - 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node (virtual meeting)

Find the full calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar

The School district calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26

Community Calendar

Franklin Cultural District - ArtWALK & Strawberry Stroll (through June 15) #artshappenhere

The Franklin Cultural District outlook for events through June 15 continue the theme of #ArtsHappeningHere. The Downtown Partnership's Strawberry Stroll and the Cultural District's ArtWalk fill the weekend with a variety of events in and around downtown and District as shown in the listing below.

Thursday, June 9

7:00pm - ArtWALK: Adult Paint Night (Expressions Enrichment - registration required) Register -> https://www.expressions-enrichment.com/services/p/paintnight

7:00pm - FHS Theatre II presents: The Chronicles of Jane Book 7  (free)

Friday, June 10 

Downtown StoryWalk!

2:00pm - Farmers Market (Town Common) https://www.franklinfarmersmarketma.com/

4:00pm - ArtWALK: Franklin Art Association Gallery (Escape Into Fiction)

4:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (Always free)

4:00pm - ArtWALK: Franklin Library StoryWalk, "Show the World!" (Main Street store windows)

4:00pm - Strawberry Stroll presented by Franklin Downtown Partnership (downtown Franklin)

4:00pm - Dom DeBaggis performs (Birchwood Bakery patio)

4:00pm - Smokey the Bear & 1949 ladder truck (downtown fire station)

4:30pm - 'Dancing on Dean' featuring Scott Brown and the Diplomats (corner Dean/Main Sts)

6:00pm - ArtWALK: FDP Ladybug Trail unveiled (dancing stage)

6:15pm - Heath Nesbitt performs (Birchwood Bakery patio)

7:00pm - The One Act Play That Goes Wrong (Franklin High School - ticketed event) https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/franklin-high-school-theatre-company/the-one-act-play-that-goes-wrong-31270

7:30pm - ArtWALK: FPAC presents "Sweeney Todd"  (THE BLACK BOX - ticketed event) https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1570

Saturday, June 11 

Downtown StoryWalk!

9:30am - St Mary's Women's Faith Formation (St. Mary Church, lower level)

10:00am – Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:30am - ArtWALK: Josh Funk and Kelly Light, story time and art (Escape Into Fiction)

10:30am - ArtWALK: LiveARTS performs (Historical Museum)

1:00pm - ArtWALK: Ammaya Dance and Drum (Town Common)

1:00pm - ArtWALK: Kids Painting Class (Expressions Enrichment - registration required)

2:00pm - The One Act Play That Goes Wrong (Franklin High School - ticketed event) https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/franklin-high-school-theatre-company/the-one-act-play-that-goes-wrong-31270

3:00pm - BANG BOOM BURN: Explosive True Crime Gun, Bombing, and Arson Cases from a Federal Agent’s Career with Author Wayne Miller (Franklin Library)

7:30pm – ArtWALK: FPAC presents "Sweeney Todd"  (THE BLACK BOX  ticketed event) https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1570

Sunday, June 12 

Downtown StoryWalk!

10:00am - HMEA's incredABLE Day 2022 (King St Memorial Field) https://www.hmea.org/incredABLEday/

12:00pm - Disc Golf Tournament (Dacey Field)

1:00pm – Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:15pm - ArtWALK: 150 Year History of the Franklin Fire Department (Historical Museum)

2:00pm - ArtWALK: FPAC presents "Sweeney Todd" (THE BLACK BOX  ticketed event) https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1570

2:00pm - ArtWALK: local authors books for sale  (Escape Into Fiction)

3:00pm - LiveARTS String Quartet Concert (FUSF, 262 Chestnut St - ticketed event) https://www.liveartsma.org/events/livearts-string-quartet-2

5:00pm - Care for Ukraine (Town Common)

Tuesday, June 14

7:00pm - Herb Gardening with Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens (Franklin Library)

Find the full calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar

The School district calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26

Franklin Cultural District: #Artshappenhere