In the News: ArtWeek planning for kick off; 2020 Census an important count

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"ArtWeek events will be on a more palatable level this spring. 

After regulations approving food trucks and beer gardens was passed in late 2018, Stacy David, chairperson of the Franklin Cultural Council, said they’re expecting this year’s kickoff event to be a lot more flavorful. 

The first event of the week-long festival takes place on April 27 from 4 to 8 p.m. It’s not only meant give people a peek at what the town’s artists have to offer, but to enrich their palates with more than just paint. 

“There will be food trucks, live performances, and a juried craft fair on the town common, as well as a beer garden, and fine art exhibition across the street at Hayward Manor,” David said."

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Sign up fr the Craft Fair to open ArtWeek
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/01/fine-crafters-wanted.html

Fine Crafters Wanted! 

"The 2020 U.S. Census, a decennial headcount of every person living in the United States, is still a year away. But local, state and federal officials in January officially kicked off the process in Massachusetts. 

“When people think of the 2020 census they think about just counting numbers, but we’ve been working on this now for three years,” said John Barr, census program manager at the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth. “It’s so important that the ground work is done.” 

The census first started in the 18th century and is required by the U.S. Constitution. It was originally designed to determine how many representatives each state would send to the U.S. House of Representatives. And while it still serves that purpose, the census has become far more complicated over the last two centuries. 

Today it represents a wildly important, highly controversial and politically charged process, exacerbated most recently by a growing mistrust in government and its respect for privacy. The 2020 census is already embroiled in a legal debate over a citizenship question added by the Trump administration."

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For more about the US Census 
https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/2020-census.html

2020 U.S. Census

Fine Crafters Wanted!

The Franklin Cultural Council is hosting a Juried Craft Fair as one element of Taste of ArtWeek, an event that also includes food trucks, a beer garden, and live performances on April 27. 

The Craft Fair will be made up of adult work by professional and semi-professional artisans, as well as a youth section of booths for crafters 18 and under. 

Taste of ArtWeek is a kick-off celebration to Franklin ArtWeek, part of the statewide ArtWeek festival, and is hosted by the Franklin Cultural Council in partnership with the Random Smile Project. 

To request a prospectus on the Craft Fair, please visit: http://bit.ly/Taste_craft_fair

Fine Crafters Wanted! 

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In the News: third of folks go without care; grant applications available for ArtWeek

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Most adults who sought care for mental health or substance use disorders in Massachusetts in the last year had trouble obtaining that care, regardless of whether or not they had insurance coverage to help pay for the care. 

The 2018 Massachusetts Health Reform Survey found that more than a third of the people who sought behavioral health care in the last 12 months have gone without that care and that 57 percent of the people who sought care said they had trouble finding a provider who would see them. 

The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation on Tuesday morning will release the results of the survey conducted by the Urban Institute and Social Science Research Solutions earlier this year based on responses from 2,201 individuals. 

“I think all in all, it’s sort of another set of data that indicates what we all sort of anecdotally experience and hear about: that there are real access problems with getting mental health and substance use disorder care,” Audrey Shelto, president of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation, said. She added, “In a state where we have made such dramatic gains in coverage, it is disturbing that so many people with mental health and substance use conditions face these challenges in getting treatment.”

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"Grant applications are now available for the ArtWeek 2019 in Franklin, the second year the town is participating in the statewide event. 

ArtWeek is a 10-day festival that features unique artistic experiences from local businesses and organizations. Some of the events offered are participatory, while others offer a look at how artists do their work. 

Chairman of the Franklin Cultural Council, Stacey David said that the town hosted 50 events in 2018′s ArtWeek. This year, Franklin hosted 10 percent of the state’s events, and had a massive turnout, she said. For 2019, they’re hoping for even more, she said. 

“The response was really great,” David said. “Everything was very well-attended and the people there were really excited.”

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Franklin Cultural Council to Offer Artweek Festival Grants

Franklin Cultural Council to Offer Artweek Festival Grants

The Franklin Cultural Council (FCC) announced today that it is again the community collaborator for ArtWeek, a statewide festival happening April 26 – May 5, 2019. Applications for the festival are now available at artweekma.org. 

The early bird deadline to submit an ArtWeek event is January 11, 2019 and the final deadline is February 22, 2019. The FCC will also be offering ArtWeek grants to events that are free and open to the public in Franklin. Grant applications open Dec. 15, 2018, and close Jan. 31, 2019.

ArtWeek is an award-winning innovative festival featuring hundreds of unique and creative experiences that are hands-on, interactive or offer behind-the-scenes access to arts, culture, and the creative process. Now an annual statewide festival, ArtWeek was born in Boston in 2013 and recently expanded its footprint across the Commonwealth.

"Franklin has one of the most vibrant arts scenes in MetroWest," says FCC Chair Stacey David. "Our role as a collaborator is to help artists, performers and venues partner together to create a truly memorable ArtWeek festival. Last year, there were 50 Franklin ArtWeek events, which was 10% of all the events in the state. We hope to offer as many again this year."

The Franklin Cultural Council ArtWeek grants are for up to $250 each for programs that are offered free of charge to the public, at a Franklin venue. Grant applications can be filed online at www.bit.ly/FCCartweekgrants. 

If you are an interested artist, educator, performer or venue that would like help creating an ArtWeek event, or for information on ArtWeek grants, please email FCC Chair Stacey David at franklinculturalcouncil02038@gmail.com.

About the Franklin Cultural Council — The mission of the Franklin Cultural Council (FCC) is to encourage participation and enhance opportunities for enrichment in the cultural arts and sciences throughout our community. Comprised of committed residents, the FCC meets monthly with the purpose of supporting events and programs through grants from the Town of Franklin, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts. 

About ArtWeek – Presented by Highland Street Foundation and produced by the Boch Center, ArtWeek has become an annual award-winning innovative festival featuring hundreds of unique and creative experiences. Statewide partners include: Mass Cultural Council, Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism as well as Mass Center for the Book, MASSCreative, MassHumanities, MassPoetry, New England Foundation for the Arts, New England Museum Association, Young Audiences of Massachusetts and VSA Massachusetts. To learn more about ArtWeek, visit www.artweekma.org.

Franklin Cultural Council to Offer
Artweek Festival Grants

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI 5/4/18 - THU 5/10/18

FRIDAY 5/4/18
All Day   ArtWeek Franklin - find all events HERE
10am-12pm   Knitting Group @ Franklin Public Library
5:30pm   Heart with Hope Restorative Yoga (for parents and loved ones of those suffering from addiction) @ Sacred Tree Yoga, Norfolk
6:30pm   Winery Tour, Tasting, Classic Oldies @ La Cantina Winery
7pm   Yoga for Recovery @ Sacred Tree Yoga, Norfolk
7pm   Franklin SEPAC Comedy Night @ Showcase Live

SATURDAY 5/5/18
All Day   Franklin MBTA Line: shuttle buses during weekend Forge Park - Readville
All Day   ArtWeek Franklin - find all events HERE
10am   Franklin Fives Road Race (registration starts at 8:30am) @ Remington Middle School
10am-1pm   Camp Wiggi Open House @ Franklin YMCA
10am-1pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
11am   ArtWeek: Notable Blend (women’s singing group) @ Franklin Historical Museum
2pm   ArtWeek: Growing Up in an Italian-American Family @ Franklin TV, 23 Hutchinson St.

SUNDAY 5/6/18
All Day   Franklin MBTA Line: shuttle buses during weekend Forge Park - Readville
All Day   ArtWeek Franklin - find all events HERE
9am   Race for Recovery 5K @ Remington Middle School
10:30am   Walk of Tears (sponsored by Franklin and KP SADD) @ Franklin High School
1-4pm   Best Buddies - Wine Tasting Fundraiser @ La Cantina Winery
1-4pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
1-4pm   Friends of Franklin Dog Park FUNdraiser @ Pour Richard’s
2pm   ArtWeek: Kai Olson @ Franklin Historical Museum

MONDAY 5/7/18
10:30am   Move Along @ Franklin Public Library
11am   Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
11am   Book Discussion Group @ Franklin Senior Center
3pm   Monday Crafternoons @ Franklin Public Library
6pm   Introduction to Drawing @ Franklin Public Library

TUESDAY 5/8/18
9:30am   Bocce Season Starts (new players welcome) @ Franklin Senior Center
10:30am   Get Ready for Kindergarten @ Franklin Public Library
11:15am   Todler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
1pm   Low Vision Support Group @ Franklin Senior Center
7pm   School Committee Meeting @ Municipal Building
7:30pm   Franklin and Bellingham Rail Trail Committee monthly meeting @ Franklin YMCA

WEDNESDAY 5/9/18
10:30am   Terrific Toddlers @ Franklin Public Library
11am   Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
11am   Senior Player Performance @ Franklin Senior Center
4pm   Construction Junction @ Franklin Public Library
6:30pm   Teen Advisory Board @ Franklin Public Library
7pm   FHS Pops Night Concert @ Franklin High School
7pm   Town Council Meeting @ Municipal Building
7pm   Cultural Connections @ Rhapsody’s Victorian Coffee House
7:30pm   Let’s Laugh Today (laughter yoga) @ FUSF

THURSDAY 5/10/18
9:30am   Baby Tummy Time @ Franklin Public Library
10:30am   Story and Craft @ Franklin Public Library
11:15am   Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
1pm   Introduction to Drawing @ Franklin Senior Center
3:30pm   Discovery Workshop: Solids, Liquids, Gases @ Franklin Public Library
5-8pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
7pm   Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ Franklin YMCA

For the Town of Franklin Public Calendar click HERE.

For all other events and Franklin happenings click HERE.

*To submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this FORM

Music, Art & Dance multimedia event on May 6 closes out ArtWeek

Join us for the Art + Music Concert on May 6 with the Worcester Chamber Music Society.

The Worcester Chamber Music Society is coming to Franklin for a rare touring concert on May 6!  As the culminating event for Franklin ArtWeek, the Art + Music Family Concert is a fun multi-media event for all ages. Enjoy music of Mozart, Debussy, Haydn, and Ginastera, while artwork inspired by the pieces and created by Franklin's elementary students is projected above the musicians in a presentation timed to the music. Dancers with Festival Ballet Providence will entertain us, and audience members will have an opportunity to create art real-time by drawing on the stage during one of the pieces. Meet the musicians and see the instruments up close after the performance during our Meet & Greet! Thanks to sponsorship by the MetroWest Visitors Bureau, Mass Tourism, Dean Bank, Middlesex Savings Bank, the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the Franklin Cultural Council, tickets are available at the greatly reduced price of $10 for adults, $7 for seniors and students over 18, and FREE for children 17 and under! To purchase tickets online, click the link below. When: Sunday, May 6, Concert 3:00 - 4:00; Meet and Greet 4:00 - 4:30 Where: Franklin High School Auditorium Buy Tickets Since its initial concert in 2006, the WCMS has  presented sold-out concerts to captivated audiences, receiving consistent critical acclaim, building new young audiences, and training rising musicians through both its Neighborhood Strings and ChamberFest Music Camp programs. ArtWeek, a state-wide arts festival, will be held April 27-May 6. Find an ArtWeek event near you at www.artweekma.org Copyright © 2018 Franklin Cultural Council, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: 355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038 Questions? Contact FCC Chair Stacey David at franklinculturalcouncil02038 [at] gmail.com

In the News: drumming around the world; opioid crisis reaches milestone

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Presented by the Highland Street Foundation and produced by the Boch Center, ArtWeek expanded its partnership with Music Drives Us to provide grants for events during its 2018 festival (April 27 – May 6). 

A Franklin resident, Lydia Lucas, received a $500 performance grant to support the presentation of the event, Drumming Around the World, during ArtWeek. The event will take place on Saturday, May 5 from 2-3 p.m. at the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School, 201 Main St., Franklin. 

Through this hands-on musical experience, Drumming Around the World focuses on exploring different cultures and their musical styles through the art of drumming. Participants will learn elementary to intermediate rhythms by ear, participate in drum circles, practice improvisation skills, and learn the history of hand drumming."

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"The U.S. opioid crisis has passed a dubious milestone: Overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids like fentanyl have surpassed deaths involving prescription opioids. 

This change occurred in 2016, according to data published Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association. And it seemed to happen pretty suddenly. 

Data from the National Vital Statistics System show that there were 42,249 opioid-related overdose deaths in 2016. That includes 19,413 that involved synthetic opioids, 17,087 that involved prescription opioids and 15,469 that involved heroin. (In some cases, more than one type of drug was implicated in the death.)"

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In the News: ArtWeek continues through Sunday; Downtown Partnership looking for new members

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Just like the waxing moon, Franklin waxed full of arts over the weekend, making for a successful kick-off to the town’s first ArtWeek celebration. 

An evening featuring a sampling of mini performances at the Franklin Historical Museum on Friday blossomed into a full day of creativity at various locations around town the next day, with a multi-media watercolor workshop, a chalk art event, creation of origami cranes, rendering of live performances into sketches and water color paintings, a fairy tale-based comedy, a family paint session, a dance performance and a musical theater concert. 

It all continued on Sunday afternoon, with a performance by the Prolatio Singers and a concert by classical pianist Diana Fanning.

And that was just the start. The week-long celebration of the visual and performing arts, which the Franklin Cultural Council has organized in collaboration with Boston’s annual festival, runs through this Friday.

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sidewalk chalk art at the Town Common

"The Franklin Downtown Partnership invites businesses, groups and residents to join the organization to help revitalize town center and support local Franklin businesses. 

The Partnership is well known for its popular community events, including the Strawberry Stroll, the Harvest Festival and the Holiday Stroll, but the non-profit group is involved in many more endeavors. 

For the past 16 years, the Franklin Downtown Partnership has played a significant role in the town’s revitalization projects. The FDP has assisted with design and infrastructure improvements like signage, downtown green space and patios, the Historical Museum sculpture, the Horace Mann sculpture, spring flowers, holiday decorations, and many economic development and marketing initiatives. 

“We currently have nearly 250 members and we would love for more people to join, get involved and be a part of our long-term success,” says Executive Director Lisa Piana. “We are a group of individuals focused on creating a vibrant community for our businesses, our neighbors, and our visitors. Our focus is to encourage people to shop locally and support Franklin businesses.”

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Electric Youth Anti-Bullying Workshop For Children - May 3

Electric Youth (EY), the international touring ensemble of talented young singer-dancers trained at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA), will host and facilitate a fun anti-bullying workshop for children this Thursday evening, May 3 at 6 p.m. The ArtWeek 2018 event will take place at FSPA, located at 38 Main Street in downtown Franklin. 

Partnering with Bully: The Adjective, Electric Youth will use music and drama activities to create dialogue around positivity, inclusion and the importance of valuing relationships. The interactive workshop is free and geared to children ages 8-12. The event will also introduce an ongoing EY Friendship Challenge. Come meet the members of Electric Youth as they share their personal stories about friendship. Celebrate your own stories of friendship in return and work together with EY to bring these stories to life on the stage. 

Participants are asked to register for the workshop and arrive promptly at 6 p.m. for the hour-long event. Participants will receive a special certificate for taking the Electric Youth Friendship Challenge. This ArtWeek event is supported by Music Drives Us.

Electric Youth has released six professional albums and toured Europe 14 times, with performances at England’s Arundel Festival, Disneyland Paris, professional theaters in Bristol, London and Windsor, and such renowned venues as Sanremo’s Ariston Theatre and Vienna’s Konzerthaus, Musikverein and Schonbrunn Palace. 

EY also has headlined Fourth of July shows for U.S. troops and their families stationed in Italy at Camp Ederle, Camp Darby and Aviano Air Force Base. The ensemble has performed on Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas, on Fox-TV and WBZ Radio, and at Fenway Park, Gillette Stadium, Mechanics Hall, the Smithsonian Museum Theater, the United Nations and the American Embassy in Rome. Electric Youth 2018 will tour Austria and Italy this summer.

Register for the EY Friendship Challenge anti-bullying workshop via the sign-up link found on the Electric Youth website at www.electricyouth.com. 

For more information, call (508) 528-8668. For a complete listing of ArtWeek activities, visit www.artweekma.org.

Electric Youth Anti-Bullying Workshop For Children - May 3

More about Bully: The Adjective can be found on their page
http://bullytheadjective.org/

Franklin ArtWeek events daily through May 6

There will be over 50 arts and cultural events in Franklin between April 27 - May 6. See what's on offer!

FRANKLIN ARTWEEK There is so much going on in Franklin this week, we barely know where to start! Over 50 unique events will be held town-wide between April 27 - May 6, including dance, music and theater performances, art projects and classes, historical and cultural talks, and more! For a complete searchable database of ArtWeek events, click on the link below. For a printable calendar of those events in Franklin, click HERE. A few highlights of the week include: Fri, April 27: Taste of ArtWeek kick off at the Franklin Historical Museum from 6-7:30 pm, with free mini dance, improv and musical performances, along with "tastes" from area restaurants Sat, April 28: Art in Motion Live Art Event at the Franklin Public Library from 2-4 pm...watch artists sketch live dancers, musicians and actors as they perform, and try your own hand at drawing Sun, April 29: 1,000 Cranes for Franklin at the Franklin Public Library will be going on all week...write your wish for the town on a piece of paper, then learn to fold an origami crane to create a crowd-sourced art installation Mon, April 30: U.S. Air Force Jazz Band Airmen of Note at Franklin High School offers a jazz clinic at 5 pm and performance at 7 pm Tues, May 1: Empty Bowls Dinner and Fundraiser to benefit the Franklin Food Pantry from 6-8 pm...kids can also make a bowl of their own Wed, May 2: Taste of Israel by Temple Etz Chaim at the Franklin Public Library from 6:30-8 pm. Take a virtual trip to Israel with food, metal crafting, dancing, and more! Thurs, May 3: The Art of the (Wine) Label at Pour Richard's Wine and Spirits from 6:30-8:30 pm...wine tasting while creating an artistic wine label of your own Fri, May 4: Found Poetry Teen and Adult Zentangle at the Franklin Rec Dept from 6-8 pm Sat, May 5: Noteable Blend Chorus at the Franklin Historical Museum from 12:00-12:45...fun, free barbershop concert Sun, May 6: Art + Music Family Concert from 3-4:30 pm at Franklin High School. The Worcester Chamber Music Society is coming to Franklin for a multi-media show of classical music paired with artwork created by Franklin's school children and dancers from Festival Ballet Providence And much, much more!! Click here for ArtWeek Calendar ArtWeek is brought to you by the Franklin Cultural Council. "Like" us on Facebook for up-to-date listings of arts and cultural events in town. ArtWeek, a state-wide arts festival, will be held April 27-May 6. Find an ArtWeek event near you at www.artweekma.org Copyright © 2018 Franklin Cultural Council, All rights reserved. Received this from a friend? Subscribe to our email list.

The ArtWeek calendar for Franklin can also be found https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l2Fh_8m3X3thBGEsv1ggtEQdVN6z19cI/view?usp=sharing

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI 4/27/18 - THU 5/3/18

FRIDAY 4/27/18
All Day   ArtWeek Franklin - find all events HERE
10am-12pm   Knitting Group @ Franklin Public Library
11am   Disco Party @ Franklin Senior Center
2pm   Tech Help with HMMS Students @ Franklin Senior Center
5:30pm   Heart with Hope Restorative Yoga (for parents and loved ones of those suffering from addiction) @ Sacred Tree Yoga, Norfolk
6:30-9pm   Wine tasting Fundraiser for FEF @ La Cantina Winery
7pm   Yoga for Recovery @ Sacred Tree Yoga, Norfolk
7:30pm   Concert: North Sea Gas @ Original Congregational Church, Wrentham
8pm   Broadway Series: Tyler Hanes in Concert @ The Black Box

ArtWeek Franklin

SATURDAY 4/28/18
All Day   Franklin MBTA Line: shuttle buses during weekend Forge Park - Readville
All Day   ArtWeek Franklin - find all events HERE
9am-12pm   Earth Day Celebration and Clean Up in Franklin @ Beaver Pond
10am-1pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
11:30am   Stories in the Stones @ Del Carte
4-10pm   Scavenger Hunt for PMC Franklin Kids Ride @ Adirondack Club
7-11pm   Party for the Pantry @ The Black Box
8pm   Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Pat Donahue @ FUSF

SUNDAY 4/29/18
All Day   Franklin MBTA Line: shuttle buses during weekend Forge Park - Readville
All Day   ArtWeek Franklin - find all events HERE
10am-8pm   Spa Day Fundraiser for Franklin Lions Club @ Belles Day Spa
12-4pm   Chili and Chowder Challenge to support Relay for Life of Western Norfolk @ VFW in Medway
1-4pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
3pm   Musician Jon Berman @ Franklin Public Library
4pm   Classical Series: Diana Fanning @ The Black Box
6pm   Franklin Interfaith Council: Voices of Faith Concert (free, open to all) @ Church of Jesus Christ the Latter-day Saints, 91 Jordan Rd.

MONDAY 4/30/18
All Day   ArtWeek Franklin - find all events HERE
11am   Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
1pm   Ted Talks @ Franklin Senior Center
7pm   Airmen of Note - free concert, but tickets required @ FHS

TUESDAY 5/1/18
All Day   ArtWeek Franklin - find all events HERE
11:15am   Todler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
6-8pm   3rd Annual Empty Bowls Dinner @ FHS
6:30pm   Marilyn Cruikshank -  Downsizing: : Living with Less! @ Franklin Public Library
7pm   Franklin Garden Club Monthly Meeting @ Franklin Senior Center
7pm   Friends of the Franklin Library Book Group @ Franklin Public Library

WEDNESDAY 5/2/18
All Day   ArtWeek Franklin - find all events HERE
11am   Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
4pm   Construction Junction @ Franklin Public Library
6:30pm   Christian Zen Weekly Meditation @ McMahon Guest House (1061 Upper Union Street)
6:30pm   Friends of the Franklin Library Meeting @ Franklin Public Library
6:30pm   YA Dystopian Book Club @ Franklin Public Library
7pm   Friends of Franklin Library Monthly Meeting @ Franklin Public Library
7:30pm   Franklin Newcomers Club Meeting: speaker Jeff Nutting @ 3 Restaurant

THURSDAY 5/3/18
All Day   ArtWeek Franklin - find all events HERE
11:15am   Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
1-6pm   American Red Cross Blood Drive @ Elks Lodge
5-8pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
7pm   Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ Franklin YMCA

For the Town of Franklin Public Calendar click HERE.

For all other events and Franklin happenings click HERE.

*To submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this FORM

ArtWeek opens today - Lots of things to do and see through May 6

The Franklin Cultural Council has integrated their ArtWeek schedule of events into the Community calendar. You can also choose to go to the ArtWeek page, select Franklin and find all the events located here.

ArtWeek - Franklin selection

Of course, for some variety and to explore art in and around us, you can go to the ArtWeek calendar page and choose an event outside of Franklin!

ArtWeek - State selection  http://www.artweekma.org/events/

ArtWeek opens today - Lots of things to do and see through May 6

May Events At The Franklin Historical Museum

ArtWeek continues at the Franklin Historical Museum with the last 3 performances and presentations, as we proudly participate in this year’s state wide event sponsored by the Mass Cultural Council.

Enjoy a delightful firsthand account of various exploits and travel misadventures abroad with musical conductor and Franklin resident Jon Mitchell’s humorous presentation ‘NOW YOU CAN TAKE OFF YOUR CLOTHES’ – Anecdotes of an American Conductor in Europe. A slide presentation and original professional recordings highlight this light-hearted musical and visual presentation. Bring your sense of humor Thursday evening, May 3 at 6:30 PM.

NOTABLE BLEND, a women’s barbershop chorus, performs Saturday, May 5 at Noon. You’ll love the sounds of this a cappella group as you learn about 4 part harmony and experience their shared passion for singing. This performance is one of two by Notable Blend as part of ArtWeek. They’ll perform a second show later in the afternoon at the Franklin Public Library. This performance is supported by a grant from the Franklin Cultural Council.

Sunday, May 6 is an opportunity to experience KAI OLSSON ART AND MUSIC. Kai’s original art and original music will be combined in this presentation starting at 1:00 PM. View his mixed media acrylics, water colors and pencil sketches of landscapes, nature, portraits and surreal art. Listen to original recordings as well as live guitar and vocal performances. This event is supported by a grant from the Franklin Cultural Council.

Our Second Sunday Speaker Series continues on May 13 with noted local historian and author JAMES C. JOHNSTON JR. We are pleased to have Jim speak on the topic of the OLIVER POND HOUSE IN CONTEXT, its story and its history. Lifelong Franklin resident, Jim’s roots in Franklin go very deep. Long time public official, former Franklin High School history teacher and owner of Johnston Antiques, Rare Coins and Appraisal Service, Jim is an interesting and entertaining speaker. Don’t miss this chance to hear him speak on the topic of the historic Oliver Pond Home that he has lived in all his life. The presentation begins at 1:15 PM.

Coming in June, our Summer Bridal Gown Exhibit!

The museum is open Saturday mornings 10 AM-1 PM, Sunday afternoons 1 PM-4 PM and Thursday evenings 5 PM-8 PM. We’re located at 80 West Central Street, admission is always free and we’re wheelchair accessible.

May Events At The Franklin Historical Museum

You can also visit the Historical Museum on the web at
http://franklinhistoricalmuseum.org/   

or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/FHM02038?

ArtWeek To Launch Statewide Creative Festival With More Than 500 Events From April 27 – May 6

Presented by Highland Street Foundation and produced by the Boch Center, ArtWeek today announced its largest season lineup ever. The award-winning creative festival will offer more than 500 events from April 27 – May 6—more than double the size of the 2017 festival. For the first time, ArtWeek events will take place across the Commonwealth, with a presence in 155 neighborhoods and towns across all six regions of the state. The festival aims to provide participants with new ways to get creative and make art and culture more accessible to everyone. This season, more than 70 percent of all ArtWeek events are free.

Visit artweekMA.org to view the full calendar of events.

"When we joined forces with Highland Street Foundation in 2013, I had no idea that there would be such enthusiastic support and demand for redefining cultural experiences and allowing people to take creativity into their own hands," said Josiah A. Spaulding, Jr., President and CEO of the Boch Center. "Not only does ArtWeek provide hundreds of free and affordable creative events, it also spotlights the rich cultural community that exists across Massachusetts. We hope everyone will come out to participate in one—or more—of the many terrific ArtWeek events!"

ArtWeek To Launch Statewide Creative Festival
With More Than 500 Events From April 27 – May 6

The 2018 festival offers something for everyone, including a number of family friendly events. Participants can dine like Ernest Hemingway in South Yarmouth, take a lighthouse photography workshop in North Truro, view projections of local immigrants at Boston #StandsWithImmigrants, walk across the low wire with Circus Smirkus in Newton, attend a musical workshop with the United States Air Force Jazz Band in Franklin, enroll the kids in a wizard workshop in Worcester, create a cardboard sculpture in Lincoln, take a tour of public art in Salem, go behind the scenes to watch HGTV's Deek Diedricksen build a playhouse in Brockton, stage a living tableau in Plymouth, make a backyard bee house and participate in a conversation on sustainability in Williamstown, design your own instrument from recyclable materials in Greenfield and so much more.

ArtWeek is an annual 10-day innovative festival featuring hundreds of unique and creative experiences that are hands-on, offering new ways to experience art and culture. ArtWeek was born in Boston in 2013 and recently expanded its footprint across the Commonwealth. This year, Mass Cultural Council and the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism have joined ArtWeek as Lead Champions in this unique opportunity to shine a spotlight on the state's creative economy. ArtWeek has also secured a network of more than 70 statewide, regional and local collaborators and over a dozen media partners to help promote the upcoming festival.

"It has been exciting to watch ArtWeek grow over the past few years," said Blake Jordan, Executive Director, Highland Street Foundation. "With more than 500 unique opportunities, ArtWeek truly allows everyone to participate in the arts, which is part of our core mission."

For more information, visit artweekMA.org.