Richard Shindell Concert scheduled for Oct 18 at the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is CANCELED

Richard Shindell Concert Canceled

View this email in your browser Due to a family emergency, Richard Shindell has canceled his tour and will not be performing on Oct. 18th at the Circle of Friends. If you have already purchased tickets, you will receive a refund through PayPal.   Come hear the Celtic band RUNA on November 15th and Ellis Paul on December 6th.  You can view the full schedule at Circlefolk.org.   Copyright © 2025 Circle of Friends Coffeehouse, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Circle of Friends Coffeehouse, First Universalist Society 262 Chestnut St, Franklin, MA 02038

Richard Shindell Concert scheduled for Oct 18 at
the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is CANCELED

Chris Smither scheduled to perform at Circle of Friends Coffeehouse - September 13

Chris Smither

Chris Smither Sept. 13,2025  7:30 PM $30  Doors open at 7:00 pm.

Honed by decades on the road, acclaimed singer-songwriter and guitarist Chris Smither delivers music that is equal parts folk, blues, and poetry. Influenced by the likes of Lightnin' Hopkins and Mississippi John Hurt, his signature fingerpicking style, foot-tapping rhythms, and deep, resonant voice have earned him a devoted international following. With songs recorded by artists such as Bonnie Raitt and Diana Krall, and twenty albums to his name—including his latest release All About the Bones (2024)—Smither remains a masterful performer whose live shows are as powerful as his songwriting. Upcoming Shows

Richard Shindell, October 18 RUNA November 15 Ellis Paul, Dec. 6 Circle of Friends Coffeehouse

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse · First Universalist Society · 262 Chestnut St · Franklin, MA 02038 · USA

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: 2025-2026 Tickets on Sale Now!

Tickets are now on sale for our 2025-2026 concert season!   Our first concert is on Sept.13th featuring Chris Smither followed by Richard Shindell on October 18th. The rest of the schedule can be found at our website circlefolk.org.  Many of these shows will probably sell out, so buy your tickets early! Find Out More Copyright © 2025 Circle of Friends Coffeehouse, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Circle of Friends Coffeehouse First Universalist Society 262 Chestnut St Franklin, MA 02038

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: 2025-2026 Tickets on Sale Now!

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse 2025-2026 season announced

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse 2025-2026 season announced

We have an amazing 2025-26 season coming up.

Tickets to all these shows are now available. -> https://www.circlefolk.org/schedule

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, May 17, 2025 ???

Saturday, May 17

7:30am FBRTC 5K Road Race - pre-registration (SNETT Trailhead, 234 Grove St) 

9:00am  Annual Electronics Recycling Event (St Mary's school parking lot) 

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church) 

9:00am Library Books Sale (Franklin Public Library)

9:00am FBRTC 5K Road Race (SNETT Trailhead, 234 Grove St)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am Rise Up (Franklin United Methodist Church)

10:00am Walking Group (St John's Episcopal Church) 

10:30am Music at the Blissful (Franklin Public Library)

11:00am  All School Art Show - "Art from the Heart" (Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter)

12:00pm La Cantina Winery Celebrates 10 Yr Anniversary 

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

2:00pm Holi Celebration (Franklin Town Common)

6:30pm Italian film Festival - "Cabrini" (Franklin Historical Museum)

7:30pm John Gorka (live music) (Circle of Friends Coffeehouse)

** NO  Town Meetings today   **

 

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What's happening today in Franklin? 

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

John Gorka to perform at the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse on May 17

John Gorka

John Gorka May 17,2025    7:30 PM $30  Doors open at 7:00 pm.

From New Jersey, John Gorka is a world-renowned singer-songwriter who got his start at a neighborhood coffeehouse in eastern Pennsylvania. Though small, Godfrey Daniels was and is one of the oldest and most venerable music institutions and has long been a hangout for music lovers and aspiring musicians. In the late 1970's, John was one of these aspiring musicians. Although his academic coursework at Moravian College lay in Philosophy and History, music began to offer paramount enticements. Soon he found himself living in the club's basement and acting as resident MC and sound man, encountering legendary folk troubadours like Canadian singer-songwriter Stan Rogers, Eric Andersen, Tom Paxton and Claudia Schmidt. Their brand of folk-inspired acoustic music inspired him, and before long he was performing his own songs – mostly as an opener for visiting acts. Soon he started traveling to New York City, where Jack Hardy's legendary Fast Folk circle (a breeding ground for many a major singer-songwriter) became a powerful source of education and encouragement. Folk meccas like Texas' Kerrville Folk Festival (where he won the New Folk Award in 1984) and Boston followed, and his stunningly soulful baritone voice and original songwriting began turning heads. Circle of Friends schedule and ticket information is available at https://circlefolk.org/ The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is a non-profit organization affiliated with Franklin's First Universalist Society. Concerts are presented in a smoke free and alcohol free environment at the Society's handicapped accessible Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St. in Franklin, and begin at 7:30 PM; doors open at 7:00 PM. Tickets for this show are $30. Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available. Please visit circlefolk.org for tickets and more information. Upcoming Shows

Chris Smithers, September 13th  Richard Shindell, October 18th Circle of Friends Coffeehouse

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse · First Universalist Society · 262 Chestnut St · Franklin, MA 02038 · USA

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John Gorka returns to perform at the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse - May 17

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse - May 17

John Gorka returns to the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse on Saturday, May 17th at 7:30 PM. He is perhaps the quintessential iconic singer-songwriter of the 80's folk scene. Hailing from New Jersey, but forged in the Greenwich Village Fast Folk scene, he honed his craft and persona into an unmistakable image.

Many well known artists have recorded and/or performed John Gorka songs, including Mary Chapin Carpenter, Nanci Griffith, Mary Black and Maura O'Connell. John has graced the stage of Austin City Limits, Mountain Stage, etown and has appeared on CNN. http://johngorka.com/

"The leading singer/songwriter of the New Folk movement" – Rolling Stone

"Gorka is widely heralded for the sophisticated intelligence and provocative originality of his songs." -The Boston Globe

 

The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is a non-profit organization affiliated with Franklin's First Universalist Society. Concerts are presented in a smoke free and alcohol free environment at the Society's handicapped accessible Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St. in Franklin, and begin at 7:30 PM; doors open at 7:00 PM. Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available.  Please visit http://www.circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information.

Whether you're in the "Circle of Concern" or "Circle of Control" nurture your circle of friends

nurture your circle of friends 

Via Dr. Julie Gurner (@drgurner)

"Great reframe for any day that you feel a bit out of the right headspace, is to focus on the "Circle of Control."

If you can't control it, you don't need to spend energy on it.

Shift up your perspective, and take on the right things."

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The Kennedys scheduled to perform at the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse on April 5

The Kennedys April 5th,2025  7:30 PM $25  Doors open at 7:00 pm.  The Kennedys 1st CD, "River of Fallen Stars" was released in January of 1995 - 30 years ago! Since then they've released 17 albums, and for their 30th anniversary tour, they'll play songs from all 17 albums at each show, with different song selections at each show. Upcoming Shows Last show for the 2024-2025 season will feature John Gorka, May 17th

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse · First Universalist Society · 262 Chestnut St · Franklin, MA 02038 · USA

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