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Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Susan Werner, scheduled to perform at the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse May 9, 7:30 PM

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Susan Werner

May 9th, 2026
7:30 PM $30

Doors open at 7:00 PM.

Over the course of her twenty five year career, Susan Werner has earned a reputation as “one of the most innovative songwriters working today” (Chicago Tribune). With formidable chops on guitar (she began playing at age 5) and piano (she was a guest on Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz), along with a graduate degree in voice performance, her shows are a one-woman master class in musicianship.

Although best known as an acoustic songwriter that came up through coffeehouses and folk festivals, the Chicago-based artist has written songs in the style of Gershwin and Cole Porter (I Can’t Be New, 2004), gospel music (The Gospel Truth, 2007), traditional Cuban “son” (An American In Havana, 2016), and New Orleans junk piano (NOLA, 2019).

In 2014 she composed the music and lyrics to the musical theater score Bull Durham, The Musical (MGM). Her songs have been recorded by Tom Jones, Michael Feinstein, and Shemekia Copeland, and her latest recording of originals, The Birds of Florida, took flight in 2022.

Upcoming Shows

Lucy Kaplansky, Sept. 19

Richard Shindell, Oct. 24

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

Saturday, April 11, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, April 11, 2026 ???

Saturday, April 11

9:00am Electronics Recycling Event (St. Mary's Parish School Parking Lot)

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am Volunteer Income Tax Preparation with VITA (Franklin Public Library)

10:30am Weekend Wiggles! (Franklin Public Library)

2:00pm Craftalong for Adults! (Franklin Public Library)

2:00pm The Prom (ticketed) (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

7:30pm The Prom (ticketed) (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

7:30pm Vance Gilbert (ticketed concert) (Circle of Friends Coffeehouse)

8:00pm Karaoke at The Raillery (Raillery Public House)

*** NO Town Meetings today ***

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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

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Reminder: Vance Gilbert concert at Circle of Friends Coffeehouse, April 11

Vance Gilbert

April 11, 2026
7:30 PM $25

Doors open at 7:00 pm.

Vance Gilbert is an acclaimed singer-songwriter known for his warm, soulful voice, sharp wit, and genre-blending songwriting that moves easily between folk, jazz, blues, and R&B. A longtime favorite on the national folk circuit, he has captivated audiences for decades with songs that are both deeply thoughtful and delightfully funny. Whether delivering a tender ballad or an off-the-cuff story, Gilbert brings a rare combination of musical excellence, heart, and irresistible stage presence.

Upcoming Shows

Susan Werner, May 9

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

Monday, March 30, 2026

Vance Gilbert scheduled to perform at the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse - April 11, 7:30 PM

Vance Gilbert

April 11, 2026
7:30 PM $25

Doors open at 7:00 pm.

Upcoming Shows

Susan Werner, May 9

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

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

James Keelaghan to perform at the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse - March 28, 7:30 PM

James Keelaghan

March 28, 2026
7:30 PM $25

Doors open at 7:00 pm.

Known for his rich baritone voice and masterful storytelling, James Keelaghan is one of Canada's most respected folk singer-songwriters. With songs that blend traditional folk, roots revival, and Celtic influences, Keelaghan weaves history and humanity into every lyric.

From the haunting beauty of "Kiri's Piano"—a reflection on the internment of Japanese Canadians—to the moving "Cold Missouri Waters", inspired by the Mann Gulch fire, his music captures the power of real lives and moments in time.

Join us for an unforgettable evening as James Keelaghan brings his warmth, wit, and poetic songwriting to our stage. It's folk music at its finest—deeply personal, yet universally resonant.

Upcoming Shows

Vance Gilbert, April 11

Susan Werner, May 9

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

Friday, March 6, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, March 6, 2026 ???

Friday, March 6

Regular curbside trash/recycle schedule for this week
Free overflow bags at DPW Admin building, 257 Fisher St
Hours added at Beaver St Recycling Ctr https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/03/reminder-regular-curbside-schedule-for.html

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

6:00pm Ken Barney (live music) (Lafayette House)

7:00pm High School Musical (Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter)

7:30pm Garnet Rogers - Special FRIDAY Show (ticketed concert) (Circle of Friends Coffeehouse)

Library & Senior Center events

For additional details on Library events ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

Note: Senior Center checking on why their events are suddenly being shown as "All Day". You can use the monthly newsletter for specific program/event times

*** Town Meetings today ***

Franklin School Committee - Policy Subcommittee Meeting

Friday, March 6 Time: 8:15 AM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03062026-2169

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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

Franklin Matters

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Susan Werner, scheduled to perform at the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse May 9, 7:30 PM

Saturday, April 11, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, April 11, 2026 ???

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Reminder: Vance Gilbert concert at Circle of Friends Coffeehouse, April 11

Monday, March 30, 2026

Vance Gilbert scheduled to perform at the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse - April 11, 7:30 PM

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

James Keelaghan to perform at the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse - March 28, 7:30 PM

Friday, March 6, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, March 6, 2026 ???

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