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Thursday, April 27, 2023
Franklin Cultural Festival is taking an "intermission" for 2023
Monday, September 12, 2022
Franklin Cultural Festival 2022 - photos by Jake Jacobson
For a limited time these photos are available for download. If you want to use a photo, give credit to Jake Jacobson!
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prior to the Indian Wedding Showcase (Jake Jacobson photo) |
Check out the 200+ photos in the Google Photo album -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/xmKLFvJyZbjJfLYw9
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salsa dancing at the end of the day to the music by Eguie Castrillo Salsa Orchestra (Jake Jacobson photo) |
Friday, September 9, 2022
What's happening at the Franklin Cultural Festival on Saturday? Download this 1 sheet guide
- where to park
- the schedule for the Main Stage
- the layout of the Cultural Festival on the Town Common
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What's happening at the Franklin Cultural Festival on Saturday? Download this 1 sheet guide |
Thursday, September 8, 2022
Franklin Cultural Festival: Entertainment lined up to showcase cultural diversity on the Town Common Saturday
The 2nd Annual Cultural Festival "Community Unity" in addition to featuring food trucks, a beer & wine garden, artisan vendors, nonprofit alley also showcases a variety of entertainment on the Franklin Town Common.
12:00pm - Main Stage: FHS Theatre Company performs "Cinderella Medley"
12:45pm - Main Stage: Onot Isreali Dance Troupe
1:30pm - Main Stage: Ron Reid's Sunsteel Quartet
2:45pm - Main Stage: Indian Wedding Showcase
3:45pm - Main Stage: She Grooves
4:30pm - Main Stage: Eguie Castrillo Salsa Orchestra
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Franklin Cultural Festival: Entertainment lined up to showcase cultural diversity on the Town Common Saturday |
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Franklin Cultural District: #artshappenhere - Cultural Festival has a full schedule for the Main Stage
Summer is behind us, the rain has ended for now and it looks like a great weekend for the 2nd Franklin Community Unity Cultural Festival. Food trucks, beer & wine garden, artisan vendors, non-profit alley, and entertainment all afternoon on the Main Stage all in and around the Town Common.
And that is not the only reason to get out for #arthappenshere in many other ways this weekend as the listing below indicates.
Wednesday, September 7
7:00pm - Franklin Art Association - abstract painter Deborah Drummond (Franklin Senior Center) (meeting at 7; networking begins at 6:30pm)
Thursday, September 8
8:30am - Franklin Downtown Partnership: General Meeting (Dean College)
6:00pm - Dave Penza (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
Friday, September 9
9:00am - 9/11 Remembrance (Franklin Senior Center) Farmers Market
2:00pm - Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)
5:00pm - Papalias Pizza (67 Degrees Brewery)
6:00pm - Hit the Bus (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
6:00pm - Santa Foundation fund raiser (ticketed event) (La Cantina Winery)
Saturday, September 10
10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
12:00pm - 2022 Cultural Festival (Franklin Town Common)
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Town Common |
12:00pm - Cultural Festival - features food trucks, beer & wine garden, artisan vendors, nonprofit alley and entertainment (see Main Stage listing) (Franklin Town Common)
12:00pm - Main Stage: FHS Theatre Company performs "Cinderella Medley"
12:45pm - Main Stage: Onot Isreali Dance Troupe
1:30pm - Main Stage: Ron Reid's Sunsteel Quartet
2:45pm - Main Stage: Indian Wedding Showcase
3:45pm - Main Stage: She Grooves
4:30pm - Main Stage: Eguie Castrillo Salsa Orchestra
6:00pm - Patrick Durkin (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
Sunday, September 11
10:00am - 125 Anniversary Celebration Worship Service (St John’s Episcopal)
1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free) Franklin Historical Museum
1:15pm - Second Sunday Speaker: Maureen Taylor, Photo Detective (Franklin Historical Museum)
Tuesday, September 13
7:00pm - FBRTC Meeting (67 Degrees Brewery)
7:00pm - Yankee Quilters (Emma’s Quilt Cupboard)
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 Festival: parking map for Sat, Sep 10
"Parking!
Please note there won't be parking available ON the common this year. While we know this is a hardship, we have prioritized our handicapped parking spaces this year and are using all of Union Street for these. (And the amazing FOOD TRUCKS will fill up all of Main Street!).
Please keep Union Street available for those with mobility issues."
Shared from Cultural Festival page -> https://www.facebook.com/FranklinCulturalCouncil/posts/pfbid0CXp1gZXNTVevC1cqWWWrgFrR4y1Zh82fs8RE6g6mWVa4AFtKEvfW9Yq5zkE4Fie4l
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Franklin Cultural Festival: parking map for Sat, Sep 10 |
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Franklin Cultural Festival - map of activity locations scheduled for Saturday, Sep 10, 2022
The Franklin Cultural Festival is scheduled for Saturday, Sep 10 from noon to 6 PM in and around the Town Common with the activities shown in the areas on the map shared here:
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Franklin Cultural Festival - map of activity locations scheduled for Saturday, Sep 10, 2022 |
Monday, September 5, 2022
Living Statues to make appearance at the Franklin Cultural Festival - Sep 10
Watch pieces of history come to life at this year’s Franklin Cultural Festival! We are lucky enough to be joined by three different LIVING STATUES this year - you won’t want to miss it!Be sure to join us on September 10th from 12-6pm for artisan booths, live performances, great food, a beer/wine garden, and more for your whole family to enjoy!
Ben Franklin, Harriet Tubman, and Betsy Ross will make an appearance!
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Living Statues to make appearance at the Franklin Cultural Festival |
Sunday, September 4, 2022
Get your pre-order in for a Franklin Cultural Festival t-shirt by Sep 9, pick it up Sep 10
We have some amazing t-shirts available to commemorate the upcoming Franklin Cultural Festival on September 10!
Advance orders will be accepted through September 9, and you’ll be able to pick it up at the Festival on the 10th! Limited quantities available, so order yours today.
100% of the proceeds will go towards funding this and future festivals for all community members to enjoy.
Purchase here using EventBrite: bit.ly/fcfshirt
Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch0xQ2eoGdG/
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Get your pre-order in for a Franklin Cultural Festival t-shirt by Sep 9, pick it up Sep 10 |
Saturday, September 3, 2022
Franklin Cultural Festival scheduled for Saturday, Sep 10 on the Town Common
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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Franklin Cultural Council looking for Franklin nonprofits in Arts & Culture arena for "Community Culture Lane" - Sep 10
Hi Franklin community,
- Booths must fit under the arts and cultural "umbrella".
- Organizations must provide their own tent and table.
- Informational pamphlets and materials are encouraged.
- Games with prizes or interactive booths are encouraged.
- Booths are not allowed to sell products or fund raise in any way.
Monday, July 11, 2022
"Community Unity" returns as theme for the Franklin Cultural Festival - Sep 10
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Franklin Cultural District Committee Meeting - Agenda - May 5 - 7 PM
- March 23, 2022 Cultural District Committee Meeting
- April 6, 2022 Cultural District Committee Meeting
- Review, discuss and vote FY23 Goals
- Review of current CDC membership.
- Update
- Members report
- Publishing schedule; sharing; outreach
- Opportunities to fund performances/events within the Cultural District
- Purchase of materials and supplies
- Rain Check Program
- Pat presentation
- Discussion of May 12, 2022 7:00 p.m. Meeting Agenda
- Discussion of Meeting Topics and Possible New Format
- Discussion and vote on dates
- FCD Partners Meeting: Thursday May 12, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
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Franklin Cultural District Committee Meeting - Agenda - May 5 - 7 PM |
Franklin Cultural Festival opens applications for artisan vendor booths
The Franklin Cultural Festival is in search of 50 HIGH QUALITY Artisan Vendors for our juried vendor portion of the festival!
Applications must be submitted online at:
https://franklinma.viewpointcloud.com/categories/1098
Entries can be made in the following categories:
• Fine Arts (painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography, mixed media, etc.)
• Fine Crafts (wood, metal, glass, clay, etc.)
• Jewelry (Please note – Jewelry must have some handmade component. Assembled
product won’t be accepted.)
• Accessories (hats, bags, belts, scarves, etc.)
• Fiber Arts (weaving, quilt making, embroidery, home decor)
• Paper Arts
• Bath and Body
• Specialty Foods
Demonstrations of your process are welcome and encouraged.
Please email Shelley Green @ culturalcouncil@franklinma.gov with questions!
Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc-dhssssYY/
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Franklin Cultural Festival opens applications for artisan vendor booths |
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Hold the date - Sep 10, 2022 - the Franklin Cultural Festival returns!
Franklin Cultural Festival is scheduled to return Sept 10, 2022
It must be the nice weather because we are getting lots of inquiries about the festival this year! We are currently organizing our ARTISAN VENDOR booth applications and will open those very soon!
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Hold the date - Sep 10, 2022 - the Franklin Cultural Festival returns! |
Sunday, January 30, 2022
Franklin Cultural Council: Circle of Friends Coffeehouse & Pamela Means share an FCC grant
"Happy post of the day! We'll be announcing our grant awards online over the next few weeks!
We're so excited to welcome nationally known singer-songwriter, Pamela Mean to Franklin next December! In partnership with the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse, Pamela will present "The Power of the Protest Song: Our Shared History & Present Day Struggles".
This will likely be a sold out show and will be offered for free to our community through our grant partnership with the Massachusetts Cultural Council. "
Pamela's web page -> https://www.pamelameans.com/