3rd Annual Cultural Festival - Friday Recap (photo, video)

The weather was perfect for the 3rd Annual Cultural Festival outdoor events on Friday. The Farmers Market was active and full of vendor choices. 

Multiple farms had fresh produce and I got our set of cooking knifes sharpened. #shopFranklin's space was represented by Linda Waters and Confidence Beads. Bob Vozella and family conducted tastings for Franklin's own La Cantina Winery. 

two rows of vendors at the Franklin Farmers Market

Bill and Linda Hamaker led a good group in laughter yoga inside the Town Common bandstand.

Let's Laugh Today, Laughter Yoga at the 3nd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival

Kevin Wolfe and friend performed many familiar rock songs

Kevin Wolfe and friend performing

The day closed out under the stars with a performance of The Mikado by FPAC

cast of the Mikado by FPAC takes a bow

The day had begun with the FPS Summer Music Concert at Franklin High School. There will be more video and photos from this set of performances in the days to come but for now, here is the closing song dedicated to Dr Pandora Carlucci (also a key contributor for the Cultural Festival).

Additions to the FCF 2017 Schedule for Saturday, July 29

Two additions to the schedule for Saturday, July 29. The bridal gown display at the Historical Museum is open from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. A speaker on the history of bridal gowns is scheduled for 10:30. Next door, Mr Markee's kinetic robots are also on display at the Methodist Church from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

*** FRANKLIN HISTORICAL MUSEUM

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM = Display of bridal gowns; 
10:30 AM -> Speaker on history of bridal gowns

Stella Jeon's wedding gown, upper body view of veil and lace detail

*** FRANKLIN METHODIST CHURCH

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM = Kinetic Robots and Space Creations With Mr. Markee

"The Electro X" put together by Mr Markee

Day 2 Schedule - 3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival - Thursday, July 27

FRANKLIN TOWN COMMON

5:00 to 6:15: Encore Music
6:45 to 8:00: Jamie Barrett
8:00 to 9:30? FPAC performs "The Mikado"

FRANKLIN HISTORICAL MUSEUM

5:00 – 8:00
Display of bridal gowns; speaker on history of wedding gowns.

FRANKLIN METHODIST CHURCH

5:00 – 8:00
Kinetic Robots and Space Creations With Mr. Markee

3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival Schedule: Thursday, July 27, 2017

* note the schedule is subject to change
If you are interested in getting updates on the Franklin Cultural Festival please check out the webpage http://www.franklinsculturalfestival.org/ or follow the Festival on Twitter https://twitter.com/artshappenhere





All roads should lead to The Rome Restaurant in Franklin either before or after taking in one or more of the events at the Cultural Festival. 

The Rome will feature "Festival Fettucini" from 4:00 PM to closing each night Wednesday, July 26 through Saturday, July 29.  The culinary arts are one of the key arts that the Festival is looking to showcase. Franklin has a broad variety of culinary choices!
http://www.franklinculturaldistrict.org/2017/07/stop-by-rome-for-festival-fettucini.html


To help financially support the Festival please visit: https://www.gofundme.com/FCF2017. 

The tri-fold flyer with the full schedule can be downloaded here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczZFlnZFNMV1puWkE/view?usp=sharing

Electric Youth and Future Shock please the crowd (photo recap)

FSPA's Electric Youth opened the 3rd Annual Cultural Festival with a rousing performance highlighted by the appearance of Future Shock. 

Electric Youth and Future Shock please the crowd

Future Shock is the younger version and quite talented!

Tinker Bell was among the audience posing for photos and
sprinkling fairy dust on the young at heart both big and small.

Face painting, sidewalk chalk, and Plein air painting were
also attractions provided by the Franklin Art Association.

Let's hope the weather continues to be bright for the rest of the Cultural Festival schedule. The Festival has performances from 5:00 to 9:30 on the Town Common today. Kinetic robots are on display at the Methodist Church and the Historical Museum is scheduled for a speaker on wedding gowns as the wedding gown display continues.

Electric Youth and Future Shock please the crowd (photo recap)

All roads should lead to The Rome Restaurant in Franklin either before or after taking in one or more of the events at the Cultural Festival.  

The Rome will feature "Festival Fettucini" from 4:00 PM to closing each night Wednesday, July 26 through Saturday, July 29.  The culinary arts are one of the key arts that the Festival is looking to showcase. Franklin has a broad variety of culinary choices!
http://www.franklinculturaldistrict.org/2017/07/stop-by-rome-for-festival-fettucini.html 


If you are interested in getting updates on the Franklin Cultural Festival please check out the webpage http://www.franklinsculturalfestival.org/ or follow the Festival on Twitter https://twitter.com/artshappenhere


To help financially support the Festival please visit: https://www.gofundme.com/FCF2017. 
  
The tri-fold flyer with the full schedule can be downloaded here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczZFlnZFNMV1puWkE/view?usp=sharing

Saturday, July 29 - 3rd Annual Cultural Festival Schedule - THE BLACK BOX

3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival

Performance Schedule

Saturday, July 29

At THE BLACK BOX

The Franklin Art Association will display works of local artists in the lobby of THE BLACK BOX.   The detailed schedule of performances looks like this:

	Festival Stage (inside)	Circle of Friends Stage (outside, under the tent)
	Set up
12:00 - 12:30 PM	Heath Nisbett	Set up
12:30 - 1:30 PM	Set up	Michele Kelly
1:30 - 2:00 PM	Emma Newton	Set up
2:00 - 3:00 PM	Set up	Jamie Barrett
3:00 - 3:30 PM	Universal Singers	Set up
3:30 - 4:30 PM	Set up	Stefilia's Stone
4:30 - 5:00 PM	Ann Sears	Set up
5:00 - 6:00 PM	Set up	Jim Henry
6:00 - 6:30 PM	Kaye Kelly	Set up
6:30 - 8:00 PM	Set up	Victims of Gravity
8:00 PM	FPAC performs a “24 Hour Play”

For updates to the schedule, follow @artshappenhere

Franklin restaurants will offer samples of their best for sale under the tent during the afternoon

All roads should lead to The Rome Restaurant in Franklin either before or after taking in one or more of the events at the Cultural Festival. 

The Rome will feature "Festival Fettucini" from 4:00 PM to closing each night Wednesday, July 26 through Saturday, July 29.  The culinary arts are one of the key arts that the Festival is looking to showcase. Franklin has a broad variety of culinary choices! 
http://www.franklinculturaldistrict.org/2017/07/stop-by-rome-for-festival-fettucini.html


If you are interested in getting updates on the Franklin Cultural Festival please check out the webpage http://buff.ly/2tUhSCL or follow the Festival on Twitter http://buff.ly/2tqlid1

To help financially support the Festival please visit: http://buff.ly/2tqGcZh.

The tri-fold flyer with the full schedule can be downloaded here 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczZFlnZFNMV1puWkE/view?usp=sharing


You can also download and print a copy of the Saturday schedule here
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10DSpiywIulafMNpPpj5a1ajiY_Gk-jBVXlH15dMS7f4/edit?usp=sharing

Stop by The Rome for "Festival Fettucini"

All roads should lead to The Rome Restaurant in Franklin either before or after taking in one or more of the events at the 3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival. 

The Rome will feature "Festival Fettucini" from 4:00 PM to closing each night Wednesday, July 26 through Saturday, July 29. The culinary arts are one of the key arts that the Festival is looking to showcase. Franklin has a broad variety of culinary choices! 

Stop by The Rome for "Festival Fettucini"

If "Festival Fettucini" doesn't fit your taste, The Rome has a variety of daily specials to go along with their hearty Italian fare.  The full dinner menu can be found here  http://www.the-rome.com/menu_dinner.php

If you are interested in getting updates on the Franklin Cultural Festival please check out the webpage http://buff.ly/2tUhSCL or follow the Festival on Twitter http://buff.ly/2tqlid1

To help financially support the Festival please visit: http://buff.ly/2tqGcZh.

The tri-fold flyer with the full schedule can be downloaded here 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczZFlnZFNMV1puWkE/view?usp=sharing

All roads should lead to The Rome Restaurant in Franklin either before or after taking in one or more of the events at the 3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival

 

“triple threat” accomplishments in voice, dance, and acting"

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

"Following a two-and-a-half week summer concert tour of England, France, Italy and Switzerland, “Electric Youth” (EY) will perform a free outdoor concert on Wednesday, July 26, at 6 p.m. on the Franklin town common. 

The concert will open the third annual Franklin Cultural Festival, hosted by the Franklin Cultural District Committee. 

Backed by an eight-piece band of world-class musicians, “EY” delivers a fun, high-energy show of family entertainment with an extensive range of pop, classic rock, swing, contemporary Broadway and country music for audiences all ages. 

The “EY” singer-dancers are backed by Boston musicians who’ve performed, recorded and toured with music legends including Tony Bennett, Aretha Franklin, Dizzy Gillespie, Alicia Keys, B.B. King, Diana Ross, The Temptations, Van Morrison and many others."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://franklin.wickedlocal.com/news/20170723/electric-youth-to-give-concert-on-franklin-common

If you are interested in getting updates on the Franklin Cultural Festival please check out the webpage http://buff.ly/2tUhSCL or follow the Festival on Twitter http://buff.ly/2tqlid1

To help financially support the Festival please visit: http://buff.ly/2tqGcZh. 

The tri-fold flyer with the full schedule can be downloaded here 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczZFlnZFNMV1puWkE/view?usp=sharing

Electric Youth 2017 “triple threat” accomplishments in voice, dance, and acting"

Food and music, a good combination - 3rd Annual Cultural Festival - Saturday, July 29

Food and music is always a good combination. Saturday afternoon, July 29, a variety of Franklin restaurants will be under the outdoor tent at THE BLACK BOX. You can sample their offerings and enjoy the musical entertainment as it alternates between the indoor and outdoor stages. 

Central Pizza,  The Curry House, Joe's American Bar and Grill and Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub are scheduled to offer a sample of their best for sale. The price will vary.

Food and music, a good combination - 3rd Annual Cultural Festival - Saturday, July 29

This highlights the culinary arts that are found within the proposed Franklin Cultural District. Come for the food, stay for the music!


The full Saturday schedule can be found here
http://www.franklinculturaldistrict.org/2017/07/closing-day-3rd-annual-franklin.html
* note the schedule is subject to change

If you are interested in getting updates on the Franklin Cultural Festival please check out the webpage http://buff.ly/2tUhSCL or follow the Festival on Twitter http://buff.ly/2tqlid1

To help financially support the Festival please visit: http://buff.ly/2tqGcZh.

The tri-fold flyer with the full schedule can be downloaded here 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczZFlnZFNMV1puWkE/view?usp=sharing

In the News: Cultural Festival opens this week

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

"Pirates, robots, opera and food are all part of the Cultural Festival which is back this year for a third time. 

The four-day event is sponsored by Franklin Cultural District Committee, and funded by donations. The festival will feature multiple performances by the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA), as well as other displays and music. 

From Wednesday, July 26, to Saturday, July 29, downtown will be host to the all-day events that will span from the Town Common to the high school."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/entertainmentlife/20170721/franklins-annual-cultural-festival-returns-this-week

If you are interested in getting updates on the Franklin Cultural Festival please check out the webpage http://buff.ly/2tUhSCL or follow the Festival on Twitter http://buff.ly/2tqlid1

To help financially support the Festival please visit: http://buff.ly/2tqGcZh.

The tri-fold flyer with the full schedule can be downloaded here 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczZFlnZFNMV1puWkE/view?usp=sharing

the Town Common stage will be busy Wed-Thu-Fri with
performances during the 3rd Annual Cultural Festival

Let's Laugh Today, Laughter Yoga - July 28, 5:00 PM

Farmer's Market, musical performances, end of the week, what better to do than to set aside some time to relax and laugh. Let's Laugh Today, Laughter Yoga is scheduled for the 3rd Franklin Cultural Festival on Friday, July 28th from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. 

Remember to bring a lawn chair and water to drink. 

Let's Laugh Today, Laughter Yoga will resume their 'normal schedule' on the first Wednesday in September. 

www.letslaughtoday.com

Let's Laugh Today, Laughter Yoga at the 3nd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival

3nd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival: July 26 - July 29

The full Saturday schedule can be found here
http://www.franklinculturaldistrict.org/2017/07/day-3-3rd-annual-franklin-cultural.html
* note the schedule is subject to change

If you are interested in getting updates on the Franklin Cultural Festival please check out the webpage http://buff.ly/2tUhSCL or follow the Festival on Twitter http://buff.ly/2tqlid1

To help financially support the Festival please visit: http://buff.ly/2tqGcZh.

The tri-fold flyer with the full schedule can be downloaded here http://buff.ly/2tUdZO0

Closing Day - 3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival - Saturday, July 29

*** THE BLACK BOX

12:00 – 7:30 PM, Inside THE BLACK BOX (TBB)
Art Exhibit, Franklin Art Association

Select Franklin Restaurants will be selling food throughout the afternoon.

12:00 – 6:00 PM, The Festival Stage (Inside TBB)
• Heath Nisbett
• Emma Newton
• Universal Singers
• Ann Sears
• Kaye Kelly

12:00 – 8:00 PM, The Circle of Friends Stage (Outside TBB)
• Michele Kelly
• Jamie Barrett
• Stelfilia’s Stone
• Jim Henry
• Victims of Gravity

3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival Schedule: Saturday, July 29, 2017

* note the schedule is subject to change
 
If you are interested in getting updates on the Franklin Cultural Festival please check out the webpage http://www.franklinsculturalfestival.org/ or follow the Festival on Twitter https://twitter.com/artshappenhere

We do maintain a Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/FranklinCulturalFestival but you should not rely on timely updates due to the way Facebook filters the information to followers.

To help financially support the Festival please visit: https://www.gofundme.com/FCF2017. 

The tri-fold flyer with the full schedule can be downloaded here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczZFlnZFNMV1puWkE/view?usp=sharing

Day 3 - 3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival - Friday, July 28

*** FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
FPS Student Music Concert Band, Orchestra, Chorus students

*** FRANKLIN TOWN COMMON

12:00 to 6:00: Farmers’ Market
3:00 to 4:30: Attleboro School of Rock Show Team (CANCELED)
5:00 to 6:00: Let’s Laugh Today - Laughter Yoga
6:30 to 8:00: Kevin Wolfe (music performance)
8:00 to 9:30? FPAC performs "The Mikado" 

3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival Schedule: Friday, July 28, 2017

* note the schedule is subject to change 

If you are interested in getting updates on the Franklin Cultural Festival please check out the webpage http://www.franklinsculturalfestival.org/ or follow the Festival on Twitter https://twitter.com/artshappenhere

We do maintain a Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/FranklinCulturalFestival but you should not rely on timely updates due to the way Facebook filters the information to followers.

To help financially support the Festival please visit: https://www.gofundme.com/FCF2017. 

The tri-fold flyer with the full schedule can be downloaded here 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczZFlnZFNMV1puWkE/view?usp=sharing

Day 2 - 3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival - Thursday, July 27

FRANKLIN TOWN COMMON

5:00 to 6:15: Encore Music
6:45 to 8:00: Jamie Barrett
8:00 to 9:30? FPAC performs "The Mikado"

FRANKLIN HISTORICAL MUSEUM

5:00 – 8:00
Display of bridal gowns; speaker on history of wedding gowns.

FRANKLIN METHODIST CHURCH

5:00 – 8:00
Kinetic Robots and Space Creations With Mr. Markee

3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival Schedule: Thursday, July 27, 2017

* note the schedule is subject to change
If you are interested in getting updates on the Franklin Cultural Festival please check out the webpage http://www.franklinsculturalfestival.org/ or follow the Festival on Twitter https://twitter.com/artshappenhere

We do maintain a Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/FranklinCulturalFestival but you should not rely on timely updates due to the way Facebook filters the information to followers.

To help financially support the Festival please visit: https://www.gofundme.com/FCF2017. 


The tri-fold flyer with the full schedule can be downloaded here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczZFlnZFNMV1puWkE/view?usp=sharing

“The town is excited to move to this next step”

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

“The town is looking for anyone who is passionate about arts and culture in general,” said Deputy Town Administrator Jamie Hellen. “We are looking for residents who possibly have some background in public relations or marketing.” 

The seven-member committee will work together to attract artists, cultural enterprises, encourage business and job development, establish the district as a tourist destination, preserve and reuse historic buildings, enhance property values and foster local cultural development. 

“The main responsibility is to help oversee and work toward some bigger picture ideas of how to market downtown Franklin and the cultural district,” Hellen said.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170713/franklin-seeks-volunteers-to-serve-on-cultural-committee

Related information
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/07/franklin-cultural-district-committee.html

The Town Council meeting where the proposal was approved
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/06/live-reporting-public-hearing-cultural.html

The resolution to create the committee
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/resolution_17-44_creation_of_cultural_district_committee_-l.pdf

The resolution to create the Cultural District
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/resolution_17-45_creation_of_franklin_cultural_district_l.pdf

3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival Schedule: Friday, July 28, 2017

* note the schedule is subject to change
If you are interested in getting updates on the Franklin Cultural Festival please check out the webpage http://www.franklinsculturalfestival.org/ or follow the Festival on Twitter https://twitter.com/artshappenhere

We do maintain a Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/FranklinCulturalFestival but you should not rely on timely updates due to the way Facebook filters the information to followers.

To help financially support the Festival please visit: https://www.gofundme.com/FCF2017. 

 The tri-fold flyer with the full schedule can be downloaded here https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczaUk4S2FETTFWdlk/view?usp=sharing