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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
The Newcomers & Friends April Meeting features updates from Jamie Hellen & Lucas Giguere
Monday, March 27, 2023
The 1st Annual Ladybug Trail Spring Walk is scheduled for April 15
The Franklin Downtown Partnership’s 1st Annual Ladybug Trail Spring Walk is scheduled for Saturday, April 15 (rain date April 16).
Celebrate spring by coming to downtown Franklin and walking the Ladybug Cultural & Historical Trail.
Stop by the Franklin Historical Museum or Escape Into Fiction for a Ladybug trail map and ladybug merchandise.
For more about the Downtown Partnership -> https://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/
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Ladybug Trail Spring Walk scheduled for April 15 |
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Franklin Cultural District: #artshappenhere Dean students perform "Pippin", last Winter Farmers Market & more
Wednesday, March 22
11:00am - Franklin Q&A (Franklin Senior Center)
1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group) (Franklin TV Studio)
5:00pm - Franklin Downtown Partnership Members Networking Party (Escape Into Fiction)
7:30pm - Pippin (ticketed event) (Dean College) "Pippin"
Thursday, March 23
10:00am - Writer's Quiet Space (Escape Into Fiction)
3:00pm - Open House - SAFE Coalition
6:00pm - Open Mic Night (67 Degrees Brewery)
7:30pm - Pippin (ticketed event) (Dean College)
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Rock ‘n Roll Night |
5:30pm - Heather Deary (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
5:30pm - NAHS - Night of the Arts (Franklin High School)
7:30pm - Pippin (ticketed event) (Dean College)
8:00pm - Rock ‘n Roll Night (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)
Saturday, March 25
10:00am - Winter Farmers Market (Fairmount Fruit Farms)
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Winter Farmers Market |
11:00am - Yoga in the Taproom (ticketed event) (67 Degrees Brewery)
2:00pm - Pippin (ticketed event) (Dean College)
4:00pm - Raina’s Plate (food truck) (67 Degrees Brewery)
5:30pm - Mike and Missy Unplugged (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
7:30pm - Pippin (ticketed event) (Dean College)
Sunday, March 26
12:30pm - One Path, Many Experiences: A Labyrinth Workshop (First Universalist Society of Franklin)
1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
2:00pm - Pippin (ticketed event) (Dean College)
4:00pm - Resonant Reflections (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)
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: Arts are happening here! |
Painting Venus fund raiser for Escape Into Fiction owner, April Rock
Amy Adams posted:
"This week I’d like to share the opportunity for this beauty to go to a good home while supporting a local business and family. If you’d like to help this family and local small business, purchase a raffle ticket at $5 for a chance to win. This art piece is titled “Strength” is 24 x 48 inches and is priced at $750.
Names will be drawn on Wednesday evening - March 22nd at Escape Into Fiction with April R. Rock. Send me a pm if interested. I hope you’ll help support this cause"
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Franklin Downtown Partnership Members Networking Party - Mar 22
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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Franklin Cultural District: #artshappenhere St Patrick's, theater performances, book sale & more
Wednesday, March 15
12:00pm - Historical Sites of Massachusetts Series - Boston African American National Historic Site (virtual event) (Franklin Public Library)
1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group) (Franklin TV Studio)
7:00pm - Navigating College Admissions in 2023 (virtual event) (Franklin Public Library)
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Franklin Senior Center |
Thursday, March 16
8:30am - Town Council Office Hours (Franklin Senior Center)
10:00am - Writer's Quiet Space (Escape Into Fiction)
7:00pm - St. Patrick's Day Paint Night (67 Degrees Brewery)
Friday, March 17 - St. Patrick's Day
8:00am - FDP Networking Breakfast (Dean College Campus Dining Center)
1:00pm - Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)
Franklin Public Library
5:00pm - Nick & Emily (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
7:00pm - FHSTC performs "Lord of the Flies" (ticketed event) (Franklin High School)
7:30pm - Something Rotten! (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)
Saturday, March 18
9:00am - Book sale (Franklin Public Library)
10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
10:15am - “Let’s paint together!!" (Franklin Art Assoc.) (Escape Into Fiction)
1:00pm - Bag sale (Franklin Public Library)
5:30pm - Untapped Potential (67 Degrees Brewery)
7:30pm - Something Rotten! (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)
7:30pm - The Collaboration Show (ticketed event) (Dean College)
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Something Rotten! |
Sunday, March 19
7:30am - All you can eat Breakfast (Franklin Rod & Gun Club)
1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
2:00pm - Something Rotten! (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)
Tuesday, March 21
12:00pm - THE BLACK BOX Blood Drive (THE BLACK BOX)
6:00pm - Dean Neighborhood Alliance (Dean College)
6:00pm - March Book Club The Mystery of Mrs. Christie! (Escape Into Fiction)
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: Arts are happening here! |
Sunday, March 5, 2023
Franklin Art Association - 2nd Paint Together! - Mar 18 at Escape Into Fiction
Bring your own resource material or paint from a still life set up. Tables, chairs, still life set up and drop clothes will be provided.
Any questions please contact Sue Sheridan at suesheridan@comcast.net. Hope to see you there!"
Friday, March 3, 2023
Newcomers & Friends schedule a game night for Weds, March 8 at Escape Into Fiction
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Newcomers & Friends schedule a game night for Weds, March 8 at Escape Into Fiction |
Friday, February 17, 2023
Franklin Art Association: Paint-In
Saturday February 18, 202
Paint In - Hands on group paint time 10-1 pm, at Escape into Fiction, a still life will be set up. Artists should bring their own materials. Coffee will be available for purchase from Escape. Chairs, drop cloths and wash water will be provided.
Hope to see you all there!
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Franklin Art Association Art Gallery at Escape Into Fiction |
Saturday, February 11, 2023
Art Exhibit Opening Reception - Feb 16 at Escape Into Fiction from 6 to 8 PM
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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Reminder: Not just for Newcomers . . . acupuncture insights on Feb 8, 2023 at Escape Into Fiction
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Not just for Newcomers . . . acupuncture insights on Feb 8, 2023 at Escape Into Fiction |
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Not just for Newcomers . . . acupuncture insights on Feb 8, 2023 at Escape Into Fiction
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Not just for Newcomers . . . acupuncture insights on Feb 8, 2023 at Escape Into Fiction |