Showing posts with label FUSF. Show all posts
Showing posts with label FUSF. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Kathleen & Norman talk about their development of the forthcoming performance of "The Belle of Amherst" by William Luce (audio)

FM #1293 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1293 in the series. 


This session shares my conversation with Kathleen Mary Mulligan, Actor and Producer, and Norman Johnson, Director. We had our conversation virtually via Zoom on Monday, Oct 14, 2024. We talked about their roles in the forthcoming production of “The Belle of Amherst” by William Luce. The play will be performed on Saturday, Oct 26 at the First Universalist Society in Franklin.


During the discussion we find out about a connection between Emily Dickinson and Beirut, Lebanon, where a series of performances of “The Belle of Amherst” were interrupted by the uprising in October, 2019. 


The recording runs about 55 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1293-belle-of-amherst-promo-10-14-24/



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Wikipedia entry for the play -> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Belle_of_Amherst 


FUSF link for tickets -> https://fusf.org/2024/08/22/the-belle-of-amherst/ 


Kathleen’s profile page at Ithaca College -> https://www.ithaca.edu/faculty/kmulligan 


Norman’s profile page at Ithaca -> https://www.ithaca.edu/faculty/njohnson 



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The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.


I hope you enjoy!

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Kathleen Mary Mulligan, Actor and Producer
Kathleen Mary Mulligan, Actor and Producer

Monday, October 14, 2024

Special Sunday Service – Why Legislation Matters for the LGBTQIA+ community and supporters

Sunday services at First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF) offer prayer, acceptance, music, reflection, and so much more. 

Please join the FUSF Welcoming Congregation Initiative Team to explore the theme of “Why Legislation Matters” for members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

With over 800 anti-LGBTQIA+ bills introduced in the US last year, you may be surprised to learn just how much the beliefs of those who are elected, and the laws they support, can impact the fundamental rights of people around you.  We hope to shed some light, promote equality, and will share personal stories during this highly anticipated service. 

The First Universalist Society in Franklin is a Unitarian Universalist Welcoming Congregation located at 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin MA. For further information about FUSF please explore our website at fusf.org or contact our Interim Minister, the Reverend Beverly Waring at 508- 528- 5348 or minister@fusf.org.

Special Sunday Service – Why Legislation Matters for the LGBTQIA+ community and supporters
Special Sunday Service – Why Legislation Matters for the LGBTQIA+ community and supporters

Saturday, October 12, 2024

The First Universalist Society in Franklin Presents “The Belle of Amherst” by William Luce - Oct 26

“The Belle of Amherst”

by William Luce

A Tony Award Winning One Woman Play
Based on the Life of Emily Dickinson

"The Belle of Amherst,” a Tony Award Winning play by William Luce, and directed by Norman Johnson, brings the poet Emily Dickinson to life for modern audiences. "Based on Dickinson’s life from 1830 to1886, the play is set in her Amherst, Massachusetts home and makes use of her work, diaries, and letters to explore both the agony of her infamous seclusion with moments of joy amid the people closest to her."



Kathleen Mulligan (Actor and Producer) is a Professor of Voice and Speech at Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY. She is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional stage actors. Acting credits include The Acting Company (national tour), American Repertory Theater, The Huntington Theatre Company, and PCPA Theatrefest in Santa Maria, CA. She has performed The Belle of Amherst in Lebanon, Laos, and across northern India while on a Fulbright-Nehru grant in 2023.

For tickets, please go to FUSF.org and click on “Upcoming Events.” Ticket prices are: Adults - $20, and Students (18 and under or with a valid student ID) - $10. Tickets will also be sold at the door. Accepted payments include: Cash, check, or credit card.  

The First Universalist Society in Franklin is a Unitarian Universalist Welcoming Congregation located at 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin MA. For further information about FUSF please explore our website at fusf.org or contact our Interim Minister, the Reverend Beverly Waring at 508- 528- 5348 or minister@fusf.org.
Download a copy of the flyer as a reminder or to share ->

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Summer Sunday Worship Series: UU Value of Justice: What We Choose to Center July 28, 2024

First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF) is pleased to announce our Summer Sunday Worship Series for June 30, 2024 through July, 2024.  Please join us each Sunday as we explore the Unitarian Universalist (UU) values of Equity, Transformation, Generosity,
 Interdependence, Justice, Pluralism and Love.

All services start at 10:00 AM.
Afterwards, please plan to stay for cookies and conversation.

UU Value of Justice: What We Choose to Center
July 28, 2024

Lay Leader: Louise Marcoux

The UU value of Justice challenges Unitarian Universalists “to work to be diverse multicultural Beloved Communities where all thrive”.  What practices can help us cultivate a community in which all belong?   Please join Louise Marcoux, a Lay leader at FUSF, to reflect on what our stories place at the center – and what they marginalize – and explore how we each might become more open to narratives different from our own.  

The First Universalist Society in Franklin is a Unitarian Universalist Welcoming Congregation located at 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin MA. For further information about FUSF please explore our website at fusf.org or contact our Interim Minister, the Reverend Beverly Waring at 508- 528- 5348 or minister@fusf.org

 

Summer Sunday Worship Series: UU Value of Justice: What We Choose to Center July 28, 2024
Summer Sunday Worship Series: UU Value of Justice: What We Choose to Center July 28, 2024

Friday, July 19, 2024

Summer Sunday Worship Series: UU Value Interdependence: The Web of All Existence - July 21

The First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF) is pleased to announce our Summer Sunday Worship Series for June 30, 2024 through July, 2024.  Please join us each Sunday as we explore the Unitarian Universalist (UU) values of Equity, Transformation, Generosity, Interdependence, Justice, Pluralism and Love.

All services start at 10:00 AM. 
Afterwards, please plan to stay for cookies and conversation.

UU Value Interdependence: The Web of All Existence - July 21
UU Value Interdependence: The Web of All Existence - July 21


UU Value Interdependence: The Web of All Existence
July 21, 2024

Join us as FUSF lay leader and landscape architect Steve Derdiarian explores one of the new Unitarian Universalist values, Interdependence. He will start with examining the Interdependent Web against the perspective of the scale of time, then how we share  relationships with plants and living creatures in our own backyard and finally, how we, as humankind, fit into this amazing tapestry of life. 

Steve will also touch upon some of the things we each can do to promote biodiversity in our lives, and share the first exciting steps FUSF has taken this spring to promote biodiversity on our property. After service please feel free to walk the grounds which include new native plant gardens, a peace pole and garden and a labyrinth.

The First Universalist Society in Franklin is a Unitarian Universalist Welcoming Congregation located at 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin MA. For further information about FUSF please explore our website at fusf.org or contact our Interim Minister, the Reverend Beverly Waring at 508- 528- 5348 or minister@fusf.org.  

Friday, July 5, 2024

First Universalist Society in Franklin: Present Moment, Wonderful Moment - July 7, 2024

First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF) is pleased to announce our Summer Sunday Worship Series for June 30, 2024 through July, 2024. Please join us each Sunday as we explore the Unitarian Universalist (UU) values of Equity, Transformation, Generosity, Interdependence, Justice, Pluralism and Love.

All services start at 10:00 am.
Afterwards, please plan to stay for cookies and conversation.

UU Value of Transformation: Present Moment, Wonderful Moment - July 7, 2024

Present Moment, Wonderful Moment - July 7, 2024
Present Moment, Wonderful Moment - July 7, 2024


Lay Leaders: Ann Willever & Ellen Adduci

FUSF Lay leaders Ann Willever and Ellen Adduci will explore the Unitarian Universalist value of Transformation through the teachings and practice of Zen Buddhist monk and peace activist, Thich Nhat Hanh. Ann and Ellen are also members of the Path of Peace Sangha that meets at FUSF on Monday evenings. The service will include guided, silent and walking meditation, all of which are part of the Monday evening Sangha gatherings. Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings focus on mindfulness and, together, we will reflect on how this practice has helped us deal with the challenges of everyday life and transform suffering as we discover more joy and compassion. No previous meditation experience is needed.   

The First Universalist Society in Franklin is a Unitarian Universalist Welcoming Congregation located at 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin MA. For further information about FUSF please explore our website at fusf.org or contact our Interim Minister, the Reverend Beverly Waring at 508- 528- 5348 or minister@fusf.org.  

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Summer Sunday Worship Series starts with "Equity's Call" scheduled for June 30, 2024

First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF) is pleased to announce our Summer Sunday Worship Series for June 30, 2024 through July, 2024.  

Please join us each Sunday as we explore the Unitarian Universalist (UU) values of Equity, Transformation, Generosity, Interdependence, Justice, Pluralism and Love.

All services start at 10:00 AM.

Afterwards, please plan to stay for coffee, cookies and conversation.

UU Value of Equity: Equity’s Call
June 30, 2024 
Lay Leader: Marggi

Summer Sunday Worship Series starts with "Equity's Call" scheduled for June 30, 2024
Summer Sunday Worship Series starts with "Equity's Call" scheduled for June 30, 2024

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Jon and Luis talk about the Chamber Opera "Mary Anning Fossil Hunter" scheduled for June 9 (audio)

FM #1226 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1226 in the series. 


This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Jon Mitchell, composer of the Chamber opera, Mary Anning, Fossil Hunter. Conductor Luis Viquez joined us for the discussion on the origin of this opera and its forthcoming World Premiere. 

Scheduled for June 9 at 3 PM at the First Universalist Society of Franklin (FUSF) at 262 Chestnut St, Franklin.

We met to record this conversation in the Franklin TV & Radio studios on Monday, May 20, 2024.  

We talk about 

  • Origin story

  • Cast of historical characters

  • Chamber opera in 2 acts

  • Preview by dinosaur specialist Dr. David Fastovsky

The performance is free and partially supported by the Franklin Cultural District. Donations are accepted.


The conversation runs about 39 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Jon and Luis. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1226-mary-anning-fossil-hunter-05-20-24



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Mary Anning Fossil Hunter
Mary Anning Fossil Hunter
Jon Ceander Mitchell -> his UMass Boston profile page (although he is now retired) https://faculty.umb.edu/jon_mitchell/ 


Luis Viquez webpage -> https://www.luisviquezmusic.com/ 


David Mitchell’s webpage -> https://davidmitchellbooks.com/ 


Dr David Fastovsky’s URI profile page -> https://web.uri.edu/geo/meet/david-fastovsky/ 


Mary Anning’s wikipedia page -> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Anning 


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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  


This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.


How can you help?

  • If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

  • If you don't like something here, please let me know


Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.


For additional information, please visit www.franklin.news/ or  www.Franklinmatters.org/ 


If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com


The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.


I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"


Sunday, May 26, 2024

Mary Anning: Fossil Hunter, a Chamber Orchestra (World Premiere) - June 9 at 3 PM

It is an unlikely story, actually more than one.

Mary Anning: Fossil Hunter
Mary Anning: Fossil Hunter
Franklin Massachusetts, famed as the home of the first free public lending library in America and the birthplace of reformer and "father of the public school movement," Horace Mann, these days is also home to Chicago native, Dr. Jon Ceander Mitchell, a retired music professor and orchestral conductor.

But Mitchell also has another side, an abiding interest in dinosaurs and paleontology, an interest which led him to learn the story of a self-educated 19th century Englishwoman who became one of the world's first paleontologists.  Across the years, enthusiasm for this pioneer, Mary Anning by name, gave Mitchell the idea of celebrating her life through the medium of opera.

And so it is that June 9, 2024 will see the World Premiere of his work, Mary Anning: Fossil Hunter, a Chamber Orchestra, at the intimate venue of the Franklin First Universalist Society.




Friday, April 19, 2024

Mah Jongg: Play All Day - May 4

Join us for a fun day of playing Mah Jongg!  

Come alone or with friends. All levels are welcome, but some experience is required. Bring your 2024 NMJL card and $5 in change to play with. 

$30 fee includes door prizes and lunch.  Coffee and mini muffins served if you arrive before play starts. Register by 4/24/2024. 

When: Saturday, May 4, 2024 - 9:00 am to 2:30 pm

Where: First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin

To register click on "Upcoming Events" at fusf.org


Mah Jongg: Play All Day - May 4
Mah Jongg: Play All Day - May 4

Friday, March 22, 2024

Franklin's Event Outlook: March 22, 2023 to March 28, 2024

Friday, March 22
7:30pm Choreographers' Concert (sold out) (Dean College)
9:00pm Dom DeBaggis (Live Music) (3 Restaurant)

Saturday, March 23

10:00am Easter Bunny (Franklin Historical Museum)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am Grieving Hearts Workshop (Franklin High School)

11:00am Beyond the Palmer Method – Learn about calligraphy (Franklin Historical Museum)

11:00am Master Plan Open House (Dean College)

1:00pm Kids Paint Party (sold out) (Franklin Public Library)

3:00pm Jessica Lepe (Author Event) (Escape Into Fiction)

6:00pm `Cinema 80’ Feature Films "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari"  (Franklin Historical Museum)

7:00pm Ballet Franklin presents Cinderella (THE BLACK BOX)

7:30pm Choreographers' Concert (sold out) (Dean College)


Sunday, March 24

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:00pm Ballet Franklin presents Cinderella (THE BLACK BOX)

3:00pm LiveARTS Concert: Romanul Duo (First Universalist Society of Franklin - FUSF)

5:30pm Ballet Franklin presents Cinderella (THE BLACK BOX)


Monday, March 25

10:00am Yankee Quilters Quilt Guild Charity Sewing (Emma's Quilt Cupboard)

6:30pm Self-Defense for Women and Teens Class (registration req'd) (Lifelong Learning)


Tuesday, March 26

2:30pm Rainbow Café (Franklin Senior Center)

7:00pm Trivia Night (Raillery Public House)


Wednesday, March 27

1:00pm Senior Scribblers (recording session) (Franklin TV Studio & remote)

5:30pm Kenyatta Berry (Dean College)

7:00pm Laugh Boston Stand-Up Comedy Show (Glen Pharmer)


Thursday, March 28

1:00pm Henry the Juggler (Franklin Public Library)

6:00pm Franklin Art Association Opening Reception (Escape Into Fiction)


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Why have multiple calendars?
There is a Cultural events calendar upon which other community events are layered to create the Community calendar.

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

The Cultural calendar displays only the cultural events      https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/pages/calendar

Find the full Community event 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 Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/month/39/2023-12

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 

The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open for viewing (and purchasing the art displayed) during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

Franklin's Event Outlook: March 15, 2023 to March  21, 2024
Franklin's Event Outlook: March  15, 2023 to March  21, 2024