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Providing accurate and timely information about what matters in Franklin, MA since 2007. * Working in collaboration with Franklin TV and Radio (wfpr.fm) since October 2019 *
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Franklin Cultural Festival is taking an "intermission" for 2023
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Wine Barre 02038 scheduled for Feb 9 & 16 at Intermission
Join us for Wine Barre 02038 February 9 & 16 from 7:00 - 9:30 PM!
Adults are invited to stop by Intermission for wine and charcuterie boards by Kim Rezendes!
Sunday, January 8, 2023
Wine Barre 02038 scheduled for Jan 12 & 19, 2023
Happy New Year!
Join us for Wine Barre 02038 January 12 & 19 from 7:00-9:30 PM!
Adults are invited to stop by Intermission for wine and charcuterie boards by Kim Rezendes! (21+ welcome)
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Wine Barre 02038 scheduled for Jan 12 & 19, 2023 |
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Franklin Cultural District: school concerts, wine & chocolate, book/bag sale, women's barbershop chorus and more
Wednesday, December 7
6:00pm - HMMS Concert (Horace Mann Middle School)
7:00pm - Franklin Art Association (monthly meeting) (Franklin Senior Center)
Thursday, December 8
4:00pm - Jack Frost Jubilee (family fund raising event for SAFE Coalition) (Proctor Manor)
6:00pm - Dave Penza (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
7:00pm - Wine Barre 02038 (Intermission)
7:00pm - An Evening with Mystery Writers: Sulari Gentill, Hank Phillippi Ryan, and Eva Jurczyk! (virtual) (Franklin Public Library)
7:00pm - Pour Richard's Wine and Wrights Old School Chocolate Pairing (Pour Richard’s Wine & Spirits)
8:00pm - FHS Band Concert (Franklin High School)
Friday, December 9
12:00pm - Library Book Sale ($1/book) (Franklin Public Library)
5:00pm - Joey D's Wingz & Thingz (food truck) (67 Degrees Brewery)
5:30pm - Heath Nisbett (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
5:30pm - Polar Express Movie Night (family fun, ticketed event) (Franklin Senior Center)
7:30pm - Dean Faculty Dance Showcase (ticketed event) (Dean College, Main Stage)
Saturday, December 10
9:00am - Library Book Sale ($1/book) (Franklin Public Library)
10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
12:00pm - Papalias (food truck) (67 Degrees Brewery)
1:00pm - Library Bag Sale (books by the bag) (Franklin Public Library)
5:30pm - Mike Malone (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
7:30pm - Dean Faculty Dance Showcase (ticketed event) (Dean College, Main Stage)
7:30pm - The Rescignos: Franklincense (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)
Sunday, December 11
10:00am - Toy Drive & Photos with Santa (Franklin Police Dept)
12:00pm - Kid's Christmas Party (family fun) (Teddy Gallagher's)
1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
1’:15pm - NoteAble Blend (women’s barbershop quartet) (Franklin Historical Museum)
2:00pm - Mrs Claus (reads & poses for photos) (Franklin Historical Museum)
3;00pm - 8th Annual Festival of Lessons and Carols for Advent and Christmas (St Mary's Parish)
Tuesday, December 13
7:00pm - FBRTC Meeting (monthly meeting) (67 Degrees Brewery)
7:00pm - Yankee Quilters (monthly meeting) (Emma’s Quilt Cupboard)
The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)
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, December 4, 2022
Wine Barre 02038 - Dec 8 - 7 PM at Intermission
Join us for Wine Barre 02038 December 8 from 7:00 - 9:30 PM!
Adults are invited to stop by Intermission for wine and charcuterie boards by Kim Rezendes! (21+ welcome)
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Wine Barre 02038 - Dec 8 - 7 PM at Intermission |
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Wine Barre 02038 - Nov 17 - check out Dina’s awesome Color Street Nail Strips inventory
The next Wine Barre 02038 is scheduled for Thursday, November 17, from 7 to 9:30 PM at Intermission Café.
Stop by for some yummy wine and charcuterie!
While there, be sure to check out Dina’s awesome Color Street Nail Strips inventory! Start your stocking stuffer shopping early – or treat yourself! (21+ welcome)
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Wine Barre 02038 - Nov 17 - check out Dina’s awesome Color Street Nail Strips inventory |
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Wine Barre 02038 at Intermission Thursday, Nov 3 at 7 PM
Wine Barre 02038 this Thursday 7:00 - 9:30 PM!Adults are invited to stop by Intermission for wine and charcuterie boards by Kim Rezendes! (21+ welcome)
Sunday, October 16, 2022
Yoga & Wine Barre , or just Wine Barre at Intermission on Friday, October 21
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Yoga & Wine Barre , or just Wine Barre at Intermission on Friday, October 21 |
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Raye Lynn Mercer shares some stories of 38 years at 38 Main St (audio)
FM #850 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 850 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Raye Lynn Mercer, founder and Director of the Franklin School for Performing Arts. We recorded this in the Franklin Public Radio Studio on Hutchinson St Wednesday, Sep 14, 2022.
Starting their 38th year at 38 Main St in downtown Franklin, Raye Lynn shares the development of the Franklin School for Performing Arts (FSPA), and organic expansion over the years to include the Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC), getting their own performance home with THE BLACK BOX, the development of the equity actors agreement, and the current season of performances that was just announced.
We cover a lot of ground in about 35 minutes but there are more stories to come so let’s listen to my conversation with Raye Lynn Mercer.
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Relevant links for the organic growth from the origin point at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts
Franklin School for the Performing Arts https://www.fspaonline.com/
Franklin Performing Arts Company https://www.fpaconline.com/
THE BLACK BOX https://www.theblackboxonline.com/
Intermission https://www.intermissioncafeonline.com/
Ballet Franklin https://balletfranklin.com/
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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.
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How can you help?
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Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/
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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Monday, September 5, 2022
Wine Barre returns to Intermission on Sep 8 & Sep 22
Wine Barre 02038 returns September 8 & 22 from 7:00-9:30 PM!
Adults are invited to stop by Intermission for wine and charcuterie boards by Kim Rezendes!
Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch-gq9dvNUc/
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Wine Barre returns to Intermission on Sep 8 & Sep 22 |
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Intermission Cafe presents Virtual Coffee Houses
Intermission has previously hosted FSPA students and alumni to present pop, rock, folk, and contemporary musical theater songs in a coffee house format at the cafe itself. Intermission is opening its doors virtually to entertain customers in an interactive and engaging format of popular songs. Performers will converse with their audience sharing interesting facts and stories about the music and original artists they have chosen to perform.
To view the live and past Virtual Coffee House performances, follow Intermission on Facebook. Patrons can also follow Intermission on Instagram (@intermissioncafe). The cafe is located at 36 Main Street (rear) in downtown Franklin.
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FSPA alum Griffin Wilkins and current FSPA student Caroline Wilkins |
Saturday, January 27, 2018
INTERMISSION is Open
"INTERMISSION is happily open and ready to serve you in downtown Franklin! Our new café is located behind the Franklin School for the Performing Arts in the newly renovated Felix Cataldo Block.
Featured at Intermission are Elizabeth's Bagels and Muffin House Cafe's muffins, accompanied by Mills’ Coffees, Harney and Sons’ Teas and Nestle’s hot and frozen hot chocolate.
The menu includes breakfast sandwiches, salads, wraps, sandwiches, beef and veggie burgers, chicken tenders, French and veggie fries, specialty flatbreads, mac ‘n cheese, soups and more!
Delicious blended drinks, green and fruit smoothies and specialty frappes are available soon.
Presenting a varied menu with healthy options, INTERMISSION is open Monday – Friday, 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM, Saturday 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM and Sunday, 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Our friendly staff looks forward to welcoming you to sit and spend some time or grab and go! Come downtown and pause at Intermission - a hip new café with an artsy vibe and an entertaining menu!"
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entrance to INTERMISSION is from the back of the building facing the Rockland Trust parking lot and Franklin Food Pantry |
https://www.facebook.com/pg/INTERMISSIONcafeonline/menu/
Visit the INTERMISSION Facebook page for additional photos and details
https://www.facebook.com/INTERMISSIONcafeonline/