Raye Lynn talks about the FSPA 40th Anniversary & the FPAC season underway at THE BLACK BOX (audio)

FM #1308 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1308 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Raye Lynn Mercer, founder and director of the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) and Artistic/Executive Director of the Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC). We had our discussion in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.

 

Our conversation covers 

• 40th anniversary of Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA)

• Franklin Performing Arts Company’s new season

• Fundraising efforts (The Gala, Culinary Cabaret, Golf Tournament, etc.)

• The role of arts & culture in the Franklin economy

The recording runs about 39 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1308-fspa-40th-the-black-box-season-10-23-24/

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Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) -> https://www.fspaonline.com/ 

Visit Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) online at -> https://fpaconline.com/ 

The audio recording mentions: 38 Years at 38 Main -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/09/raye-lynn-mercer-shares-some-stories-of.html 

Fun pathways with Raye Lynn & Susana Cordon -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/09/talking-about-fun-pathways-at-fspa-with.html

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Raye Lynn talks about the FSPA 40th Anniversary & the FPAC season underway at THE BLACK BOX (audio)

Kenny Hadley Bench Dedicated on Sunday, Sep 22, 2024

 via FSPA:

"Thank you to all who joined us this morning for the dedication of Kenny’s Bench  

A big thank you to @itskatiegray for leading this beautiful tribute to Kenny Hadley!"

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Applause is taking an intermission during Feb & Mar, returning in April 2024

"Applause will be closed during February and March, BUT the curtain will be open on our Gelato and Unique Finds on APRIL 4th! 

Thank you all for your enthusiastic support of our first season!"

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You can visit Applause online -> https://www.applausefranklin.com/

Applause is taking an intermission during Feb & Mar, returning in April 2024

Holiday Stroll: Downtown Franklin, Fri, Sat, & Sun

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Keep It Local Support Franklin Businesses Holiday Stroll Nov. 24 - 26 Franklin Historical Museum Bring the kids and enjoy the fun! Mrs. Claus will make her annual appearance at the Franklin Historical Museum Thanksgiving weekend.  Join us Sat, Nov. 25 from 10 AM to noon. Mrs. Claus will be reading The Night Before Christmas to enchanted children and of course will be available for a special holiday photo. Each child will also receive a holiday sticker craft.

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Wine Barre 02038 - Aug 24 at the Intermission Café from 7 to 9:30 PM

Join us Thursday, August 24 for the @applausefranklin Summer Trunk Show!

Wine Barre 02038 - Aug 24 at the Intermission Café from 7 to 9:30 PM

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Franklin Cultural Festival is taking an "intermission" for 2023

We're taking an intermission for 2023.

Franklin Cultural Festival is taking an "intermission" for 2023

Photos by Jake Jacobson. We're taking an intermission. Members of the community,  From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for your support of the Franklin Cultural Festival over the past two years. It has been a fantastic celebration of our community, and it would not have been successful without all of you. The Franklin Cultural Council is undergoing a restructure and searching for a new dedicated chair, and so, the Festival will be taking an intermission in 2023.  We appreciate your continued support of arts and culture in Franklin and look forward to future events. With our very best wishes, The Franklin Cultural Council

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!

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For additional info about Intermission, visit their internet page ->  https://www.intermissioncafeonline.com/

Wine Barre 02038 scheduled for Feb 9 & 16 at Intermission

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)

Wine Barre 02038 scheduled for Jan 12 & 19, 2023

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Wine Barre 02038 December 22 from 7:00 - 9:30 PM

Join us for Wine Barre 02038 on December 22 from 7:00-9:30pm! 🍷 Adults are invited to stop by Intermission for wine and charcuterie boards by Kim Rezendes! (21+ welcome)

Wine Barre 02038 December 22 from 7:00 - 9:30 PM

Franklin Cultural District: school concerts, wine & chocolate, book/bag sale, women's barbershop chorus and more

School concerts, wine & charcuterie or wine & chocolate... Library book sale, then bag sale. Polar Express, toy drive & photos with Santa. Dance showcase at Dean or comedy at THE BLACK BOX. Women's barbershop singing before Mrs Claus visits. 'Tis the season for #artshappenhere in Franklin.

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)

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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

Visit the Cultural District page ->  https://www.franklinculture.org/

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 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!