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 |
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 *
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 |
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 |
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)
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| Yoga & Wine Barre , or just Wine Barre at Intermission on Friday, October 21 |
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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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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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 |
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| FSPA alum Griffin Wilkins and current FSPA student Caroline Wilkins |
"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 |