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Sunday, September 29, 2024
You can help with this Dean College student project for a Coaching Symposium
Sunday, April 14, 2024
Dean College will be the home of the first Ruth Solomon Symposium - June 21 & 22, 2024
- Identify risk factors and strategies to optimize dancer health and wellness;
- Translate dance medicine research to clinical practice and dancer training;
- Understand the multidisciplinary approach to the developing dancer;
- Incorporate nutrition and mental health in the assessment, treatment, and training of dancers;
- Understand innovative strategies for evaluating and treating dance related injuries including dynamic MSK ultrasound, EPAT, and orthobiologics; and
- Discuss and demonstrate various styles of dance and recommendations for injury treatment and prevention.
Dean College is a private, residential New England college grounded in a culture and tradition that all students deserve the opportunity for academic and personal success. A uniquely supportive community for more than 150 years, Dean has woven together extensive student support and engagement with exceptional teaching and innovative campus activities. Our graduates are lifetime learners who thrive in their careers, embrace social responsibility and demonstrate leadership. This is The Dean Difference. dean.edu
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Franklin Cultural District: #artshappenhere Symposium, music choices, Farmers Market, and more
Wednesday, March 29
1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group) (Franklin Senior Center)
7:00pm - Think:Kids Collaborative Problem Solving Workshop (virtual) (Franklin SEPAC)
Thursday, March 30
10:00am - Writer's Quiet Space (Escape Into Fiction)
6:30pm - Metrowest Arts and Culture Symposium (free, ticketed event) (Dean College)
Friday, March 31
5:30pm - Joshua David (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
Saturday, April 1
10:00am - Winter Farmers Market (Fairmount Fruit Farm)
10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
3:00pm - Joey D's Wingz & Thingz (Food truck) (67 Degrees Brewery)
5:30pm - Sudden Odd Behavior (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
8:00pm - SheGrooves (free ticketed concert) (Circle of Friends Coffeehouse)
Sunday, April 2
1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
Tuesday, April 4
7:00pm - Franklin Garden Club (Franklin Public Library)
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! |
Monday, March 27, 2023
Reminder: free, yes, free registration to participate in the MetroWest Arts & Culture Symposium scheduled for March 30, 2023
If you haven't registered for the MetroWest Arts & Culture Symposium, 2023, please register.
The Franklin Cultural Council's symposium, "Uplifting the Arts: the Intersection of Culture and Economy" is scheduled for Thursday, March 30, at Dean College in the Guidrey Center.
The featured speaker is Michael Bobbitt, Executive Director, Mass Cultural Council.
The panelists include Edward M. Augustus, Jr., Chancellor, Dean College; Carolyn Cole, Program Officer, Mass Cultural Council; and Erin Lynch, Executive Director, MetroWest Visitors Bureau. The moderator for the evening is Kaye Kelly, Professor, Berklee College of Music.
The event is open to all and is free. Light refreshments will be available. Doors open at 6:00 pm and the program begins at 6:30 pm. Please register so we know that you are coming. Register online -> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/metrowest-arts-and-culture-symposium-tickets-513532669037
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Register for (free) to participate in the MetroWest Arts & Culture Symposium scheduled for March 30, 2023
If you haven't registered for the MetroWest Arts & Culture Symposium, 2023, please register.
The Franklin Cultural Council's symposium, "Uplifting the Arts: the Intersection of Culture and Economy" is scheduled for Thursday, March 30, at Dean College in the Guidrey Center.
The featured speaker is Michael Bobbitt, Executive Director, Mass Cultural Council.
The panelists include Edward M. Augustus, Jr., Chancellor, Dean College; Carolyn Cole, Program Officer, Mass Cultural Council; and Erin Lynch, Executive Director, MetroWest Visitors Bureau. The moderator for the evening is Kaye Kelly, Professor, Berklee College of Music.
The event is open to all and is free. Light refreshments will be available. Doors open at 6:00 pm and the program begins at 6:30 pm. Please register so we know that you are coming. Select Symposium to register. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Register to participate in the free Metrowest Arts and Culture Symposium - March 30
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Metrowest Arts and Culture Symposium |
Monday, May 16, 2022
Introductory remarks & Keynote address from the MetroWest Arts & Culture Symposium (audio)
FM #797 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 797 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the MetroWest Arts & Culture Symposium held on Saturday, May 14, 2022. The recording includes the introductory remarks and the keynote address along with question & answer period with the audience. The four breakout sessions were also video recorded by Franklin TV. When those are available, they will be shared.
Kaye Kelly, Chair of the Franklin Cultural Council opens the session. A string quartet of FHS students plays a piece before going off to their MICCA competition.
Kaye begins her remarks at approx. 10 minutes
Kaye introduces Town Administrator Jamie Hellen at approx. 17 minutes
Jamie in turn introduces Roberta Trahan and Pandora Carlucci at approx. 22 minutes
Kaye returns to the podium to introduce Michael Bobbitt, Executive Director of the Mass Cultural Council at approx. 27 minutes
Michael speaks and then opens for questions from the audience at approx. 47 minutes
Kaye returns to the podium to thank Michael at approx. 1 hour 9 minutes.
The four break out sessions start approx. 15 minutes later each of which run for about 45 minutes, take a 15 minute break and then repeat with a different audience. After the second session, a networking lunch closes out the day.
When the Franklin TV video recording of the full event is available, we’ll update and let folks know.
The full recording runs about an hour and eighteen minutes, so let’s listen to the introductory remarks, and then the Keynote for the MetroWest Art & Culture Symposium.
Audio file => https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-797-metrowest-arts-culture-symposium-intro-remarks-keynote-05-14-22
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Symposium speakers and schedule
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/04/franklin-cultural-district-arts-are.html
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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 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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L - R: Raye Lynn Mercer, Jamie Hellen, State Rep Jeff Roy, Michael Bobbitt, Kaye Kelly, Ted Cormier-Leger, Cobi Frongillo, Roberta Trahan, Pandora Carlucci |
Sunday, May 8, 2022
Today is THE Last day to get your tickets for the MetroWest Arts & Culture Symposium - May 14
"OF COURSE we have a selfie-station at the ready for the MetroWest Arts & Culture Symposium!
Today is May 8th! That means you've got TODAY to get your tickets!
Saturday, May 14th! 9-1:30pm! Franklin High School!
Music! Art! Speakers! (Michael Bobbitt!!) Inspiration! Friends! Food! What are you waiting for!?*Gorgeous hand-made canvas made by artisan, Taylor McVay, of Norfolk, MA* "
Register here -> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/metrowest-arts-culture-symposium-tickets-270070025717
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Kaye Kelly, Cultural Council Chair, is an arts advocate. Are you? |
Monday, May 2, 2022
MetroWest Arts & Culture Symposium - register this week!
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Kaye Kelly talks about the MetroWest Arts & Culture Symposium - 04/28/22 (audio)
FM #786 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 786 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Cultural Council Chair Kaye Kelly held on April 28, 2022. We had our conversation via virtual conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.
We talk about the upcoming MetroWest Arts & Cultural Symposium scheduled for May 14 at Franklin High School.
The recording runs about 17 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Kaye.
Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-786-cultural-council-kaye-kelly-04-28-22
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Tickets are available on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/metrowest-arts-culture-symposium-tickets-270070025717
Cultural Council page - https://www.franklinma.gov/cultural-council
Cultural District page - https://www.franklinma.gov/cultural-district-committee
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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 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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
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Kaye Kelly talks about the MetroWest Arts & Culture Symposium - 04/28/22 (audio) |
Monday, April 25, 2022
Register for the MetroWest Arts & Culture Symposium - May 14
"There is still time to register for the MetroWest Arts & Culture Symposium in Franklin. Lunch is provided with the $15 ticket from our local Birchwood Bakery. So sign up soon by clicking the link before it fills up! Hope to see you there."
Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/jeffroy/status/1518336877388087296
Yes, I am delighted to be leading a session for this event - "Sharing your Arts Identity through Social Media." I plan for it to be a collaborative session. I'll share the lessons I have learned and use regularly and solicit examples from participants.
Register for the Symposium via Eventbrite -> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/metrowest-arts-culture-symposium-tickets-270070025717
Register for the MetroWest Arts & Culture Symposium - May 14 |
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Metrowest Arts & Culture Symposium 2022 - at FHS on May 14
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