Showing posts with label THE BLACK BOX. Show all posts
Showing posts with label THE BLACK BOX. Show all posts

Sunday, February 15, 2026

FPAC to perform "Into the Woods" March 13-22 at THE BLACK BOX

Once upon a time… 📖 Don’t miss Ali Funkhouser (@alifunk ) as Cinderella, Anissa Perona ( @anissaperona ) as Rapunzel, Robbie Rescigno as Cinderella’s Prince/Wolf, and Paul Rescigno as Rapunzel’s Prince (@therescignos ) this March in FPAC’s Into the Woods!

FPAC presents James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s timeless, yet relevant, Into the Woods March 13-22 at THE BLACK BOX! Directed by FPAC Artistic Director Raye Lynn Mercer. The story follows a baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk.

When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.


🚨Content Advisory: Into the Woods contains some violence, death, and darker themes that may not be suitable for all audiences, particularly young children. The musical adaptation of the classic fairy tales includes a “darker” and less “happy ending” focused story than traditional fairy tales.

Matinee performances will feature an “Act 1 Only” option for kids with activities/supervision provided next door at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts during Act 2.


Tickets available online - https://fpaconline.com/into-the-woods/

Saturday, February 14, 2026

Get Ready to Rock at Franklin Food Pantry’s "Party for The Pantry" Fundraiser

The Franklin Food Pantry is set to bring the house down with the return of the annual fundraiser, Party for The Pantry, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. 

Get Ready to Rock at Franklin Food Pantry’s "Party for The Pantry" Fundraiser
Get Ready to Rock at Franklin Food Pantry’s
"Party for The Pantry" Fundraiser
This 21+ event transforms THE BLACK BOX into a rock-and-roll venue for a night of live music with local bands Fab 3, Karate Show, and South Street Six

The evening also features door prizes, an online auction, and silent auction including exclusive luxury travel packages from AmFund to the Amalfi Coast, Ireland, the Greek Islands, Alaska, and more. 

All proceeds from Party for The Pantry directly benefit the Franklin Food Pantry, which provides food assistance to Franklin and surrounding communities. 

What: Party for The Pantry
When: Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 7 PM 
Where: THE BLACK BOX 15 W. Central St. Franklin, MA 02038
Tickets: Available online www.franklinfoodpantry.org

Interested in sponsoring this event and gaining name recognition while supporting the Franklin Food Pantry? Please contact Jen Johnson, Fund Development Associate, at Jjohnson@franklinfoodpantry.org.

Friday, February 13, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, February 13, 2026 ???

Friday, February 13


10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

7:30pm Little Lies     (THE BLACK BOX)

Library & Senior Center events
Library & Senior Center events


For additional details on Library events -> 
For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

Note: Senior Center checking on why their events are suddenly being shown as "All Day". You can use the monthly newsletter for specific program/event times



*** NO  Town Meetings today   ***


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Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar


Saturday, January 31, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, January 31, 2026 ???

Saturday, January 31

  • And Friday trash and recycling will be picked up Saturday!

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am Franklin in Miniature (Train Town 3) (Franklin Historical Museum)

10:30am Weekend Wiggles! (Franklin Public Library)

11:00am POSTPONED: Old Colony Habitat For Humanity - Franklin Open House

7:30pm Turn the Page: A Bob Segar Tribute (THE BLACK BOX,)


For additional details on Library events -> 

***  NO Town Meetings today   ***


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Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar


Saturday, January 24, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, January 24, 2026 ???

Saturday, January 24

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

9:00am Jigsaw Puzzle Sale (First Universalist Society Franklin)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am Franklin in Miniature (Train Town 3) (Franklin Historical Museum)

10:00am Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament (First Universalist Society Franklin)
10:00am Winter Farmers Market (Fairmount Fruit Farm)

11:00am #BoycottCitizens (for supporting ICE) (Stop&Shop Plaza)

7:30pm Steel Magnolias (THE BLACK BOX)

For additional details on Library events -> 


*** NO Town Meetings today   ***


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Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

Friday, January 23, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, January 23, 2026 ???

Friday, January 23

Curbside pickup delayed one day
  • If scheduled for Thursday, to be picked up Friday
  • If scheduled for Friday, to be picked up Saturday

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

5:00pm Jigsaw Puzzle Sale (First Universalist Society Franklin)

6:00pm Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament (First Universalist Society Franklin)

7:30pm Steel Magnolias (THE BLACK BOX)

Library & Senior Center events
Library & Senior Center events


For additional details on Library events -> 
For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

Franklin School Committee Horace Mann Legacy Sub Committee Meeting
Friday, January 23 Time: 8:00 AM


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Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

FPAC’s Steel Magnolias set for performances Jan 23-25 at THE BLACK BOX

First look at the cast of FPAC’s Steel Magnolias directed by Robbie Rescigno! Running January 23-25 at THE BLACK BOX! 

FPAC’s Steel Magnolias set for performances Jan 23-25 at THE BLACK BOX
FPAC’s Steel Magnolias set for performances
Jan 23-25 at THE BLACK BOX
Hair, Wig, & Makeup Design by @b.luxewigsandtoppers and Costume Design by @swissmisscatherine !

Special thanks to Heather and @bluxehairandmakeup for their support and guidance for this production! 
  • Pictures by @vicariostudio 
  • Tickets at FPAConline.com | 508-528-3370
Before the iconic 1989 film broke box office records nationwide, Louisiana salon owner Truvy first set up shop on the stage. The colorful cast of regulars and employees that frequent her establishment include a mother-daughter duo planning a wedding, a woman who’s “been in a bad mood for 40 years,” and a mysterious newcomer. Through laughter, tears, and a thick fog of hairspray, these women face trials and triumphs armed with their greatest strength: each other.

Content Advisory: Steel Magnolias deals with themes of death, grief, and loss and contains some mature humor and themes.


Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Bob Seeger Tribute Concert scheduled for THE BLACK BOX, January 31, 2026

A high-energy performance of old time rock ‘n’ roll hits and powerful ballads paying tribute to the legendary Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band by Rhode Island-based tribute band TURN THE PAGE!


TICKETS

Bob Seeger Tribute Concert scheduled for THE BLACK BOX, January 31, 2026
Bob Seeger Tribute Concert scheduled for THE BLACK BOX, January 31, 2026


Friday, January 9, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, January 9, 2026 ???

Friday, January 9

  • Christmas trees scheduled for curbside pickup on your normal trash/recycling day

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

8:00pm A Starry Night: A Cabaret (THE BLACK BOX)

Library & Senior Center events
Library & Senior Center events


For additional details on Library events -> 

**  NO Town Meetings today   **


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Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

FPAC Hosts Cabaret Starring Singers from the Stages of Boston, Providence, and Beyond

The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will host A Starry Night: A Cabaret on Friday, January 9 featuring singers from the stages of Boston, Providence, and beyond. FPAC, Franklin’s own Actors’ Equity Professional Theater, is thrilled to welcome talented singers from the area’s robust theater scene to THE BLACK BOX stage for an evening of great music. 

FPAC Hosts Cabaret Starring Singers from the Stages of Boston, Providence, and Beyond
FPAC Hosts Cabaret Starring Dan Callaway,
Anthony Pires, jr., Leslie Ellis, and Henry Roseman
Hosted by Ali Funkhouser with music direction by Henry Roseman, the evening will star Dan Callaway (Phantom of the Opera Tour), Anthony Pires, jr. (Lyric Stage, Wheelock Family Theatre, Central Square Theatre, Greater Boston Stage Co.), and Leslie Ellis (City of Angels on Broadway, CATS Tour, La Cage aux Folles Tour, GRAMMY Award for her vocals on Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On”). 

They will be joined by Perry Albert, Olivia Buckley, Jack Cappadona, Cameron Clements, Erin Collins, Johnny Gordon, Zoë Iacovelli, Gwenn Hope Rodriques, Samantha Mastroberte, Ally Anna McLean, Izzy Scampoli, Peter Tedeschi, and Brandon Wong.

FPAC is an Actors’ Equity Small Professional Theater company based at THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin, MA. Each season, FPAC produces musicals, plays, and more featuring Broadway stars, professional actors, local performers, and emerging artists. 

Tickets for A Starry Night are available at FPAConline.com or by calling the box office at 508-528-3370. 


Monday, January 5, 2026

More Starry Night performers announced - Tickets available for Jan 9

Hosted by Ali Funkhouser, the cabaret will feature singers from the stages of Boston, Providence, and beyond! 

FPAC, Franklin’s own Actors’ Equity Professional Theater, is thrilled to welcome talented singers from the area’s robust theater scene to THE BLACK BOX stage for an evening of great music! 

🎟️ Tickets are available at FPAConline.com or by calling the box office at 508-528-3370!

When: January 9 at 8:00 PM

Photo Album of the performers announced ->    https://photos.app.goo.gl/z6ecEH8BMv8AL1Cr7


Friday, January 2, 2026

First performers announced for "A Starry Night" scheduled Jan 9 at THE BLACK BOX

Introducing our first few singers for A Starry Night next Friday, January 9 at 8:00 PM! 
  • Anthony Pires, Jr.
  • Dan Callaway
  • Olivia Buckley
  • Jack Cappadona
  • Cameron Clements
Anthony Pires, Jr.
Anthony Pires, Jr.
Hosted by Ali Funkhouser, the cabaret will feature singers from the stages of Boston, Providence, and beyond! FPAC, Franklin’s own Actors’ Equity Professional Theater, is thrilled to welcome talented singers from the area’s robust theater scene to THE BLACK BOX stage for an evening of great music! 

🎟️ Tickets are available at FPAConline.com or by calling the box office at 508-528-3370!


Photo Album of the first performers announced ->    https://photos.app.goo.gl/z6ecEH8BMv8AL1Cr7

Monday, December 22, 2025

FPAC Announces Cast of Steel Magnolias

The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will present the beloved play Steel Magnolias directed by Robbie Rescigno January 23-25 at THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin, MA. 

The six-person play will star Los Angeles actor Regina Fernandez as Truvy, NYC’s Lisa Anne Porter as M’Lynn and Ali Funkhouser as Annelle, Boston’s Izzy Scampoli as Shelby, and FPAC actors Melissa Baratta as Ouiser and Kellie Stamp as Clairee. 

Before the iconic 1989 film broke box office records nationwide, Louisiana salon owner Truvy first set up shop on the stage. The colorful cast of regulars and employees that frequent her establishment include a mother-daughter duo planning a wedding, a woman who’s “been in a bad mood for 40 years,” and a mysterious newcomer. Through laughter, tears, and a thick fog of hairspray, these women face trials and triumphs armed with their greatest strength: each other. 

(L-R) Regina Fernandez, Lisa Anne Porter, Ali Funkhouser, Izzy Scampoli, Melissa Baratta, and Kellie Stamp
(L-R) Regina Fernandez, Lisa Anne Porter, Ali Funkhouser, Izzy Scampoli, Melissa Baratta, and Kellie Stamp


Content Advisory: Steel Magnolias deals with themes of death, grief, and loss and contains some mature humor and themes.

FPAC is an Actors’ Equity Small Professional Theater company based at THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin, MA. Each season, FPAC produces musicals, plays, and more featuring Broadway stars, professional actors, local performers, and emerging artists. 

Tickets for Steel Magnolias are available at FPAConline.com or by calling the box office at 508-528-3370. 

Sunday, December 21, 2025

Blues legend James Montgomery returns to THE BLACK BOX - January 10, 2026 with The Daybreakers!

Blues legend James Montgomery returns to THE BLACK BOX - January 10, 2026 with The Daybreakers!
Blues legend James Montgomery returns
to THE BLACK BOX - January 10, 2026
with The Daybreakers!
 
About James Montgomery Band — When blues legend James Montgomery plays the harmonica, he “brings it on home.” Whether it’s recording with Kid Rock, sitting in with Gregg Allman, or fronting his hot band of thirty years, Montgomery plays with authority. While growing up in Detroit he, learned first-hand from the masters – James Cotton, John Lee Hooker, and Jr. Wells – at the legendary “Chessmate.” Over the years, he’s carried on in the tradition and continues to be a vital presence in Blues as one of the most dynamic performers on the scene. In 1970, while at Boston University, James Montgomery formed the James Montgomery Band. His electrifying stage presence and unique harmonica style quickly made the band a staple of the New England music scene, earning them a multi-album deal with Capricorn Records alongside acts like J. Geils and Aerosmith.

About The Daybreakers — Blending folk-rock melodies with blues guitar muscle and rock and roll grit, the Daybreakers have earned their stripes over four years of consistent gigging throughout New England. The band has played many of Boston and Cambridge’s most revered rooms, sharing the stage with some of the region’s best roots rockers, such as Entrain and the Silks. The band has also performed as an opener at Indian Ranch in Webster, MA for three years running, opening for Three Dog Night, The Beach Boys, and Bret Michaels.

🎟️ THEBLACKBOXonline.com | 508-528-3370

Sunday, December 14, 2025

Franklin Books is looking for your input to their survey

Franklin Books
Franklin Books
One of the pop up shops in THE BLACK BOX on Saturday was a potential future book store; "Franklin Books." 

You can respond to their survey to help them plan for a future!