Join us for our stellar season at LiveARTS

Join us for our stellar season! All 2024-25 LiveARTS Concerts are at 3:00 pm at the First Universalist Society in Franklin  262 Chestnut Street, Franklin, MA Visit our website liveartsma.org to purchase tickets on-line and for more information.

LiveARTS, Franklin, Massachusetts · 283 Prospect Street · Franklin, MA 02038 · USA

Abbie Gardner, scheduled for the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse on Oct 19, 2024 at 7:30 PM

Abbie Gardner October 19,2024  7:30 PM $25   Abbie Gardner is a fiery dobro player with an infectious smile. Whether performing solo or with Americana harmony trio Red Molly, her acclaimed tales of love and loss, both gritty and sweet, are propelled by her impeccable lap style slide guitar playing.  Solo performances feature the dobro as a solo instrument, bouncing between a solid rhythmic backbone and ripping lead lines, all in support of her voice and songs. Her latest recording DobroSinger was released May 13, 2022. It's intimate, real and raw – her dobro and voice recorded at the same time at home, without a band or any studio tricks to hide behind. You can hear every breath, every chuckle, as if you are in the room with her. (passim.org) The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is a non-profit organization affiliated with Franklin's First Universalist Society. Concerts are presented in a smoke free and alcohol free environment at the Society's handicapped accessible Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St. in Franklin, and begin at 7:30 PM; doors open at 7:00 PM. Tickets for this show are $25. Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available. Please visit circlefolk.org for tickets and more information. Upcoming Shows David Francey, November 16th Heather Pierson Trio - Charlie Brown Christmas, Dec. 7th Peter Mulvey, January 11th

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse · First Universalist Society · 262 Chestnut St · Franklin, MA 02038 · USA

LiveARTS concert season opens with pianist Michael Lewin Oct 27 (video)

"Did you know that the LiveARTS 2024-25 season opens in just over a month?

In the meantime, please enjoy a sneak preview of our upcoming artist, celebrated local pianist Michael Lewin!

Michael Lewin plays Chopin's Berceuse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uD0-VunKBE

Join us for Michael Lewin's spectacular recital: 3:00 PM on Sunday, October 27th, at the First Universalist Society in Franklin.

For more information and to buy tickets, please visit our website: https://www.liveartsma.org/"

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LiveARTS concert season opens with pianist Michael Lewin Oct 27

Reminder: FREE Community Concert features organist Cathy Cargill Koch - Oct 5

FREE Community Concert @FranklinUMC featuring Catherine (Cathy) Cargill Koch on Saturday, October 5, at 7 PM. 

Franklin United Methodist Church (UMC) is located at 82 W. Central Street, Franklin (MA). Parking is available in the parking lot between the church and the Franklin Historical Museum. 

Free street parking is available on East St., West St., and Church Ave.

Catherine (Cathy) Cargill Koch’s musical began playing the organ at the age of 12, when she would walk to the Franklin Methodist Church daily after school to practice the organ. She became the church’s organist following the resignation of the previous organist in 1967. She held this position until her graduation from Franklin High School in 1971, after which she pursued a degree in music education and organ performance at Bucknell University. Catherine furthered her studies at Syracuse University’s School of Visual and Performing Arts, earning a master’s degree in the same fields.

 organist Cathy Cargill Koch - Oct 5

For the past 38 years, Catherine has been the organist at the Manlius United Methodist Church in Manlius, New York. She has also served as a substitute organist for various churches in Central New York, including her home church in Franklin.

Beyond her role as an organist, Catherine enjoyed a 44-year career as a music teacher in both public and private schools until her retirement in 2020. She taught music theory, studio music, and directed choirs, including barbershop, men’s, and mixed choruses. She also led guitar clubs and musicals, and was a guest choral conductor and accompanist for All-County and All-City performances. Catherine has presented workshops, given performances at All-State conventions, professional development days and college music education classes. Additionally, she maintained a private studio for voice, piano, and guitar lessons.

In retirement, Catherine continues to share her love of music by teaching her grandchildren piano and guitar, accompanying their school chorus concerts, and playing piano for church services at several senior retirement homes. She also supports local school districts by accompanying choral and orchestra concerts.

Catherine finds her greatest joy in selecting, preparing, and playing music for church worship, praising God through the majestic compositions of the great masters. She considers it an honor and privilege to contribute to worship services, giving glory to God through her music.

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Organ Postlude || Sunday, March 3, 2024 via YouTube -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSz5VYsyCwU

FREE Community Concert features organist Cathy Cargill Koch - Oct 5

FREE Community Concert @FranklinUMC featuring Catherine (Cathy) Cargill Koch on Saturday, October 5, at 7 PM. 

Franklin United Methodist Church (UMC) is located at 82 W. Central Street, Franklin (MA). Parking is available in the parking lot between the church and the Franklin Historical Museum. 

Free street parking is available on East St., West St., and Church Ave.

Catherine (Cathy) Cargill Koch’s musical began playing the organ at the age of 12, when she would walk to the Franklin Methodist Church daily after school to practice the organ. She became the church’s organist following the resignation of the previous organist in 1967. She held this position until her graduation from Franklin High School in 1971, after which she pursued a degree in music education and organ performance at Bucknell University. Catherine furthered her studies at Syracuse University’s School of Visual and Performing Arts, earning a master’s degree in the same fields.

 organist Cathy Cargill Koch - Oct 5

For the past 38 years, Catherine has been the organist at the Manlius United Methodist Church in Manlius, New York. She has also served as a substitute organist for various churches in Central New York, including her home church in Franklin.

Beyond her role as an organist, Catherine enjoyed a 44-year career as a music teacher in both public and private schools until her retirement in 2020. She taught music theory, studio music, and directed choirs, including barbershop, men’s, and mixed choruses. She also led guitar clubs and musicals, and was a guest choral conductor and accompanist for All-County and All-City performances. Catherine has presented workshops, given performances at All-State conventions, professional development days and college music education classes. Additionally, she maintained a private studio for voice, piano, and guitar lessons.

In retirement, Catherine continues to share her love of music by teaching her grandchildren piano and guitar, accompanying their school chorus concerts, and playing piano for church services at several senior retirement homes. She also supports local school districts by accompanying choral and orchestra concerts.

Catherine finds her greatest joy in selecting, preparing, and playing music for church worship, praising God through the majestic compositions of the great masters. She considers it an honor and privilege to contribute to worship services, giving glory to God through her music.

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Organ Postlude || Sunday, March 3, 2024 via YouTube -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSz5VYsyCwU

Free, all ages Fan Appreciation show Jennifer Tefft & The Strange - Aug 10

via Jennifer Tefft:

"Free, all ages Fan Appreciation show Jennifer Tefft & The Strange @ Start Line This Saturday 8/10 7 PM"

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Additional performance by Jennifer can be found on https://jennifertefft.com/

Free, all ages Fan Appreciation show Jennifer Tefft & The Strange - Aug 10

Get your tickets for the Howie Day Concert on the Glen Pharma Patio - August 14

is pleased to welcome back platinum-selling recording artist HOWIE DAY is for a special outdoor concert on our patio   Wednesday, August 14, 2024   Get your tickets for the Howie Day Concert on the Glen Pharma Patio  - August 14 Howie Day, the voice behind some of your favorite songs, including the top-10 hit singles "Collide" and "She Says", is coming back to Franklin for a live summer concert on our patio! Howie is known for his amazing live vocals and audience engagement!  Don't miss this chance to experience his powerful performance in a very small venue.

Your ticket is also your dining reservation and entitles you to 10% off food purchases.   Arrive between 6:00 and 6:30pm to dine.  Cocktails and food may be ordered a la carte from our menu.   All tables are 4 person tables, if you do not purchase 4 tickets at one time, seating will be communal.   A special private concert featuring Howie Day will follow at 8:00pm. $79.95 per person No Refunds.  Concert is rain or shine.  (the alternate location is our 2nd floor event space)  There are 3 umbrella poles located on the patio that may partially obstruct views. Ticket price does not include food or beverages. Seating priority is assigned on a first-ticketed basis. Click on the link below to get your tickets Tickets Visit our Website

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THE BLACK BOX Sings… FROZEN on August 3

THE BLACK BOX Sings… FROZEN on August 3rd at 7:00 PM at THE BLACK BOX outside under the stars! THE BLACK BOX will present a concert celebrating the music of the highest-grossing animated film of all time: Disney’s Frozen. 

The concert will feature a narrated telling of Elsa and Anna’s story with live performances of the film’s songs as well as new music written for the Broadway production. Enjoy the memorable songs of Kristen and Robert Lopez in concert outside at THE BLACK BOX!

THE BLACK BOX Sings… FROZEN on August 3

Tickets will be available at the end of July! Table seating and general seating are available. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved inside.

Modeled after the popular cabaret series “54 Sings” at 54 Below in NYC, THE BLACK BOX continues THE BLACK BOX Sings… Series this summer. The series celebrates the music of musicals, composers, and artists sung by Franklin Performing Arts Company favorites. 

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FREE Community Concert featuring Lola Richardson on August 9, 2024

Join us for a FREE Community Concert @FranklinUMC featuring Lola Richardson on Friday, August 9, at 7pm. 

Franklin United Methodist Church (UMC) is located at 82 W. Central Street, Franklin (MA). Parking is available in the parking lot between the church and the Franklin Historical Museum. 

Free street parking is available on East St., West St., and Church Ave.

More about Lola:

"Lola Richardson is a recent graduate of Franklin High School who began piano lessons at the age of eight and flute lessons a year later. Between the two instruments, she has enjoyed a wide range of musical experiences. 

On piano she has accompanied several school choruses and was a member of the pit orchestras for Mamma Mia, Annie Jr., and You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Currently, she is the pianist for the Franklin United Methodist Church. 

On flute Lola has performed at Mechanics Hall in Worcester with the Senior District Band, Symphony Hall in Boston with the Massachusetts All-State Band, and Carnegie Hall in New York as a soloist. 

When not practicing piano or flute, she also enjoys playing the accordion, ocarina, and ukulele. Lola will attend Berklee College of Music in the fall of 2024 where she plans to study Game and Interactive Media Scoring."

FREE Community Concert featuring Lola Richardson on August 9, 2024

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THE BLACK BOX Sings… Waitress Concert Starring Broadway Cast Members

THE BLACK BOX, the region’s premier music, theater, and event venue, is thrilled to bring back THE BLACK BOX Sings… Concert Series outside under the stars this summer. Kicking off the 2024 series is THE BLACK BOX Sings… WAITRESS on June 28th at 8:00pm. 

Starring Emily Koch (Broadway’s Waitress, WICKED, Kimberly Akimbo) and Jim Hogan (Waitress on tour, Broadway’s Kimberly Akimbo) with Ali Funkhouser, April Lisette, Dan Callaway, Robbie Rescigno, Nick Paone, and an ensemble of Franklin Performing Arts Company favorites. Join THE BLACK BOX for a celebration of the beloved Sara Bareilles score.

Emily Koch

Emily Koch starred as Jenna on Broadway and on tour in Waitress and will return to THE BLACK BOX to lead the concert alongside Jim Hogan from the touring company. Both Koch and Hogan recently closed the Broadway production of Kimberly Akimbo. 

Modeled after the popular cabaret series “54 Sings” at 54 Below in NYC, THE BLACK BOX continues THE BLACK BOX Sings… Series this June and August. The series celebrates the music of musicals, composers, and artists sung by Franklin Performing Arts Company favorites. Table seating and general seating are available. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved inside. 

Tickets and more information are available at THEBLACKBOXonline.com or by calling the box office at 508-528-3370. THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 W. Central Street in downtown Franklin, MA. 

THE BLACK BOX Sings… Concert Series opens June 28

THE BLACK BOX, the region’s premier music, theater, and event venue, is thrilled to bring back THE BLACK BOX Sings… Concert Series outside under the stars this summer. Modeled after the popular cabaret series “54 Sings” at 54 Below in NYC, THE BLACK BOX continues THE BLACK BOX Sings… Series this June and August. The series celebrates the music of musicals, composers, and artists sung by Franklin Performing Arts Company favorites. Table seating and general seating are available. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved inside. 

Kicking off the 2024 series is THE BLACK BOX Sings… WAITRESS on June 28th at 8:00pm. Starring Emily Koch (Broadway’s Waitress, WICKED, Kimberly Akimbo) and Jim Hogan (Waitress on tour, Broadway’s Kimberly Akimbo) with Ali Funkhouser, April Lisette, Dan Callaway, Robbie Rescigno, Nick Paone, and an ensemble of Franklin Performing Arts Company favorites. Join THE BLACK BOX for a celebration of the beloved Sara Bareilles score.

THE BLACK BOX Sings… Concert Series opens June 28

On August 3rd at 7:00pm, THE BLACK BOX Sings… FROZEN. TBB will present a concert celebrating the music of the highest-grossing animated film of all time: Disney’s Frozen. The concert will feature a narrated telling of Elsa and Anna’s story with live performances of the film’s songs as well as new music written for the Broadway production. Enjoy the memorable songs of Kristen and Robert Lopez in concert outside at THE BLACK BOX! 

THE BLACK BOX Sings… TAYLOR SWIFT on August 11th at 7:00pm. A cast of Franklin Performing Arts Company favorites will pay tribute to the most-streamed artist on Spotify: Grammy Award-winner Taylor Swift. 

Closing out the 2024 series will be the return of THE BLACK BOX Sings… WICKED on August 17th at 8:00pm. Pianist Austin Davy from the Wicked tour accompanies an FPAC all-star cast featuring Katie Gray, Ali Funkhouser, Nick Paone, Hallie Wetzell, and Tim Ayres-Kerr. Join THE BLACK BOX for a celebration of the music of WICKED and the story of the Witches of Oz.

Tickets and more information are available at THEBLACKBOXonline.com or by calling the box office at 508-528-3370. THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 W. Central Street in downtown Franklin, MA. 

Franklin Music Boosters: Middle Schools' schedule spring concerts, 6/4, 6/5, & 6/6

Franklin Music Boosters (@MusicBoostersFr@MusicBoostersFr) posted  Mon, Jun 03, 2024:

Please join us in celebrating Spring with our talented musicians!

• Horace Mann Middle School - 6/4/24, 6pm, HMMS Auditorium
• Annie Sullivan Middle School - 6/5/24, 6pm, HMMS Auditorium
• Remington Middle School - 6/6/24, 6pm, HMMS Auditorium

For online gate donations and purchase Of raffle tickets or merchandise,

go to https://qivebutter.com/MSMUSlC or text the word FRANKLIN to 53555.

Take advantage of good WIFI before you leave for the show!

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Franklin Music Boosters: Middle Schools' schedule spring concerts, 6/4, 6/5, & 6/6

Young Artists Showcase ** Sunday, May 19, 2024 **

Sunday, May 19th, at 3:00pm

Come join us for the Young Artists Showcase Young Artists Showcase Did you know that composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart wrote his first work for the stage at age eleven? Come and meet the emerging young artists of Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island as they establish themselves as the next generation of performers. Join us on Sunday, May 19th, at 3:00 PM, for LiveARTS' second annual Young Artist Concert! This concert will be a unique glimpse into the future of classical music and a chance to support the development of talented young musicians. These students represent the fine studios of local master teachers. Sunday, May 19th = Time: 3:00 PM Location: First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut St. Franklin, MA Tickets = Adults: $25.00 All students: free with ID Tickets available at the door Accessible parking and building Visit our website liveartsma.org to purchase tickets on-line and for more information.

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LiveARTS, Franklin, Massachusetts · 283 Prospect Street · Franklin, MA 02038 · USA