What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 ???

Library & Senior Center events

Tuesday, April 8

* Franklin Art Association Art Show and Sale Exhibit (Norfolk Public Library)
* Help BFCCPS scholarships by eating at Sante Fe Burrito (Santa Fe Burrito Grill)

6:30pm Dance Fitness Class (John F. Kennedy Memorial School)
7:00pm Musical Bingo (Raillery Public House)
7:00pm FBRTC Rail Trail Cmte Mtg (Franklin TV and Radio)
7:00pm FHS Chamber Concert (Franklin High School)

 

For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->  

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

**  Town Meetings today   **

Design Review Meeting Cancelled

April 8, 2025, 7:00 PM

Franklin School Committee - Policy Subcommittee

April 8, 2025, 6:00 PM = https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04082025-1668 

Franklin School Committee Meeting

April 8, 2025, 7:00 PM = https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04082025-1669 

Friends of the Franklin Public Library Meeting

April 8, 2025, 7:00 PM @ Friends of Franklin Library Community Room (no agenda posted)

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What's happening today in Franklin? 

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

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars

Franklin TV live streaming for FHS sports & concerts this week

Franklin TV live streaming for FHS sports & concerts

 

 

Schedule for the week for Live Streams from Franklin TV.

Please checkout Franklin Pride TV on YouTube for sports -> https://bit.ly/FTV-Schools

 

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DIHG3u1ufan/ (Note: given the spring weather, the outdoor broadcasts may be dependent upon the weather)

 

 

catching up to MICCA Awards for FHS Treble Choir & FHS Concert Choir

FHS Treble choir

Congratulations to the FHS Treble choir and FHS Concert Choir for their silver medals at MICCA!

FHS Concert Choir

Shared from -> https://x.com/MusicBoostersFr/status/1908917981201019146

Young Artist Kingsley Chen at LiveARTS; April 6, 2025

Sunday, April 6th, at 3:00pm

Come join us next Sunday for Kingsley Chen In concert at LiveARTS Sunday, April 6th, at 3:00 PM First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut St. Franklin, MA Join us Sunday, April 6  at 3:00 PM LiveARTS is delighted to welcome back the emerging young pianist Kinsley Chen for a recital including the music of Liszt, Rachmaninoff, Bartok, and Mozart. You won't want to miss this fantastic young artist! Twelve-year-old Kingsley Chen was born in Hong Kong and began piano studies at the age of three. From the age of five, Kingsley started winning local, regional, and international competitions. When the family emigrated to the U.S. and settled in Las Vegas, Kingsley was instructed by famed Ukrainian virtuoso Mykola Suk, faculty at University of Nevada. The family then moved to the east coast and since 2020 Kingsley has been studying with Prof. Victor Rosenbaum and, most recently, with Victor Cayres at the New England Conservatory Preparatory School.   Recent performances include recitals at NEC Jordan Hall along with college students of the conservatory, a feature in a video recital for the "Young Virtuoso Series" of the World Piano Teachers Association, a recital at the 13th SONORO PIANOFEST at Miami Dade College and a recital at Steinway & Sons in Miami, as well as a  concerto performance with a chamber orchestra conducted by Mr. Rosenbaum in a benefit Concert for Ukraine and Yemen. Kingsley's dream is to bring beautiful music to the world, and he believes that music is a dialogue of the soul.    "Chen emerged with the tune impressing us with unassuming natural musicality." The Boston Musical Intelligencer 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. Copyright © 2022 LiveARTS, Franklin, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: LiveARTS, P.O. Box 678, Franklin, MA 02038

LiveARTS, Franklin, Massachusetts

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The Kennedys to perform at Circle of Friends Coffeehouse on Apr 5

The Kennedys return to the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse in Franklin on Saturday, April 5th, as part of their 30th anniversary tour. They will be celebrating 30 years of recording albums with a specially curated tour featuring songs drawn from the full spectrum of their 17 releases. 

The Kennedys are an American folk-rock band, consisting of husband and wife Pete and Maura Kennedy. They are recognized for their harmonies and instrumental prowess, blending elements of country music, bluegrass, Western swing and janglepop. 

The Kennedys at Circle of Friends Coffeehouse on Apr 5

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. 

Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available.  Admission is $25.  

Please visit http://www.circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information.

Upcoming Shows

• May 17 John Gorka

Franklin High School Concert Hour - Lecture Hall - Feb 26, 2025 (video)

The Franklin TV video of the FHS Concert hour ->    https://www.youtube.com/live/nFh1lL4Ftu0?&t=73

Reminder: Joe Crookston Scheduled to Perform at Circle of Friends Coffeehouse - Mar 8, 2025

The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse in Franklin is thrilled to welcome Joe Crookston back on Saturday, March 8 at 7:30 PM. 

Joe is a force of nature on stage. Pure magic. He’s in his power and communes with his audience. He’ll surprise you. He awakens the cynics. His rhythm is infectious. In concert, he is funny as hell one moment and transcendent the next. Whether he’s weaving through lap slide songs or fiddling an American Southern tune, he’ll draw you in.

Joe Crookston March 8 

Joe has toured with Gordon Lightfoot, headlined major US festivals, and received a Folk Alliance International “Album of the Year" award. He’s played with Suzanne Vega, Dar Williams, David Francey, John McCutcheon, John Gorka, Judy Collins and 100’s more. Please join us at this outstanding show. https://www.joecrookston.com/

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. 

Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available.  Admission is $25.  

Please  visit http://www.circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information.

Upcoming Shows

• Apr 5  The Kennedys
• May 17 John Gorka

Joe Crookston Scheduled to Perform at Circle of Friends Coffeehouse - March 8

Joe Crookston March 8 

The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse in Franklin is thrilled to welcome Joe Crookston back on Saturday, March 8 at 7:30 PM. 

Joe is a force of nature on stage. Pure magic. He’s in his power and communes with his audience. He’ll surprise you. He awakens the cynics. His rhythm is infectious. In concert, he is funny as hell one moment and transcendent the next. Whether he’s weaving through lap slide songs or fiddling an American Southern tune, he’ll draw you in.

Joe has toured with Gordon Lightfoot, headlined major US festivals, and received a Folk Alliance International “Album of the Year" award. He’s played with Suzanne Vega, Dar Williams, David Francey, John McCutcheon, John Gorka, Judy Collins and 100’s more. Please join us at this outstanding show. https://www.joecrookston.com/

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. 

Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available.  Admission is $25.  

Please  visit http://www.circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information.

Upcoming Shows

• Apr 5  The Kennedys
• May 17 John Gorka

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, February 16, 2025 ??

Sunday, February 16

7:30am All You Can Eat Breakfast (Franklin Rod & Gun Club)

10:00am Lay led service CANCELED (due to weather) (First Universalist Society Franklin)

11:00am CLOSED (due to weather) Sunday Brunch (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

1:00pm CLOSED (due to weather) Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:15pm CLOSED (due to weather) “Third Sunday” Music at the Museum

3:00pm POSTPONED LiveARTS: Rachel Childers & Ann Sears (First Universalist Society Franklin)

7:00pm Rehearsal for Distinguished Young Women (Patti Eisenhauer Dance Center)

Given the weather, and that some canceled in advance, it might be good to confirm if the others are continuing with their schedule before traveling.

**  NO   Town Meetings today   **

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Why are there multiple calendars?

What's happening today in Franklin? 

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

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

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37&showPastEvents=false

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars

The fabulous Rachel Childers, in concert at LiveARTS on Sunday, Feb 16 at 3 PM

Boston Symphony Member Rachel Childers In concert at LiveARTS Sunday, February 16, at 3:00 PM First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut St. Franklin, MA Rachel Childers, in concert at LiveARTS You won't want to miss this fantastic concert! Boston Symphony horn player Rachel Childers and pianist Ann Sears, will present a uniquely lyrical program of music for horn and piano on SUNDAY, February 16th, at 3:00 PM. Program to include music by  Ludwig van Beethoven, William Grant Still, Olivier Messiaen, J.M. Damase, Erika Raum, & Harry T. Burleigh. Rachel Childers joined the Boston Symphony Orchestra as second horn at the start of the 2011-12 season, becoming the first female member of the BSO brass section in its history. Childers received both her bachelor's and master's degrees in music from University of Michigan, followed by an artist diploma from the Colburn School in Los Angeles. She is on the faculty at the Longy School of Music of Bard College, and the New England Conservatory of Music, where she is chair of Winds, Brass, and Percussion Chamber Music. Childers also develops and performs programs for the BSO's "Concerts for Very Young People" at local libraries and children's museums. During summers, she teaches at the Interlochen Center for the Arts, the Tanglewood Music Center, and the Boston University Tanglewood Institute. 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.

Copyright © 2022 LiveARTS, Franklin, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: LiveARTS, P.O. Box 678, Franklin, MA 02038