Mostly Baroque scheduled to sing Handel's Messiah - Nov 23

Mostly Baroque is back in Franklin! 

Come hear the Dean College Vocal Ensemble sing the Hallelujah Chorus and more! 

We’re also bringing in some Top tier talent from the Boston & New York early music scene! (Yes that’s a thing)

Mostly Baroque scheduled to sing Handel's Messiah - Dec 23

Tickets -> Dean student ID is free, Adults pay $28 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/handels-messiah-tickets-1956547860319

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Don Krishnaswami talks about the LiveARTS String Quartet free concerts on Nov 16 as part of a new vision (audio)

FM #1571 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1571 in the series. 

This session shares my discussion with Donald Krishnaswami.  We had our discussion in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Friday, October 31, 2025.

 

We discussed the origin of the LiveARTS String Quartet and the new vision of performing 4 concerts a year. The first one at the Historical Museum, November 16, 2025 is Free.

The recording runs about 18 minutes, so let’s listen in.

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1571-livearts-string-quartet-10-31-25/

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Don Krishnaswami talks about
the LiveARTS String Quartet 

GoFundMe campaign -> https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-lasq 

Promo clip of quartet -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/10/watch-brief-clip-of-livearts-string.html

Resurgence of LiveArts String Quartet https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/10/announcing-resurgence-of-livearts.html 

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What's happening at the Historical Museum in November ???

What's happening at the Historical Museum in November ???

"Come check out this month's Historic Happenings at Franklin Historical Museum!

Open Saturdays 10am - 1pm and Sundays 1pm - 4pm.

Find out more at https://www.franklinmuseum1778.org/

and follow our Facebook for event updates: https://www.facebook.com/people/Franklin-Historical-Museum/61577107304816/#."

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RUNA to perform at the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse, November 15, 7:30 PM

RUNA November 15, 2025  7:30 PM $25 Doors open at 7:00 pm.  Celebrating 16 years together, Celtic-American roots "super group" RUNA pushes the boundaries of Irish folk music by blending the melodies of Ireland and Scotland with the harmonies and rhythms of jazz, bluegrass, flamenco, and blues. The result is a vibrant, contemporary take on traditional music that's earned them a reputation as one of the most innovative Irish folk groups of their generation. Drawing on the diverse backgrounds of its members, RUNA's sound reflects both tradition and modernity. The band features vocalist and step-dancer Shannon Lambert-Ryan (Philadelphia), GRAMMY-nominated guitarist Fionán de Barra (Dublin), percussionist Cheryl Prashker (Canada), fiddler Jake James (New York), and mandolinist/vocalist Tom Fitzgerald (Canada). Upcoming Shows Ellis Paul, Dec. 6th Kim Moberg & Jenna Nicholls, Jan. 10th Crys Matthews, Feb. 7th

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

WATCH A BRIEF CLIP of the LiveARTS String Quartet in concert! (video)

Dear music lover,

We're sure you haven't forgotten about the LiveARTS String Quartet's November 16 concert!

And we thought you might enjoy a little hors d'oeuvre to whet your appetite for the performance!

Watch a quick (2 1/2 minute) clip of the LASQ performing Beethoven's String Quartet Opus 18, #1  Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XV_-DRMtUJQ

And if you love how that whetted your appetite, then you'll really love joining us IN PERSON for the THREE COURSE MUSICAL MEAL:

• Mozart
• MORE Beethoven
• Brahms

YUM! It's going to be a delicious feast of great musical masterpieces,

served up by world-class musicians!

The LiveARTS String Quartet in concert

Sunday, November 16 at 3:00

Franklin Historical Museum

80 West Central Street, Franklin

For this single concert, admission will be free of charge,

with voluntary donations gratefully received at the door and in advance.

LiveARTS String Quartet

Please consider becoming one of the early donors helping to establish a regular season for the LiveARTS String Quartet!

Click here to become a Pioneer Donor!  https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-lasq

Thank you so much, and we are excited to

make music for you on November 16!

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, October 19, 2025 ??

Sunday, October 19

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

8:00am Scary Scurry 5K and Fun Run (Children's Museum of Franklin 157 Cottage St)

11:00am Sunday Brunch (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

12:00pm Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

1:00pm Musical Bingo (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

2:00pm Greenwich Bay Brass (free concert) (Franklin Historical Museum)

2:00pm Annie (THE BLACK BOX)

2:00pm The Wolves (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

** NO Town Meetings today   **

What's happening in Franklin, MA

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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

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-calendar

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio introduced a brand new schedule early in 2025 for the locally produced shows that fill our air waves. 

It is available anywhere, anytime at wfpr.fm or in the local Franklin, MA area at 102.9 on the FM dial.

Tune in to listen to the following:

 

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Wednesday

8:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM   Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock 

Franklin and its local government, services and events  (repeats Saturday at 2 PM)  

• This repeats my conversation with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen & School Supt Lucas Giguere on the closing out of FY 2025 -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/07/jamie-and-lucas-close-out-fy-2025-look.html

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM  The Wonderful World of Wine – Mark Lenzi, Kim Simone  All about wine, its culture, lore and finer points.    (repeats Saturday at 1 PM)  

• Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi have a captivating discussion about the world of Italian wine with the esteemed Shelley Lindgren ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/07/the-wonderful-world-of-wine-www-shelley.html

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf 

Spring Rising Stars performs cabaret style at THE BLACK BOX on May 22

Spring Rising Stars performs cabaret style

THE BLACK BOX presents a crowd favorite with its Spring Rising Stars. Talented young singers, ages 11-18, deliver powerful performances of pop and rock songs in a cabaret setting.

Tickets available online at   https://theblackboxonline.com/rising-stars-pop-rock-cabaret/

Voices of Faith - A Concert of Hope

The Franklin Interfaith Council hosted a concert on Sunday evening, featuring the Interfaith Choir and other performers from different congregations within Franklin.

The Program cover

program cover

Additional photos in album -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/XMU1bs2xFJEr81Z66

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, May 18, 2025 ???

Sunday, May 18

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

11:00am Sunday Brunch (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:00pm 3rd Sunday Music (Franklin Historical Museum)

7:00pm Voice of Faith: Concert of "Hope" (Interfaith Council at Church of Latter-day Saints)

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

8:00pm Sunday at Sunset (St John's Episcopal Church)

** NO  Town Meetings today   **

 

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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-calendar

Voice of Faith: Concert of "Hope" conducted by the Franklin Interfaith Council - Sunday, 7 PM

Voice of Faith: Concert of "Hope" conducted by the Franklin Interfaith Council - Sunday, 7 PM

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FHS Spring Jazz 2025 Concert (video)

The FHS Spring Jazz concert conducted Wednesday, May 1, 2025 is available for replay via Franklin TV -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEiVmAuOawk

Franklin High School to Host Spring Pops Concert on May 13

Superintendent Lucas Giguere and Director of Visual & Performing Arts Diane Plouffe are pleased to announce that Franklin Public Schools will host its annual Spring Pops Concert next month, showcasing the talents of student musicians across multiple ensembles.

FHS to Host Spring Pops Concert on May 13

The concert will be held on Tuesday, May 13, at 7 p.m. in the Franklin High School auditorium. Admission is free and open to the public.

This year's Spring Pops Concert will feature a side-by-side performance with Franklin's 8th-grade musicians, offering a unique opportunity for middle school students to perform alongside the high school ensembles.

The evening will include performances by the Franklin High School Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, String Orchestra and Chorus, delivering a wide range of musical selections sure to entertain audiences of all ages.

Admission is free, and the concert is open to the public. However, the Franklin Music Boosters graciously accept donations at the door. Donations from the Pops Concert help students who need financial assistance to travel with the music department.

"We're excited to continue the tradition of our Spring Pops Concert, especially the opportunity it provides for our incoming freshmen to collaborate with our high school musicians," said Director Plouffe. "It's a special night that celebrates the musical growth of our students and builds a strong sense of community within our performing arts programs."

Community members, families and friends are encouraged to attend and support Franklin's young musicians in this culminating celebration of the school year.

"This concert highlights the incredible talent and dedication of our students and music educators," said Superintendent Giguere. "It's an event we look forward to each year, and we're proud to share it with our families and community."

**RESCHEDULED** Rachel Childers and Beethoven, May 4

LiveARTS is thrilled to announce a rescheduled performance for: Boston Symphony Member     Rachel Childers Sunday, May 4th, at 3:00 PM Murray Unitarian Universalist Church, 505 North Main St. Attleboro, MA Be sure to join us for this stellar concert to close out our season, with Boston Symphony horn player Rachel Childers and pianist Ann Sears. This concert is a rescheduled performance of our February 16th concert, which was cancelled due to snow. This concert will be held at Murray Unitarian Universalist Church, 505 North Main St. Attleboro. Join us SUNDAY, MAY 4th, at 3:00 PM, in Attleboro! 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 0203

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