Senior Center concert features Southeaster MA Community Concert Band - July 10 at 6:30 PM

"On Monday, July 10, come out for a wonderful night of ice cream, music, and fun with the Southeaster MA Community Concert Band! 

Doors open at 6:00 PM with an ice cream social, and music begins at 6:30 PM! 

Let us know if you are coming 508-520-4945

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Senior Center concert features Southeaster MA Community Concert Band - July 10 at 6:30 PM

Music scheduled for the Farmers Market; followed by Concerts at the Common

The Franklin Cultural Council's very own Kaye Kelly will be providing entertainment this week for us from 2-4PM. Enjoy the music while you complete your shopping.

 

Franklin Recreation Department will be back this week with their concert on the commons! Come enjoy entertainment by Jamie Barrett and FSPA.

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and

https://www.facebook.com/FranklinFarmersMarketMA/posts/4430194083707208

Kaye Kelly (photo by Jake Jacobson) 2016

Library of Congress Announces Spring Concert Programming

Library Announces Spring Concert Programming for 2020-2021 Season

The Library of Congress will continue its critically acclaimed season of Concerts from the Library of Congress with an offering of virtual concerts, interviews and conversations with artists and composers, lectures, curator talks and educational programs. The spring series kicks off on March 12 with a performance from the young musicians of the New World Symphony, followed by performances from Scottish pianist Steven Osborne on March 19 and the Dudok Quartet Amsterdam on March 26.

All events will be made available at 8 p.m. ET on the scheduled premiere date 

• on loc.gov/concerts 
• the Library's YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/loc) 
• and the Performing Arts at the Library of Congress Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/libraryofcongressperformingarts/videos/)

All events of the season are free, and tickets are not required.

For more information

https://www.loc.gov/item/prn-21-008/library-announces-spring-concert-programming-for-2020-2021-season/2021-02-19/

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Join us for our 2020-2021 Donation-Based Zoom Concert Series

Announcing our Exciting 2020-2021 Season

COVID-19 CAN'T STOP THE MUSIC AT LIVEARTS!

We are very pleased to be presenting our regular season of four concerts.

Keep reading for details!

• Sunday, September 20, 2020 at 3 p.m.

WILLIAM RILEY, classical guitar = Music of Granados, de Falla, and more

• Sunday, October 18, 2020 at 3 p.m.

VICTOR ROSENBAUM, piano = All Schubert Program

• Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 3 p.m.

AMY PORTER, flute = Program to be announced

• Sunday, April 18, 2021 at 3 p.m. 

Borromeo StringQuartet members - Nicholas Kitchen, violin, and Yeesun Kim, cello, with Ann Sears, piano  = All Beethoven Program 

For additional info visit the web page  https://www.liveartsma.org/

Join us for our 2020-2021 Donation-Based Zoom Concert Series

Franklin's weekend entertainment options - Aug 14-15

Friday, August 14 

Concerts on the Common (will be restricting to 50 per recent change)

• Jamie Barrett 5:00-6:00 pm, 
• Jesse Liam Band 6:00-8:00 pm, 
• Movie Night 8:00 - 10:00 pm: Aladdin

Saturday, August 15

Ayla Brown outdoor at THE BLACK BOX

https://www.theblackboxonline.com/news.php?id=1343

Franklin's weekend entertainment options - Aug 14-15

Franklin's weekend entertainment options

Concerts on the Common - after the Farmers Market on the Town Common  (Friday)

• Purple Heart Recognition at 5:45 pm, 
• Matt Zajac Duo 6:00 - 8:00 pm, 
• FSPA lmprov (on High Street) 8:00 - 9:15 pm

THE BLACK BOX presents Diane Blue in outdoor seating (Saturday)

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/08/the-black-box-summer-concert-series_6.html

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse presents Peter Yarrow in a virtual concert to benefit the Franklin Food Pantry (Saturday)

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/08/circle-of-friends-coffeehouse-peter.html

Franklin's weekend entertainment options

THE BLACK BOX - Ayla Brown - August 15

Ayla Brown - August 15

THE BLACK BOX, the region’s premiere concert, theater, and event venue, will present country singer Ayla Brown as part of their outdoor concert series in the theater’s parking lot on Saturday, August 15 at 8:00 PM. 

The concert is sponsored by the Franklin Cultural District Committee and the Franklin Downtown Partnership. THE BLACK BOX Summer Concert Series is sponsored by Dean Bank.


Visit the box office online for ticket information
https://www.theblackboxonline.com/news.php?id=1343


What does the outdoor seating look like? Check out this aerial view

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/08/the-black-box-outdoor-concert-setting.html

Franklin events today!

Catch the show outdoor at THE BLACK BOX, stop by the Farmers Market, visit the yard sale at Franklin Federated Church, and enjoy the Concerts on the Town Common - all today.

• Farmers Market - noon to 6:00 PM

• Concerts on the Common = Friday, July 24

5 - 6:30 PM = "Pub Kings"
6:30 - 8:00 PM = "Frank Padula Band"
8:15 PM - Movie Night = "Toy Story #4"

• Franklin Federated Church Sidewalk sale info

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/07/sidewalk-sale-franklin-federated-church.html

• THE BLACK BOX Summer Concert Series 

Ali Funkhouser! Sponsored by Dean Bank. RESCHEDULED to Friday, July 24!
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/07/the-black-box-ali-funkhouser-i-only.html

Franklin events today!

Concerts on the Common: Leeds Band - July 24

Enjoy Franklin’s Summer Concerts Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.
There are also fun programs for the kiddies from 6:00 to 6:30 PM.


7/24 Leeds Band
Kids program: Story teller - Elaine Kessler


7/31 Electric Youth 
8/07 DJ Mike Rutkowski
8/14 Southland Train - Kids program: Mike Rutkowski
8/21 Frank Padula Band - Kids program: Jamie Barrett *rescheduled from Wed Jul 17 due to  the stormy weather

Concerts on the Common: Leeds Band - July 24

Correct schedule for 2019
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczWFdjdnlWUXdFSjhUNERfUmRSd0hic1lzY3pB/view?usp=sharing

Franklin’s Concerts on the Common - Wednesdays

Enjoy Franklin’s Summer Concerts Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.
There are also fun programs for the kiddies from 6:00 to 6:30 PM.

7/17 The Frank Padula band
    - Jamie Barrett at 6:00


7/24 Electric Youth
7/31 DJ Mike Rutkowski
8/07 Matt Zajac & Friends
8/21 The Elastic Five

Franklin’s Concerts on the Common - Wednesdays

MyFM session with Jamie Hellen

Town Administrator Jamie Hellen spends the last Friday of the month talking about Franklin on the MyFM radio station. In case you missed it, you can listen to the clip here.
 

the Town Common is clear and gorgeous this morning, it will be busy when the carnival moves in for the 4th of July

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: 30th Season!

Red Molly and much more - see the schedule

All tickets now on sale! View this email in your browser OUR 30th SEASON We are thrilled to be able to report that Red Molly will be joining us at the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse once again along with many others to make our 30th season extra special.  All tickets are now available on our website.  Many of these shows are sure to sell out so don't delay. 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 8:00 PM; doors open at 7:30 PM. Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available.  Please call (508)528-2541 or visit http://www.circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information.

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

LiveARTS: Season Announcement 2019-2020

Announcing our DAZZLING 2019-2020 Season Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the birth of Ludwig van Beethoven (b. 1770). Each concert this season will feature a work of his! Be sure to visit our website  liveartsma.org for more information. Sunday, October 6, 2019 at 3 PM Annual Fundraiser for LiveARTS Boston Symphony Orchestra violinist Victor Romanul and Lisa Romanul, piano Beethoven: Sonata in D for Violin and Piano, Opus 12 and music of Bach, Brahms, Foote, and Ysaÿe Sunday, November 3, 2019 at 3 PM LiveARTS String Quartet 10th Anniversary Beethoven: String Quartet in G Major, Op. 18, No. 2 and quartets by Bartok and Borodin Sunday, February 16, 2020 at 3 PM Young Virtuosi Ilana Zaks, violin Eric Zaks, cello with Dina Vainshtein, piano Beethoven: Piano Trio in D Major, Op. 70, No. 1 "Ghost" and music of Ginastera, Hubay,Paganini, Schubert, and Tchaikovsky Sunday, April 19, 2020 at 3 PM Michael Lewin, piano Beethoven: Variations in C Minor, WoO 80 and music of Brahms, Liszt, and Schumann Season Subscription Rates including the Annual Benefit Concert Still the best ticket prices anywhere! All four concerts for Adults: $100 All four concerts for Senior Citizens (65 +): $80 As always, Students 18 and under are by donation  How to Buy Tickets Follow this link to our website (liveartsma.org) and use your credit card to purchase your season subscription or tickets for individual concerts. You can purchase a season subscription at the door at our first concert, Sunday, October 6th. Tickets for each concert are available at the door. You can write a check to LiveARTS and mail to LiveARTS, c/o Rick Duthe, 283 Prospect Street, Franklin, MA 02038 We look forward to seeing you at each of our concerts next season! All concerts take place at 3:00 PM in the Meetinghouse of the First Universalist Society in Franklin at 262 Chestnut Street. Located in a beautiful natural setting, the Meetinghouse is accessible for all. PLEASE REMEMBER LiveARTS, a Franklin-based chamber music concert series, is dedicated to presenting classical music featuring outstanding Boston-area and national musicians in a local setting. Ticket prices cover a very small part of the expense involved to bring these concerts to you. LiveARTS relies on the generous support of donors to bring world class musicians to the area at affordable ticket prices. Your donation are greatly appreciated! LiveARTS is an autonomous, nonprofit, nonsectarian affiliate of the First Universalist Society in Franklin. Tax-Deductible contributions go directly and exclusively to LiveARTS.  Support the ARTS! Support LiveARTS! Copyright © 2019 LiveARTS, Franklin, Massachusetts, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: LiveARTS, Franklin, Massachusetts 283 Prospect Street Franklin, MA 02038

In the News: Massachusetts Walking Tour; marijuana cultivation facility changes ownership

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

Massachusetts Walking Tour - Ten Mile River Watershed

"The Massachusetts Walking Tour -- this year highlighting the local area’s Ten Mile River Watershed -- runs June 17 through 29. All on foot, the traveling musicians give a free concert in each community they stop at and host daily community hikes to bring awareness to local natural resources. In each town, they invite local performers to share the stage with them, promoting local arts and culture in the process. 

Like traveling minstrels of old, songwriters Mark Mandeville and Raianne Richards are getting ready to pack up their instruments and other gear and take their show on the road. 

The pair is marking the 10th year of their Massachusetts Walking Tour - this year highlighting the region’s Ten Mile River Watershed."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190613/traveling-musical-concert-highlights-local-arts-trails

Visit the Mass Walking Tour page for details on the route and concert schedule
http://masswalkingtour.org/2019-tour/

Massachusetts Walking Tour - 2019

marijuana cultivation facility changes ownership

"The Cannabis Control Commission on Thursday approved the sale of New England Treatment Access, which operates a marijuana cultivation facility in Franklin, but not before commissioners raised concerns about the buyer’s track record in Florida. 

The vote was unanimous in favor of the sale to Georgia-based Surterra Wellness, led by the former head of the Wrigley chewing gum empire William “Beau” Wrigley Jr., but commissioners added conditions to require Surterra to submit plans to comply with Massachusetts regulations around edible products, advertising and marketing. 

Those conditions, requested by Commissioner Kay Doyle, stemmed from reports that a Surterra facility that processes marijuana products was shut down for having not completed a food safety inspection and that the company violated Florida restrictions around advertising and marketing of medical marijuana products."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190614/operator-of-franklin-marijuana-facility-to-be-sold