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Tuesday, April 7, 2026
The Culinary and Performing Arts Come Together for “Culinary Cabaret”
Friday, April 3, 2026
Culinary Cabaret Coming Friday, April 10
Friday, April 11, 2025
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, April 11, 2025 ???
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| Library & Senior Center events |
* Franklin Art Association Art Show and Sale Exhibit (Norfolk Public Library)
10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)
1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)
7:00pm Culinary Cabaret (THE BLACK BOX)
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Culinary Cabaret at THE BLACK BOX, Friday, April 11
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| Culinary Cabaret at THE BLACK BOX |
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Tri-County culinary wins First Place for Most Creative, Best Chili, and Overall BBQ Champion!
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| 1st Place for Most Creative, Best Chili, and Overall BBQ Champion! |
via Tri-County RVTHS:
Big congratulations to Josh Tobey, Olivia Cadorette, Caroline Kaluzny, and Alyssa Furbush who repped Tri-County at the Cape Cod BBQ competition!
Their mouthwatering menu included Beef Chili with Mang Tango seasoning, Pulled Pork Bao Buns with Vinaigrette Slaw, Pickled Onions, BBQ Slaw, and Apple Spice Cupcakes with Maple Frosting and Candied Bacon.
They snagged First Place for Most Creative, Best Chili, and Overall BBQ Champion! #workhardtodaycounts #BBQChamps #FoodGoals #WinningFlavors
Sunday, August 11, 2024
Tri-County: Zero-Cost Training Culinary Arts Program
"Are you interested in starting a career in culinary? We have open spots in our Zero-Cost Culinary Arts Training program!
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| Zero-Cost Training Culinary Arts Program |
- Learn skillsets required to begin a career in the Culinary Arts Industry. Including essential employability and entrepreneurial skills.
- Achieve Industry Certifications required for all aspects of the food industry
- Career Fair at completion of program with businesses seeking employees
- Learn entrepreneurial skills based on a Food Truck model industry that applies to all facets of the Culinary Arts profession.
Friday, April 5, 2024
The Culinary and Performing Arts Come Together for “Culinary Cabaret”
Friday, April 5 at 7 PM, the Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will unite the culinary and performing arts for an inspired evening of fabulous food, drink, and entertainment. The all-inclusive ticket delivers a delicious and entertaining evening at THE BLACK BOX, Franklin’s premier entertainment venue.
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| Culinary Cabaret |
Featuring entertainment by Electric Youth and special guest artists of the Franklin Performing Arts Company, Culinary Cabaret supports Electric Youth’s 2024 European tour. Franklin Performing Arts Company is Franklin’s own professional theater company.
THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 W. Central St. in downtown Franklin, MA. For tickets and more information on Culinary Cabaret, visit FPAConline.com or call the box office at 508-528-3370. Follow Franklin Performing Arts Company and THE BLACK BOX on Facebook and Instagram for updates on programming.
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Culinary Cabaret at THE BLACK BOX, Friday, April 5 raises funds to support Electric Youth 2024
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| Culinary Cabaret at THE BLACK BOX, Friday, April 5 raises funds to support Electric Youth 2024 |
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Check out THE BLACK BOX schedule of performances & events for April 2024
Tickets and more info available at THEBLACKBOXonline.com or by calling the box office at 508-528-3370!
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
The Culinary and Performing Arts Come Together for “Culinary Cabaret” - April 7
Sunday, March 12, 2023
Tri-County gets grant for a food truck, scheduled to roll out in Fall 2023
"Tri-County was awarded a Capital Skills grant for $499,999 for Culinary Arts! TC is the proud new owner of a food truck and with the rest plans to buy a great deal of new equipment.
Tri-County will hold a competition to name the food truck! Our graphic communications students will compete to come up with the design for the truck.
The retrofitting is planned to be completed by the fall!
Get ready TC community here we come to feed you! "
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| Tri-County gets grant for a food truck, scheduled to roll out in Fall 2023 |
Friday, April 8, 2022
10th Annual Culinary Cabaret - Apr 8
Join us at THE BLACK BOX when the culinary and performing arts unite for an inspired evening of fabulous, libations, and entertainment!
The 10th annual Culinary Cabaret spotlights this region's outstanding culinary talent, showcasing fine wines, craft beer, delectable spirits, flavorful dishes and mouth-watering desserts! Featuring entertainment by Electric Youth and special guest artists of the Franklin Performing Arts Company. Culinary Cabaret supports Electric Youth 2022!
Your $75 per person all-inclusive ticket delivers a delicious, entertaining evening!
Tickets available online -> https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1550 or call the box office -> (508) 528-3370
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| 10th Annual Culinary Cabaret - Apr 8 |
Thursday, December 30, 2021
It is neck and neck with the Walpole Police Department in the "She Loves Police Gingerbread" Competition
"The final competition is really really close. Anyway you could help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance! " https://t.co/3Zle1N7YjD
"Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School and Franklin Police Department need your help. It is neck and neck with the Walpole Police Department in the She Loves Police Gingerbread Competition.
Voting closes tomorrow (Thursday, 12/30/21) at 5pm.
Click on the picture below and like the picture. We need every vote! Let's win this thing! Share this with everyone!"
Sunday, December 26, 2021
The Tri-County entry made it to Final round of "She Loves Police Gingerbread"
"FPD (with the help from Tri-County culinary students) advanced to the finals by 3 votes! Let's win this!
Franklin is the longer one!"
https://t.co/TLte9UWl1h
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Tri-County gingerbread house made it to the quarter finals!
"Ok people this is a big round. FPD is up against the reigning Champs.We need a ton of votes to advance....let get voting!Franklin is the top picture!"https://www.facebook.com/shelovespolice/posts/930970494227301
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Tri-County entry Made it to round 2
@franklinpolice, with the help of @TriCountyRVTSD Made it to round 2!
Let's get to round 3! https://t.co/02L6Pe97WL
ANY reaction (Like, Love, Care, Funny, Wow, Sad and even Mad) to a department’s entry photo receives, a vote to be used toward their total reactions to help advance them to the next round! The department with the most reactions will move on.Voting ends Friday December 17th at 5pm. Good luck!Remember to purchase your She Loves Police Gingerbread patch to increase the donation to the charity of choice from one of the winning categories. 100% of the proceeds will be donated. Please send $10 along with your address. Shipping is free.Venmo - @shelovespolice
Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/cjcaddy/status/1470569300247339015
Friday, December 10, 2021
Tri-County Culinary Shop created a gingerbread Franklin Police Station
@TriCountyRVTSD Culinary Shop Built a gingerbread Franklin Police Station for the She Love's Police Gingerbread Competition. To vote, click on the following link!
https://facebook.com/135246697133022/posts/921318221859195/
| gingerbread Franklin Police Station |
Friday, May 7, 2021
Culinary Cabaret 2021 - May 7
Join us at THE BLACK BOX Under the Tent when the culinary and performing arts unite for an inspired evening of fabulous food, libations, and entertainment! Your $75 per person all-inclusive ticket delivers a delicious, entertaining evening!
The 9th annual Culinary Cabaret spotlights this region's outstanding culinary talent, showcasing fine wines, craft beer, flavorful dishes and mouth-watering desserts!
Featuring entertainment by Electric Youth and special guest artists of the Franklin Performing Arts Company. Culinary Cabaret supports Electric Youth 2021!
Current safety guidelines will be followed and Masks are required.
Ticket can be purchased online -> https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1452
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| Culinary Cabaret 2021 - May 7 |
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
9th annual Culinary Cabaret at THE BLACK BOX - Apr 3
The 9th annual Culinary Cabaret spotlights this region's outstanding culinary talent, showcasing fine wines, craft beer, flavorful dishes and delectable desserts!
Featuring entertainment by Electric Youth and special guest artists of the Franklin Performing Arts Company. Culinary Cabaret supports Electric Youth!
When: April 3, 2020 - 7:00 to 10:00 PM
Where: THE BLACK BOX, 15 West Central Street, Franklin, MA
Your all-inclusive ticket delivers a delicious, entertaining evening!
Check out our website for more information and updates.
https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1353
Only until March 1st - save $20 on a pair of tickets, so get your tickets today!
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| 9th annual Culinary Cabaret - April 3 |
Thursday, February 27, 2020
9th annual Culinary Cabaret - April 3
Join us at THE BLACK BOX when the culinary and performing arts unite for an inspired evening of fabulous food, wine and entertainment!
The 9th annual Culinary Cabaret spotlights this region's outstanding culinary talent, showcasing fine wines, craft beer, flavorful dishes and delectable desserts!
Featuring entertainment by Electric Youth and special guest artists of the Franklin Performing Arts Company. Culinary Cabaret supports Electric Youth!
When: April 3, 2020 - 7:00 to 10:00 PM
Where: THE BLACK BOX, 15 West Central Street, Franklin, MA
Your all-inclusive ticket delivers a delicious, entertaining evening!
Check out our website for more information and updates.
https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1353
Only until March 1st - save $20 on a pair of tickets, so get your tickets today!
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| 9th annual Culinary Cabaret - April 3 |













