The Colgate 13 scheduled to perform at Dean College, Saturday Feb 11 with Electric Youth opening the show

Electric Youth, will open for The Colgate 13 this Saturday at Dean College! 

Open to the public! 

The Colgate 13 scheduled to perform at Dean College, Saturday Feb 11 with Electric Youth opening the show

Electric Youth 2023 Debut scheduled with 2 performances on January 21, 2023

Electric Youth 2023 debuts at THE BLACK BOX with two shows on Saturday, January 21 at 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM, offering high-powered family entertainment with music for all ages! Backed by an eight-piece band of world-class musicians, EY delivers high-energy music, including contemporary pop, classic rock and country hits.

Electric Youth 2023 includes FSPA students Tatiana McAlpine, Audrey Miningham, Devin DeAngelis, Finley Doherty, John Fitzhenry, Madigan Wirkus, Abby Trombert, Anya Fox, Ashley Pepin, Erin Belger, Tzintli Cerda, Hannah Connors,  Macie Hoben, Anna Linde, and Mason Sanford. 

For tickets visit -> https://ci.ovationtix.com/36235/production/1145505

 Electric Youth 2023 Debut scheduled with 2 performances on January 21, 2023

Electric Youth Concerts on the Common!

Electric Youth (EY) is back from their 3-week concert tour of Belgium, France, Switzerland, and Italy! 

You have 3 more chances to see the 2022 group perform with the Boston Show Band this summer!

HOPKINTON COMMON - July 31 at 5:00 PM

NORFOLK COMMON - August 4 at 6:30 PM

FRANKLIN COMMON  -  August 5 at 6:00 PM - Featuring Future Shock! 

Electric Youth on tour in Europe, 2022

Town Council proclaims support for Pride; hears Electric Youth perform; approved initial CPA funding for projects (audio)

FM #820 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 820 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Town Council meeting held in hybrid format on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. 

• Chair: T Mercer, M Hamblen, C Frongillo, G Jones, P Sheridan, D Pellegri, R Dellorco, T Cormier-Leger, B Chandler

• Town Administration: J Hellen, A Alleyne, M Cerel, et al

The recording runs about ninety minutes (excluding the brief breaks for photos), so let’s listen to the Town Council meeting on June 22, 2022.

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-820-town-council-meeting-06-22-22

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Meeting agenda =>    

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_june_22_2022.pdf

My notes taken via Twitter are captured in this PDF

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hfMfgMowj-Vh04MroSUgrEwK1qzVTLWm/view?usp=sharing

My photos taken during the meeting are in one album   https://photos.app.goo.gl/h52SdtFSfb6gxofZA 

YouTube video of meeting ->  https://youtu.be/J0rn18f6aiM

Keep up with events in Franklin via the Community Calendar

https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html 

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The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

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Electric Youth posed with Town Council after performance

Get your tickets for the Electric Youth 2022 Bon Voyage Concert 6/24 - 6/25

Electric Youth 2022 returns at THE BLACK BOX for their Bon Voyage Concert with 2 shows -- Friday, June 24th at 7:30 pm sponsored by 1776 Financial and Saturday June 25th at 7:30 pm with special guests Future Shock!.   Offering high-powered family entertainment with music for all ages! Backed by an eight-piece band of world-class musicians, EY delivers high-energy music, including contemporary pop, classic rock and country hits. 

Electric Youth 2022 includes Hayley Driscoll, Tatiana McAlpine, Sami Goldman, Abby Settle, Audrey Miningham, Devin DeAngelis, Finley Doherty, John Fitzhenry, Madigan Wirkus, Abby Trombert, Anya Fox, Ashley Pepin, Erin Belger, and Tzintli Cerda. 

The EY singer-dancers are backed by Boston musicians who’ve performed, recorded and toured with such music legends as Tony Bennett, Aretha Franklin, Dizzy Gillespie, B.B. King, Diana Ross, The Temptations and Van Morrison.

Don’t miss this exciting evening of timeless hits and non-stop entertainment!  

Tickets available online -> https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1571

or by calling the box office

Electric Youth performed "Good Riddance" at the Town Council meeting Wednesday, June 22. You can get a copy of this on Spotify on Friday, June 24. You can view the performance via YouTube here -> https://youtu.be/J0rn18f6aiM   skip to about 14 minutes to hear the proclamation reading, then their individual introductions, followed by the first song or go directly to about 17 minutes for Good Riddance. 

https://www.instagram.com/electricyouth_usa/

Town Council approves initial funding of CPA funds (video)

The Town Council meeting of June 22, 2022 as broadcast is available for replay via YouTube.  Video link -> https://youtu.be/J0rn18f6aiM

My notes taken via Twitter are captured in this PDF

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hfMfgMowj-Vh04MroSUgrEwK1qzVTLWm/view?usp=sharing

Photos captured during the meeting ->  https://photos.app.goo.gl/h52SdtFSfb6gxofZA

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

10th Annual Culinary Cabaret - Apr 8

Electric Youth 2022 - debuts with 2 shows on Feb 26, 2022

Electric Youth 2022 debuts at THE BLACK BOX with two shows on Saturday, February 26th at 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm, offering high-powered family entertainment with music for all ages! Backed by an eight-piece band of world-class musicians, EY delivers high-energy music, including contemporary pop, classic rock and country hits. 

Electric Youth 2022, trained here at FSPA, includes Hayley Driscoll, Tatiana McAlpine, Sami Goldman, Abby Settle, Audrey Miningham, Devin DeAngelis, Finley Doherty, John Fitzhenry, Madigan Wirkus, Abby Trombert, Anya Fox, Ashley Pepin, Erin Belger, and Tzintli Cerda. 

The EY singer-dancers are backed by Boston musicians who’ve performed, recorded and toured with such music legends as Tony Bennett, Aretha Franklin, Dizzy Gillespie, B.B. King, Diana Ross, The Temptations and Van Morrison.

Don’t miss this exciting evening of timeless hits and non-stop entertainment!

Get your tickets for in person of remote participation ->

https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1532

Electric Youth 2022 - debuts with 2 shows on Feb 26, 2022

Electric Youth shows postponed to Feb 26, 2022

"Electric Youth 2022 debuts at THE BLACK BOX with two shows on Saturday, February 26th at 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm, offering high-powered family entertainment with music for all ages! Backed by an eight-piece band of world-class musicians, EY delivers high-energy music, including contemporary pop, classic rock and country hits. 

Electric Youth 2022 includes Erin Belger, Tzintli Cerda, Devin DeAngelis, Finley Doherty, Hayley Driscoll, John Fitzhenry, Anya Fox, Sami Goldman,  Tatiana McAlpine, Audrey Miningham, Ashley Pepin, Abby Settle, Abby Trombert, and Madigan Wirkus, 

The EY singer-dancers are backed by Boston musicians who’ve performed, recorded and toured with such music legends as Tony Bennett, Aretha Franklin, Dizzy Gillespie, B.B. King, Diana Ross, The Temptations and Van Morrison.

Don’t miss this exciting evening of timeless hits and non-stop entertainment! "

Shared from Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CYaXqMUL3Sy/

Ticket info at THE BLACK BOX https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1532

Electric Youth shows postponed to Feb 26, 2022 (EY Instagram image)

Electric Youth 2022 schedule debut at THE BLACK BOX - Jan 8, 2022

Electric Youth 2022 will debut at THE BLACK BOX on January 8 with two shows at 4:00 and 8:00 pm!

The 2022 group of talented young singers and dancers includes Hayley Driscoll, Tatiana McAlpine, Sami Goldman, Abby Settle, Audrey Miningham, Devin DeAngelis, Finley Doherty, John Fitzhenry, Madigan Wirkus, Abby Trombert, Anya Fox, Ashley Peppin, Erin Belger, and Tzintli Cerda. Electric Youth is scheduled to tour again this summer bringing timeless hits and non-stop entertainment to venues across Europe.

Electric Youth delivers high-energy, fully choreographed performances of classic rock, contemporary pop, Broadway, and country hits for audiences of all ages. The American touring ensemble of talented singer-dancers, ages 14-18, is backed by the eight-piece Boston Show Band — world class musicians who’ve worked with music legends Tony Bennett, Aretha Franklin, Dizzy Gillespie, B.B. King, Diana Ross, The Temptations, Van Morrison and more. Electric Youth is trained at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts. 

The group has toured Europe performing in such renowned venues as Vienna’s Konzerthaus, Musikverein and Schonbrunn Palace; Sanremo’s Ariston Theatre; England’s Arundel Festival; Disneyland Paris; and professional theatres in Bristol, London and Windsor. EY has also headlined Fourth of July shows for U.S. troops stationed in Italy at Camp Ederle, Camp Darby, and Aviano Air Force Base. The ensemble has performed on Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas, on Fox-TV and WBZ Radio, and at Fenway Park, Gillette Stadium, the Smithsonian Museum Theater, the United Nations and the U.S. Embassy in Vienna. 

Electric Youth has released six albums, including 2014’s Power Chord, available on iTunes. Last year, EY recorded and released their a cappella single “Always Remember Us This Way” arranged and edited by Jim Hogan of a cappella sensation T.3 (available on all streaming platforms).

Collectively, the members of Electric Youth 2022 have performed with Broadway stars, sung the National Anthem for Boston sports teams, been selected to perform at “Broadway Sessions” in NYC, worked with choreographers from So You Think You Can Dance, and more. 

Alumni of Electric Youth have gone on to appear on Broadway, in national and international tours, television, regional theater, feature film, professional dance companies, cruise ships, and more

Tickets online at -> https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1532

Shared from Facebook -> 

https://facebook.com/events/s/electric-youth-2022-debut/1388154101616705/

Electric Youth 2022 schedule debut at THE BLACK BOX

Electric Youth and the Boston Show Band -> June 18-19

Electric Youth 2021, featuring 14 super talented singer dancers, headlines a weekend at THE BLACK BOX with two different performances to enjoy on June 18 and 19.  The show features choreography by the Electric Youth Creative Team and well as Broadway's Clay Thomson and Christopher Rice.  Backed by the world class Boston Show Band, Electric Youth shows deliver high energy fun for audiences of all ages! 

Livestream and In-Person ticketing options available. 

• Click here to purchase In-Person Tickets  (https://ci.ovationtix.com/36235/production/1046671)
• Click here to purchase  Livestream tickets. (http://showtix4u.com/events/fpac)

Electric Youth and the Boston Show Band -> June 18-19

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

Culinary Cabaret 2021 - May 7

Electric Youth - debut live stream broadcast March 13

Livestream airing March 13 at 7:30 PM, and rebroadcasting starting March 17 through July 1, 2021. 

Electric Youth 2021  includes Kelsey Breslin, Devin DeAngelis, Finley Doherty, Hayley Driscoll, Sami Goldman,  John Fitzhenry,  Dillon Lightbody, Audrey Miningham, Tatiana McAlpine, Maddie Rezendes, Hannah Rezendes, Abby Settle, Caroline Wilkins, and Madigan Wirkus.  

EY is backed by Boston musicians who’ve performed, recorded and toured with such music legends as Tony Bennett, Aretha Franklin, Dizzy Gillespie, B.B. King, Diana Ross, The Temptations, and Van Morrison.

Don’t miss this exciting evening of timeless hits and non-stop entertainment! Tickets are $30  https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1440

Electric Youth - debut live stream broadcast March 13 

9th annual Culinary Cabaret at THE BLACK BOX - Apr 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!

 

9th annual Culinary Cabaret - April 3

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!

 

9th annual Culinary Cabaret - April 3

Electric Youth 2020 debuts at THE BLACK BOX - Jan 4

Electric Youth 2020 debuts at THE BLACK BOX with two shows on Saturday, January 4 at 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM, offering high-powered family entertainment with music for all ages! Backed by an eight-piece band of world-class musicians, Electric Youth (EY) delivers high-energy music, including contemporary pop, classic rock, and country hits.

Electric Youth 2020 includes Lily Barney, Cassidy Baratta, Kelsey Breslin, Laney Dragsbaek, Hayley Driscoll, Sami Goldman, Tatiana McAlpine, Kelly McCormick, Emma Nicholson, Maddie Rezendes, Hannah Rezendes, Susauna Wickstrom, Caroline Wilkins, and Lindsey Wyner. EY is backed by Boston musicians who’ve performed, recorded and toured with such music legends as Tony Bennett, Aretha Franklin, Dizzy Gillespie, B.B. King, Diana Ross, The Temptations, and Van Morrison.

Don’t miss this exciting evening of timeless hits and non-stop entertainment! Tickets are $26.  https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1341

Reservations for tables of 6 or more are available. Please call 508-528-3370 after all tickets are purchased to reserve your table.

Electric Youth 2020 debuts at THE BLACK BOX - Jan 4

Town Council recap: Ag Commission, Fire Captain sworn in, robot enters the Chamber, Electric Youth perform

The Town Council meeting Wednesday was one of the most varied and entertaining meetings in a long time.

FSPA's Electric Youth sang a song as part of their annual visit before heading to their annual tour in Europe.

FSPA's Electric Youth sang a song as part of their annual visit

Fire Captain Darrell Griffin was sworn in by Town Clerk Teresa Burr

Fire Captain Darrell Griffin was sworn in by Town Clerk Teresa Burr

The Agriculture Commission presented an update on what they have done since they were formally approved last year.

Franklin Agricultural Commission Update from Franklin Matters

The 4H Alarm Robotics Club presented an overview of their operation and educational mission. They will lease the Red Brick School as their base of operations in Franklin. They had been located in the old Thompson Printing building (until it was torn down) and recently in another location in Bellingham but wanting to return to Franklin.

After the Council approved of the lease arrangement, their robot entered the Chamber to deliver the pen for the signing ceremony. With some technical difficulty they did demonstrate the robots movements and capabilities along with how the team operated under pressure and recovered from problems.

My notes from the meeting can be found in the links here:

• Live reporting: Town Administrator's Report to Clo...
• https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/06/live-reporting-town-administrators.html
• Live reporting: Legislation for Action
• https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/06/live-reporting-legislation-for-action.html
• Live reporting: Presentation - Red Brick Schoolhou...
• https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/06/live-reporting-presentation-red-brick.html
• Live Reporting: Presentation - Ag Commission
• https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/06/live-reporting-presentation-ag.html
• Live Reporting: Swearing in - Public Hearing on 19...
• https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/06/live-reporting-swearing-in-public.html
• Live reporting: Town Council - June 5, 2019
• https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/06/live-reporting-town-council-june-5-2019.html

Live reporting: Town Council - June 5, 2019

Present: Hamblen, Casey, Dellorco, Kelly, Mercer, Jones, Padula,. Pellegri, Earls
Absent:  

Agenda Item	Summary
Town Council Meeting Agenda	Meeting of June 5, 2019
1. ANNOUNCEMENTS	a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast Channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.
2. CITIZENS COMMENTS	a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to five minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda.  The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter. none
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES	Meeting of May 8, 2019 motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS	Electric Youth Performance

You can also find the full set of documents in one PDF

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/town_council_agenda_6-5-19_0.pdf

(Note: where there are active links in the agenda item, it will take you to the associated document)

Electric Youth Returns to THE BLACK BOX - Sold Out - Mar 22

Electric Youth returns to THE BLACK BOX on Friday, March 22 at 7:30 pm offering family entertainment with music for all ages. Backed by an eight-piece band of world-class musicians, EY delivers high-energy music, including pop, classic rock, contemporary Broadway, and country hits. The show will feature fully choreographed performances of One Republic, No Doubt, Guns N’ Roses, Aretha Franklin, The Greatest Showman, Kelly Clarkson, and more. They will be joined by special guests Future Shock.

The 2019 group of talented young singers and dancers includes Laney Dragsbaek, Hayley Driscoll, Tatiana McAlpine, Kelly McCormick, Emma Nicholson, Hannah Rezendes, Madison Rezendes, and Lindsey Wyner of Franklin, Susauna Wickstrom of Wrentham, Griffin Wilkins and Caroline Wilkins of Walpole, and Cassidy Baratta and Kelsey Breslin of Hopkinton.

The American touring ensemble of talented singer-dancers, ages 14-18, is backed by the eight-piece Boston Show Band — world class musicians who’ve worked with music legends Tony Bennett, Aretha Franklin, Dizzy Gillespie, B.B. King, Diana Ross, The Temptations, Van Morrison and more. Electric Youth is trained at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts. The group has toured Europe 15 times, performing in such renowned venues as Vienna’s Konzerthaus, Musikverein and Schonbrunn Palace; Sanremo’s Ariston Theatre; England’s Arundel Festival; Disneyland Paris; and professional theatres in Bristol, London and Windsor. EY has also headlined Fourth of July shows for U.S. troops stationed in Italy at Camp Ederle, Camp Darby, and Aviano Air Force Base. The ensemble has performed on Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas, on Fox-TV and WBZ Radio, and at Fenway Park, Gillette Stadium, the Smithsonian Museum Theater, the United Nations and the U.S. Embassy in Vienna. Electric Youth has released six albums, including 2014’s Power Chord, available on iTunes. This summer, they will tour Italy, France, the U.K., and Switzerland.

Collectively, the members of Electric Youth 2019 have performed with Broadway stars, sung the National Anthem for Boston sports teams, been selected to perform at “Broadway Sessions” in NYC, won national gymnastics titles, worked with choreographers from So You Think You Can Dance, performed on televised dance specials, and more. Alumni of Electric Youth have gone on to appear on Broadway, in national and international tours, television, regional theater, feature film, professional dance companies, cruise ships, and more.

Tickets for March 22 are available at www.theblackboxonline.com or by calling the box office at 508-528-3370. You can follow Electric Youth on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube

Note: according to the marque, the show has sold out

Electric Youth Returns to THE BLACK BOX - Sold Out - Mar 22

Electric Youth returns to THE BLACK BOX - March 22

On Friday, March 22 at 7:30 pm, Electric Youth returns to THE BLACK BOX, offering family entertainment with music for all ages. Backed by an eight-piece band of world-class musicians, EY delivers high-energy music, including pop, classic rock, contemporary Broadway and country hits. 

The EY show at THE BLACK BOX will feature fully choreographed performances of One Republic, No Doubt, Guns N’ Roses, Aretha Franklin, The Greatest Showman, Kelly Clarkson, and more.

Get your tickets online
https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1232

Electric Youth returns to THE BLACK BOX - March 22