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Wednesday, September 27, 2017
2017 Harvest Festival - Oct 14
The Harvest Festival is coming up Saturday, Oct 14. Main St will be closed to traffic for the festivities from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM (with brief periods before and after for set up and clean up)
Thanks to the Franklin Downtown Partnership for presenting this Festival
http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/
http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/
Sunday, September 17, 2017
Harvest Festival registration deadline is Weds - Sep 20
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Wednesday, August 9, 2017
39th Feast of St Rocco - Aug 6 -13, 2017
The carnival rides were delivered to the grounds of the St Rocco Festival and will be set up to open on schedule.
The schedule for the rides is as follows:
The entertainment schedule is as follows:
ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE ST. ROCCO FAMILY FESTIVAL
On the Festival Grounds
THURSDAY, AUGUST 10
5:00-10:00 Ride all rides for $25 (bracelet)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 11
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Andi the Clown
6:00 - 10:00 p.m. (ON THE BANDSTAND) The Reminisants
SATURDAY, AUGUST 12
11:00a.m.-3:00p.m. Ride all rides for $25 (bracelet)
1:00 p.m. Paws, the PawSox mascot will be on the field
1:30 - 4:30 p.m. (ON THE BANDSTAND) Bobby Costello D. J.
3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Andi the Clown
6:00 - 10:00 p.m. (ON THE BANDSTAND Sea Breeze
SUNDAY, AUGUST 13
12:00 - 4:00p.m. (ON THE BANDSTAND) Bob Costello D.J.
12:00 - 4:00p.m. Ride all rides for $25 (bracelet)
3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Andi the Clown
4:00 - 7:00 p.m. (ON THE BANDSTAND) Jerry Seeco Band
7:00 -8:00 p.m. Bob Costello D.J.
7:30 p.m. Drawing to be held
For additional information, you can visit the St Rocco's Festival page
http://stmarysfranklin.org/93
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| carnival rides delivered and ready for set up |
The schedule for the rides is as follows:
The entertainment schedule is as follows:
ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE ST. ROCCO FAMILY FESTIVAL
On the Festival Grounds
THURSDAY, AUGUST 10
5:00-10:00 Ride all rides for $25 (bracelet)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 11
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Andi the Clown
6:00 - 10:00 p.m. (ON THE BANDSTAND) The Reminisants
SATURDAY, AUGUST 12
11:00a.m.-3:00p.m. Ride all rides for $25 (bracelet)
1:00 p.m. Paws, the PawSox mascot will be on the field
1:30 - 4:30 p.m. (ON THE BANDSTAND) Bobby Costello D. J.
3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Andi the Clown
6:00 - 10:00 p.m. (ON THE BANDSTAND Sea Breeze
SUNDAY, AUGUST 13
12:00 - 4:00p.m. (ON THE BANDSTAND) Bob Costello D.J.
12:00 - 4:00p.m. Ride all rides for $25 (bracelet)
3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Andi the Clown
4:00 - 7:00 p.m. (ON THE BANDSTAND) Jerry Seeco Band
7:00 -8:00 p.m. Bob Costello D.J.
7:30 p.m. Drawing to be held
For additional information, you can visit the St Rocco's Festival page
http://stmarysfranklin.org/93
Tuesday, August 1, 2017
“We’re going to pull up our tents, so to speak”
"After almost 40 years, St. Mary’s Parish will hold its second to last Feast of St. Rocco festival starting on Sunday.
“We’re going to pull up our tents, so to speak,” co-chairman of the event, Peter Brunelli said. “It’s getting hard to get people to keep committing to do this.”
Until that time, however, Brunelli said everyone is welcome to the annual event and that he hopes to see as many in attendance as possible.
The 39th annual event, which celebrates St. Rocco who is seen as a protector against sickness, will be held Aug. 6-13 at One Church Street. The celebration will be host to various events including live music, rides, food and more."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170731/st-roccos-festival-starts-sunday-in-franklin
Fr Brian Manning's letter to the parish on St Rocco's
http://stmarysfranklin.org/media/1/23/2017StRoccoLetter.PDF
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| carousel detail from St Rocco's 2012 |
Friday, May 26, 2017
Open auditions for Monty Python’s Spamalot - June 3
Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will hold open auditions for an in-concert production of Monty Python’s Spamalot on Saturday, June 3 at THE BLACK BOX, the company’s home and performance venue located at 15 West Central Street in downtown Franklin. Auditions will begin at 11:30 a.m. for ages 14-17 and continue at 12:15 p.m. for adults. Please prepare 16-32 bars of a musical theater song in the style of the show. For more information, including a character breakdown, visit www.FPAConline.com.
Presented with minimal set, but fully costumed, staged and choreographed, Spamalot in concert will also feature live musicians. Performances will take place on July 28 and 29 at 7:30 p.m. at THE BLACK BOX as part of the 3rd annual Franklin Cultural Festival, hosted by the Franklin Cultural District Committee. The visual, performing and culinary arts celebration will take place July 26-30 at various downtown Franklin locations within the proposed Cultural District, with events presented free of charge.
Spamalot tells the legendary tale of King Arthur’s quest to find the Holy Grail. Inspired by the classic comedy film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the musical parody likewise diverts from more traditional versions of the legend. Instead, Spamalot features shenanigans including a line of beautiful dancing girls, a flatulent Frenchman and killer rabbits. Outside there is plague with a 50 percent chance of pestilence and famine. Throughout the show, Arthur, traveling with his servant, Patsy, recruits several knights to accompany him on his quest, including Sir Bedevere, Sir Robin, Sir Lancelot and Sir Galahad. They meet such memorable characters as the Lady of the Lake, Prince Herbert, Tim the Enchanter and Not Dead Fred. The 2005 Broadway production won three Tony Awards, including “Best Musical” and received 14 Tony Award nominations.
FPAC presents Spamalot as part of the company’s 10th anniversary Whatever Theater Festival, featured this summer within the Franklin Cultural Festival. Conceived and directed by Nick Paone, the Whatever Theater Festival brings together professional artists, FPAC alumni, students and community performers in a collaborative theatrical experience that showcases an exciting range of dramatic and comedic works. FPAC’s 2017 Whatever Theater Festival is sponsored in part by grants from Norfolk, North Attleborough and Wrentham Cultural Councils, local agencies which are supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. For more information, call (508) 528-3370. Spamalot is presented through special arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide.
Presented with minimal set, but fully costumed, staged and choreographed, Spamalot in concert will also feature live musicians. Performances will take place on July 28 and 29 at 7:30 p.m. at THE BLACK BOX as part of the 3rd annual Franklin Cultural Festival, hosted by the Franklin Cultural District Committee. The visual, performing and culinary arts celebration will take place July 26-30 at various downtown Franklin locations within the proposed Cultural District, with events presented free of charge.
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| (FPAC) will hold open auditions for Monty Python’s Spamalot |
Spamalot tells the legendary tale of King Arthur’s quest to find the Holy Grail. Inspired by the classic comedy film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the musical parody likewise diverts from more traditional versions of the legend. Instead, Spamalot features shenanigans including a line of beautiful dancing girls, a flatulent Frenchman and killer rabbits. Outside there is plague with a 50 percent chance of pestilence and famine. Throughout the show, Arthur, traveling with his servant, Patsy, recruits several knights to accompany him on his quest, including Sir Bedevere, Sir Robin, Sir Lancelot and Sir Galahad. They meet such memorable characters as the Lady of the Lake, Prince Herbert, Tim the Enchanter and Not Dead Fred. The 2005 Broadway production won three Tony Awards, including “Best Musical” and received 14 Tony Award nominations.
FPAC presents Spamalot as part of the company’s 10th anniversary Whatever Theater Festival, featured this summer within the Franklin Cultural Festival. Conceived and directed by Nick Paone, the Whatever Theater Festival brings together professional artists, FPAC alumni, students and community performers in a collaborative theatrical experience that showcases an exciting range of dramatic and comedic works. FPAC’s 2017 Whatever Theater Festival is sponsored in part by grants from Norfolk, North Attleborough and Wrentham Cultural Councils, local agencies which are supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. For more information, call (508) 528-3370. Spamalot is presented through special arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide.
Friday, April 7, 2017
The Mass Poetry Festival is One Month Away!
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Join us on Friday, May 5 for the Festival Student Day of Poetry. Poets Krysten Hill, Lindsey O'Neill, Enzo Surin, Regie Gibson, Hannah Baker-Siroty, Anna Ross, Robby Auld, Lisa Mangini, Neiel Israel and Laurin Macios will lead workshops, participate in readings and q&s, and perform their work before a student open mic. Email 
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
What should the Cultural District be called?
The Franklin Cultural District Steering Committee has been organizing the Annual Cultural Festival in preparation for getting a formal designation as a "Cultural District".
There already is a Franklin Cultural Council which primarily has been managing the cultural grant process. There are three possible names (shown below) but there may be others to consider.
Take this short poll and cast your vote for one of the three choices, OR add another possible name.
There already is a Franklin Cultural Council which primarily has been managing the cultural grant process. There are three possible names (shown below) but there may be others to consider.
Take this short poll and cast your vote for one of the three choices, OR add another possible name.
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| What should the Cultural District be called? |
Monday, March 13, 2017
Harvest Festival will be held Saturday, October 14
The Franklin Downtown Partnership is happy to announce the return of the weekend Harvest Festival this year. The favorite fall event will be Saturday, October 14, from Noon to 5 p.m., and in case of rain the festival will happen Sunday, October 15.
“We’ve waited a few years to bring the Harvest Festival back to a weekend day and now we are planning an event that will be bigger and better than ever,” says Partnership President Nicole Fortier.
Organizers anticipate nearly 8,000 people will visit Franklin for the Harvest Festival to enjoy the music, entertainers, delicious foods, crafts, informational sessions, and visit with friends and neighbors.
Crafter and vendor participation sign-up information will be shared this summer on the Partnership’s website, www.franklindowntownpartnership.org, Facebook and Twitter. Booth space is included in membership dues, and there will be a charge for non-member booths. Membership information is posted on the FDP website under the Membership tab.
The FDP is accepting sponsorships for the Harvest Festival and its other events and beautification efforts now. Sponsor forms are posted on the website, or business owners can contact the office at downtown.franklin@yahoo.com.
“We’ve waited a few years to bring the Harvest Festival back to a weekend day and now we are planning an event that will be bigger and better than ever,” says Partnership President Nicole Fortier.
Organizers anticipate nearly 8,000 people will visit Franklin for the Harvest Festival to enjoy the music, entertainers, delicious foods, crafts, informational sessions, and visit with friends and neighbors.
Crafter and vendor participation sign-up information will be shared this summer on the Partnership’s website, www.franklindowntownpartnership.org, Facebook and Twitter. Booth space is included in membership dues, and there will be a charge for non-member booths. Membership information is posted on the FDP website under the Membership tab.
The FDP is accepting sponsorships for the Harvest Festival and its other events and beautification efforts now. Sponsor forms are posted on the website, or business owners can contact the office at downtown.franklin@yahoo.com.
The Franklin Downtown Partnership is a nonprofit, 501©3 organization made up of 240 business owners, community leaders and residents working to stimulate economic development downtown and create a positive impact throughout the area. For more information, please contact Executive Director Lisa Piana at downtown.franklin@yahoo.com
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| Downtown Franklin dressed up for the Harvest Stroll in 2016 |
Friday, March 10, 2017
Reminder: Cultural Festival Application Deadline Extended to March 17
The deadline has been extended to March 17! Maybe the luck of the Irish are in your favor ... submit your application today!
The Franklin Cultural District Festival Committee is pleased to announce that it will be hosting the 3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival from Wednesday, July 26 to Saturday, July 29, 2017.
The Festival will take place in various locations in downtown Franklin including: THE BLACK BOX (inside and outside on its stage), the Brick School, the Historical Museum, the Town Common, the Franklin United Methodist Church, and Franklin High School.
To highlight and support all presenters, the Festival Committee is seeking Performing groups/individuals, Visual Artists, and area Restaurants/Food Service businesses to participate in the Festival.
- Applications are to be submitted by 5:00 PM March 17, 2017
The working draft schedule (locations and times - performances to be filled in)
http://www.franklinculturaldistrict.org/2017/01/the-working-draft-schedule-for-3rd.html
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| Application for the 3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival |
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Cultural Festival Application Deadline Extended to March 17
The deadline has been extended to March 17! Maybe the luck of the Irish are in your favor ... submit your application today!
The Franklin Cultural District Festival Committee is pleased to announce that it will be hosting the 3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival from Wednesday, July 26 to Saturday, July 29, 2017.
The Festival will take place in various locations in downtown Franklin including: THE BLACK BOX (inside and outside on its stage), the Brick School, the Historical Museum, the Town Common, the Franklin United Methodist Church, and Franklin High School.
To highlight and support all presenters, the Festival Committee is seeking Performing groups/individuals, Visual Artists, and area Restaurants/Food Service businesses to participate in the Festival.
The working draft schedule (locations and times - performances to be filled in)
http://www.franklinculturaldistrict.org/2017/01/the-working-draft-schedule-for-3rd.html
The Franklin Cultural District Festival Committee is pleased to announce that it will be hosting the 3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival from Wednesday, July 26 to Saturday, July 29, 2017.
The Festival will take place in various locations in downtown Franklin including: THE BLACK BOX (inside and outside on its stage), the Brick School, the Historical Museum, the Town Common, the Franklin United Methodist Church, and Franklin High School.
To highlight and support all presenters, the Festival Committee is seeking Performing groups/individuals, Visual Artists, and area Restaurants/Food Service businesses to participate in the Festival.
- Applications are to be submitted by 5:00 PM March 17, 2017
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| Franklin - Arts Happen Here! |
The working draft schedule (locations and times - performances to be filled in)
http://www.franklinculturaldistrict.org/2017/01/the-working-draft-schedule-for-3rd.html
Friday, February 10, 2017
Submit your application for the 3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival
The Franklin Cultural District Festival Committee is pleased to announce that it will be hosting the Third Annual Franklin Cultural Festival from Wednesday, July 26 to Saturday, July 29, 2017.
The Festival will take place in various locations in downtown Franklin including: THE BLACK BOX (inside and outside on its stage), the Brick School, the Historical Museum, the Town Common, the Franklin United Methodist Church, and Franklin High School.
To highlight and support all presenters, the Festival Committee is seeking Performing groups/individuals, Visual Artists, and area Restaurants/Food Service businesses to participate in the Festival.
The working draft schedule (locations and times - performances to be filled in)
http://www.franklinculturaldistrict.org/2017/01/the-working-draft-schedule-for-3rd.html
The Festival will take place in various locations in downtown Franklin including: THE BLACK BOX (inside and outside on its stage), the Brick School, the Historical Museum, the Town Common, the Franklin United Methodist Church, and Franklin High School.
To highlight and support all presenters, the Festival Committee is seeking Performing groups/individuals, Visual Artists, and area Restaurants/Food Service businesses to participate in the Festival.
- Applications are to be submitted by 5:00 PM February 28, 2017
The working draft schedule (locations and times - performances to be filled in)
http://www.franklinculturaldistrict.org/2017/01/the-working-draft-schedule-for-3rd.html
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| Application for the 3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival |
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
TuNesday - Jamie Barrett sings "Franklin"
Jamie Barrett sings his song "Franklin" in a new video produced by Chris Flynn
The new video for the "Franklin" song is featured on the local Franklin TV station during the "Franklin Almanac" show!
Starting Monday, January 30, the show will run for two weeks- M-F at 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Comcast 8 or Verizon 26!
For more music from Jamie visit his webpage
http://musicwithmrbarrett.blogspot.com/2017/01/franklin.html
The new video for the "Franklin" song is featured on the local Franklin TV station during the "Franklin Almanac" show!
Starting Monday, January 30, the show will run for two weeks- M-F at 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Comcast 8 or Verizon 26!
For more music from Jamie visit his webpage
http://musicwithmrbarrett.blogspot.com/2017/01/franklin.html
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| Jamie Barrett performing (photo by Jake Jacobson) |
Monday, January 16, 2017
"the Cultural District Steering Committee - has been very active"
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170115/cultural-district-considered-in-franklin
More about the Cultural District planning meeting was posted here previously
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/01/important-cultural-district-planning.html
Note: I am volunteering my time and effort as part of the Cultural District Steering Committee to make this happen for Franklin.
To find out more about the Cultural District visit the webpage
http://www.franklinculturaldistrict.org/
"A Thursday meeting will gather feedback on seeking a "cultural district" designation for downtown, and consider the implications should that designation be granted.
Town Planner Bryan Taberner said the meeting - set to run from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Franklin Municipal Building - will consider the structural issues around such a label, which would make the area eligible for assistance with cultural events.
"For the past couple of years, a group of people have been working at creating a state-designated cultural district in the downtown," he said. "What we plan to do at the meeting is to get everybody on the same page about the plans."Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170115/cultural-district-considered-in-franklin
More about the Cultural District planning meeting was posted here previously
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/01/important-cultural-district-planning.html
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| "the Cultural District Steering Committee - has been very active" |
Note: I am volunteering my time and effort as part of the Cultural District Steering Committee to make this happen for Franklin.
To find out more about the Cultural District visit the webpage
http://www.franklinculturaldistrict.org/
Monday, January 9, 2017
Would you like to present or perform at the Third Annual Franklin Cultural Festival?
The Franklin Cultural District Festival Committee is pleased to announce that it will be hosting the Third Annual Franklin Cultural Festival from Wednesday, July 26 to Saturday, July 29, 2017.
The Festival will take place in various locations in downtown Franklin including: THE BLACK BOX (inside and outside on its stage), the Brick School, the Historical Museum, the Town Common, the Franklin United Methodist Church, and Franklin High School.
To highlight and support all presenters, the Festival Committee is seeking Performing groups/individuals, Visual Artists, and area Restaurants/Food Service businesses to participate in the Festival.
Please see the information attached regarding the Schedule of Events. There are three separate applications on the Cultural District Website:
Please select the application that best fits your presentation.
If you have any questions/concerns, please contact the Franklin Cultural District Festival Committee at: FranklinCulturalDistrict@gmail.com
Completed applications must be received by 5:00 PM on February 28, 2017 to be considered. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Cover letter (includes draft schedule of events)
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczVG9STXVFVHFRWjQ
Performers/Music Application
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczbVRJLUIxcy1XUmc
Visual Artists Application
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczU2dTbnA4c0dXeFk
Culinary Arts Application
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczMUlEWC1weFg5eWM
The Festival will take place in various locations in downtown Franklin including: THE BLACK BOX (inside and outside on its stage), the Brick School, the Historical Museum, the Town Common, the Franklin United Methodist Church, and Franklin High School.
To highlight and support all presenters, the Festival Committee is seeking Performing groups/individuals, Visual Artists, and area Restaurants/Food Service businesses to participate in the Festival.
Please see the information attached regarding the Schedule of Events. There are three separate applications on the Cultural District Website:
Please select the application that best fits your presentation.
If you have any questions/concerns, please contact the Franklin Cultural District Festival Committee at: FranklinCulturalDistrict@gmail.com
Completed applications must be received by 5:00 PM on February 28, 2017 to be considered. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
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| Third Annual Franklin Cultural Festival from Wednesday, July 26 to Saturday, July 29, 2017 |
Cover letter (includes draft schedule of events)
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczVG9STXVFVHFRWjQ
Performers/Music Application
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczbVRJLUIxcy1XUmc
Visual Artists Application
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczU2dTbnA4c0dXeFk
Culinary Arts Application
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczMUlEWC1weFg5eWM
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