Italian Film Festival scheduled for May at Historical Museum sponsored by Quattro Eroi Lodge

Italian Film Festival scheduled for May

Quattro Eroi Lodge is sponsoring a FREE Italian Film Festival! 

 

This is a collaborative venture with the Senior Center (which has a license to show domestic films) and the Historical Museum (which has the site and successful track record showing films at its facility). This is a community cultural event and everyone is invited!

The schedule is as follows:

May 3, 6:30 PM - Roman Holiday (a classic 1953 romcom starring Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn, 118 mins)

May 10, 1:00 PM - Luca (Italian-themed 2021 Pixar animated film)

May 17, 6:30 PM – Cabrini (2024 biopic depicting the life of Catholic missionary Francesca Cabrini and the struggles she had to overcome as a woman seeking to sponsor programs helping the less fortunate, 142 minutes)

May 31, 6:30 PM – The Italian Job (1969 British 'comedy caper' mostly set in Italy, 99 minutes)

All showings will be at the Historical Museum at 80 West Central Street in Franklin.

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, January 18, 2025 ???

Saturday, January 18

• Fiber Art Installation (Franklin Public Library)

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

9:00am Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am Short Franklin-related films (Franklin Historical Museum)

10:00am Rise Up (Franklin United Methodist Church)

1:00pm Library Bag Sale (books by the bag) (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Martin Luther King Day of Service (Franklin Federated Church)

1:00pm Adult Paint Party with Miss Lily  (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Winter Carnival  (Franklin Public Library)

3:00pm KoC Basketball Free Throw Contest (YMCA, 45 Forge Hill Rd, Franklin)

7:00pm Disney Stars of Broadway in Concert (THE BLACK BOX)

7:00pm Rowboat (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

**  NO  Town Meetings today   **

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Why are there multiple calendars?

What's happening today in Franklin? 

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

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 Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/upcoming

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars

"Cabrini" set for free viewing at Franklin TV Dec 6 at 6 PM

Quattro Eroi Lodge is proud to announce that we are hosting a screening of the film "Cabrini" on Friday, December 6, at 6:00 PM at the Franklin TV studio at 23 Hutchison Street.

"Cabrini" - free viewing at Franklin TV

This is a free event and light refreshments will be provided.

Everyone is invited. We do ask that you indicate an interest in attending (so we can properly plan for food) either by responding to this post or sending an email to quattroeroi@gmail.com. 

The film is described on Rotten Tomatoes as follows: 

From Alejandro Monteverde, award-winning director of "Sound of Freedom", comes the powerful epic of Francesca Cabrini, an Italian immigrant who arrives in New York City in 1889 and is greeted by disease, crime, and impoverished children. Cabrini sets off on a daring mission to convince the hostile mayor to secure housing and healthcare for society's most vulnerable. With broken English and poor health, Cabrini uses her entrepreneurial mind to build an empire of hope unlike anything the world had ever seen.

From wikipedia -> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabrini_(film)

Community Preservation Committee to view digitized output before funding project (video)

The Community Preservation Committee met on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 as scheduled. One item was on the agenda.

Alan Earls, Historical Commission Chair, provided an update on the funding being looked for by the Rod & Gun Club to digitize some films from the 1940's & 1950's. The Club may have already done so but any funding would help them cover the costs (approx. $3,000).

Committee expressed desire to see a sample of the output before committing to fund. Details were being arranged to do so.

Franklin TV YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/live/hjuY_fIXDws?si=YQAokjQjCvHwZ-rl&t=104

Agenda:

1. Film Preservation & Digitization Project - the CPC will consider a request for funding for preservation of old film from the Rod & Gun Club.

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/film_preservation_digitization_project_redacted.pdf

2. Adjourn

The agenda doc https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/_2024-08-20_cpc_agenda.pdf

Community Preservation Committee to view digitized output before funding project (video)

Community Preservation Committee - Agenda for Meeting Aug 20 at 7 PM

Community Preservation Committee Meeting

Agenda & Meeting Packet

August 20, 2024 - 7:00 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building

Council Chambers, 2nd Floor

355 East Central Street

Agenda:

1. Film Preservation & Digitization Project - the CPC will consider a request for funding for preservation of old film from the Rod & Gun Club.

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/film_preservation_digitization_project_redacted.pdf

2. Adjourn

The agenda doc includes remote participation info

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/_2024-08-20_cpc_agenda.pdf

Community Preservation Committee - Agenda for Meeting Aug 20 at 7 PM

SAFE Coalition schedules film screening of "Recovery City" - Nov 7, 2024

 Via SAFE Coalition

"We are SO excited to host film director Lisa Olivieri and her team with a viewing of Recovery City directed by Lisa Olivieri in November!  

SAVE THE DATE: November 7th @ 6:30pm! 

Seats are limited! We will host a screening of the documentary and a live Q and A with Lisa and the 4 incredible woman in recovery featured in the film. 

We can’t wait to see you!"

 

SAFE Coalition schedules film screening of "Recovery City" - Nov 7, 2024

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Sean Sullivan earns an award for short film at the 22nd Hockomock Film Festival 2024

via Easton Community Access Television:

22nd Hockomock Film Festival 2024

Out of 65 Entries from 9 Schools, 12 Award Winners were showcased at the Hockomock Film Festival.

Categories were PSA, Shorts and Documentary. Held at Oakes Ames Memorial Hall

6/8/24

The Hockomock Film Festival is an annual filmmaking competition open students ages 14 – 18 residing or attending school in the towns of the (Massachusetts) Hockomock Sports League: Attleboro, Canton, Easton, Foxborough, Franklin, Mansfield, Milford, Norfolk, North Attleborough, Plainville, Sharon, Stoughton, Taunton, Wrentham. Presented by Easton Community Access Television

Congratulations to the Winners of the 2024 Hockomock Film Festival

Shorts

Paranoia

Daniel Weir, Abigail Tunis and Lucas Serani

Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School

Perfectionist

Jake Benjamin Jardim

Stoughton High School

Butterfly

Sean Sullivan

Franklin High School

Documentary

Hockey Senior Night

Mekhala Costello

Canton High School

Mr. THS Documentary

Aiden Mendes and Ava Alves

Taunton High School

Mr. McDonough

Paul Grabert and Matt Martin

Canton High School

PSA

Sleep Deprivation

Dan Freitas

Taunton High School

Time

Ceylin Uysal-Post and Joey Noone

Canton High School

Hosa - Dangers of Drug Use

Kayla Sonephanith

Stoughton High School

Honorable Mentions

BLT

Samantha Rose Johnson, Annie Louise Reilly and Dominic Davis Oliver Ames High School

Straw Buried

Brendon Keefe

King Philip High School

The Paranormal Xtreme

Sophia DiBona, Jessica Bradley, Andrey DeSouza Lopes and Michaela Scott

Oliver Ames High School

A Huge Thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible.

North Easton Savings Bank, Dedham Savings, Eastern Bank, Bill Ames, Royalty Beverage and Georgio's Roast Beef & Pizza

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/9QQ74iMiCbhi3wdT/

Sean Sullivan earns an award for short film at the 22nd Hockomock Film Festival 2024

The FHS Film Festival is scheduled for Thursday, May 23 at 6:00 PM

The FHS Film Festival is scheduled for Thursday, May 23 at 6:00 PM

FHS Film Festival

@FHSPantherbook @FranklinHS 

Shared from -> https://t.co/fflNmgwpvi

Dean Student's Film screening at the Senior Center, Weds Feb 28 at 4:30 PM

"Please join us at the Franklin Senior Center tomorrow, Wednesday, February 28 at 4:30 PM for a Film Screening.  

Join us for a screening of five short local history documentaries produced and edited by Dean College students in an innovative digital history course overseen by Prof. of History David Dennis in collaboration with Prof. of Communication, Gregg Seibert. Each film runs 5-8 minutes. Students will be at the screening to answer questions.  

Sponsored by Dean College’s Humanities in Action initiative."

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/fWs6NqXsFXCeWrEb/

Dean Student's Film screening at the Senior Center, Weds Feb 28 at 4:30 PM

Cinema 80: Feature Films Return to the Historical Museum - Feb 17 & Feb 24

During February, the Museum will welcome the public to Cinema 80 – a new program of films of the 20th century, curated by Chris Leverone in cooperation with the Franklin Senior Center. Leverone, a videographer and graphics artist from Franklin, has directed promotional and fundraising videos, and is currently a producer at Franklin TV and is extremely passionate about film. Silent Saturdays start at 6 PM on Feb. 17 and Feb. 24.

Safety Last

On Feb, 17 Cinema 80 will screen the first of two treasures by comic genius Harold Lloyd, Safety Last, an over-the-top version of a young man trying to make good in the big city story (in this case, bustling, Jazz-Age Los Angeles). 

Then, on Feb. 24 it's The Freshman, a hilarious look at college culture 100 years ago, (we are a college town after all!). Both films are about 75 minutes in length.

The Freshman

"We are excited to provide this free, innovative programming in a time slot that should leave people free to squeeze even more into their Saturday night," said Commission Chair Alan Earls. "The best of the silent films are amazing and just as entertaining as anything Hollywood is doing today, we are sure our Franklin audience will agree," he added.

The Franklin Historical Museum is located at 80 West Central Street, Franklin. The museum is open Saturday mornings from 10 AM - 1 PM and Sunday afternoons from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. When visiting the museum, please consider donating a non-perishable item for the Franklin Food Pantry.

Franklin Cultural District: Empty Bowls, film festival, book sale, recycling event, Disability Expo & more

Wednesday, May 17

1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group) (Franklin Senior Center)

5:00pm - Wine & Charcuterie Experience (tickets req'd) (La Cantina Winery)

Thursday, May 18

8:30am - Town Council Office Hours  (Franklin Senior Center) 

6:00pm - Empty Bowls Dinner (Franklin High School)

6:00pm - FHS Film Festival (Franklin High School)

6:00pm - Kendo (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

6:00pm - Son of Sams Pizza (food truck) (La Cantina Winery)

6:30pm - Rain Garden Workshop (Franklin Public Library)

Friday, May 19

10:00am - Arts & Culture Listening Tour - Session 3

1:00pm - Book Sale ($1/book) (Franklin Public Library)

6:00pm - David Rak (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

Saturday, May 20

9:00am - Book sale ($1/book) (Franklin Public Library)

10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am - Dehumidifier recycling event (must be a working unit) (Beaver Pond)

11:00am - Agricultural Expo (free event) (Norfolk Aggie)

11:00am - Disability Summit (free event) (Franklin Senior Center)

12:00pm - Yai's Kitchen  (67 Degrees Brewery)

1:00pm - Bag sale (books at $5/bag) (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm - Shavuot Celebration (Franklin Public Library)

3:00pm - South St Six (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

6:00pm - It's a 'J' Thing (67 Degrees Brewery)

Sunday, May 21

7:30am - All you can eat Breakfast (Franklin Rod & Gun Club)

1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

7:00pm - Voices of Faith - a community concert (Church of Latter Day Saints)

Monday, May 22

7:00pm - Revolutionary Design: Modern Architecture in New England (virtual) (Franklin Public Library)

Tuesday, May 23

2:30pm - Rainbow Café (Franklin Senior Center)

7:00pm - "50 Hikes in Eastern Massachusetts" with Author Madeline Bilis (virtual) (Franklin Public Library)

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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open for viewing (and purchasing the art displayed) during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

Franklin Art Association Art Gallery

Visit the Cultural District page ->  https://www.franklinculture.org/

Find the full Community event calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26 

Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here!

Panther TV: FHS Film Festival - May 18, at 6 PM

Our annual FHS Film Festival showcases student work from all media classes. 

Come and support our media students next Thursday @ 6 PM! https://t.co/THldIEJKLW

Shared from -> https://twitter.com/fhspanthertv/status/1656305123700666371

Panther TV: FHS Film Festival - May 18, at 6 PM