Jamie Barrett at the Historical Museum for the Harvest Festival - Sep 30

Looking forward to the annual Franklin Downtown Partnership Harvest Festival, Saturday, September 30th, we’re pleased to announce Franklin Music Educator, Jamie Barrett will be providing our musical entertainment on the museum’s front porch. 

Jamie Barrett

Check our website and Facebook page for exact times as we get closer to the event. Families can spread their blanket on the front lawn and enjoy Mr. Barrett’s music. Freshly popped pop corn is free to all visitors (outdoors only please). But do come inside and try your hand at our Scavenger Hunt and learn a little of our town’s history!

The Franklin Historical Museum is located at 80 West Central Street, we are wheelchair accessible and admission is always free. Come in and find your history!

Jamie Barrett scheduled to perform at the Historical Museum during the Harvest Festival - Sept 30

Looking forward to the annual Franklin Downtown Partnership Harvest Festival, Saturday, September 30th, we’re pleased to announce Franklin Music Educator, Jamie Barrett will be providing our musical entertainment on the museum’s front porch. 

Jamie Barrett

Check our website and Facebook page for exact times as we get closer to the event. Families can spread their blanket on the front lawn and enjoy Mr. Barrett’s music. Freshly popped pop corn is free to all visitors (outdoors only please). But do come inside and try your hand at our Scavenger Hunt and learn a little of our town’s history!

The Franklin Historical Museum is located at 80 West Central Street, we are wheelchair accessible and admission is always free. Come in and find your history!

Franklin TV & Radio: 2023 Block Party & Open Meeting - Aug 19 at 3 PM

Re:    Our Neighborhood Block Party and Meet at our Hutchinson St. Studio
Date:    It happens Saturday 08-19-2023 at 3 PM.  Mark the date!

At Franklin●TV we're having our annual open board of directors meeting.

The event is casual as a neighborhood open house & block party.

We're grillin' up steak tips, burgers, dogs, chicken.  We'll have an ice cream sundae bar too.  This year we have Franklin's own Jamie Barrett to sing and strum all about "The City Known as the Town of Franklin" and lots of other fun songs.  Please join us for great entertainment, food and refreshments - on us.  

Brief presentations & Q&A at 4 PM.

Rain?  We'll just move it all into our studio and Community room. It's a great time to get together with friends and neighbors to celebrate the last days of Summer.  We hope you can make it.

Please let us know sooner than later if you will attend and how many. 

Please.

Just leave a message at  508-541-4118, or email us at info@franklin.tv

We do hope you can join us.

Pete Fasciano, Executive Director
Franklin●TV & wfpr●fm

Jamie performs his song "City Known as the Town of Franklin" 

https://youtu.be/qu0_mZ_8dsE

Jamie Barrett added to Birchwood Bakery schedule for Saturday, July 22 from 6 to 9 PM

"Just added! Saturday, July 22, 2023, from 6:00 - 9:00 PM at Birchwood Bakery + Kitchen in downtown Franklin, MA! 

Did you know that they now serve beer and wine, along with many other beverages, and all kinds of yummy food? 

I’ll be performing out on the patio! Weather looks like it’ll be perfect! C’mon out!!"

Shared from Jamie's Facebook posting -> 

https://www.facebook.com/663257343/posts/pfbid0WqQSD6EKcuXrrgq179kCh4DPgucLHg5ZJ2uSDiwcr2HtXF3b7EST6mvKGhQU64a4l/

Jamie Barrett added to Birchwood Bakery schedule for Saturday, July 22 from 6 to 9 PM

Jamie Barrett at LaCantina Winery - July 28 at 6 PM

"Two weeks ... I’ll be back @ La Cantina Winery from 6:00 - 8:30 PM! I had such a blast last time and I’m really looking forward to performing there once again!"

When: July 28 from 6 PM to 8:30 PM

Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CurLf2SuQTr/

Jamie Barrett at LaCantina Winery - July 28 at 6 PM

Franklin Downtown Partnership shares music performance schedule for Harvest Festival - Oct 2

"You'll find great entertainment at the Harvest Festival on Oct. 2 in downtown Franklin,  12 -  5 PM.

Ben Gardner's Boat  - noon to 2:15
The Driftwoods - 2:45 to 5

Jamie Barrett - 2:30 to 3:30
Before 2:30  & after 3:30, performances by FPAC and FSPA students.

#fdp
#harvestfestival 

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/FranklinDowntwn/status/1443347363762946052?s=03

Franklin Downtown Partnership shares music performance schedule for Harvest Festival - Oct 2

Franklin's Event Outlook: Sep 17 - Sep 23, 2021

Friday and the Farmers Market comes around again. Jamie Barrett shares his music in a performance at the Market today. Cobi Frongillo and the DPW are also scheduled to be there today to talk about "Complete Streets". In addition to the kids activities provided by the Library, there is also the Book and Bag sale this weekend. On Saturday morning, get rid of stuff with the recycling and energy drive at Beaver Pond.

Friday, September 17
1:00pm - Book Sale
2:00pm - Farmers Market
3:30pm - Kids craft activity by Library Youth Services

Saturday, September 18
9:00am - Book Sale
9:00am - Recycling and energy drive
9:30am - St Mary's Women's Faith Formation
10:00am - Historical Museum (always free)
1:00pm - Bag Sale

Sunday, September 19
1:00pm - TBB: Rock'n Lobster Roll (fund raiser)
1:00pm - Historical Museum (always free) 

Find the full 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 meeting calendar is found   https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26

Community Calendar

"It Happens Here: Franklin The Home Of The First Public Library In America"

 CBS Boston did a spot on Franklin recently:

"The oldest, continuously operating public library in America is in Franklin, a town that has its own theme song! 

“The name of the town on the original paperwork is Exeter. Somewhere between leaving Franklin and arriving at the State House of Massachusetts in Boston, they crossed out the name Exeter and wrote in the name Franklin. So that is how we got our name, and we don’t know who did it,” says Vicki Earls, Head of Reference Services at the Franklin Public Library. 

While we don’t know who did it, we do know why – to impress Benjamin Franklin, who had just gained support from France for the American Revolution. But the town expected Franklin to reciprocate. 

“Someone got the idea, we don’t know, who of approaching Franklin and telling him the honor that was bestowed upon him, and would he want to contribute something to this newly founded town,” Earls explained. “They requested from Franklin a bell. They were building a new meeting house and a bell was crucially important because that’s how you gathered citizens.”

https://boston.cbslocal.com/2021/09/03/franklin-massachusetts-first-public-library-in-america-it-happens-here-wbz-tv/

Veterans - "Tune It Out" guitar lessons underway and you can still join!

The "Tune It Out" guitar lessons program has officially started!

Music instructor Jamie Barrett is giving introductory lessons to Veterans on Tuesdays from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Franklin Senior Center.

Guitars will be provided to those who are interested in lessons but don't have a guitar.  Call the Veterans' Services Office at (508) 613-1315 to sign-up.

Left to right: Jamie Barrett, instructor, veterans Matt Linahan, David Kast and Scott Halet

Shared from the Town of Franklin page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services/news/tune-it-out-guitar-program-update

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.

Shared from Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/533086900084632/posts/4436293219763961/

and

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

Kaye Kelly (photo by Jake Jacobson) 2016

Rep Roy's recap of Franklin Historical Museum reopening

State Representative Jeff Roy writes: 

"Delighted to be a part of the grand re-opening of the Franklin Historical Museum last week. The re-opening brought back to life our local laboratory for history and culture and offered residents a chance to see Franklin over the years since 1778.  

It was also a treat to hear James Johnston describe the new federal parlor display and hear Jamie Barrett sing his ode to Davis Thayer (brief video included below). Check out the newly re-opened and expanded museum. Thank you Mary Olsson for making it all happen."

Shared from Facebook: https://facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10165185454565034&id=534850033

ribbon cutting of the Franklin Historical Museum reopening

The YouTube link to Jamie Barrett's Ode to Davis Thayer  https://youtu.be/L3uC1EsoT6M

Ode To Davis Thayer (video) Composed by Jamie Barrett

"We say goodbye to Davis   later on today

I've offered up to sing a song   I don't know what to say

He's forever been a part of our Franklin families

Feel like I'm swimming in a flood of memories 

He lived a good long life   almost a century 

Started as a high school ended as elementary

So many came to him with a thirst for knowledge 

So many left and went to work or away to college

Things keep changing that's what they say

And we don't miss nothing till it's gone away

But the truth will be here till we're old and grey

You can take away Davis… but in our hearts he'll always stay

He was our home for many a year

He's seen every burst of laughter and every tear

From the comical and crazy to the calm and the cool

And all of the excitement of a brand new day of school 

Classrooms bursting with creativity

All staff and teachers feeding the kids curiosity 

Amazing artwork and staying fit with ol' Phys Ed

And the Sound of Music keeps on playing in my head

Things keep changing that's what they say

And we don't miss nothing till it's gone away

But the truth will be here till we're old and grey

You can take away Davis… but in our hearts he'll always stay

And now the halls are empty and everything is silent

Once filled with an energy so vital and so vibrant

But as sure as that ol' church bell will chime 

The DT door behind me closes one   last   time…"



YouTube: https://youtu.be/L3uC1EsoT6M

By Franklin's own Jamie Barrett

"A Virtual Night Of The Arts" (video)

Did you miss viewing the "A Virtual Night Of The Arts" the exhibit of the Davis Thayer, Jefferson, and Virtual Learning Academy (VLA) student art work.  You can view on YouTube ->   https://youtu.be/foVLOZS5kJM

Thanks to Jamie Barrett for the link:    https://twitter.com/MusicWithMrJHB/status/1402624788984520707

Join Jamie Barrett for a Holiday Singalong - Dec 17

Hello!

Please join me for a Holiday Singalong THIS Thursday at 7:00 PM!

Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccP2F5CTyPc

You can set a reminder on this video link so that you won't forget, too!

Join Jamie Barrett for a Holiday Singalong - Dec 17

Seems like it might be a snowy day that day! Perfect for a virtual singalong!

Looking forward to 'seeing' you!

Please feel free to share with everyone you know!

Thanks so much!

Jamie 

James H. Barrett

General Music K - 5

Jefferson/Davis Thayer

(508) 541-2120 ext. 1029

Join Jamie Barrett for a Holiday Signalong - Dec 17

Jamie Barrett has a Holiday Singalong scheduled for Thursday, Dec 17 at 7:00 PM 

Click HERE for a Holiday Singalong promo video! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0liWd89HBF0)

Click HERE for my brand new Franklin jingle song! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fvteiygb-5Y)

Click HERE for the YouTube link to the live show! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccP2F5CTyPc)

 

 

Concerts on the Common - July 31

July 31:
Jamie Barrett 6:00 - 7:00pm,
FSPA Students and Alumni in Concert 7:15 - 8:15pm

TOMORROW NIGHT- Friday, July 31, 2020 @ 6:00 P.M. Jamie Barrett: LIVE on the Town Common! We’ll be socially distanced and wearing masks! Hope to see you there! @mrjamiebarrett @MusicWithMrJHB @JeffersonLabs @RMS_Remdawgs @DT_Bobcats @FranklinPSNews @FCC02038 @franklinculture pic.twitter.com/Wk4s2bwZl0

— Jamie Barrett (@mrjamiebarrett) July 30, 2020

Download your copy of the flyer for 2020
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_X9VPn3EhcBgOljQQFJgqqWun7qnyzFX/view?usp=sharing

Concerts on the Common - July 31

THE BLACK BOX Outdoor Concerts to Begin THURSDAY

The shows will take place in the venue's parking lot. 

Masks and social distancing are required in the lobby; typical gathering in the lobby is currently not allowed. 

Two people will be allowed at a time in the rest rooms; please wait six feet apart if there is a line. 

Table groupings will be limited to six. 
Patrons are asked to purchase tickets for their table group in one transaction. 

Patrons will only be seated with family or those with whom they are comfortable socializing. 

Advance ticketing and payment encouraged. 
The Bar will be table service only. 
Shows are one hour.

THE BLACK BOX Outdoor Concerts to Begin THURSDAY

THE BLACK BOX presents Jamie Barrett - July 9

THE BLACK BOX, the region’s premiere concert, theater, and event venue, has announced outdoor weekend concerts throughout the month of July in the theater’s parking lot. The shows will be presented in a one hour format with two seatings at 6:30 and 8:30 pm. Tables will be socially distanced and masks will be required when patrons enter THE BLACK BOX building to access the box office, restrooms, and bar. Table groupings will be limited to six.

Jamie Barrett will take the outdoor stage on Thursday, July 9 at 7:00 pm. This concert schedule is contingent upon Reopening Massachusetts Phase 3 beginning on July 6th. The box office for this show will open when the Phase 3 start date is officially announced by Governor Baker.

Jamie resides in Franklin, MA where he has been teaching music at Jefferson Elementary School since 1999. He also teaches one day a week at Davis Thayer Elementary, and he provides private guitar instruction after school, as well. His interest in music began with a very musical family and was then furthered by piano, singing, and clarinet lessons at a young age. He later discovered the guitar and went on to play in school productions and jazz bands and began gigging in night clubs. He went on to play in several bands throughout the New England area. 
 

THE BLACK BOX presents Jamie Barrett - July 9

He attended a number of different schools for music, such as Musician’s Institute in Hollywood, CA, Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, E.C.S.U., and UMASS/Boston. In 2008, he was awarded the MAEC Music Educator Award for Distinguished Music Educator. He recently completed his Master's of Music in Music Education through Boston University and is currently becoming certified in Orff Schulwerk at Bridgewater State University. Jamie continues to write songs for both his school's curriculum, the Franklin community, and himself. He loves to perform and can be seen many times a year at local libraries, coffee houses, family festivals and more.

Tickets will be available at www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or by calling 508-528-3370. THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 W. Central St. in downtown Franklin.

TuNesDay - Wake up with Mr Barrett at 8:00 AM

This is the 2nd to last one...

To view, click this link tomorrow morning at 8:00 A.M. (or anytime thereafter!):
https://youtu.be/RguN9AwSetM



Here's my latest video... a blast back to the 90s... anyone remember this one?
https://youtu.be/jyYiVwciyks



And another 90s song with my friend Chris Totten on drums:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0OgQnCVenY




And, if you like these shows and these videos, please consider liking them, sharing them (with everyone you know!), and subscribing to my channel:  https://www.youtube.com/user/Geetarmann

Thanks so much for your support!

Jamie

James H. Barrett
General Music K - 5
Jefferson/Davis Thayer

Patriotic Singalong THIS TuNesday - May 26 - 8:00 AM

Hello!

Just an FYI... THIS TuNesday, May 26th @ 8:00 AM (or ANY time thereafter!!!) I’ll be doing an ALL PATRIOTIC morning show for about 30 minutes or so! Hope to ‘see’ many of you there and hoping you can share with all of your family and friends! I

’ll be singing ALL of the classic Memorial Day songs (and perhaps a few others) in honor of all those who have served and/or still serve but especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in one of the five branches of our country’s military... 

I’ll also be honoring those who are serving us now on the front lines during this time...

To watch the show, all you need is this link: https://youtu.be/z40Drnl6GhU

If you LOSE or forget the link, just type in Wake Up With Mr Barrett on YouTube and it’ll probably be at the top of your search...

Again, hope to ‘see’ you there!

Have a great weekend!

Jamie 🎸

James H. Barrett
General Music K - 5
Jefferson/Davis Thayer

 

Patriotic Singalong THIS TuNesday - May 26 - 8:00 AM