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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)
"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.”
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
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.
"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."
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
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.
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
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
Good morning! 🌞 ONLY FIVE MORE "Wake Up With Mr. Barrett" SHOWS LEFT!!! Tomorrow's show is... 70s.JPG And NEXT TuNesday is Patriotic Singalong for Memorial Day weekend... Mark your calendars, and share with students, staff, family and friends!!! Here's the link to tomorrow's YouTube Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-hF1uCxycc&feature=youtu.be
Thanks for your support, everyone! Hope to 'see' you out there! Jamie 🎸 James H. Barrett General Music K - 5 Jefferson/Davis Thayer (508) 541-2120 ext. 1029 email: barrettj@franklinps.net Please consider following me at: Twitter: @MusicWithMrJHB and at: http://musicwithmrbarrett.blogspot.com
If you like what you hear, please consider sharing this video and subscribing to my YouTube channel! It would really be so appreciated!
Trying to get to 1000 subscribers (just shy of 800) so I can provide everyone with better quality videos! Thank you SO much for your support and for your consideration!
Good Morning! Please enjoy our 2nd release of "FHS Keep Music Alive", featuring: 1 - Emma Kucich, Flute (Emma will be attending UMASS Amhurst in the fall to study Music)
"Hi! My name is Emma Kucich, and I am a senior at Franklin High. This is a piece I've started working on called 'Elegie' by Donjon. Hope you enjoy, and are staying safe and healthy!"
"If you know me, then you know that I'm pretty much music 24-7... sometimes to the dismay of those around... I just can't turn it off... whether I like it or not, I constantly have music swirling around in my head... don't know if that's a good or a bad thing... maybe just a thing... and lately I've really been needing to capture it in one form or another...
If you like what you hear, maybe 'subscribe' to my YouTube channel (I'm trying to reach 1000!), and/or maybe share it by forwarding it to as many folks as humanly possible..."
Enjoy and stay safe! Diane -- Diane M. Plouffe Director of Music Franklin Public Schools Franklin High School 218 Oak Street Franklin, MA 02038 508-613-1650 Twitter - @ FranklinHSOrch
