Showing posts with label pop up shop. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pop up shop. Show all posts

Thursday, January 30, 2025

Galentine's Day Bubbles & Rose Event at Pour Richard's - Feb 13

Via Pour Richard's posting ->
"Grab your friends and loved ones and join us for an evening of wine tasting and shopping with local vendors, artisans and small businesses.
Galentine's Day Bubbles & Rose Event at Pour Richard's - Feb 13
Galentine's Day Bubbles & Rose Event 
Current vendors:
🍷Wine vendor
👜Jill’s Luxury Leather Goods
⛓️Permanent Jewelry with Taurie
💍Park Lane Jewelry with Rachel
🍫The Fudge Lady
🧥ReVamped Threads by Julie (revamped jean jackets, blazers and more)
🪵 Micella Home (handmade cutting boards, wood trays and more)
💐 Kind Paws and Floral Services
All Vendor spots are full.
No Entry Fee
No RSVP "

Friday, December 6, 2024

A-Wreath-of-Franklin | Stories of the Season - Saturday, Dec 7

The sidewalks and businesses in downtown Franklin are about to come alive with holiday spirit! On Saturday, December 7 from 12 PM to 7 PM. Franklin will host its newest holiday tradition: Franklin’s Sip, Shop, Stroll & Roll. It will be a community event meant for everyone!

Sip: Coffee, teas, hot chocolate, soft drinks and special adult beverages will be available at our downtown cafes, markets and restaurants. 

Shop: Downtown vendors will be open to do your holiday shopping and to idea shop and dream as well. Artisans will be located throughout the downtown shopping area selling their arts and crafts. 

Stroll: Walk along Franklin’s downtown sidewalks now festively arrayed in holiday cheer. Stop into downtown stores, shops, businesses, restaurants and cafes and check out this year’s entries into the A-Wreath-of-Franklin Festival. Wreaths will be hung in many downtown venues. Vote for your favorites. 

Roll: Bring the stroller, wheelchair or carriage. There will be music, arts, holiday cheer and an indoor skating rink (no skates needed) throughout the day and evening." - John Ristaino, Franklin Cultural Council Chair




A-Wreath-of-Franklin | Stories of the Season - Saturday, Dec 7
A-Wreath-of-Franklin | Stories of the Season - Saturday, Dec 7 


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12pm Ringing of the Bells & Kick off to our Festivities!

12-7pm - Popped Up all day at 12 Main Street - Arts Market! Shop for handmade goodies directly from the creators!

12-7pm - Pop Up Franklin Highschool Student Exhibition, 12 Main Street

12pm-2pm | Dean Bank, Cookies & Crafts in their lobby, 21 Main Street

12-4pm | Fiori & Fern 138 E Central St, Wreath Raffle + Live Music Featuring Heath Nisbett 12-1:30pm & Dom DeBaggis 2-3:30pm

12-7pm | The Little Shop of Olive Oils 5 Main St, Raffles and more!

12-7pm | Children’s Museum of Franklin Popped up at Franklin United Methodist Church 82 W Central St. Indoor Skating Rink, Hot Chocolate + Children Museum Swag Sale

12-7pm | Birchwood Bakery & Kitchen 17 E Central St.12-7pm Specialty Cocktails, coffees & Snacks. 12-5pm Live Music. Featuring Franklin Highschool Students Jenny’s Group, Daniel’s Group, Sarah’s Group. Ava, Kavya, Pat and Amelia. Jack & Aida.

12-7pm | Greco Design Co. 6 Main St, Raffles & more!

12-7pm | Applause 36 Main St, Grab a cup of Austrian hot chocolate from 12-7pm and visit with special elf guests from 12-4pm.

12-7pm | Franklin Historical Museum (Special hours), 80 W Central St, Screening at 5pm, " So Proudly We Hail"  The story of the lives of three U.S. Army nurses who leave San Francisco for their tour of duty in Hawaii in December 1941.

12pm- 12AM | Teddy Gallagher’s 30 Main St, Specialty ‘Wreath’ Cocktails

12- 9pm | The Rome 4 E Central St, Specialty Cocktails at The Rome.

12pm-12am | Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub, 30 Main St, Specialty Cocktails, "Cinnamon Apple Wreath Martinis"

1pm | Franklin Public Library 118 Main St, Crafting for kiddos of all ages. They'll have an assortment of winter and holiday themed crafts for all to enjoy!

1-3pm | Franklin Historical Museum, Jazz-infused guitarist, Frank Saccoccio

5pm | The Dean College Vocal Ensemble Popped up by 12 Main Street

7pm | Ringing of the Bells + Voting Concludes wrapping up the evening!

7pm | Franklin United Methodist Church 82 W Central St, Jamie Barrett Performing Community Carols, Cookies & Cocoa.


Sunday, November 24, 2024

Sign Up to Sell your Artwork, Handmade Goodies, and more! at the Pop Up Storefront on Dec 7


As if we couldn't make the inaugural A-Wreath-of-Franklin, and its celebration, "Sip, Shop Stroll N Roll' on December 7th any more fun... we did just that!


Thank you our newest community partner in this program, Pisini Shoes Inc., for allowing Franklin Arts and Culture to POP UP at 12 Main Street (formerly known as Escape to Fiction) in downtown Franklin.


Are you an artist, crafter or small business owner that would like to pop up with us?! Please sign up here! Spots will be first come, first served! There is no fee to participate.


Have more questions? Please reach out to the Director of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy Cory Shea (cshea@franklinma.gov)

Sip Shop Stroll & Roll on December 7th in Downtown Franklin, 12-7pm. Snow Date December 14th.


The "Sip, Shop, Stroll, and Roll" event is the exciting celebration of the 'A-Wreath-of-Franklin' community wreath program, designed to bring people downtown to enjoy the festive atmosphere and vote for their favorite community-made wreaths.


This festive day invites the Franklin community to experience the creativity of Franklin with live music, specialty cocktails, raffle prizes, and the chance to shop pop-up artisan goods in local storefronts.


It's a day that combines holiday spirit with community pride, offering something for everyone to enjoy in the heart of downtown Franklin!

"Sip, Shop, Stroll, and Roll"
"Sip, Shop, Stroll, and Roll"


A-Wreath-of-Franklin! With over 20 storefronts in downtown Franklin committed to hanging our community wreaths, we're going to extend our deadline to sign up to November 27th (December just crept up)!


Local artists, schools, and community members are invited to decorate wreaths in their interpretation of our inaugural theme, "Stories of the Season". Our cultural volunteers will pair community wreaths to be displayed at local businesses throughout the downtown area (December through January).


Deadline for community wreath sign up is Now NOVEMBER 27th


Click here!     Don't miss the fun! 

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Friday, November 22, 2024

Friday, January 26, 2024

Children's Museum of Franklin finds pop-up JOY!


Children's Museum of Franklin finds pop-up JOY!
Children's Museum of Franklin finds pop-up JOY!

Friends,

Our first Mobile Museum event took place on Sunday, January 21 from 1:00–4:00 p.m. A line appeared outside the door a few minutes before opening and, from that moment until 4:00 p.m. (and afterwards with our cleanup crew), we saw nonstop JOY! We welcomed 500 of you into our space. We saw curiosity, excitement, and collaboration. The smiles and giggles warmed our hearts. Needless to say, we are thrilled!

As a community-supported non-profit organization, we need your support to keep building, to keep growing, and to keep "rolling."

Donations to the Children's Museum of Franklin are tax-deductible. You can learn more about how you can support us, including through our Founding Families program, at the below link.

We are immensely grateful for contributions of any amount.

Looking forward to seeing you at our next event on February 10 at Downtown Sports!


Cheers!

Meg & Erin


P.S. the above photo is credited to the talented Kayla Jean Creative.

Donate to support us.

Sunday, January 14, 2024

The Children’s Museum of Franklin to start with pop ups (audio)

FM #1136 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1136 in the series. 


This session of the radio show shares my conversation with the founders of the forthcoming Children’s Museum of Franklin; Meg Hagen and Erin Gallagher


Meg and Erin fill us in on their Franklin story, the idea for the museum, starting as a pop up or mobile museum for now to help build interest and community excitement.


There are opportunities to help volunteer and contribute in other ways as well as financially. The show notes contain links to their web page with their pop up schedule and contact and contribution forms.


Let’s listen to my conversation with Meg and Erin

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1136-childrens-museum-franklin-starts-with-popups-01-10-24


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Franklin Children’s Museum -> https://www.childrensmuseumfranklin.org/ 


Events -> https://www.childrensmuseumfranklin.org/events 


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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  


This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

 

How can you help?

  • If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

  • If you don't like something here, please let me know


Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.


For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/


If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com


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.


I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"


The Children’s Museum of Franklin to start with pop ups (audio)
The Children’s Museum of Franklin to start with pop ups (audio)

Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Join the Children's Museum for pop-up museum fun at Downtown Sports - Feb 10

The Children's Museum, with a newly acquired 501(c)(3), has announced a pop up museum time for 3 to 6 PM at Downtown Sports on Feb 10, 2024.

Where is Downtown Sports? 240 Cottage St.

Join the Children's Museum for pop-up museum fun at Downtown Sports - Feb 10
Join the Children's Museum for pop-up museum fun at Downtown Sports - Feb 10
Shared from ->   https://www.facebook.com/events/272660072199257/permalink/272660085532589/

Monday, April 10, 2023

Pop Up Shop! at Acupunkture - April 15, from 10 AM to 7 PM

This Pop Up Shop at Acupunkture in Franklin will feature wire crafted jewelry from Regina's Tarot and Wirecraft, hand carved prints for decor and accessories by Raven Garb Prints, and handcrafted wreaths by Mandy's Wreaths as well as art by Taylor.

Payments accepted will be cash and Venmo and it is free to come check it out.

You may find:
  • Wire Art
  • Jewelry
  • Block Prints
  • Totes
  • Bags
  • Towels
  • T-shirts
  • Tarot bags
  • Wall Art
Come by and support other local small business!

Monday, February 20, 2023

Doglio Coffee ready to move around for your event

"The weather is getting us excited for the event season!

This year we’ll have two of our mobile coffee shops hitting the road and available for booking.

Visit our site or send us an email dogliocoffee@gmail.com for a quote and custom ideas for how we can create your ideal event experience."

Visit the Doglio page online ->  https://dogliocoffee.com/

Doglio Coffee ready to move around for your event
Doglio Coffee ready to move around for your event


Sunday, February 12, 2023

Birchwood Bakery: Smash Burger Pop Up Feb 17 - SAVE THE DATE!

SAVE THE DATE! 

Friday 2/17 ~ Smash Burger Pop Up!!

We have teamed up with Chef Shawn @o_heide owner of @thekitchenatwhitebarn to offer a night of smash burgers, fries, burgers, crazy big shakes, fun cocktails, and beers.

Starts at 5 PM and ends when we run out!

Can’t wait to see you all there.


Birchwood Bakery: Smash Burger Pop Up Feb 17 - SAVE THE DATE!
Birchwood Bakery: Smash Burger Pop Up Feb 17 - SAVE THE DATE!

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Franklin Local Pages: "Franklin Downtown Has a Business Growth Spurt"

As published in Franklin Local Pages  By J.D. O’Gara

Lisa Piana, Director of the Franklin Downtown Partnership, says she is “thrilled” at what she is calling a “business boon” in the heart of Franklin. In fact, six new businesses call downtown Franklin home, and with a new Ladybug Cultural and Historical Trail, and new alleyway murals, there is a lot to discover in downtown Franklin!

Established to foster greater vitality in the downtown commercial district, the Franklin Downtown Partnership (FDP) has been planning for this moment of tremendous growth in the downtown for the 20 years it has been in existence, says Piana. “Over these many years, the FDP has been diligently putting in the infrastructure, working with town officials, improving the streetscape, meeting with builders, and hosting downtown events,” she writes.

Lily Riviera, Marketing and Communications Specialist for the Town of Franklin, also attributes the growth to a few initiatives the town of Franklin took to make the community welcoming to business. Some of the new businesses, in fact were part of the Pop-Up Shop grant initiative.

“I think it was a good way for people to get integrated into the community,” says Rivera. 

Rivera notes that her predecessor, in fact, created a business guide to help opening businesses in Franklin get to know not only the community, but the various steps they must take to establish their business of preference in the town. 

“Obviously, opening a business, there are a lot of different steps,” says Rivera. “Anne Marie (Tracy) broke down zoning and more, in a simplified way, guiding them through a very layered process. That’s something that’s been a resource.”

Rivera also points out that, following a market study the town did with the MAPC, Franklin conducted Business Listening Sessions during the pandemic, to determine how best to help local business thrive. That helped steer the Pop-Up Shop grant initiative, and now the town is working on a Franklin for All study with the MAPC, to more clearly establish a vision for the downtown center and adjust zoning toward this effort. This work helps in the long run, she says. The public is invited to take part in a forum to be conducted in Town Council chambers at 7 p.m. on March 7th. 

“These are good tools for businesses to use,” says Rivera. “As a business owner, you need to look at ... how unique your business proposal is in the town you’re going to operate in. If you’re a coffee shop in a town with a lot of coffee shops, it’s going to be harder for you.”

The new businesses located in the Franklin downtown area include: 

Birchwood Bakery and Kitchen, 17 E. Central St., Franklin, offers breads, salads, baked goods, sandwiches, yogurt parfaits and more.

Briller Boutique, 70 E. Central St., Franklin, will be opening soon and will sell women’s clothing and accessories. 

Escape Into Fiction, 12 Main St., Franklin, sells a variety of fictional books.

Greco Design Co., 2A Main St., Franklin, offers unique home decor items and handmade gifts.

I Have Coins and Collectibles, 15 Main St., Franklin, carries coins, Pokémon cards, comic books, Star Wars and other collectibles, as well as offers free appraisals. 

Zuzu’s Petals & Cafe, 19 Dean Ave., Franklin, is a full-service florist and offers a variety of gift items.

“We really encourage residents to stroll the downtown and appreciate all it has to offer,” said Lisa Piana, executive director of the FDP. “Small businesses add so much to our community. We encourage residents to support Franklin businesses and shop local whenever possible.”

Escape Into Fiction originally occupied a storefront on the edge of the downtown through the town’s pop-up shop grant initiative last year. “The first time I drove down Main Street and saw the unoccupied storefront at 12 Main Street, I knew that I needed to have it,” April Rock, owner of Escape into Fiction. “We really wanted to be in the downtown so we can be part of the entire community, not just on the outskirts.”

Rock worked with town officials, business owners and the FDP to secure her new space. “The networking with the FDP helped us continue to stir interest and get people excited about establishing a bookstore in downtown Franklin.”

Roberta Trahan, vice president of the FDP and lifelong Franklin resident is delighted to see the growth in downtown Franklin. 

“The FDP Mission has always been to develop and support an attractive and vibrant downtown,” Trahan said. “The addition of these new businesses, coupled with the support of the many businesses that have been downtown for some time, will continue to work towards this goal. We are so excited for this continued growth!”

 
Franklin Local Pages: "Franklin Downtown Has a Business Growth Spurt"
Franklin Local Pages: "Franklin Downtown Has a Business Growth Spurt"

Tuesday, February 8, 2022

This "Talk Franklin" episode covers Town Council goals, Franklin For All, and pop up shop successes

FM #722 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 722 in the series. 


This session of the radio show shares my "Talk Franklin" conversation with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen. We had our conversation via the Zoom Conference Bridge.


Our conversation covered current events

  • Town Council goals => Town goals, Town Administrator review base

  • Franklin For All -> EDC plus,  MAPC planning, Forum Mar 7

  • Pop shop success stories


The recording runs about 22 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie. Audio file -> https://anchor.fm/letstalkfranklin/episodes/Town-Council-Goals--Franklin-For-All-and-Pop-Shop-Program-Success-e1e3tr8/a-a7cagii


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Finance Committee agenda -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/01/finance-committee-gets-lesson-on.html 


Franklin For All web page -> https://www.mapc.org/resource-library/franklin-for-all/ 


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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  


This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

 

How can you help?

  • If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

  • If you don't like something here, please let me know


Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.


For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/


If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com


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.


I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"


This Talk Franklin episode discusses the Town Council goals, Franklin For All, and pop up shop successes
This Talk Franklin episode discusses the Town Council goals, Franklin For All, and pop up shop successes