LiveARTS: A letter from Artistic Director Ann Sears

A letter from our Artistic Director

A letter from our Artistic Director, Ann Sears Dear Friends of Music, We are so pleased to share another season of magical live music presentations with you.  We hope you will join us this coming Sunday for a sure-to-be thrilling performance at Murray Unitarian Universalist Church in Attleboro, MA at 3 p. m. by Ukrainian pianist Aleksandr Polyakov, who appears  in place of previously announced artist, tenor William Hite.  (We are happy to announce that William Hite will join LiveARTS in fall, 2024, to carry on with the planned performance of Schubert's magnificent song cycle, Winterreise.) As you know, LiveARTS is committed to bringing outstanding musicians to our local community at a reasonable price. As ticket sales cover only a very small portion of our overall costs, the support of individual donors is critical in making these concerts possible. We need your help to keep live music in the air, and we have a special opportunity to share with you. In recognition of National Giving Day on Tuesday, November 28th, every gift made to LiveARTS now and up to that day will be matched up to $2,500 by an anonymous supporter of our concerts! Every gift, large or small, helps us a great deal. As the old proverb reminds us, little by little, a little becomes a lot. Together,  we become the "lot" that keeps music alive in our communities and resonating in our hearts and minds.  Please be as generous as you can, and wherever you are, continue to enjoy music! You can make your tax-deductible donation online at liveartsma.org or mail your gift to: LiveARTS, P.O. Box 678, Franklin, MA 02038.  LiveARTS is a nonprofit, non-sectarian affiliate of the First Universalist Society in Franklin. As such, it operates under the Society's tax-exempt status as a 501(c)(3) organization. Thank you for making a gift to LiveARTS on Nov. 28th, and thank you so much for your support. Gratefully yours, Ann Visit our website liveartsma.org to purchase tickets on-line and for more information. Copyright © 2022 LiveARTS, Franklin, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: LiveARTS, P.O. Box 678, Franklin, MA 02038

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National Grid MA files Comprehensive Performance and Investment (CPI) plan

National Grid MA posted on Fri, Nov 17, 2023:

We have filed a Comprehensive Performance and Investment (CPI) plan with the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities. This is part of our required Rate Review filing, designed to deliver the fair, affordable and clean energy transition, reinforce the local energy grid and hold us accountable to achieving a smarter, stronger, cleaner and more equitable energy future for the 1.3 million customers we serve across #Massachusetts

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Read the summary of the plan -> https://www.nationalgridus.com/News/2023/11/National-Grid-Submits-Comprehensive-Performance-Investment-Plan-as-Part-of-Rate-Review-to-Build-a-Smarter,-Stronger,-Cleaner,-and-More-Equitable-Energy-Future/

National Grid MA files Comprehensive Performance and Investment (CPI) plan

Starting Thanksgiving Thursday (11/23/23): Commuter Rail runs "weekend schedule"

The Commuter Rail will operate on a weekend schedule on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23rd as well as on Friday, November 24th.

Affected lines:

• Newburyport/Rockport Line
• Haverhill Line
• Lowell Line
• Fitchburg Line
• Framingham/Worcester Line
• Needham Line
• Franklin/Foxboro Line
• Fairmount Line
• Providence/Stoughton Line
• Middleborough/Lakeville Line
• Kingston Line
• Greenbush Line

Last Updated: Nov 17 2023 06:57 AM

https://www.mbta.com/schedules/CR-Franklin/timetable

Starting Thanksgiving Thursday (11/23/23): Commuter Rail runs "weekend schedule"

Have you registered for the Turkey Trot? This fun family & community event helps the Food Pantry (audio)

FM #1100 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1100 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Erin Campbell, Franklin Turkey Trot organizer and with Jen Johnson, Franklin Food Pantry Major Gift Coordinator. We had our conversation in the new location of the Franklin Food Pantry at Edwin’s. 

We talk about the Turkey Trot coming up on Thanksgiving morning. 

We talk about how the race has evolved, sponsorship opportunities, the community event itself, and free raffle prizes in addition to awards by race age category & more.

Disclosure: during the conversation you will hear that I am happy to be a sponsor of this event, and that the recording is separately part of my overall public service effort for Franklin.News/Franklin Public Radio.

The recording runs about 25 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Erin and Jen.

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1100-franklin-turkey-trot-11-15-23

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Turkey Trot webpage (register online through Tuesday, and in person Wednesday night (7 - 9 PM) or Thursday morning (from 6:30 AM to race time)) http://franklinturkeytrot.org/ 

Food Pantry audio series

• June 2023 - grand opening audio https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/06/franklin-food-pantry-celebrates-grand.html

• August 2023 - Exec Dir Tina Powderly - campaign kick off https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/08/franklin-food-pantry-launches-building.html 

• August 2023 - campaign #2 - Anne McGillis & Yianna Zicherman https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/08/this-franklin-food-pantry-conversation.html 

• August 2023 - campaign #3 - Suzanne Gendreau & Donna O’Neill https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/08/this-franklin-food-pantry-conversation_01022713506.html 

• September 2023 - campaign #4 - Laura Du & Amber Baur https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/09/this-franklin-food-pantry-conversation.html 

"The Franklin Food Pantry is here for you. If you need us, we are here with not only food, but useful programs and resources for individuals, seniors and families struggling with food insecurity. If you can support us, we thank you - visit www.franklinfoodpantry.org  to explore volunteering, donating funds, donating food, or supporting our Capital Campaign to keep the lights on and the programs, from food elves to weekend backpack stuffing. It truly takes a village to keep our food pantry running and supporting the increasing demand, supporting our Franklin neighbors."

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm). 

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 www.franklin.news or www.Franklinmatters.org/ 

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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Have you registered for the Turkey Trot? This fun family & community event helps the Food Pantry (audio)

The Nutcracker, a traditional & key FPAC Holiday Production, is scheduled for Dec 2, 3

FPAC Holiday Productions will present two shows as part of its annual holiday season. December kicks off with the holiday classic: The Nutcracker, presented December 2 and 3 at the Franklin High School Auditorium. Experience all the festive magic and colorful splendor of The Nutcracker as FPAC stages its cherished annual production of the holiday classic with live orchestra conducted by Austin Davy, special guest artists and more than 100 area dancers. 

The Nutcracker remains a highly anticipated and treasured part of the FPAC season - a popular holiday tradition for more than 20 years. The world-famous ballet, set to Tchaikovsky’s beloved score, delights the imaginations of audiences young and old with a professional production at a reasonable price. The production is staged by Cheryl Madeux of American Ballet Theatre, Hartford Ballet, and Joffrey Ballet. Madeux is currently director of BalletFranklin- the ballet conservatory at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts. 

Lucy Stewart

Lucy Stewart of Complexions Contemporary Ballet will appear as The Sugar Plum Fairy. Stewart grew up in a suburb of Denver, Colorado, where she spent her early years dancing at a small studio in the mountains and then at Colorado Ballet. Originally training in all forms of dance, her primary areas of study included ballet, contemporary and jazz. She spent her summers training with American Ballet Theatre, The Joffrey Ballet, COMPLEXIONS, and Colorado Ballet. Lucy has studied the last two years at The Juilliard School in the dance division where she had the opportunity to study with various leading artists in the dance world, including Ohad Naharin, Tiler Peck, Rena Butler, and James Whiteside, as well as the opportunity to perform Set and Reset by Trisha Brown. For the last several years, Lucy studied regularly with John Gardner and Amanda McKerrow from ABT. 

Jacopo Calvo, also of Complexions Contemporary Ballet, will join Stewart as her Cavalier. Calvo was born in Asti, Italy. He began his dance training at the age of 11 at his hometown school, Ritmo Danza. At 18, he moved to NYC where he attended The Ailey School on scholarship. He has worked with choreographers such as Marcus Jarrell Willis, Brice Mousset, Ray Mercer, Earl Mosley, Francesca Harper, and artist Nick Cave in The Let Go at the Park Avenue Armory. He has attended summer intensives with American Ballet Theater and Complexions Contemporary Ballet, and RESET 2021 with Studio Wayne McGregor. Jacopo has performed with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for their 60th Anniversary Season in Memoria at New York City Center and for the Ailey Spirit Gala. This is his 2nd season with Complexions.

FPAC Holiday Productions are presented at the Franklin High School Auditorium. For tickets and more information, visit www.FPAConline.com or call the box office at 508-528-3370. 

Did you know that Franklin residents get reduced rates for GATRA rides?

"This year, Franklin continued (and expanded!) support of public transit to address our accessibility, affordability, and traffic needs.

These savings are automatically reflected within the GATRA GO app!"

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CzpEgP5uGzg/

Visit the GATRA web page for additional info ->  https://www.gatra.org/

Did you know that Franklin residents get reduced rates for GATRA rides?

Panther News: November 17, 2023 (video)

Panther News video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mPsGg6A1io

In this Talk Franklin we cover ribbon cuttings, FY 24 budget adjustments, and looking forward to Thanksgiving (audio)

FM #1099 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1099 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my "Talk Franklin" session with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and Deputy Town Administrator Amy Frigulietti. We had our conversation in the Municipal Building on Tuesday, November 14, 2023.  

Topics for this session

• Ribbon cutting held for Schmidt’s Farm, ground breaking for Beaver St Interceptor

• FY 2024 budget adjustments, tax rate hearing, Tri-County debt exclusion

• Election turnout disappointing

• Thanksgiving break, Turkey Trot, FHS Football at Fenway

The recording runs about 25 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie and Amy on Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1099-talk-franklin-11-14-23

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Town Administrator page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/administrator

Talk Franklin podcast page -> https://anchor.fm/letstalkfranklin 

Schmidt’s Farm ribbon cutting (audio)

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/10/ribbon-cutting-at-schmidts-farm.html 

Beaver St Interceptor ribbon cutting

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/11/beaver-street-sewer-interceptor_0561651916.html 

Beaver St Interceptor page  https://www.franklinma.gov/water-sewer-division/pages/beaver-street-interceptor

Agenda for Tax rate hearing Nov 21, 2023  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/november_21_2023_town_council_tax_hearing_agenda.pdf 

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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"

In this Talk Franklin we cover ribbon cuttings, FY 24 budget adjustments, and looking forward to Thanksgiving (audio)

Franklin Interfaith Thanksgiving Service // Sunday, November 19 at 7 PM

The annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will be on Sunday, November 19, beginning at 7 PM at St. John's Episcopal Church (237 Pleasant Street, Franklin). All are welcome.

This service will be livestreamed by Franklin Public Television on YouTube. Offerings made during this service will go to the Fuel Assistance Fund. The service bulletin is below.

FIC-Thanksgiving-2023Download

Questions? Email info@franklininterfaith.org.

Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser:  

https://franklininterfaith.org/interfaith-thanksgiving-service-sunday-november-19/

Franklin Interfaith Thanksgiving Service // Sunday, November 19 at 7 PM

Winter Decorating Day Rescheduled to Sunday, Nov 19

WINTER DECORATING RESCHEDULED Based on the weather forecast, Winter Decorating Day has been moved to Sunday, Nov. 19 at 8:30 a.m. in downtown Franklin.  Please email Eileen Mason at emason4234@gmail.com if you are able to help install wreaths, bows and greenery that day.

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Help "Fill the cruiser" event, November 25 at Raillery Public House

Via the Raillery Pub 

"Join us for a Fill the Cruiser event!
we are looking for new and unwrapped toys to fill the cruiser!"

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Help "Fill the cruiser" event, November 25 at Raillery Public House