Sunday, July 30, 2017

3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival - Saturday Recap

A collection via Storify of the Twitter posts during the Festival as it happened on Saturday, July 29, 2017.

Be sure to scroll within the Storify widget to view all the posts.

day is done, the tent is empty

Thanks to all who helped to make this wonderful event a reality! Thanks also to all those who came to participate, please tell your friends and neighbors to come next year!

Elks Care, Elks Share 5K Race and Walk - Sep 30

The needs of our Veterans are ever evolving. As a community it's up to us to be there for them when they need us most - will you help us in serving those who have served for us?

It's easy and fun!

You or your business can be sponsors for this event having a booth race day to promote yourself
Sign up to be a walker or runner and create a free fundraising platform where people can pledge for you
Create a team and have people join you in your goals
Print this flyer and hang it around town to spread the word

We appreciate anything you can do to help the Franklin Elks Lodge #2136 spread the word of this community event that raises awareness.

Website: http://www.franklinelks.org/elks5k

Race registration: https://racewire.com/register.php?id=8098

Elks Care, Elks Share 5K Race and Walk - Sep 30

Franklin Public Library: Harry Potter Party - July 31

The Franklin Public Library will host a Harry Potter Party, Monday, July 31, 1:00 p.m. Come dressed as your favorite character, get sorted into a Hogwarts House and enjoy other games and snacks.

Franklin Public Library: Harry Potter Party - July 31

This was shared from the Franklin Library page
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2017/07/harry-potter-party-monday-july-31-100-pm.html

Encore Music: Fall Registration 2017

Fall Registration is fast approaching! Re-acquaint yourself with our registration process and find out how to ensure your preferred lesson time for the year!

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Fall Registration 2017

How time flies! Fall registration is already upon us as of Tuesday, August 1st!

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Fall Registration

Registration opens Tuesday, August 1st!

Contact the front desk at either Encore location to find out instructor availability and ensure your preferred time. Payment must be taken at the time of scheduling, and the annual registration fee of $15 will apply.

In addition to the ever-popular monthly plan, Encore also offers the following discounts for students:

Annual Plan: Commitment to the entire academic year, with a 10% discount when paid in full before the year starts. For the 2017-2018 academic year, the deadline is August 31st.

Trimester Plan: Commitment to a trimester (Fall, Winter, Spring), with a 5% discount when paid in full before the trimester starts. For Fall 2017, the deadline is August 31st.

ENCORE HOURS FOR THE 2017-2018 ACADEMIC YEAR

From September 5th through June 30th, Encore's typical hours of operation are as follows:

Monday-Thursday, 2:00pm-9:00pm
Friday: 2:00-6:30pm
Saturday: 9:00am-2:00pm (Millis only)

Fall 2017: CLASSES OFFERED

Please come and join these exciting opportunities at Encore! Call (508) 533-7700 for more information!

VOCAL PREPARATORY CLASS
Ages 6-8
This class offering at Encore is specifically designed for children who are too young for our more advanced vocal ensembles or private lessons. It is also a perfect stepping stone into the Royal Conservatory Music Development Program for those who are interested in becoming a part of this internationally-acclaimed achievement program. Students will be introduced to the elements of singing — breathing, ear-training, and rhythm. Performances will be held throughout the year. Wednesdays: 5:00-5:45 OR Thursdays: 4:30-5:15

THE ENCORRIGIBLES
Ages 8-13
This boys' vocal ensemble offers the opportunity to sing in a fun and supportive environment. This one-hour class will meet weekly and explore many genres of music including jazz, rock, pop, and a cappella. Opportunities to perform will be available throughout the year. No prior experience required. Tuesdays: 6:00-7:00

GIRLS' VOCAL ENSEMBLE
Ages 8-13
This all-female vocal ensemble teaches teamwork while exploring two– and three-part harmony singing. Students will build self-confidence while expanding their knowledge of various musical genres like pop and musical theatre. Opportunities to perform will be available throughout the year. No prior experience required. Thursdays: 5:30-6:30

THE ENHARMONIX RECORDING ENSEMBLE
Ages 8-18, By Invitation

This class, held in tandem with our Recording Techniques course, is designed to teach students what it means to work as a studio musician/back-up vocalist. Students learn first-hand about mic-technique, patience, preparedness, harmonies, and production. This two-hour, weekly class requires commitment, home preparation, and flexibility. Students will have opportunities to perform both as a group and as soloists.
Wednesdays 6:00-8:00

WIND CHAMBER MUSIC

Ages 10 and up
Woodwind Specialist will be coaching this collaborative chamber group. Two years of experience with an instrument is recommended, but not required. Flute, clarinet, oboe, saxophone, and bassoon players are all welcome, and will have opportunities to perform as a group throughout the year. Mondays 7:00-8:00

JAZZ & ROCK ENSEMBLE

All abilities, ages, and instruments are welcome for this weekly class with John Salzillo! There are performance opportunities throughout the year, and students learn the art of improvisation and playing in a collaborative environment.
Saturdays: 1:30-3:00

SONGWRITER'S WORKSHOP
Ages 14 and up
The Songwriter's Workshop is a class designed specifically with the modern songwriter in mind. We will focus on the details of lyric writing, exploring rhyme schemes, literary devices, and lyrical analysis to assist our creation of vivid and descriptive stories. We will analyze examples of popular song structures and music theory specific to the modern songwriter.

Basic music theory is not a prerequisite nor is the ability to play an instrument, but it is strongly encouraged. Students will need a lyric writing journal and a device for taking notes. Students will have the opportunity to showcase their existing compositions or songs in progress with the class as we offer constructive critique and analysis in a safe and intimate setting. Tuesdays 7:00-8:00

RECORDING TECHNIQUES

Ages 13 and up
Instruction in audio recording techniques is the focus of this 90-minute, weekly class. Students learn about audio recording and sound reproduction in tandem with the Encore EnHarmonix recording ensemble. With hands-on work in an active recording studio, students will have opportunities to learn about signal flow, mic placement, sound engineering and editing, and many other aspects of music production.
Wednesdays 6:30-8:00

BEGINNER THEORY
This class introduces students to the fundamentals of reading music, key signatures, time signatures, and other rudimentary concepts. This level of theory is a co-requisite for students of the Royal Conservatory Music Development Program who are studying at Level 5.       Mondays 7:00-7:45

INTERMEDIATE THEORY (Beginner Theory a prerequisite)

This class builds upon the concepts introduced in Beginner Theory. Students will continue to expand their knowledge of music, including composition and form. Co-requisite with Levels 6 and 7 of the Royal Conservatory Music Development Program.
Mondays 8:00-8:45

ADVANCED THEORY
(Intermediate Theory a prerequisite)

This class is for the advanced musician who has already taken Intermediate Theory or AP Theory in school. The class will flesh out the concepts learned in earlier classes, and will lead the student toward the study of Harmony. This class is co-requisite for Level 8 of the Royal Conservatory Music Development Program.
Wednesdays 8:15-9:00

Mark Your Calendars

Tuesday, August 1 - FALL REGISTRATION OPENS

Friday and Saturday, August 4 and 5 – Royal Conservatory Performance Assessments in Franklin

Friday and Saturday, August 11 and 12 - Royal Conservatory Academic Assessments in Franklin

Saturday, September 2 - Summer Session Ends

Monday, September 4 – CLOSED for Labor Day

Tuesday, September 5 - Fall Trimester and Academic Year Begins

Location, Location, Location!

As Encore continues to grow and evolve, we are experiencing increased movement between our two facilities. When we opened our Millis location in May, 2014, at 352 Village St., one very compelling reason for our choice of location was its proximity to our flagship location in Franklin. Although they may sound very far apart, rest assured that our Millis location is just a short, two-mile, four-minute drive from Franklin and is easily accessible.

Stay Connected

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Saturday, July 29, 2017

3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival - Saturday - July 29 - Closing Day

3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival

Performance Schedule

Saturday, July 29

At THE BLACK BOX

The Franklin Art Association will display works of local artists in the lobby of THE BLACK BOX. The detailed schedule of performances looks like this:

	Festival Stage (inside)	Circle of Friends Stage (outside, under the tent)
	Set up
12:00 - 12:30 PM	Heath Nisbett	Set up
12:30 - 1:30 PM	Set up	Michele Kelly
1:30 - 2:00 PM	Emma Newton	Set up
2:00 - 3:00 PM	Set up	Jamie Barrett
3:00 - 3:30 PM	Universal Singers	Set up
3:30 - 4:30 PM	Set up	Stefilia's Stone
4:30 - 5:00 PM	Ann Sears	Set up
5:00 - 6:00 PM	Set up	Jim Henry
6:00 - 6:30 PM	Kaye Kelly	Set up
6:30 - 8:00 PM	Set up	Victims of Gravity
8:00 PM	FPAC performs a “24 Hour Play”

Bring your beach blanket and chairs for the 'Franklin lawn' in THE BLACK BOX parking lot (seating limited under the tent, first come first serve).

For updates to the schedule, follow @artshappenhere

Franklin restaurants will offer samples of their best for sale under the tent during the afternoon

All roads should lead to The Rome Restaurant in Franklin either before or after taking in one or more of the events at the Cultural Festival.

The Rome will feature "Festival Fettucini" from 4:00 PM to closing each night Wednesday, July 26 through Saturday, July 29. The culinary arts are one of the key arts that the Festival is looking to showcase. Franklin has a broad variety of culinary choices!
http://www.franklinculturaldistrict.org/2017/07/stop-by-rome-for-festival-fettucini.html

If you are interested in getting updates on the Franklin Cultural Festival please check out the webpage http://buff.ly/2tUhSCL or follow the Festival on Twitter http://buff.ly/2tqlid1

To help financially support the Festival please visit: http://buff.ly/2tqGcZh.

The tri-fold flyer with the full schedule can be downloaded here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczZFlnZFNMV1puWkE/view?usp=sharing

You can also download and print a copy of the Saturday schedule here
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10DSpiywIulafMNpPpj5a1ajiY_Gk-jBVXlH15dMS7f4/edit?usp=sharing

3rd Annual Cultural Festival - Friday Recap (photo, video)

The weather was perfect for the 3rd Annual Cultural Festival outdoor events on Friday. The Farmers Market was active and full of vendor choices.

Multiple farms had fresh produce and I got our set of cooking knifes sharpened. #shopFranklin's space was represented by Linda Waters and Confidence Beads. Bob Vozella and family conducted tastings for Franklin's own La Cantina Winery.

two rows of vendors at the Franklin Farmers Market

Bill and Linda Hamaker led a good group in laughter yoga inside the Town Common bandstand.

Laughter Yoga at the 2nd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival

Let's Laugh Today, Laughter Yoga at the 3nd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival

Kevin Wolfe and friend performed many familiar rock songs

Kevin Wolfe and friend performing

The day closed out under the stars with a performance of The Mikado by FPAC

cast of the Mikado by FPAC takes a bow

The day had begun with the FPS Summer Music Concert at Franklin High School. There will be more video and photos from this set of performances in the days to come but for now, here is the closing song dedicated to Dr Pandora Carlucci (also a key contributor for the Cultural Festival).

"the problem-solving that goes along with a mission to Mars"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"When Sunita Williams was growing up in Needham, NASA’s space shuttle program, construction of an orbital lab and trips to the moon figured large in the future astronaut’s imagination.

It’s different for young people now, she says. For them, the shuttle program is old school, the International Space Station (ISS) is an orbital fixture zooming around the earth 16 times a day, and dreams of moon trips have been replaced by imagining trips to — and even colonization of — a more distant frontier: Mars.

This idea of an attainable Mars is at the center of the Netflix documentary “The Mars Generation,” which is among the films scheduled for screening at the 26th Annual Woods Hole Film Festival starting this weekend."