Tony Award winner Beth Leavel performs a one-night-only show - Nov 19

Tony Award winner Beth Leavel performs a one-night-only show at THE BLACK BOX, downtown Franklin’s theater, music and event venue, on Saturday, November 19. Beginning at 8 PM, the event launches THE BLACK BOX Broadway Series, sponsored by Childs Engineering. 

Leavel recently finished an Atlanta run of the new Broadway-bound musical The Prom. In Franklin, she will be accompanied by acclaimed musical director Phil Reno, who is currently conducting Something Rotten on Broadway. Seating options for THE BLACK BOX Broadway Series feature general admission, preferred table seating, and VIP tickets, which include an exclusive reception with the Broadway stars.

Beth Leavel’s extensive Broadway credits include 42nd Street (Anytime Annie, original cast; Dorothy Brock, revival), Crazy for You (Tess), Show Boat (Ellie, revival), The Civil War (Mrs. Bixby), Young Frankenstein (Frau Blucher), Mamma Mia! (Donna), and Elf the Musical (Emily). She received a Tony Award nomination for her portrayal of Florence Greenberg in Baby It’s You! 

Leavel’s Tony Award-winning performance in the title role of The Drowsy Chaperone also earned her Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards. TV and film credits include ER, Law and Order: Criminal Intent, and The Unusuals. Leavel headlined FPAC’s 2012 Gala at Gillette Stadium, as well as the grand-opening 2014 Gala at THE BLACK BOX. 

A suburban hub for great music, THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 West Central Street. For tickets and more information, visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call (508) 528-3370.
 

Leavel at the grand-opening 2014 Gala at THE BLACK BOX

FHS girls soccer ties KP, 1-1

From Hockomock Sports we share the FHS fall sports results from Thursday, Oct 27

FHS Panthers

*** Boys Soccer = Franklin @ King Philip – Postponed to 10/28 at 3:30.

*** Girls Soccer = King Philip, 1 @ Franklin, 1 – Final

– Rachel Hogan scored the lone goal for the Warriors and Nadia Havens scored for the Panthers on an assist by Calen Frongillo.


For the remainder of the results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-102716/

In the Shadow of Ludwig Van: Claflin Hill's 17th Season Opener-- Saturday, Nov. 5th at 7:30 p.m.

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Claflin Hill's season opener!!! Saturday, Nov. 5th at 7:30 p.m. In the Shadow of Ludwig Van  Complete details on our web site. The week before a concert, particularly a season opening concert, is always full of anticipation at Claflin Hill. Musicians have received the music in the mail and next Tuesday night, they will assemble at Milford Town Hall to begin their rehearsals.  (I'm always so impressed that Paul pulls together concerts of the magnitude of CHSO with just 3 rehearsals; that truly speaks to the caliber of our professional musicians!)  Next Tuesday night is very much like a family reunion. Many of our musicians have not seen each other since the season finale last April.  There's so much catching up to do, but the real task at hand is to prepare a program that will entertain YOU, the audience, while it is also sure to inspire, educate and enlighten, too.  We are grateful to the concert sponsors: Medway Oil & Propane, Homefield Credit Union and Milford Water Company.  Their ongoing support makes our program possible.  Click here to order season tickets.  The Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra's 2016-17 Season Click here to order Season Tickets All concerts start at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Concert I "In the Shadow of Ludwig Van" Saturday, November 5, 2016 Concert II "Holiday Pops!"  Last year was a SELL-OUT! Order your tickets today to insure your seat in our concert hall.  Saturday, December 10, 2016 Concert III "Fire and Ice!" Saturday, February 4, 2017 Concert IV "Seascapes" Saturday, March 4, 2017 Concert V CHSO Family Symphony Matinee Sunday, March 26, 2017 ~ 3:00 PM   Instrument Petting Zoo before and after the concert. Concert VI "Postcards from New England" Saturday, April 29, 2017 Claflin Hill/Alternatives Chamber Music Series** Concert II ~ Friday, January 13, 2017 "Rivendell" featuring The New England String Quartet Concert III ~ Friday, April 7, 2017 "Paul Surapine - Family and Friends"    * All symphony concerts take place at Milford Town Hall, 52 Main St., Milford, MA ** Chamber concerts take place at the Singh Performance Center, 50 Douglas Rd. Whitinsville, MA

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5 Week Session of Women's FIT Boxing begins Monday, Oct 31

The next 5 Week Session of Women's FIT Boxing begins Monday, Oct 31st!! 

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5 Week Session of Women's FIT Boxing begins Monday, Oct 31

“Pots with Pizzazz” the featured program at a joint meeting of the Franklin, Norfolk and Millis Garden Clubs

“Pots with Pizzazz” will be the featured program at a joint meeting of the Franklin, Norfolk and Millis Garden Clubs on Tuesday, November 1, at the Remington Middle School located on 628 Washington Street, Franklin. The program will begin at 7:00p.m. in the school cafeteria. It is open to the public.

Presenters will be Jana Milbocker and Joan Butler of Holliston-based Enchanted Gardens. The workshop will inspire participants to design jazzy containers that can be the “jewelry” of a garden, elevating it from “good” to “great”! 

Participants will learn how to brighten shady spots with pops of color, create focal points for vistas and welcoming entry gardens with stunning container groupings. Including designs for all seasons, the presenters will show examples of pots ranging from whimsical to grand. They will also provide information on creating unusual, eye-catching pots.

Franklin Garden Club

Butler and Milbocker are avid gardeners, plant collectors, garden designers and writers. They lecture on a variety of gardening topics to garden clubs and community education classes. They have presented programs at the Boston Flower & Garden Show, Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Massachusetts Horticultural Society, and Blithewold, as well as at the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts (GCFM) Landscape Design Council, Judges’ Council and Horticultural Mornings. Both are past presidents of the Holliston Garden Club and are active in the GCFM and other horticultural societies. Currently, they both serve on the board of the Massachusetts Landscape Design Council.

Milbocker is principal of Enchanted Gardens, a landscape design and garden construction firm in Holliston. She has authored gardening articles which have been published nationally and can be found on her website blog. Butler is a horticulturalist at Weston Nurseries. She is a former Chairman of the Massachusetts Landscape Design Council and is a member of Garden Consultants Council and an accredited Flower Show Judge. Currently, she serves on the GCFM Board as Awards Chairman.

In the News: School dress code feedback meeting; Pots with Pizzazz scheduled for Tuesday

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

"A group of school district officials will be seeking parent feedback on the dress code this weekend. 

The policy subcommittee of the Franklin School Committee is set to meet from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday on the third floor of the town municipal building to discuss the matter. 

Subcommittee Chairwoman Mary Jane Scofield announced the session during the School Committee meeting this week. She said the subcommittee was currently on its fourth draft of the policy, and would likely be seeking a full committee vote on it after Saturday's event."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20161027/franklin-schools-set-dress-code-meeting

• Related post on dress code policy

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/09/we-dont-want-to-link-clothing-and.html

• What is the current policy?

Actually there is no current policy (hence the meeting looking for feedback), the prior policy was
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_EManual/J/Jdocs/Removed/S01818E15

Four students from Portland, Oregon, testified in front of the board in May 2015.
Image via PPS Communications/YouTube.

"Pots with Pizzazz will take place at 7 p.m. Nov. 1 at Remington Middle School located, 628 Washington St. This event will be the featured program at a joint meeting of the Franklin, Norfolk and Millis garden clubs. 

The presenters will be Jana Milbocker and Joan Butler of Holliston-based Enchanted Gardens. The workshop will inspire participants to design jazzy containers. Participants will learn how to brighten shady spots with pops of color, and create focal points for vistas and welcoming entry gardens with container groupings. Including designs for all seasons, the presenters will show examples of pots ranging from whimsical to grand. They will also provide information on creating unusual, eye-catching pots."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20161027/pots-with-pizzazz-announced

Kaye Kelly at the 2016 Franklin Cultural Festival (video)

Turning back time (or #TBT) to that Saturday in July when THE BLACK BOX had two stages going for a full day of musical performances.

Here is a sample of Kaye Kelly's performance at THE BLACK BOX on the indoor stage. 

Kaye Kelly (photo by Jake Jacobson)

• Kaye Kelly

http://www.kayekelly.com/     https://www.berklee.edu/people/kaye-kelly