The Wiz - Aug 20-23 at Dean College

Did you think you were in the Land of OZ this weekend while at the Feast of St Rocco's? You might have caught the cast of "The WIZ" as they were out and about.

Roberta Trahan with the cast and Joel Thayer

Dean College and the Massachusetts Star Players proudly present “The Wiz” in a series of live performances at The Main Stage Theater on the Dean Campus in Franklin, MA. Shows start at 7:30 PM on August 20th, 21st and 22nd and at 2 PM on August 22nd and 23rd.

“The Wiz” is a seven-time Tony Award-winning musical that retells the classic musical “The Wizard of Oz.” This show follows the story of Dorothy, a farm girl who wishes to see more than Kansas. Through her adventures in the Land of Oz, she encounters the impossible, which assures her that home is where the heart is.

Warren Reynolds shares this video he captured of the preview of "The Wiz" presented during the Franklin Cultural Festival. You can see "The Wiz" this weekend. Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM and at 2:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

   

To purchase tickets for the show, visit www.starplayersma.org or call 774-226-5130

FSPA Summer Theater presents: Disney’s High School Musical

The Franklin School for the Performing Arts is quite active. The opportunities to showcase what the students learn comes about on a regular basis. You may have seen the "Electric Youth" open the Cultural Festival or the performance of School House Rock.

On Friday, August 14, you can catch a performance of Disney’s High School Musical.
 

A record-breaking, chart-topping pop culture phenomenon, High School Musical is family friendly and full of fun! Based on the wildly popular 2006 Disney Channel original movie musical written by Peter Barsocchini, the stage version features the hit songs “We’re All in This Together,” “Bop to the Top,” “Start of Something New,” and “Get’cha Head in the Game.” 

With high energy and winning style, the movie’s memorable characters come to life, as star athlete, Troy, falls for brainy beauty, Gabriella, the new girl at fictional East High. When the two audition for lead roles in their high school musical, they threaten the status quo and divide the school’s social cliques. 

Along the long the way, these jocks, brainiacs, thespians, and skater dudes teach us about first love, peer pressure, and the importance of breaking free of others’ expectations and learning to be true to yourself.

FSPA Summer Theater presents: Disney’s High School Musical

FSPA Summer Theater presents: Disney's High School Musical
 

Friday, Aug 14 at 7:30pm
 

THE BLACK BOX, 15 West Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038

Tickets are available via THE BLACK BOX online

37th Feast of St Rocco opens tonight

37th Feast of St Rocco opens tonight and continues through Sunday, Aug 16th
 

overall schedule for the Feast of  St Rocco  2015

entertainment schedule for the Feast of St Rocco  2015

food for the Feast of St Rocco  2015

Additional information on the St Rocco Feast can be found on the St Mary's Parish page   http://www.stmarysfranklin.org/93  

or on the Facebook page here 
https://www.facebook.com/events/1434885293487700/

Concerts on the Common: Westwood Swing Band

The Cultural Festival may be over but cultural events occur all the time in Franklin. For example, the regular series of "Concerts on the Common" closes out the season with a children's program and a swing band on Wednesday, Aug 12, 2015.

• Storyteller Elaine Kessler (children’s program 6-6:30 PM) 
• Westwood Swing Band (6:30-8:30 PM)

Westwood Swing Band

From the Westwood Swing Band webpage:

"The Westwood Swing Band exemplifies the hard-driving sounds of big bands of the swing era. Its 16 instrumentalists and female vocalist perform from the repertoires of such noteworthy artists as Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Glenn Miller, and Artie Shaw. The band’s members, many of whom are professional or semi-professional musicians, are capable of offering up solo’s and ensemble play that reflect both virtuosity and feeling. 

The roots of the band began in the mid-1980’s, when Mark Rogers assembled a few musicians interested in playing jazz together. Initially this was a seven-piece combo with ever-changing membership. In 1992 the band solidified into an ongoing enterprise under the "Westwood Swing Band" banner, as Mark, its director, had in the meantime moved to the town of Westwood, Mass. Six of today’s band’s members have played with the band for 20 years or more without interruption. The band still rehearses weekly in the town of Westwood."

Festival Schedule - Sunday

also on THE BLACK BOX property

12:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Ceramic bowl fundraiser for the Franklin Food Pantry

ceramic bowls crafted by members of the Franklin Art Assoc.

Franklin Historical Museum 

12:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Wool Spinning, Rug & Straw Braiding, Historical Film 

Franklin Methodist Church 

12:00 PM to 4:00 PM - FAA Art and Photography & Robots and Magical Machines 

Robot on exhibit for Franklin Cultural Festival

Inside THE BLACK BOX

12:00 PM to 4:00 PM - FAA Art and Photography by the FAA  


5:00 PM: CLOSING CEREMONY, THE BLACK BOX


The full schedule of performances and events for the first annual Franklin Cultural Festival can be found here http://www.franklinsculturalfestival.org/


This one page (two sided print) tri-fold brochure gives you a handy copy of all the info of what, when, and where the events of the Festival will take place.

If you have a mobile device, you can check out the webpage or Facebook. If you would like the hard copy, the Festival team put one together for you.

You can download and print on your own!

You can make your copy from here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczcGNsUnpKMzhRTTQ/view?usp=sharing


or from here
 
 

Festival Schedule - THE BLACK BOX hosts Circle of Friends stage and "Taste of Franklin"

The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse will set up stage outside THE BLACK BOX to provide a round of good music Sunday, Aug 2 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM 

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse

Carolyn Waters - website

Carolyn Waters

Stefilia's Stone - website

Stefilia's Stone

Jamie Barrett (Franklin music teacher) - website

Jaime Barrett

Jesse Hanson - website

Jesse Hanson

Kim Jennings  (originally from Franklin) - website

Kim Jennings

Lydia Warren (originally from Franklin) - website

Lydia Warren

"Taste of Franklin"

A special treat for the 1st Annual Cultural Festival is the "Taste of Franklin." You can sample from seven Franklin restaurants. (yes, it was 8)

The "Taste of Franklin" will be available on Sunday, August 2 from 12 Noon – 5:00 PM in the parking lot outside THE BLACK BOX theater.

What Franklin restaurants will be there?

• 3 
• Bamboo House 
• Elizabeth’s Bagels 
• Mac Deli 
• The Cake Bar 
• The Curry House
• The Rome 

The "Taste of Franklin"

 

What does it cost?

The cost is $2 or less for each signature taste!



The full schedule of performances and events for the first annual Franklin Cultural Festival can be found here http://www.franklinsculturalfestival.org/

Dress Rehearsal - Palladino School Of Dance

Photos from the dress rehearsal on Friday evening at the Sculpture Park in preparation for the performance on Saturday at 12:00 noon and 1:00 PM

dress rehearsal 1

dress rehearsal 2

dress rehearsal 3

dress rehearsal 4

The full schedule of performances and events for the first annual Franklin Cultural Festival can be found here http://www.franklinsculturalfestival.org/

Empty Bowls - Food Pantry Fund Raiser at the Franklin Cultural Festival

Some of the 300 hand crafted 'empty bowls' prepared by the Franklin Art Association to be sold and the proceeds benefit the Franklin Food Pantry.  

The empty bowls will be on sale at the Town Common Saturday from 12 - 2:00 PM and again on Sunday at THE BLACK BOX parking lot from 12 - 5:00 PM

empty bowls

Over 300 bowls were made by Franklin Art Association members, then glazed and fired with help from Brenna Johnson, ceramics teacher at Franklin High School.  

The full schedule of performances and events for the first annual Franklin Cultural Festival can be found here http://www.franklinsculturalfestival.org/
 

Festival Schedule - Saturday, Aug 1

Saturday, August 1

Performances 

on The Town Common 

12:00 PM to 2:00 PM - Kevin T. Wolfe Band 

Kevin T Wolfe band to perform on the Town Common

2:30 PM to 3:00 PM - Dean College & The Star Players Massachusetts, preview The Wiz 
 

a preview of The Wiz will be shared at 2:30 on the Town Common

The Franklin Library 

1:00 PM - All Hands Drumming

all hand's drumming means the audience gets to participate

The Sculpture Park 

12:00 PM - Dean College Palladino School of Dance & Franklin Art Center

rehearsal near Ursus, the great bear scuplture

1:00 PM - Dean College Palladino School of Dance & Franklin Art Center

THE BLACK BOX 

4:00 PM - School House Rock (ticket purchase required)

FSPA performs School House Rock at THE BLACK BOX (ticket purchase required)

7:30 PM - FPAC: One Acts

Events 

on The Town Common 

12:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Watercolor Painting & Mural Painting for adults & children, FAA
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Fashion design with newspaper and dance for children and adults: FAA & Dean College

Franklin Methodist Church 

-- FAA Art and Photography & Robots and Magical Machines

Franklin Cultural Festival - Arts Happen Here

Schedule subject to change, any changes will be updated here as soon as known

Check the webpage for any updates (especially in case of weather)
http://www.franklinsculturalfestival.org/