THE BLACK BOX Sets The Stage For Culinary Cabaret Food And Wine Event - Apr 6

The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) presents Culinary Cabaret 2018 on Friday, April 6, from 7-10 p.m. at THE BLACK BOX, 15 West Central Street, in downtown Franklin. The 7th annual food and wine event showcases the culinary and performing arts, featuring creative dishes and gourmet specialties. The evening also includes a culinary-themed silent auction and entertainment by FPAC special guest artists and the international touring ensemble Electric Youth.

FPAC is pleased to partner with exceptional area chefs and restaurants to present an innovative evening of inspired cuisine. Savor fine wines, craft beer, and delicious appetizers, desserts, and dishes from Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse, Tavolino, Whole Foods Market, Genji, J&L Catering, The Cake Bar, The Curry House, Organic Buzz, The Gavel, Rhapsody’s Victorian Coffee House, Teddy Gallagher’s, Intermission, David’s Tea and more. Pour Richard’s Wine & Spirits will present representatives from vineyards and distributors, who will pour wine tastings to compliment the chef-prepared specialties. Reflecting Pour Richard’s “Never Drink Ordinary” motto, beverages will feature small producers, high quality, and eclectic selection.

Tickets for Culinary Cabaret are $75 and are fully inclusive of the evening’s food, wine, beer, and entertainment. Event proceeds support Electric Youth’s 2018 European concert tour, featuring a July 4th performance for U.S. troops at Aviano Air Force Base. For more information, visit www.FPAConline.com. Tickets may be purchased online at www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or by phone at 508-528-3370.

BLACK BOX Cabaret: Rising Stars - Nov 17 - 7:30 PM

Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) presents a special cabaret revue spotlighting the talents of promising young singers! This third annual Rising Stars Cabaret is presented in an intimate, nightclub atmosphere with professional accompaniment.

November 17, 2017 - 7:30 PM

Tickets:Adults ~ $15
Students/Seniors ~ $12

Tickets available  https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1041 

BLACK BOX Cabaret: Rising Stars -  Nov 17 - 7:30 PM

THE BLACK BOX to Present a Full Lineup of November Music Series Events

THE BLACK BOX, downtown Franklin’s theater, music and event venue, presents a full lineup of quality live entertainment this November. A suburban hub for great music, THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 West Central Street. 

On Friday, November 3 at 8 p.m., THE BLACK BOX Local Artist Series presents jazz vocalist Brenda Padula. The evening will showcase songs from the Great American Songbook, along with blues and Motown favorites. Padula will be joined by pianist Dennis “Rusty” Hughes, saxophonist Arnie Krakowsky, bassist Mark Poniatowski, and drummer Kenny Hadley. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students/seniors.

On Saturday, November 4 at 8 p.m., THE BLACK BOX presents the renowned James Montgomery Band. Growing up in Detroit, James Montgomery learned firsthand from the masters – James Cotton, John Lee Hooker, and Jr. Wells – at the legendary “Chessmate.” Over the years, he has carried on in the tradition and continues to be a vital presence in Blues as one of the most dynamic performers on the scene. Montgomery has recorded six albums and toured with major artists including Aerosmith, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen, the Allman Brothers, and Steve Miller. Tickets are $25.

BLACK BOX Jazz presents the acoustic jazz ensemble Rhythm Future Quartet at 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 5. The virtuosic foursome, named for a Django Reinhardt tune, offers up a newly minted sound, influenced by the classic Hot Club of France, yet wholly contemporary. Led by violinist Jason Anick and guitarist Olli Soikkeli, the quartet performs dynamic and lyrical arrangements of both Gypsy jazz standards and original compositions that draw upon diverse international rhythms and musical idioms. With Max O’Rourke on second guitar and Greg Loughman on bass, Rhythm Future is dedicated to expanding the boundaries of a vital musical genre. Tickets are $20.

Roomful of Blues kicks off a new season of THE BLACK BOX New England Artist Series concerts on Friday, November 10 at 8 p.m. The eight-piece blues band is led by guitarist Chris Vachon and features singer Phil Pemberton, bringing his sweet and soulful vocals to the ensemble’s jazzy, jump-blues musical roots. Their winning combination of jump, swing, blues, R&B, and soul remains their calling card, as does their ability to fill the dance floor. Tickets are $28.

THE BLACK BOX Classical Series presents Quartett Giocosa on Sunday, November 12, at 4 p.m. Featuring violinists Irina Fainkichen and Heather Goodchild, violist Irina Naryshkova, and cellist Elizabeth Schultze, the program will include selections from Rachmaninoff, Dvorak, Still, and Gershwin. Tea service will be available. Tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for students/seniors.

On Friday, November 17 at 7:30 p.m., the third annual Rising Stars Cabaret presents a special revue spotlighting the talents of promising young singers. The cabaret is presented in an intimate nightclub atmosphere with professional accompaniment. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students/seniors.

On Sunday, November 19, BLACK BOX Jazz presents a Big Band Brunch with the renowned Kenny Hadley Big Band. The critically acclaimed 16-piece ensemble, led by drummer Kenny Hadley, boasts masterful musicians with performance ties to Big Band legends Woody Herman, Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson, Buddy Rich, and more. Combination tickets for brunch and music are $45; tickets for the concert alone are $20. Brunch begins at 11:30 a.m., with music beginning at noon.

THE BLACK BOX Local Artist Series presents DayBreakers with Copilot at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22. Blending folk-rock melodies with blues guitar muscle and rock ‘n’ roll grit, the DayBreakers have crafted their own sound on the backs of bands like the Rolling Stones, The Black Crowes, The Allman Brothers, and the Eagles. Combining rock ‘n’ roll, blues, country, and funk, the band has worked tirelessly to craft a sound that is filled with hard riffs and soulful melodies. Copilot is an American Pop duo based in Norfolk, Massachusetts. As Copilot, Ry McDonald and Maggie Quealy explore their passion and unique Americana music through their popular covers and original songs in a way that many listeners haven’t heard before. Tickets are $10 if purchased in advance or $12 at the door.

For tickets and more information, visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call (508) 528-3370.

THE BLACK BOX to Present a Full Lineup of November Music Series Events

Open Auditions For Rising Stars Cabaret - Oct 7

Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will hold open auditions for the third annual Rising Stars Cabaret on Saturday, October 7 at THE BLACK BOX, 15 West Central Street, in downtown Franklin. Showcasing the vocal talents of promising young area performers, Rising Stars will be presented on Friday, November 3 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the venue’s BLACK BOX Cabaret series. 

Auditions begin at 1 p.m. for ages 6-8, 1:30 for ages 9 and 10, 2:00 for ages 11 and 12, and 2:30 for teens. Students must be 6 years of age or older on the audition date to participate. 

Please prepare a 32-bar audition cut and share a brief story or experience related to the song. Bring sheet music, as an accompanist will be provided. 

Singers from a variety of age groups will be chosen. If selected, a production fee applies, which includes private coaching, group rehearsal with the band, and musical arrangements of your songs to keep. 

For more information, call (508) 528-3370 or visit online at www.FPAConline.com.

Open Auditions For Rising Stars Cabaret - Oct 7

BLACK BOX Cabaret presents "Not My Day Job" - June 17

BLACK BOX Cabaret presents Not My Day Job starring Franklin natives and Franklin Performing Arts Company alums Galen Hancock and Catherine Weiss, successful young women who continue to sing while pursuing careers away from the stage. 

Galen and Catherine will be joined by special guests and accompanied by the ACME Rhythm Section. 

Enjoy the intimate cabaret atmosphere of THE BLACK BOX and this program showcasing a variety of musical styles.

Galen Hancock and Catherine Weiss

Saturday, June 17, 7:30 PM

Tickets: Adults: $18
Students/Seniors: $15

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June 2017 at THE BLACK BOX

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	June at THE BLACK BOX  2017
	BLACK BOX Cabaret Presents                Ali Funkhouser Saturday, June 3, 7:30 PM BLACK BOX Cabaret presents "I Like Musicals" a cabaret featuring Ali Funkhouser and friends, accompanied by ACME Rhythm Section. In this intimate nightclub setting, enjoy an evening of musical theatre comedy and general tomfoolery with this soon-to-be Musical Theatre Senior at Oklahoma City University!  Tickets: Adults: $18 Students/Seniors: $15 *Proceeds benefit Electric Youth* Sponsored by:       THE BLACK BOX New England Artist Series Presents The Reminisants Saturday, June 10, 8:00 PM Boston's Best Oldies Band The Reminisants have been entertaining audiences of all ages throughout New England since 1973. The band specializes in music from the 1950's through the 90's, playing a collection of great music for all kinds of musical tastes and generations. The band was formed in 1973 by three Waltham High School friends, Dom Viscione, Mike Joyal and Fran Doorakian, and has since expanded to the current six man group. Tickets: $20 BLACK BOX Cabaret Presents Not My Day Job! Saturday, June 17, 7:30 PM BLACK BOX Cabaret presents Not My Day Job starring Franklin natives and Franklin Performing Arts Company alums Galen Hancock and Catherine Weiss, successful young women who continue to sing while pursuing careers away from the stage. Galen and Catherine will be joined by special guests and accompanied by the ACME Rhythm Section. Enjoy the intimate cabaret atmosphere of THE BLACK BOX and this program showcasing a variety of musical styles. Tickets: Adults: $18 Students/Seniors: $15 Sponsored by:        Electric Youth  Bon Voyage Concert Saturday, June 24, 7:30 PM Electric Youth's season finale at THE BLACK BOX, offers family entertainment with music for all ages! Backed by an eight-piece band of world-class musicians, EY delivers high-energy music, including pop, classic rock, contemporary, Broadway, swing and country hits.   The event is a Bon Voyage Concert for Electric Youth, coming just days before the ensemble departs on June 28th for a three-week concert tour of England, France, Switzerland and Italy. The EY show at THE BLACK BOX will feature fully choreographed performances of The Black Crowes, Michael Bublé, Queen, Stevie Wonder, Colbie Caillat, Carrie Underwood, The Who, Guns N' Roses, and more!   This show will sell out so get your tickets early! Tickets: $26 Coming in July FPAC Presents Monty Python's Spamalot (FREE Event) Click here to purchase tickets to any of these events at THE BLACK BOX!
	15 West Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038 Tel: (508) 528-3370 www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com

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BLACK BOX Cabaret Presents Ali Funkhouser

Ali Funkhouser

THE BLACK BOX presents "I Like Musicals" a cabaret featuring Ali Funkhouser and friends, accompanied by ACME Rhythm Section. 

In this intimate nightclub setting, enjoy an evening of musical theatre comedy and general tomfoolery with this soon-to-be Musical Theatre Senior at Oklahoma City University!


Saturday, June 3, 2017 7:30PM

*Proceeds benefit Electric Youth*

Tickets available online  https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=988
 

Reminder: Culinary Cabaret 2017 - May 5

Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) presents Culinary Cabaret 2017 on Friday, May 5, from 7-10 p.m. at THE BLACK BOX, located at 15 West Central Street in downtown Franklin. Hosted by Emmy Award nominee and television personality Bianca de la Garza, the sixth annual food and wine event showcases the culinary and performing arts. Featuring masterful dishes and gourmet specialties, the evening also includes a culinary-themed silent auction and entertainment by special guest artists of the Franklin Performing Arts Company and by the international touring ensemble, Electric Youth.

Bianca de la Garza anchored New England's highest-rated newscast at WCVB-TV. Her late night show, Bianca, aired in 20 million homes on CBS and ABC affiliates. Culinary Cabaret also welcomes author, event designer and entertaining expert Hilary Pereira, who will introduce her Splash Mixers – premium, all-natural and low-calorie mixers that simplify the art of making the perfect cocktail.

The signature event will once again showcase exceptional area chefs and restaurants to present an innovative evening of inspired appetizers, dishes and desserts. FPAC is pleased to collaborate with culinary partners including Tavolino, 3 Restaurant, J&L Catering, The Curry House, Beck’s Bistro Catering, Raven’s Vine & Tap, Fresh Start Market, The Little Shop of Olive Oils, David’s Tea, Cilla’s Coffeehouse, Dolce Dolce Bakery, Tri-County Culinary Arts and more.

Culinary Cabaret 2017 - May 5

Pour Richard’s Wine and Spirits will pair restaurant stations with representatives from vineyards and distributors, who will pour wines specifically chosen to complement the chef-prepared specialties. Reflecting Pour Richard’s “Never Drink Ordinary” motto, beverages will feature small producers, high quality and eclectic selection.

Tickets for Culinary Cabaret are $75 and are fully inclusive of the evening’s food, wine, beer and entertainment. Event proceeds support Electric Youth’s 2017 European concert tour to England, France, Italy and Switzerland. For more information, visit www.FPAConline.com. Tickets may be purchased online at www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or by phone at 508-528-3370.

Culinary Cabaret 2017 - May 5

Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) presents Culinary Cabaret 2017 on Friday, May 5, from 7-10 p.m. at THE BLACK BOX, located at 15 West Central Street in downtown Franklin. Hosted by Emmy Award nominee and television personality Bianca de la Garza, the sixth annual food and wine event showcases the culinary and performing arts. Featuring masterful dishes and gourmet specialties, the evening also includes a culinary-themed silent auction and entertainment by special guest artists of the Franklin Performing Arts Company and by the international touring ensemble, Electric Youth.

Bianca de la Garza anchored New England's highest-rated newscast at WCVB-TV. Her late night show, Bianca, aired in 20 million homes on CBS and ABC affiliates. Culinary Cabaret also welcomes author, event designer and entertaining expert Hilary Pereira, who will introduce her Splash Mixers – premium, all-natural and low-calorie mixers that simplify the art of making the perfect cocktail.

The signature event will once again showcase exceptional area chefs and restaurants to present an innovative evening of inspired appetizers, dishes and desserts. FPAC is pleased to collaborate with culinary partners including Tavolino, 3 Restaurant, J&L Catering, The Curry House, Beck’s Bistro Catering, Raven’s Vine & Tap, Fresh Start Market, The Little Shop of Olive Oils, David’s Tea, Cilla’s Coffeehouse, Dolce Dolce Bakery, Tri-County Culinary Arts and more.

Culinary Cabaret 2017 - May 5

Pour Richard’s Wine and Spirits will pair restaurant stations with representatives from vineyards and distributors, who will pour wines specifically chosen to complement the chef-prepared specialties. Reflecting Pour Richard’s “Never Drink Ordinary” motto, beverages will feature small producers, high quality and eclectic selection.

Tickets for Culinary Cabaret are $75 and are fully inclusive of the evening’s food, wine, beer and entertainment. Event proceeds support Electric Youth’s 2017 European concert tour to England, France, Italy and Switzerland. For more information, visit www.FPAConline.com. Tickets may be purchased online at www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or by phone at 508-528-3370.

Franklin School for the Performing Arts Slates Summer Programs for Children and Teens

Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) announces a summer session of theater programs, ballet intensives and one-week creative camps, along with voice, instrumental and dance classes. The summer session runs from June 26 to August 22, with registration beginning March 6.

FSPA Summer Theater provides the opportunity for hands-on immersion in a Broadway Boot Camp, cabaret show, play or musical theater production, with enrollment for one to five weeks. The Cabaret week (July 17-21) focuses on repertoire choices, song interpretation and presentation, and concludes with a cabaret style revue at THE BLACK BOX theater in downtown Franklin. The three-day Broadway Boot Camp (July 24-26) brings Broadway headliners to FSPA for song and dance master classes and coaching on individual performance skills. A weeklong drama program (August 14-18) presents a straight play, while a two-week musical theater program (July 31-August 11) stages a major book musical at THE BLACK BOX.

FSPA

Summer Ballet Intensives feature a final showing at THE BLACK BOX, along with extracurricular classes in Alexander Technique, nutrition and injury prevention. The four-week Intermediate/Advanced Intensive (July 3-28) and three-week Young Intensive (July 10-28) provide training in classical ballet technique, pre-pointe/pointe, modern, dance history and character dance, with partnering, variations and choreography offered at the advanced level.

Among FSPA’s weeklong performing arts camps, Broadway Camp (grades K-5) teaches vocals, choreography and scene work, with a chance to showcase skills in a final ensemble performance. Acting Camp (grades K-4 and 5-7) explores character development and improvisation. Camp ProVoice (ages 7-9 and 10-13) focuses on individual performance skills with music from Broadway, movies and TV musicals, as well as pop and rock hits, culminating in a performance of solos, duets and small ensembles. Jazz and Tap Camp (grades 4-7) combines age- and level-appropriate dance with a creative summer experience. For young beginner dancers, Dance Discovery (ages 5-9) teaches basic dance vocabulary and positions, floor exercises and simple steps, with a focus on musicality and rhythm. Creative Kids Camp engages and entertains campers ages 5-8 with drama games, theater activities, singing, dancing and crafts. The youngest campers, ages 3-5, are invited to the summer Little Music School Experience with FSPA’s Little Music School Director, Kim Rezendes.

For summer registration, call FSPA at (508) 528-8668. For further information, including a summer session brochure with full program descriptions, dates, faculty, and tuition, call or visit online at www.FSPAonline.com.

Save the Date for the 6th Annual Culinary Cabaret

Save the Date!  Culinary Cabaret 2017   Friday, May 05, 2017 7:00 to 10:00PM Franklin, MA THE BLACK BOX Hosted by Franklin Performing Arts Company EVENT DETAILS Culinary Cabaret 2017 at THE BLACK BOX Join us at THE BLACK BOX when the culinary and performing arts unite for an inspired evening of fabulous food, wine and entertainment! The 6th anniversary Culinary Cabaret spotlights this region's outstanding culinary talent, showcasing fine wines, craft beer, flavorful dishes and delectable desserts!  Culinary Cabaret supports Electric Youth's 2017 European tour and EY's mission to give back through musical performance, education and ambassadorship.

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