Dance and Art - together at the Sculpture Park

Dean College’s Palladino School Of Dance 

And The Franklin Art Center Present 

Site specific Dances 

at The Franklin Sculpture Park

Saturday August 1st at 12pm and 1pm

Franklin Sculpture park - hands

The Franklin Art Center and Dean College’s Palladino School of Dance will host site specific dance performances and an art project at the Franklin Sculpture Park on Saturday August 1st during the Franklin Cultural Festival.

There are two performance tours, beginning at 12:00pm and again at 1:00pm. Come join the talented dancers and musicians on a stroll of the sculpture garden as they perform at/with/around sculptures and other areas in the garden.

After the half hour performance tour, children can join the Franklin Art Center in a community sculpture project and paint wooden fish that will be installed on the Sculpture Park fence. 

Franklin Sculpture park - 2 faces

Rain date August 2nd at 12 pm and 1 pm

Schoolhouse Rock Live! - Aug 1

FSPA Summer Theater proudly presents the iconic Schoolhouse Rock Live! With timeless hits such as “Conjunction Junction,” “I’m Just a Bill” and “Three Is a Magic Number,” the Emmy Award-winning Saturday morning cartoon series taught an entire generation lessons about grammar, science, math, money and American history in a most animated and catchy way.

School House Rock - Live

Don't miss this concert musical adaptation featuring the best of the beloved TV show. With clever and high-energy educational jams, it's fun, nostalgic and can't-miss entertainment for audiences of all ages! 

The August 1 performance of Schoolhouse Rock! will be presented at THE BLACK BOX at 4:00 PM as part of the Franklin Cultural Festival.

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

Franklin Public Library: Pumpernickel Puppets, Davey the Clown, All Hands Drumming

The Franklin Public Library is pleased to host three events for the Franklin Cultural Festival. Information on the three events can be found here:

Wednesday, July 29 -- 1:00 PM - Pumpernickel Puppets

Pumpernickel Puppet shows are presented with a cast of colorful puppet characters, audience participation, live voices and sound effects and fast paced scripts that not only entertain, but stimulate children's imagination and creativity. A demonstration period follows every performance giving the audience some insight into what happens behind the scenes.

All performances last approximately forty minutes and are appropriate for children ages three and up.  

Peter Rabbit

Friday, July 31 -- 1:00 PM - Davey the Clown

"DAVEY THE CLOWN is a physical comedian, juggler, unicyclist and accordionist. DAVEY'S SHOW IS BIG AND FUNNY - Perfect FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT for events - large and small

It contains silly JUGGLING, amazing MAGIC, incredible UNICYCLING (on a six-foot unicycle, space permitting) wacky antics, beautiful and rousing ACCORDION MUSIC, BALLOON SCULPTURE, tons of audience participation, and a RUBBER CHICKEN! Best of all, KIDS LOVE DAVEY (and adults, too!)

Stellar, but silly, juggling, amazing magic incredible unicycle tricks (on a 6-foot unicycle!), wacky ant balloon sculpture, audience participation, and a rubber chicken!"

Davey the Clown

Saturday, August 1 -- 1:00 PM - All Hands Drumming

For over 40 years I have been studying, playing, and teaching drumming. My influences are in the traditions of West Africa, Cape Verdean and Afro-Cuban rhythms. The drum-fun entertainment from All Hands Drumming is interactive to create an exciting, fun, and memorable experience for children, youth, and adults. I travel all throughout New England to various venues for classes, workshops, parties, events, and more.

all hands drumming

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

FPAC's Whatever Theater Festival performs at the Franklin Cultural Festival

This year’s Whatever Theater Festival will be part of the first annual Franklin Cultural Festival, hosted by the Franklin Cultural District Committee. 

The visual, performing and culinary arts celebration will take place at various downtown Franklin locations within the proposed Cultural District from Wednesday, July 29 to Sunday, August 2. 

FPAC’s Whatever Theater Festival is sponsored in part by grants from the Franklin and Norfolk Cultural Councils, local agencies which are supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

The 2015 Whatever Theater Festival will feature a production of Shakespeare's Henry IV (Part 1) on Franklin Town Common and a series of one-act plays staged at THE BLACK BOX.  Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will present the Whatever Theater Festival from July 29 - August 1, with performances offered free to the public.
 

Whatever Theater Festival

Wednesday, July 29, 8:30 pm - One-Act Plays staged at THE BLACK BOX

Thursday, July 30, 8:00 pm - Shakespeare's Henry IV (Part 1) on Franklin 

Town Common Friday, July 31, 8:00 pm - Shakespeare's Henry IV (Part 1) on Franklin Town Common  

Saturday, August 1, 8:30 pm - One-Act Plays staged at THE BLACK BOX

arts happen here - Franklin Cultural Festival

For more information on the Franklin Cultural Festival visit www.franklinsculturalfestival.org.

Ben Gardner's Boat - July 30

The band Ben Gardner's Boat will perform at THE BLACK BOX on Thursday, July 30 beginning at 7:00 PM.

Ben Gardner's Boat Band plays for Best Buddies

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

Electric Youth to Open Cultural Festival - July 29

Just back from their 12th European tour,  Electric Youth will open the first annual Franklin Cultural Festival hosted by the Franklin Cultural District Committee. The free concert is scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, from 6-8 p.m. on the Franklin Town Common.

Electric Youth’s 12th European tour featured three shows at Disneyland Paris and several concerts along the coast of Normandy. Performances in England included a July 4th show for U.S. troops stationed at Lakenheath, Mildenhall and Feltwell Air Force Bases and concerts at Wimborne’s Tivoli Theatre and in Arundel and Hastings. Electric Youth first debuted in England and France in 2013 and this season’s itinerary marks a return to those countries after last summer’s tour of Austria and Italy. 

Backed by the eight-piece band of world-class musicians, Electric Youth delivers a fun, high-energy evening of family entertainment with an extensive range of contemporary pop, classic rock, Broadway and country hits for audiences all ages. This season’s repertoire features fully choreographed performances of the best of Adele, Aretha Franklin, Imagine Dragons, Michael Jackson, Bruno Mars, Jason Mraz, Frank Sinatra, Styx and more. 

Electric Youth 2015

Selected annually by audition, the group is chosen for superior musicianship, stage presence, and triple threat accomplishments in voice, dance, and acting. This season’s ensemble of performers, ages 15-17, studies multiple dance disciplines, voice, and acting at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA). Electric Youth 2015 includes Adriane D’Amato of Foxboro; Madison Asgeirsson, Kendra Dombroski, Jocelyn Jones, Shaina McGillis, Lauren Szczepanowski and Melissa Wyner of Franklin; Michael Fajardo of Hopkinton; Sam Evans of Medfield; Maddy Williams of Medway; Katie Gray of Milford; Kylee Rollins of North Attleboro; and Jenna McDermott, of Wrentham. 

The EY singer-dancers are backed by Boston musicians who’ve performed, recorded and toured with such music legends as Tony Bennett, Aretha Franklin, Dizzy Gillespie, B.B. King, Diana Ross, The Temptations and Van Morrison. EY’s show band features Kenny Hadley on drums, Bill Miele on bass, Artie Montanaro on trombone, Walter Platt on trumpet, Ken Reid on tenor saxophone, Ben Whiting on baritone saxophone, John Wilkins on guitar, and Raye Lynn Mercer on piano. 


For more information about Electric Youth call FSPA at (508) 528-8668 or visit www.electricyouth.com.

The full schedule for the first annual Cultural Festival can be found here
http://www.franklinsculturalfestival.org/p/schedule.html

Festival Schedule - Sunday, August 2

Sunday, August 2 

Circle of Friends stage (on THE BLACK BOX property )

12:00 PM to 5:00 PM

• Lydia Warren
• Jamie Barrett
• Jesse Hanson
• Kim Jennings
• Stefilia’s Stone
• Carolyn Waters 

Taste of Franklin (on THE BLACK BOX property )

12 Noon – 5:00 PM

• 3 
• BAMBOO HOUSE 
• ELIZABETH’S BAGELS 
• MAC DELI 
• THE CAKE BAR 
• THE CURRY HOUSE 
• THE ROME

COST: The cost is $2 or less for each signature taste.

also on THE BLACK BOX property

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

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 

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

Franklin Cultural Festival - Arts Happen Here

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

Festival Schedule - Saturday, August 1

Saturday, August 1

Performances 

on The Town Common 

12:00 PM to 2:00 PM - Kevin T. Wolfe Band 
2:30 PM to 3:00 PM - Dean College & The Star Players Massachusetts, preview The Wiz 

The Franklin Library 

1:00 PM - All Hands Drumming

The Sculpture Park 

12:00 PM - Dean College Palladino School of Dance & Franklin Art Center
1:00 PM - Dean College Palladino School of Dance & Franklin Art Center

THE BLACK BOX 

4:00 PM - School House Rock (ticket purchase required)
7:30 PM - FPAC: One Acts

Events 

on The Town Common 

12:00 PM to 2:00 PM - Empty Bowl fundraiser for the Franklin Food Pantry
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

Festival Schedule - Friday, July 31

Friday, July 31 

• 11:00 AM - Student art and music performances, Franklin High School
• 1:00 PM - Davey the Clown, Franklin Library 
• 4:00 – 8:00 PM - Music and art, Jane’s Frames 
• 6:30 - 7:30 PM - Laughter Yoga, Town Common
• 8:00 – 9:30 PM - Shakespeare on The Common

Franklin Cultural Festival - Arts Happen Here

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

Festival Schedule - Thursday, July 30

Thursday, July 30 

• 7:00 PM - Ben Gardner’s Boat Band, THE BLACK BOX 
• 8:00 PM - Shakespeare on the Common

Franklin Cultural Festival - Arts Happen Here

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

Festival Schedule - Wednesday, July 29

Wednesday, July 29 

1:00 PM - Pumpernickel Puppets, Franklin Library 
6:00 PM - OPENING CEREMONY, Town Common 
6:00 PM - Zentangle at Jane’s Frames (pre-registration req'd but a no cost event)
6:15 PM - Electric Youth, Town Common 
8:30 PM - FPAC: One Acts, THE BLACK BOX

Franklin Cultural Festival - Arts Happen Here

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

Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew" - July 24-26

The best way to experience Shakespeare is to see a performance in person. To see an outdoor performance is an opportunity that is just around the corner for folks here in Franklin.

The Star Players of MA is collaborating with Dean College to perform "The Taming of the Shrew" in the open on the Dean quad.

This free performance is scheduled for the Friday, Saturday and Sunday before the Franklin Cultural Festival kicks off.

• Friday, July 24 - 7:00 PM
• Saturday, July 25 - 7:00 PM
• Sunday, July 26 - 2:00 PM

Star Players and Dean College perform Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew"

In case of the rain, the performance will move inside to the Chapel in Dean Hall.

For a quick recap of "The Taming of the Shrew" check the wikipedia entry here
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Taming_of_the_Shrew

Art and Photography exhibits during the Franklin Cultural Festival

The Franklin Cultural Festival will feature displays of Art and Photography by the Franklin Art Association at multiple locations throughout downtown Franklin. The Festival will open on Wednesday, July 29 and close on Sunday, August 2, 2015.

During Business Hours: 

• Dean Bank 
• Hair@Nail It 
• Jane’s Frames 
• My Optics 
• Pisini Shoes 

During Performance Hours: 

• THE BLACK BOX 

Saturday and Sunday Afternoon 

• The Methodist Church 

Franklin Cultural Festival - Arts happen here

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The schedule of events can be found here  http://www.franklinsculturalfestival.org/p/schedule.html

Share the fund raising for the Franklin Cultural Festival

The fund raising for the 1st Franklin Cultural Festival is still underway. 

Lots of $5 or $10 contributions go a long way to helping making this event. 

If you would like to share this flyer at your workplace or other appropriate common gathering spot, please download/print and feel free to share.



This helps to spread the word so folks can contribute via the GoFundMe page set up for the Festival: gofundme.com/tx62gs.

Franklin Cultural Festival – Summer 2015

The Franklin Cultural District Committee is in the final weeks of preparation for its first Franklin Cultural Festival that will run from Wednesday, July 29 to Sunday, August 2, 2015. The Celebration will take place in various locations in downtown Franklin including: THE BLACK BOX (inside and outside on its stage) and Historical Museum, in locations along Main, Daniel McCahill and Oak Streets that include but are not limited to The Cake Bar, Jane’s Frames, Dean College, the Public Library, the Town Common, and the Horace Mann Middle School, and in other locations (businesses, restaurants, etc.) within the district footprint.

Franklin Cultural Festival - Arts Happen Here!

The opening ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, July 29 at the Town Common. It will be followed with a performance by Electric Youth and, later in the evening, FPAC: One Acts at THE BLACK BOX. Earlier in the day the Pumpernickel Puppets will perform at the Library and Jane’s Frames will host a Zentangle Class. Numerous activities are scheduled for the evening of Thursday, July 30 and the afternoon and evening of Friday, July 31.

The majority of the Cultural Festival events and performances take place on Saturday and Sunday, August 1 and 2. Saturday the performances and events will be located around the Town Common and on Sunday afternoon, they will be downtown at the Historical Museum, the Methodist Church, and THE BLACK BOX. Sunday afternoon the Circle of Friends is hosting a stage for numerous performers and the first Taste of Franklin will be offered by Franklin restaurants.

Throughout the Festival ceramic bowls, made by the Franklin Art Association, will be available for purchase, as a fund raiser for the Franklin Food Pantry. The Franklin Cultural District Steering Committee includes: Alan Mercer, Roberta Trahan, Sue Sheridan, Jim Schultz, and Pandora Carlucci.

If you are interested in learning more about the Franklin Cultural Festival please check out our Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/FranklinCulturalFestival or our webpage http://www.franklinsculturalfestival.org/

To financially support the Festival please visit: gofundme.com/tx62gs. If you want to be added to our email group, contact us at: FranklinCulturalDistrict@gmail.com. Thank you!

Cultural Festival - Meeting - June 16, 7:00 PM

Wrapping up final planning for the Franklin Cultural Festival.  

Meeting: Tuesday, June 16, 7PM to 8 PM at THE BLACK BOX  

Your input and ideas are needed! Remember: gofundme.com/tx62gs

Franklin Cultural Festival - Arts Happen Here!

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Franklin Cultural Festival Kick-off fundraiser - May 16

We're very excited about both the quantity and the quality of the many varied artists and exhibits we'll experience in July. Of course, these events come with costs associated with it so we're holding the Franklin Cultural Festival Kick-off fundraiser this Saturday night May 16 at 8:00 PM at THE BLACK BOX. 

We hope you'll attend and support our festival. Tickets are $18. Join us for desserts from The Cake Bar, we'll have a cash bar as well. 

We'll be providing more details about the festival, you'll see snippets of some of the performances, we'll have a jazz trio provide some music. So come see old friends and patrons of the arts. 

You can purchase tickets by going to THE BLACK BOX website, www.theblackboxonline.com. Tickets will be available at the door. 

 If you cannot attend please consider a donation. You can donate by clicking on our Go Fund Me site www.GoFundMe.com/tx62gs 

Thank you for your interest and support. We look forward to seeing you this Saturday!

The Franklin Cultural District Steering Committee

You can contribute to the Franklin Cultural Festival

You can find out more about Franklin's Cultural Festival here   or on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/FranklinCulturalFestival

Franklin Cultural Festival Kick Off - May 16

Come join us on May 16, as we kick-off the first annual Franklin Cultural Festival. Relax with friends of the arts and enjoy desserts well as a cash bar, and music from FPAC’s Acme Jazz Trio.

The night will highlight some snippets of several of the performances and demonstrations that will be featured during the festival in July.

Your $18 ticket will help offset the costs associated with the Cultural Festival and will give you a great evening. Your support of this effort is appreciated.

Franklin Cultural Festival - Arts Happen Here!

Tickets can be purchased online here (via THE BLACK BOX)

Where:     THE BLACK BOX, 15 Main St, Franklin, MA
When:      8:00 PM on May 16, 2015

Performers for the 1st Annual Cultural Festival - 2015

Palladino School of Dance - webpage

Palladino School of Dance - Dean College

The Franklin Art Center - website

Franklin Art Center

Pumpernickel Puppets - website

Peter Rabbit

Davey the Clown - website info

Davey the Clown

Ben Gardner's Boat - Facebook page

Ben Gardner's Boat Band plays for Best Buddies

All Hands Drumming - website

all hands drumming

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