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  • Arlo Guthrie Concert, Oct. 10, 2010 – Framingham, MA

    Arlo Guthrie Concert, Oct. 10, 2010 – Framingham, MA

    Arlo Guthrie in 2007
    Photograph by John Kloepper, Guthrie Family Tour, May 2, 2007

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – on Sunday, October 10th, 2010, Arlo Guthrie, American folksinger, songwriter, storyteller will perform in concert as part of the Town of Framingham’s Grand Re-Opening of Bowditch Field.

    Tickets for Framingham residents are just $5.00, (and only $1.00 for kids under 12). Non-resident tickets are $10 (and $2.00 for kids under 12).

    Tickets may be purchased at the Bowditch Field office of the Framingham Park & Recreation Department, 475 Union Ave, Framingham, MA.  Tickets are also available at Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St, Framingham MA.  Links at the bottom of this article provide additional information about the festival and how to purchase tickets online.

    In case there is some reason you don’t know who Arlo Guthrie is — like, maybe you’ve been living in the woods for the past 40 years with (more…)

  • Lady Vanishes at Library

    Lady Vanishes at Library

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – the Framingham Public Library Summer Film Series will be showing Alfred Hitchcock’s 1938 comedy thriller “The Lady Vanishes” starring Margaret Lockwood and Michael Redgrave on Thursday, July 29th at 7 p.m at the Main Library.

    MOVIE MOSTER - The Lady Vanishes, (1938) Hitchcock film shown at Framingham Library, July 29 ,2010
    (1938) Alfred Hitchcock film showing at Framingham Library, July 29 ,2010

    The film will be introduced by Dr. Claudia Springer, Assistant Professor of Film Studies at Framingham State College. Ice Cream from Mad Willies will be served after the film.

    The Edinburgh University Film Society writes, “[the film] has all the ingenuity and unparalleled mastery of suspense that made Hitchcock’s Hollywood output so acclaimed and popular. It also however has a lightness of touch and warmth of humor that his later films lack.”

    The Framingham Public Library Main Branch is located at 49 Lexington St., (just off Rt. 126 / Concord St. near Downtown Framingham).

    For additional info about library programs, contact the Framingham Library at (508) 532-5570, (for TTY users: 508-872-2775), or visit the library website at: www.framinghamlibrary.org

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  • Framingham July 4th Weekend Activities

    Framingham July 4th Weekend Activities

    [PROMO] Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs - Movie
    FREE Admission! • Open-air-movie • 8:00pm, Saturday July 3, 2010 • Framingham Centre Common
    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Town of Framingham is hosting (2) FREE outdoor concerts and a special outdoor movie screening on the Centre Common.

    Friday July 2, 2010 – 6:30-8:30pm, Concerts on the Green presents Off the Hook, a 9-piece funky rock and pop band.

    Saturday July 3, 2010, Concert & Movie! – From 6:00-8:00pm, Sound Assembly Chorus will perform “four-part a cappella singing, heavy on the harmony”. The chorus’ repertoire includes traditional American music in barbershop quartet style, as well and Disney songs and contemporary tunes from Billy Joel, John Lennon & Paul McCartney, and more.  The concert is free and open to the public.  Food concessions and rest rooms on site.

    Following the Saturday July 3rd concert,  at 8:00pm, the movie (more…)

  • Framingham Concerts on the Green – 2010

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Below is information about the 2010 Framingham Concerts on the Green / Summer Concert Series held on the Framingham Centre Common (The Village Green), located at Edgell Rd. and Vernon St, near Rt. 9.

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  • Flute Choir Harmonie Transverse at The Danforth

    Flute Choir Harmonie Transverse at The Danforth

    (PHOTO) Harmonie Transverse, Flute Choir
    Harmonie Transverse, Flute Choir

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Danforth Museum of Art is pleased to once again present Harmonie Transverse on Sunday, June 6, 2010, 4:00pm. The group will perform in the Museum’s Rosenberg Gallery. Admission to the Museum is free for Museum members. Non-member admission is $10.00 for adults, $8.00 for students and senior citizens and free for children under 17. All are welcome to attend.

    Harmonie Transverse was formed in 2002 by flutists who had performed with the New England Conservatory’s Metropolitan Flute Orchestra. The Harmonie Transverse This year the group has added a Contra Bass Flute to the ensemble which also includes piccolo, C Flute, G Alto Flute, and Bass Flute; this gives an excellent range for Flute Choir music.

    Harmonie Transverse is part of the (more…)

  • 2010 Concerts on the Green

    2010 Concerts on the Green

    Concerts on the Green, Framingham Centre Common
    Centre Common, Framingham, MA (USA)

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The 2010 Town of Framingham “Concerts on the Green” summer concert series opens June 4th with the Framingham High School Band kicking off the season. The concerts, held Friday nights from 6:30pm – 8:30pm on the Framingham Centre Common feature acts performing music from all genres; country western, bluegrass, big band, gospel, techno-pop, oldies and classic rock cover bands.

    This summer’s lineup includes: The Framingham High School Band, Chad Burdick, Marshalee, Summer Street Band, Off the Hook, Sound Assembly Chorus, HELP! (Beatles cover band), The Reminisants, The Glamour Girls, The Infractions, John Penny Band, The Skinny Ties, Amy Gallatin and the Tom Nutile Orchestra.

    There is no charge, (concerts are free to the general public), but the organizers would appreciate if concert-goers bring and donate (more…)

  • Danforth Museum Director Earns Leadership Award

    Danforth Museum Director Earns Leadership Award

    [PHOTO] Katherine French, Executive Director, Danforth Museum of Art
    Katherine French, Executive Director, Danforth Museum of Art
    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Danforth Museum of Art is pleased to announce that Executive Director Katherine French was awarded the “She Has Impact” award at the Metrowest Chamber of Commerce Women’s Initiative Awards Dinner Tuesday night. The award recognizes French’s significant contribution in expanding the quality and reach of the Danforth Museum of Art during her five year tenure.

    Bonnie Biocchi, President and CEO of the Metrowest Chamber, noted that, under French’s direction, the Danforth has tripled its membership, increased individual donations by 27%, and expanded the operating budget 36%.

    The Museum has been recognized with several awards for curatorial excellence and was named “Outstanding Cultural Organization for 2008” by the Massachusetts Art Education Collaborative.  “Under Katherine’s leadership, the Danforth has become a premier attraction not just for Framingham but across New England,” Biocchi said. She also commended French for the development of curriculum-based learning for thousands of school children, the creation of a teen docents program, and for curating a number of award-winning exhibitions.

    Amy Rossi of Bernardi Auto, one of several area women to (more…)

  • Open Mic Comedy Show – May 5, 2010

    Open Mic Comedy Show – May 5, 2010

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Comedic theater features at The Amazing Open Comedy Mique Show on May 5. Host Dave Hornfischer, stated that he is “thrilled to add another comedic category featured at Amazing Things monthly comedy show”. He noted the comedy show in its first year, has featured all forms of comedy including stand-up comics, magicians, jugglers, folk singers, storytellers, and impersonators.

    The May 5th 50 minute comedic theater performance and post performance discussion with actor, playwright and director will headline a show that will also include a number of returning and new miquers doing 5 minute bits of PG13 stand up comedy, storytelling, funny folk music and (more…)

  • Mobsters of Framingham Auditions February 10

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Framingham Community Theater is seeking 14 actors (5-7 women, 7-9 men) ages 18-adult for its original mystery dinner theater production, The Mobsters of Framingham–Mystery Dinner Theater You Can’t Refuse. Auditions will be held on Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 7:00 PM, at the Performing Arts Center of (more…)

  • Unique Showcase for Framingham High Talent on February 12

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – There has never been a show at Framingham High School like the one coming up on Friday, February 12th at 7pm. Called F-Cubed (short for Finding Framingham’s Forte), the performance is billed as a showcase for artistic expression in three dimensions. It is a student-created and student-run production featuring original and cover music performed by three bands and some acoustic acts drawing from (more…)