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Mon. Mar. 1st 2010
Framingham Community Gardeners 3nd monthly gathering and potluck
March 1st Costin Room of the Main library from 6 to 8 pm: All Framingham residents and friends are welcome to bring a dish to share and hear about ongoing community garden projects, join one &/or share ideas about one. Children are welcome & no prior experience/expertise needed! For more information please contact Marion at […]

Tue. Mar. 2nd 2010
Senator Spilka To Hold MetroWest Forum on Economic Reform, Senate Bill 2270
Senator Karen Spilka, along with the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies and the MetroWest Legislative Caucus, is holding a forum on Tuesday, March 2 to give MetroWest businesses and other interested parties the opportunity to comment on Senate Bill 2270, An Act to Promote Economic Development Throughout the Commonwealth. The event will […]

Tue. Mar. 2nd 2010
Main Library Book Club

Wed. Mar. 3rd 2010
Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking at Keefe Tech
Public speaking is the #1 social fear and it prevents more people from reaching their full potential than any other fear. Being able to effectively present to groups opens up a world of opportunities for people trying to advance their career or their business. Course fee of $69 includes audio CD with course material. This […]

Wed. Mar. 3rd 2010
Office Hour with Senator Spilka
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Panera Bread, 400 Cochituate Road, Framingham. Join Senator Spilka and Puja Mehta, Senator Spilka’s District and Constituent Services Director, for coffee and conversation. They will update constituents on the latest news and events. All constituents are encouraged to stop by and meet the Senator in person, as well as raise […]

Wed. Mar. 3rd 2010
Amazing Open Comedy Mique with Jenny the Juggler
Amazing Open Comedy Mique featuring Jenny the Juggler and our amazing miquers doing PG 13 stand up, funny songs/stories and more.Call for info on a 5 min slot or for tix $6/$5 Amazing members.Host Dave Hornfischer

Wed. Mar. 3rd 2010
Book Talk & Signing with Emily Arsenault, author of “The Broken Teaglass: A Novel.”

Thu. Mar. 4th 2010
Drawing for the Beginner with instructor Nan Rumpf
This course is designed for adults who would like to set side a little time to awaken their drawing skills. It will get you involved in the drawing process and encourage right brain thinking. We will practice basic rendering techniques focusing on contour, gesture, shape, and form. We will also explore expressive drawing.All materials will […]

Thu. Mar. 4th 2010
Coffee & Conversation with State Rep. Pam Richardson
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Annie’s Bookstop, Nobscot Shopping Center. Join Pam Richardson and other members of the Framingham Community for a discussion

Fri. Mar. 5th 2010
“Alash” Throat Singers of Tuva
“Alash” takes its name from the Alash River, which runs through the musicians’ native region of Tuva. In 1999 they formed the ensemble that evolved into Alash. The musicians have all been trained in traditional Tuvan music since childhood, but they also know and love western music. They add non-traditional instruments, and they draw upon […]

Fri. Mar. 5th 2010
Friday Night Film: Bright Star (2009)
119 min PG (some sensuality, brief language).From screenwriter and director Jane Campion comes a lyrical film enlivened “with a bracing air of irreverence.” In 1818 London, a secret love affair begins between 23-year- old English poet, John Keats, and Fanny Brawne, the girl next door, who is an outspoken student of fashion. Refreshments. Enter by […]

Sat. Mar. 6th 2010
Veterans Acupuncture Care (VAC)
A local group of volunteer acupuncturists is offering free community acupuncture for Iraq/Afghanistan veterans and their families or those from any past conflicts. The program addresses issues related to post combat stress such as sleep, anxiety, panic or other mood changes. VAC is located at St. Andrew’s Church 3 Maple St. Framingham MA. The ongoing […]

Sat. Mar. 6th 2010
HELP! Beatles Tribute Band
Some things just get better with age. The great music of the Beatles is definitely in that category. And so is HELP!, the regions oldest and greatest (at least, according to their mums) Beatles tribute band.

Sat. Mar. 6th 2010
Puppeteer Diane Kordas presents “Bremen Town Musicians”
Adapting the traditional Grimms brothers folk tale, these three animals join together to form one fantastic band and audition for the king. A tricky robber throws a wrench in their plans however. Lots of participation and fun.Diane Kordas classic and original stories with puppets, music, humor and audience participation are enjoyed by children and families […]

Sat. Mar. 6th 2010
Texas Hold-em Tournament and Casino Game Night
Come support the work of JFS of Metrowest with a fun night out. This event, at Sandy Burr Country Club in Wayland, will have something for everyone – Texas Hold-em Tournament, other casino games (like blackjack and roulette), snacks, music, cash bar, and good company. No need to play poker in order to come. For […]

Sat. Mar. 6th 2010
Charity Breakfast and Food Drive at Framingham Masonic Hall
The Monthly Charity Breakfast and Food Drive will be held on Saturday, the 6th of March, 2010 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, at the Framingham Masonic Hall, 404 Concord Street, Framingham. Pancakes, eggs, bacon, and sausages are available for $4.00 per person. Proceeds go to Masonic Angels charities. All are welcome. We are continuing […]

Sat. Mar. 6th 2010
DAY OF DISCOVERY: EXPLORING 1910
There are still a few slots left for this day of lifelong learning. Sign up by visiting our website or calling 508-532-6347.

Sun. Mar. 7th 2010
Paul Combs’ Pocket Big Band
Led by Paul Combs, music educator, composer and performance artist, the Pocket Big Band is a nine-piece jazz ensemble that has many of the orchestral qualities of a big band while maintaining the musical intimacy of a small combo. The instrumentation features Combs playing alto sax and a collective of eight other Boston-area jazz musicians […]

Wed. Mar. 10th 2010
Irish Music Concert with Tom O’Carroll
7:00pm. Dublin-born folklorist, folk-singer and instrumentalist Tom O’Carroll brings a wealth of stories, humor, wit and history to his performances. Whether performing a plaintive ballad on a tin whistle or singing the rousing traditional songs of Ireland, he is sure to entertain any audience! He will showcase his instrumental talents on guitar, tin whistle (penny […]

Thu. Mar. 11th 2010
Alice In Wonderland
7:30 pm at the Performing Arts Center of MetroWest, 140 Pearl St., Downtown Framingham. Presented by the PAC Family Players. Featuring Students in Grades 3-8. Lewis Carroll’s classic tale, adapted by William Glennon. Tickets in advance: $12 Adults, $10 Youth/Senior. $2 more at the door. Tickets available online at www.PACMetroWest.org, or by calling 508-875-5554.

Fri. Mar. 12th 2010
Brewer & Shipley
Michael Brewer & Tom Shipley are truly two who work as one. Their trademark harmonies, intertwined acoustic guitars, and socially-conscious lyrics carved a unique niche in America’s soundboard in the 1970s. Their thoughtful, melodic and appealing music proved to be both a complement and an antidote to the harsher, more electric sound of contemporary rock […]

Fri. Mar. 12th 2010
Alice In Wonderland
7:30 pm at the Performing Arts Center of MetroWest, 140 Pearl St., Downtown Framingham. Presented by the PAC Family Players. Featuring Students in Grades 3-8. Lewis Carroll’s classic tale, adapted by William Glennon. Tickets in advance: $12 Adults, $10 Youth/Senior. $2 more at the door. Tickets available online at www.PACMetroWest.org, or by calling 508-875-5554.

Sat. Mar. 13th 2010
Natraj featuring Indian classical dancer Jayshree Bala Rajamani
What happens when Indian classical dance meets jazz and world music? Dazzling footwork, vibrant melodies, graceful expression, and invigorating rhythms! In this performance, world-jazz group Natraj collaborates with stellar Indian classical dancer Jayshree Bala Rajamani, for a spectacular visual-aural East-meets-West fusion that is not to be missed.

Sat. Mar. 13th 2010
Veterans Acupuncture Care (VAC)
A local group of volunteer acupuncturists is offering free community acupuncture for Iraq/Afghanistan veterans and their families or those from any past conflicts. The program addresses issues related to post combat stress such as sleep, anxiety, panic or other mood changes. VAC is located at St. Andrew’s Church 3 Maple St. Framingham MA. The ongoing […]

Sat. Mar. 13th 2010
Alice In Wonderland
2:00 pm and 7:30 pm at the Performing Arts Center of MetroWest, 140 Pearl St., Downtown Framingham. Presented by the PAC Family Players. Featuring Students in Grades 3-8. Lewis Carroll’s classic tale, adapted by William Glennon. Tickets in advance: $12 Adults, $10 Youth/Senior. $2 more at the door. Tickets available online at www.PACMetroWest.org, or by […]

Sat. Mar. 13th 2010
Royal Women on Screen
2:00pm. Our fascination with the lives of monarchs has made them a popular subject for films from the silent era to the present. This mini-series looks at two masterful films about British queens. We will consider how the films represent women in power, the institution of royalty (which Mark Twain called “an insult to the […]

Sun. Mar. 14th 2010
The Riverboat Stompers
Boston’s own Riverboat Stompers are easily the most exciting proponents of New Orleans Jazz north of the Mason-Dixon line. The Stompers have entertained thousands at traditional jazz festivals, and at Castle Hill, Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts and Quincy Market, not to mention countless weddings, barnraisings, political rallys and bar mitzvahs. They’ve appeared on WBZ […]

Sun. Mar. 14th 2010
MetroWest PFLAG
MetroWest Parents, Families,and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)chapter invites all to an evening of conversation,sharing, support and connection the second Sunday of each month (March 14)from 7pm to 9pm at First Parish Church, 24 Vernon St.,Framingham Center

Sun. Mar. 14th 2010
Sunday Concert Series: Amira Acre and Todd Brunel in concert!
3:00pm.Pianist Amira Acre and clarinetist Todd Brunel will perform the works of Brahms, Messian, Chopin and Prokofiev. Refreshments. Sponsored in part by Bose Corporation and in part by the Friends of the Framingham Library.Refreshments. Framingham Public Library, Costin Room, 49 Lexington Street.

Sun. Mar. 14th 2010
Framingham DTC Breakfast Meeting
Annual breakfast meeting of the Framingham Democratic Town Committee. Program will feature Democratic candidates running in the 2010 Town Elections. Starts at 10AM in the Community Room of Framingham Green, 136 Maynard Road. Suggested donation: $5.

Mon. Mar. 15th 2010
Evening Coffee & Conversation with State Rep. Pam Richardson
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Annie’s Bookstop, Nobscot Shopping Center. Join Pam Richardson and other members of the Framingham community for a discussion. Featuring Paul’s Famous Chocolate Cake! (compliments of Pam Richardson)

Wed. Mar. 17th 2010
John O’Neil presents “Back To Enniskillin: An Irishman’s Journey Home”
IRNE award winner John O’Neil takes you on a delightful journey back home to the Emerald Isle. John toasts the many people who have given him their Irish blessings including Sister Bernadette, Father Callaghan, Mrs. Mary Genevieve Curry Smith, and a host of neighbors and relatives you are sure to recognize, remember, and love. If […]

Wed. Mar. 17th 2010
Sugar Ray and the Bluetones
Singer and harp man Sugar Ray Norcia’s career kicked into high gear in 1979 when he formed the original Sugar Ray & the Bluetones with guitar giant Ronnie Earl, and it’s stayed there ever since.Norcia has appeared on nearly 50 albums including discs with the Bluetones, Earl, Otis Grand, Ann Peebles, Michelle Willson, Sax Gordon, […]

Wed. Mar. 17th 2010
Broadway Dance for Girls – Workshop
5-7 pm March 17 and 31, at the Performing Arts Center of MetroWest, 140 Pearl St., Downtown Framingham. For students in grades 6-12. Learn Broadway-style dance, and commonly used jazz and contemporary dance steps. $65 for two sessions, advanced registration required. More information at www.PACMetroWest.org, or call 508-875-5554.

Wed. Mar. 17th 2010
Office Hours with Senator Spilka at the Danforth Museum
Join Senator Spilka and Puja Mehta, Senator Spilka’s District and Constituent Services Director, for coffee and conversation at the Danforth Museum on Thursday, March 18 from 2:30 to 3:30. They will update constituents on the latest news and events, and answer any questions constituents may have. Any resident unable to attend should feel free to […]

Wed. Mar. 17th 2010
Celtic Crossroads St. Patrick’s Day Concert

Fri. Mar. 19th 2010
Sons of the Never Wrong with Cameron Burke opening
This turbo-charged Altfolk trio from Chicago has won over hearts across the land for over 18 years, as they deliver witty, whimsical songs with their signature soaring vocal harmonies and gorgeous arrangements. In case you’re wondering, they’re 2 gals and a fella. Their odd ball humor and spontaneous stories ignite their live shows and have […]

Fri. Mar. 19th 2010
Moving West Repertory Dance Theater
8:00 pm, at the Performing Arts Center of MetroWest, 140 Pearl St., Downtown Framingham. A program of original contemporary dance works. Due to limited seating availability, advanced ticket purchase is recommended. Tickets may be purchased online at www.PACMetroWest.org, or by calling 508-875-5554.

Sat. Mar. 20th 2010
Dane Vannatter and Friends
Dane Vannatter was awarded the 2006 Bistro Award for Outstanding Vocalist by the critics of BackStage in New York. Dane has been acclaimed by reviewers at The New York Post, The Boston Globe and BackStage for a style that “blends facets of cabaret and jazz with intelligence and care.”

Sat. Mar. 20th 2010
Veterans Acupuncture Care (VAC)
A local group of volunteer acupuncturists is offering free community acupuncture for Iraq/Afghanistan veterans and their families or those from any past conflicts. The program addresses issues related to post combat stress such as sleep, anxiety, panic or other mood changes. VAC is located at St. Andrew’s Church 3 Maple St. Framingham MA. The ongoing […]

Sat. Mar. 20th 2010
Artful Afternoon
See an invitational art show, browse Crafts for a Cause, and enjoy gourmet hot chocolate and treats, as our guest!Saturday, March 20 at 1-4 pmat Edwards Church, UCC39 Edwards St, Framingham, MA (off Maplewood St. at Stapleton School)See www.edwardschurch.org for directions or call 508-877-2050..Snowdate: Sunday, March 21, 2010

Sat. Mar. 20th 2010
Moving West Repertory Dance Theater
8:00 pm, at the Performing Arts Center of MetroWest, 140 Pearl St., Downtown Framingham. A program of original contemporary dance works. Due to limited seating availability, advanced ticket purchase is recommended. Tickets may be purchased online at www.PACMetroWest.org, or by calling 508-875-5554.

Sat. Mar. 20th 2010
Moving West Repertory Dance Theater
5:00 pm, at the Performing Arts Center of MetroWest, 140 Pearl St., Downtown Framingham. A program of original contemporary dance works. Due to limited seating availability, advanced ticket purchase is recommended. Prices in Advance: $14 Adults, $12 Seniors, $10 Children. $2 more at the door. Tickets may be purchased online at www.PACMetroWest.org, or by calling […]

Sat. Mar. 20th 2010
MARIAN HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL AUCTION/DINNER

Sun. Mar. 21st 2010
“Fancy” Al Cath and Rick Gottlieb
The fingers have been flying across the fretboards lately at the Amazing Things Art Center. But where some see creativity, others see rivalry. On this afternoon, two champions of the fingerstyle guitar art form have arisen to challenge each other to an artistic duel of dexterity.In one corner we have fingerstyle master “Fancy” Al Cath, […]

Tue. Mar. 23rd 2010
Hal McIntyre Orchestra
The Hal McIntyre Orchestra has been known as “The Band America Loves.” Don Pentleton, veteran Hal McIntyre drummer and present band leader, is keeping the McIntyre tradition by playing the band’s original arrangements from the 40’s and 50’s. The orchestra will feature original material that lulls the listeners into subtle romantic moments with lush ballads, […]

Wed. Mar. 24th 2010
Scholar Led Book Discussion: “The Power of Ideas: High Achievers”
7:00pm.Title: The Woman Behind the New Deal: The Life of Frances Perkins, FDR’s Secretary of Labor and His Moral Conscience. by Kirstin Downey.Guest Speaker: Prof. Jon Huibregste, Chair, Dept. of History, Framingham State CollegeModerator: Dr. Mary Murphy, past president of the History Center.In 1933, Franklin Roosevelt named Frances Perkins as the first female Secretary of […]

Wed. Mar. 24th 2010
Family Education Course on Mental Illness
Free 12-week course for family members caring for someone with mental illness. Wednesdays, March 24 to June 9, 7-9:30pm. Preregistration is required. Call Larry, 774-571-0071 or Tina, 508-272-9061. Sponsored by NAMI Greater Framingham and Advocates, Inc.

Thu. Mar. 25th 2010
Literature Sessions: “Twelfth Night” by William Shakespeare
Thursdays, March 25 and April 1, 10:00am-12:00noon.Guest speaker: Dr. Helen Heineman, past President of Framingham State College.No other writer in the language has so penetrated our common knowledge and vocabulary as has William Shakespeare. Over the centuries, he still depicts and reveals the dilemmas of mankind and provides materials that help us to judge and […]

Fri. Mar. 26th 2010
Satinwood presents: The Legendary Songs of Jim Croce and Gordon Lightfoot
The classic folk rock band SatinWood returns to Amazing Things with a tribute to two outstanding singer songwriters. The seven piece band will perform fully arranged renditions of Croce and Lightfoot classics “Don’t Mess Around with Jim”, Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” “Operator”, If You Could Read My Mind” and many others.The band includes veteran […]

Sat. Mar. 27th 2010
Molasses Creek
Together since 1993, Ocracoke’s Molasses Creek has toured throughout the United States, released 9 CDs and received worldwide radio airplay. Members of the Southern Arts Federation and award-winners from Garrison Keillor’s “A Prairie Home Companion,” they have been featured at Our State magazine’s “Best of NC,” frequently headline at ‘First Night’ Williamsburg and in 2008 […]

Sat. Mar. 27th 2010
Piti Theatre presents “Elmer and the Elder Tree”
Elmer and the Elder Tree s the Piti Theatre Company’s artful, arboreal fable which teaches children about nature— while it’s capturing their imaginations. (This adult learned a thing or two about Elder trees, as well.) Elmer (Jonathan Mirin) plays a citified everyman who flees to the forest and finds helpful bees, birds and a comforting […]

Sat. Mar. 27th 2010
Veterans Acupuncture Care (VAC)
A local group of volunteer acupuncturists is offering free community acupuncture for Iraq/Afghanistan veterans and their families or those from any past conflicts. The program addresses issues related to post combat stress such as sleep, anxiety, panic or other mood changes. VAC is located at St. Andrew’s Church 3 Maple St. Framingham MA. The ongoing […]

Sun. Mar. 28th 2010
Alla Nikitskaya
Pianist Alla Nikitskaya will perform music of Romantic and Modern eras. Her program includes works by romantic composers such as F.Chopin, F.Liszt, R.Schumann,P.Tchaikovsky, A.Scriabin, S.Rachmaninoff and also modern jazz/ new age composers and her own original compositions (contemporary/jazz/new age styles).Alla Nikitskaya is a concert pianist from Manchester NH USA. She was born in Zhukovskiy (Moscow […]

Sun. Mar. 28th 2010
Douvan Jou pou Haiti: A Fundraiser to Benefit the Earthtquake Victims of Haiti
The Plymouth Church of Framingham, UCC joins the Eritaj Foundation, the Haitian Seventh Day Adventist Group and many other area churches and Haitian community leaders in a fundraising event, Douvan Jou pou Haiti, to aid the victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti. The event will be held on Sunday, March 28th at the Plymouth […]

Tue. Mar. 30th 2010
Shop at Whole Foods, Help N.E. Wildflower Society
Shop at Whole Foods Framingham store on Tuesday, March 30, and your purchases also support New England Wild Flower Society’s celebration of Earth Day at Garden in the Woods. 5% of the proceeds will be donated to New England Wild Flower Society. Earth Day at Garden in the Woods has FREE admission, special storytelling, Mother […]

Wed. Mar. 31st 2010
Promote Your Business Online Class at Keefe Tech
If you have a small business with a limited marketing budget, then this is course for you. Learn how to harness the power of blogs, social media and search engines to turn your web presence into a revenue generating machine. Course fee of $44 includes resource CD ROM with course material. This course runs for […]

Wed. Mar. 31st 2010
“A Visit with Isabella Stewart Gardner: America’s First Patroness of the Arts.”
7:00pm. Portrayed by actress Jessa Piaia.Character reenactor Jessa Piaia will present a dramatic portrayal of Isabella Stewart Gardner (1840-1924). The drama is set in 1909, six years after the opening of Fenway Court, which Mrs. Gardner designed and built for her extensive art collection and willed to the City of Boston. A recognized leader of […]

Wed. Mar. 31st 2010
F-SEPAC hosts Q&A session w/Superintendent Hiersche – 3/31 @ 7pm – King Bldg.
* F-SEPAC * The Framingham Special Education Parent Advisory Councilinvites parents & guardians of children with special needs who are served by the Framingham School District to a Q&A session with Dr. Steven Hiersche, Superintendent of Schools, Framingham. This is an opportunity for parents & guardians of children with special needs in Framingham to meet […]