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Tue. Mar. 1st 2011
Framingham Reads Together: Book Discussion on “The Killer Angels” by Michael Shaara
The selected book for FRAMINGHAM READS TOGETHER, Shaara’s Pulitzer prize- winning novel is an account of the three most important days of the Civil War. This book is a compelling, thought-provoking piece that outlines the events immediately before and during the Battle of Gettysburg, through deft characterization of all the key players. Led by Liz […]
Wed. Mar. 2nd 2011
Lifelong Learning Series: “Why Can’t the English…?” An Encounter with “My Fair Lady.”
7:00pm–Mr. Arthur Finstein, MFA; teaches at Brandeis-Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. This program examines songs in Lerne & Loewe”s classic musical adaptation of G.B. Shaw’s famous play, “Pygmalion”, and reveals the artistic choices that creators made to sharpen character, plot, and understanding of this captivating play.
Thu. Mar. 3rd 2011
George McCann & Friends (at Chicken Bone)
Local Blues guitarist George McCann (& Friends) made sometime in his busy schedule playing with James Montgomery to play a show for us! Thursday, March 3, 2011, 9:00PM – 12:00AM at The Chicken Bone, 358 Waverly St., (Rt. 135), Framingham, MA, phone the bone at (508) 879-1138 for more info.
Fri. Mar. 4th 2011
BLOOD WEDDING
Join the award winning and internationally recognized Framingham High School Drama Company as they present “BLOOD WEDDING”, the 2011 Entry into the Massachusetts High School Drama Guild Festival, Friday, March 4, 2011 at 7:00PM at the Framingham High School, 115 A St, Framingham, MA 01701. Tickets are $10 and can be ordered online at: www.ticketstage.com […]
Fri. Mar. 4th 2011
Atwater-Donnelly (at Amazing Things)
Winners of the 2007 Motif Magazine “Best Folk Act” award, the four-member Atwater-Donnelly Band, includes Aubrey, Elwood, Cathy Clasper-Torch (fiddle, cello, and vocals) and Kevin Doyle (percussion, Irish step and tap dance). Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St., Framingham. Tickets: 418 ($15 Members; $17 Students/Seniors)
Fri. Mar. 4th 2011
Still Aggravated (at Chicken Bone)
Still Aggravated, Hard Drivin Rock! Friday, March 4, 2011, 9:30pm – 1:30am. NO COVER CHARGE! The Chicken Bone, 358 Waverly St., (Rt. 135), Framingham, MA, phone the bone at (508) 879-1138 for more info.
Sat. Mar. 5th 2011
HELP! – Beatles tribute band (at Amazing Things)
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. The band plays all the music live (without sequencing or backup recordings), for a faithful reproduction that captures not […]
Sat. Mar. 5th 2011
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. 5th 2011
Charity Breakfast and Food Drive at the Framingham Masonic Hall
The Monthly Charity Breakfast and Food Drive will be held on Saturday, the 5th of March, 2011 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. 5th 2011
James Montgomery (at Chicken Bone, Ticketed Show)
James Montgomery, (Ticketed Show), 9:00PM – 12:00AM, Saturday, March 5, 2011 at the Bone! When blues legend James Montgomery plays the harmonica, he “brings it on home”. Whether it’s recording with Kid Rock, sitting in with Gregg Allman, or fronting his hot band of thirty years, Montgomery plays with authority. Over the years, he’s carried […]
Sun. Mar. 6th 2011
Drop Into Art (at Danforth Museum)
On the first Sunday of the Month, (March 6th, 2011), families are invited to visit the museum and create works of art in the Museum School between 2:00PM and 4:00PM. Gallery activities and tours of special exhibits are lead by the museum’s teen docents. For more info contact: Danforth Museum of Art, 123 Union Avenue, […]
Sun. Mar. 6th 2011
Ross Robinson (at Amazing Things)
Songster and entertainer Ross Robinson combines his own songwriting with Piedmont Blues, gut bucket Delta Blues, melodic single string slide and finger style guitar to create a satisfying and wide ranging set of music that is at once exciting and relevant. His main influences are David Bromberg, Dave Van Ronk and Jorma Kaukonen. Newly written […]
Sun. Mar. 6th 2011
“ZAB-Spotting Contest”
2:00pm. Pick up an instruction sheet and hunt all around town for silhouettes of Dr. ZABdiel B. Adams, distinguished Civil War soldier and physician, founder of our hospital, and library trustee. Contest goes until Saturday, March 26 with a final event, prizes awarded by lottery, and other activities. Town-wide and Main Library. Part of the […]
Sun. Mar. 6th 2011
“5 Handshakes Away from Abraham Lincoln!”
2:00 pm.An Introduction to ZAB and Civil War Medical CareEntertainer Dave Downs presents period medical instruments and explains their use. Physician Paul Griffel talks about Dr. Zabdiel B. Adams. Maria Barry introduces the “ZAB-Spotting Contest.” Part of the Framingham Reads Together Initiative. Framingham Public Library, Costin Room, 49 Lexington St.
Sun. Mar. 6th 2011
Kids & Family KARAOKE Competition! (at Chicken Bone)
Kids & Family KARAOKE Competition! 3:00PM to 5:00PM, Sunday, March 6, 2011. Let the COMPETITION begin! We know you have been practicing each Sunday in February but now there are PRIZES involved! Hosted by Karaoke4Kidz and we still have the $5 Cheese pizzas so get up on stage and show us what you got! Winners […]
Mon. Mar. 7th 2011
Auditions for “Into the Woods, Jr.”
These auditions are for a fully-staged production of “Into the Woods, Jr.”, with songs by Stephen Sondheim. Sponsored by the Performing Arts Center of MetroWest. Open to students in grades 3-8. Performances are tentatively scheduled for May 20 & 21. Rehearsals Wed. 5:30-7:30 and Sun. 3:00-6:00.Students are strongly encouraged, although not required, to prepare a […]
Mon. Mar. 7th 2011
Shakespeare Intensive Acting Workshop (for grades 7-12)
3-week Intensive Workshop for students in grades 7-12, on performing Shakespeare, taught by Emily C.A. Snyder. Emily makes Shakespeare bold and new for those who know him well, and adventurous fun for those just entering Shakespeare’s world.Mondays, March 7, 14, 28, 6:00-7:30pmWk 1: Intro to Speaking Verse; Wk 2: Dialogues; Wk 3: Sonnets/SoliloquiesCost: $75At the […]
Mon. Mar. 7th 2011
Intensive Acting Workshop (for Adults)
3-week Intensive Workshop for Adults, on performing Shakespeare, taught by Emily C.A. Snyder. Emily makes Shakespeare bold and new for those who know him well, and adventurous fun for those just entering Shakespeare’s world.Mondays, March 7, 14, 28, 8:00-9:30pmWk 1: Intro to Speaking Verse; Wk 2: Dialogues; Wk 3: Sonnets/SoliloquiesCost: $75At the Performing Arts Center […]
Tue. Mar. 8th 2011
Ken Burns” Civil War series screening, Episode 6: “Valley of the Shadow of Death” (1864)
7:00 pm–With introduction by Pat Lavin. This event is part of the Framingham Reads Together initiative. Framingham Public Library, Costin Room, 49 Lexington Street.
Wed. Mar. 9th 2011
Lifelong Learning Series: “A Gentle Introduction to Bird Watching.”
Dr. Brandi Van Roo, Assoc. Professor of Biology, Framingham State University.This seminar combines basic biology and the natural history of birds, and teaches the fundamentals of how to get more enjoyment from watching birds in your yard or parks.
Thu. Mar. 10th 2011
Civil War-Era Photography
7:00 pm–Historian of Photography James Dow, Tufts University, School of the Museum of Fine Arts, presents representations of antique photographic equipment and the photography of Matthew Brady and others. Refreshments by Trader Joe’s. This program is part of the Framingham Reads Together initiative for 2011 on the Civil War. Framingham Public Library, Costin Room, 49 […]
Thu. Mar. 10th 2011
Framingham Downtown Renaissance Meeting
The first meeting of the new FDR Board of Directors will be held in the Ablondi Room of the Memorial Building, 150 Concord Street, Framingham on Thursday, March 10, 2011 beginning at 8:00 am. All FDR members and others interested in Downtown Framingham revitalization are invited to attend. Michael Semizoglou will introduce representatives of the […]
Thu. Mar. 10th 2011
Join Candidate Heather Connolly at Annie’s Book Shop
Candidate Heather Connolly will be at Annie’s Book Shop, located at 774 Water St. Framingham on Thursday, March 10th at 10:00 am. Come join Heather for some conversation over a delicious cup of coffee at Annie’s. We hope to see you there! (Posted by the Committee to Elect Heather Connolly).
Thu. Mar. 10th 2011
Christian Culture Series TACJI concert
Saint Bridget’s Christian Culture Series Presents: TAJCI ~ “I Thirst” on Thursday, March 10th, 2011 at 7:00PM. World renowned singer/songwriter TAJCI will perform “I Thirst” The Crucifixion Story at St. Bridget’s Church, 832 Worcester Road in Framingham, Massachusetts. The event features TAJCI on keyboards, backed by accomplished electronic instrumentalist Denny Bouchard. Held on the day […]
Fri. Mar. 11th 2011
Jay Unger and Molly Mason (at Amazing Things)
With Libby Franck as Julia Ward Howe opening. Jay Ungar & Molly Mason are extraordinary musicians. If you didn’t know it before, you sure did after Ken Burns’ The Civil War hit the airwaves. Their performance of Jay’s haunting composition Ashokan Farewell, the musical hallmark of the PBS series earned the couple international acclaim. The […]
Fri. Mar. 11th 2011
Belfast Cowboy CD Release Party
Metrowest’s premier Irish band unveils it’s third CD “All the Best” at the Nobscot’s Cafe on March 11, 2011 at 9:00PM. All proceeds to benefit Project Children, a charity that enables Catholic and Protestant children to enjoy a summer stay with host families in the United States. If you would like more information about the […]
Sat. Mar. 12th 2011
Race to Anyplace
Save The Date! Second Annual Race To Anyplace! March 12, 2011. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Race To Anyplace is an exciting and competitive fundraising event where teams out pedal one another and the clock on stationary bikes. Last year, 18 team raised $30,000 in support of blood cancer research and patient services programs. This […]
Sat. Mar. 12th 2011
A Night of Entertainment with Oz Pearlman, Magician and Mentalist
Temple Beth Am Fundraising Committee invites you to join us on Saturday March 12th at 7 p.m. for an exciting show by Oz Pearlman, Magician and Mentalist. Oz has performed on the Jimmy Kimmel Show, had a 2 year sold out run of his one man off-broadway show called WatchMagic and has performed nationally and […]
Sat. Mar. 12th 2011
Farren-Butcher, Inc. (at Amazing Things)
Jon Butcher and Charlie Farren have now combined forces to present a new Duet that is more than a sum of the parts. Their unique talents multiply each other, creating an evening that is instrumentally stunning, vocally powerful, lyrically touching, and just plain fun! Join Charlie Farren and Jon Butcher for stories of Luck, Lust, […]
Sat. Mar. 12th 2011
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 […]
Tue. Mar. 15th 2011
“Gettysburg” – Part One.
6:30pm (please note earlier start time). Part Two will tak place on March 17. Part of the Framingham Reads Together initiative. Framingham Public Library, Costin Room, 49 Lexington St.
Tue. Mar. 15th 2011
First Annual Taste of Metro West (at Sheraton)
Join the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce as we kick off spring with a great new event on March 15, 2011 for the First Annual Taste of Metro West! Event will be held at the Sheraton Framingham from 5:00PM to 8:00PM. There are 40+ restaurants, caterers and beverage providers participating in this event and many community […]
Wed. Mar. 16th 2011
Salsa Dance featuring Manolo Mairena (at Amazing Things)
Manolo Mairena and his band will present a performance that will get you on your feet and dancing. The concert will include. One of the premier salsa singers in the country leads a killer band in a blend of Son Montuno, Bolero, old school, hard core salsa with strong influence of Afro-Cuban contemporary music. Come […]
Wed. Mar. 16th 2011
Cooking Matters New Volunteer Training
Chef? Nutritionist? Foodie? We need volunteers! Cooking Matters Massachusetts needs volunteer culinary and nutrition instructors to teach healthy eating techniques, hands-on cooking skills, and nutrition education to low-income families during 6-week class sessions using establish curricula. We’re also looking for volunteers to serve as course assistants, grocery shoppers, event planners, interpreters, and administrative helpers. BECOME […]
Thu. Mar. 17th 2011
“Gettysburg” – Part Two,
6:30 pm (Please note earlier start time). Introduction by Dr. John Ambacher. This event is part of the Framingham Reads Together initiative on the Civil War. Framingham Public Library , Costin Room, 49 Lexington St.
Thu. Mar. 17th 2011
Belfast Cowboys (at Nobscot’s Cafe)
The Belfast Cowboys shall be performing at Nobscot’s Cafe, 847 Edgell Rd., Framingham, MA on Thursday, March 17, 2001 from 7:00PM to 11:00PM for the Annual St Patrick’s Day Celebration. For more information, call Nobscot’s at (508) 788-8040.
Fri. Mar. 18th 2011
Stan Strickland (at Amazing Things)
8 Instruments, 12 Characters, 1 Man! Boston’s favorite Jazzman riffs about his life and art.Based on a true-life near death experience when Strickland almost drowned off the coast of Hawaii and literally had his life and career flash before his eyes. In the course of the play, he explores many instruments, musical forms and dance […]
Fri. Mar. 18th 2011
St. Patrick’s Day Party (at Eagles)
St. Patrick’s Day Party at Eagles, 55 Park St., Framingham, Friday, March 18, 2011 from 4:00PM to 9:00PM. Tickets $20 includes Corned Beef Dinner, (provided by Curtis Family), Music by the Claddagh and Irish Step Dance Performance (Lori Whyte Studio)…GO IRISH! To benefit the MA Amateur Sports Foundation and Framingham High School Hockey. For tickets […]
Fri. Mar. 18th 2011
Scheherazade: Legend of the Arabian Nights
Sat. Mar. 19th 2011
Stan Strickland (at Amazing Things)
8 Instruments, 12 Characters, 1 Man! Boston’s favorite Jazzman riffs about his life and art.Based on a true-life near death experience when Strickland almost drowned off the coast of Hawaii and literally had his life and career flash before his eyes. In the course of the play, he explores many instruments, musical forms and dance […]
Sat. Mar. 19th 2011
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. 19th 2011
Pancake Breakfast Boyscouts Troop 12
Framingham Boyscouts Troop12’s Pancake Breakfast Extravaganza, Saturday, March 19, 2011, 7:30AM to 11:00AM. at Plymouth Church, Parish Hall, 87 Edgell Rd, Framingham. All You Can Eat! Pancakes, ham, sausage, juice and coffee. Tickets are $4.00 per person, (seniors and children under 12 are $3.00)
Sat. Mar. 19th 2011
Scheherazade: Legend of the Arabian Nights
Sat. Mar. 19th 2011
Friends Book Sale at the Main Library
Friends Book Sale at the Framingham Main Library, 49 Lexington St, Framingham, MA, Saturday, March 19, 2011 from 10:00AM until 3:00PM. Members of the Friends of Framingham Library can enter the Sale at 9:30AM. The Bake Sale Cafe is open from 9:30AM until noon with all proceeds going to Literacy Unlimited.
Sat. Mar. 19th 2011
Playaway Day at Main Library
Playaway Day at Circulation desk of Framingham Main Library, 49 Lexington St, Framingham, MA, Saturday, March 19, 2011 from 10:00AM until 2:00PM. A Playaway representative will be on hand to demonstrate these pre-loaded audio-books. Come early for some patron giveaways.
Sun. Mar. 20th 2011
Stephen Collins / Unlaunch’d Voices (at Amazing Things)
Unlaunch’d Voices, an Afternoon With Walt Whitman opens with the elderly Whitman on the evening of his seventieth birthday. The audience is a visitor in his room as he prepares for his birthday celebration. Whitman begins to reminisce and to question his success as a man and a poet. He tells us his work has […]
Sun. Mar. 20th 2011
Purim Carnival
Sun. Mar. 20th 2011
Scheherazade: Legend of the Arabian Nights
Mon. Mar. 21st 2011
Townwide PTO Candidates Forum
On Monday March 12, 2011 from 7:00PM to 9:00PM the Framingham Town wide PTO, (TWPTO), will host a Candidates Forum on at the Framingham High School “Small Auditorium”. The forum will have candidates vying for positions on the School Committee and Board of Selectman in the upcoming April elections. Framingham TWPTO is the umbrella parent-teacher […]
Mon. Mar. 21st 2011
Candidate Forum at FHS
The Framingham Town-Wide Parent/Teacher Organization, (TWPTO), will be hosting a candidates forum, Monday, March 21, 2011 from 7:00PM-9:00PM in the Framingham High School “small auditorium”. For additional info, contact Margaret Estes, TWPTO President, (508) 788-0641 or via email to: smestes1@verizon.net
Mon. Mar. 21st 2011
Ultimate Bootcamp Workouts – 4 Week Fitness Programs
March 21 – April 14. M,T,W,Th @ 5:40-6:40am. M,T,Th @ 6:30-7:30pm. Framingham State’s Maple Street Fields. Tone lean muscle. Build core strength. Beat your personal record in your next race. Ultimate Bootcamp can help you reach your fitness goals…fast.Our co-ed, total body bootcamp workouts get progressively more challenging each week to get you ultimate results […]
Mon. Mar. 21st 2011
Calling all veterans
Framingham Veterans Council Universal Veterans Post #1 meets at Framingham Town Hall , in the basement in the veteran service officers office at 1 o’clock on monday , march 21. Subjects The Vietnam Wall in Natick, Memorial Day civil War theme, Metcalf $500 cash award. Please attend.Larry Herso President of Framingham Vetrans Council508-460-1508
Tue. Mar. 22nd 2011
Framingham Reads Together event: “Abolition and ‘Bobalition’: Myths and Realities of Slavery and the Anti-Slavery Movement in New England”
Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 7:00 pm – Francie Latour unearths stories of slavery in New England and the region’s complex response to the idea of freedom for blacks. There was abolition and there was ‘bobalition,’ the mocking name given to graphic, racist broadsides that were plastered around Boston through the 1830s, ridiculing free blacks. […]
Wed. Mar. 23rd 2011
Brophy School Annual Science Fair
Brophy Elementary School will be holding it’s 13th Annual Science Fair. It will be held on March 23 at 6:30 in the Cafeteria of Brophy Elementary School. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the many wonderful projects displayed . Students from K-5th grade will be presenting their projects and will be more than happy […]
Wed. Mar. 23rd 2011
SafePlace group for suicide survivors
A support group for those who have lost loved ones to suicide. Meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month from 7:00-8:30pm. Held at the Framingham Samaritans office: 235 Walnut St., Framingham, MA 01702. For more information, contact Kim Kates, director of Grief Support Services, Samaritans, Inc., 617-536-2460, x5237; kkates@samaritanshope.org.
Thu. Mar. 24th 2011
Framingham Reads Together Event: Panel Discussion on the Battle of Gettysburg.
Panelists Parwez Wahid, John Ambacher, Greg Lagan., and Andrew Sullivan discuss four key phases: Run-up to the battle and Day 1, Day 2 Little Round Top, Day 3 Pickett’s Charge, Aftermath, America’s Renewal: The Gettysburg Address. Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 7:00 pm. Costin Room, Framingham Public Library, 49 Lexington Street, Framingham, MA 01702, 508-532-5570 […]
Fri. Mar. 25th 2011
David Eure (at Amazing Things)
David Eure leads this ALL-STAR band with a romp through the great SOUL music of the 60’s & 70’s. From Isaac Hayes, Curtis Mayfield, Donny Hathaway, Bobby Womack, War, Marvin Gaye, Barry White, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin to Earth Wind & Fire, they’ve got it all covered. These incredibly gifted artists come back together on […]
Fri. Mar. 25th 2011
FCT Presents “Heirs & Errors” mystery dinner theater
at 7:00 p.m. at Historic Village Hall, 2 Oak Street, Framingham Centre Please note: Village Hall is not currently handicapped accessible) ~~~ Please call the Performing Arts Center of Metrowest at 508-875-5554 for reservations. Tickets are $42 ($39 for students & seniors) and include the show and a three-course catered meal. Reserve a table of […]
Sat. Mar. 26th 2011
Antje Duvekot (at Amazing Things)
Antje Duvekot has solidified her reputation as one of America’s top emerging singer songwriters with “Big Dream Boulevard” her debut studio release. The CD was produced by Seamus Egan, founder of the Irish super group, SOLAS. The project was released on acclaimed songwriter Ellis Paul’s label, Black Wolf Records and has quickly attracted international attention […]
Sat. Mar. 26th 2011
Lifelong Learning Series: “Consumer Politics and American Power: To Buy or Not to Buy.”
10:00am–Dr. Elaine Hartwick, Associate Professor of Geography, Framingham State University.The current tension between economic, political and cultural flows of power along commodity chains will be described. Do Americans know where their food, clothes and energy are coming from? Do they care, and how can change come about? Framingham State University, McCarthy College Center, Room 415.
Sat. Mar. 26th 2011
Toys, Trains and Teddy Bears, Oh My!
Toys, Trains and Teddy Bears, Oh My! A display of toys, dolls and trains and a Teddy Bear Picnic will be held at Edwards Church on Saturday, March 26th from 1:00-4:00 pm. Admission is free for all ages. Toy appraisals will be done by Dan Dunn of Alco Antiques. Edwards Church is located in Saxonville, […]
Sat. Mar. 26th 2011
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. 26th 2011
FCT presents “Heirs & Errors” mystery dinner theater
at 7:00 p.m. at Historic Village Hall, 2 Oak Street, Framingham Centre Please note: Village Hall is not currently handicapped accessible) ~~~ Please call the Performing Arts Center of Metrowest at 508-875-5554 for reservations. Tickets are $42 ($39 for students & seniors) and include the show and a three-course catered meal. Reserve a table of […]
Sat. Mar. 26th 2011
ZAB-SPOTTING SCAVENGER HUNT FINALE!
2:00-4:00pm.Don’t miss this fun finale! ZAB spotters should bring their completed contest forms and join in the Open Craft activities, making toys and games. There will be a Lottery to award prizes. This is a Framingham Reads Together event. Framingham Public Library, Costin Room, 49 Lexington St.
Sun. Mar. 27th 2011
New World Jazz Composers Octet (at Amazing Things)
The New World Jazz Composers Octet is led by saxophonist/flutist Daniel Ian Smith, who organized the group in 1998. The featured composers and performers are part of a thriving jazz community based in the greater Boston area. Many are faculty members at either Berklee College of Music or New England Conservatory. All have extensive musical […]
Wed. Mar. 30th 2011
Free Workshop: Kids and Sexuality
Learn age-appropriate ways to talk with your kids about their bodies and sexuality, and become more confident in your role as teacher and guide in this important area of their lives. Sponsored by the MetroWest Boston chapter of Mothers & More. 7:30-9:00 p.m. in the Community Room at Whitney Place (3 Vision Drive, Natick). Non-mobile […]
Wed. Mar. 30th 2011
Lifelong Learning Series: “Sacco and Vanzetti – Still on Trial.” (Re-scheduled event)
Mr. Bruce Watson, author. Based on his book nominated for an Edgar Award in True Fact/Crime, Mr. Watson will detail this fascinating case while introducing new aspects. Copies of Mr. Watson’s books will be available for purchase at a 20% discount.Framingham Public Library, Costin Room, 49 Lexington St.
Thu. Mar. 31st 2011
First Hand: Civil War Drawings in the Becker Collection.
7:00 pm.Speaker: Judith Bookbinder, Professor of Art History, Boston College and Co-Curator of the Becker Collection, will do a slide presentation on the Becker Collection. Framingham Public Library, Costin Room, 49 Lexington St.