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Wed. Aug. 4th 2010
Ben Sears and Brad Conner – Sing-a-Long

Thu. Aug. 5th 2010
“Much Ado About Nothing (1993) 111 min PG-13
7:00pm–Two love stories intermingle in Shakespeare’s sparkling comedy. Starring Kenneth Branagh, Michael Keaton, Emma Thompson and Denzel Washington. Ice Cream provided by Mad Willie’s! Framingham Public Library, Costin Room, 49 Lexington Street.

Fri. Aug. 6th 2010
Elin *** CANCELED DUE TO ILLNESS ***
Blending classic Brazilian and American jazz with fresh new originals, Elin takes you on a journey back in time with her own unique and modern approach, incorporating the sounds of soul, pop and Afro-Cuban rhythms. Brand-new rising star, Elin (pronounced EE-a-leen), has reached astonishing heights this year on the NYC music scene by selling out […]

Fri. Aug. 6th 2010
Concerts on the Green: John Penny Band
John Penny Band playing great country & western classics at Framingham “Concert on the Green” from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Admission is FREE to all. Donations of food or cash for Metrowest Harvest Food for the Hungry accepted. Restrooms, food and concession stands on-site. Concerts are held Friday evenings throughout the summer. Located at Framingham Centre […]

Sat. Aug. 7th 2010
Cubist Band
Cubist is a World-Rock-Fusion band, founded by world percussionist, Jerry Leake, weaves ancient compositions from African, India, and the Middle East through layers of driving rock, cool groove, ambient, and smokey jazz. Powerfully executed songs, combusting with pure energy and emotion, can rock you in your seat, or move you to into the realm of […]

Sat. Aug. 7th 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. Aug. 7th 2010
Metrowest Colonials v. South Shore Outlaws at FSC
The Metrowest Colonials, a semi-pro football team based out of Framingham face the Plymouth-based South Shore Outlaws, Saturday August 7, 2010 at Framingham State College Stadium, 220 Maple St., Framingham, MA. Kick-off is at 4pm. Admission: Adults $6, Children (12 and older) $3, Framingham and Natick Youth Football players admitted FREE! The Metrowest Colonials are […]

Sat. Aug. 7th 2010
Amazing Things Comedy Mique Show
Wednesday August 7th featuring Marianne Bayard as “The Artist Known As Cher” in her performance of “Cher, A Love Story”, accompanied by her friend, actor comedian Elvis Collins. Says Marc B, a Comic with Improv Boston “..an experience not to be missed. It’s as if Cher transported herself to a rowdy cabaret…” The night will […]

Sat. Aug. 7th 2010
Charity Breakfast and Food Drive at the Framingham Masonic Hall
The Monthly Charity Breakfast and Food Drive will be held on Saturday, the 7th of August, 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 […]

Wed. Aug. 11th 2010
Banjo Dan and the Mid-nite Plowboys
Banjo Dan and the Mid-nite Plowboys is one of the best-established, most respected acoustic bands in the Northeast. Founded in 1972, the band has established a sterling reputation for musicianship, showmanship and right-on-the-money bluegrass entertainment. With a focus on finely-crafted original songs, a Banjo Dan show is full of energy, variety, and spontaneous humor. This […]

Fri. Aug. 13th 2010
Roy Book Binder with Tom Smith opening
Roy Book Binder, is a Blues Singing, guitar picking, song writing raconteur, and has been for the past 40 years! Roy has been interviewed by Terry Gross on NPR’s Fresh Air, featured on the Emmy award winning segment of the PBS TV series EGG Art in America, and appeared more than 30 times on Ralph […]

Fri. Aug. 13th 2010
Concerts on the Green: The Skinny Ties
The Skinny Ties, new wave and power pop band at Framingham “Concert on the Green” from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Admission is FREE to all. Donations of food or cash for Metrowest Harvest Food for the Hungry accepted. Restrooms, food and concession stands on-site. Concerts are held Friday evenings throughout the summer. Located at Framingham Centre […]

Sat. Aug. 14th 2010
3 Swingin’ Tenors with Jim Rice
From their beautiful tributes to The Big Apple, the Mills Brothers, the songs of WWII and The Rat Pack, to musical impersonations of some of America’s most beloved entertainers, three national recording artists have combined their vocal and theatrical talents to create a performance that will excite and entertain audiences of all ages. 3 Swingin’ […]

Sat. Aug. 14th 2010
The PuppeTree presents “Caps For Sale”
This folk tale of a hat seller whose inventory of hats is lost to mischievous monkeys while he is napping is told around the world in every culture that has monkeys. So, the PuppeTree has pulled out all the stops to tell this exciting story through the eyes of 7 different cultures. Performing with a […]

Sat. Aug. 14th 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. Aug. 14th 2010
Metrowest Colonials v. Connecticut Gamblers at FSC
The Metrowest Colonials, a semi-pro football team based out of Framingham face the Plainfield, CT-based Gamblers, Saturday August 14, 2010 at Framingham State College Stadium, 220 Maple St., Framingham, MA. Kick-off is at 4pm. Admission: Adults $6, Children (12 and older) $3, Framingham and Natick Youth Football players admitted FREE! The Metrowest Colonials are a […]

Thu. Aug. 19th 2010
“Midnight” (1939) 94 min NR
7:00pm–This screwball comedy stars Claudette Colbert as a young American in Paris, who is persuaded to pose as a Count’s mistress in order to make his unfaithful wife jealous. Mayhem abounds when her lover appears and she tries to prove him insane in order to continue the charade. Also starring Don Ameche and John Barrymore.Ice […]

Thu. Aug. 19th 2010
Raising Healthy Families
Healthy Children come from healthy parents. Join Dr.Chris Hauck Thursday August 19th at 6:45 p.m. at Chiropractic Solutions 969 Concord St. Framingham Ma. for this MUST SEE workshop. We will discuss why sugar, fructose and sweeteners are making our children obese and unhealthy, how children’s diets are screwing up their metabolism and setting the stage […]

Fri. Aug. 20th 2010
Scamps Comedy presents Bob Siebel
Bob Seibel’s press kit reads “Buffoon,” and that’s an accurate description of the lifetime class clown from the working class city of Lynn, Mass. The son of German immigrants, Seibel tried factory work and school teaching before he discovered he could get paid for making people laugh. A quarter-century later, he’s still one of the […]

Fri. Aug. 20th 2010
Concerts on the Green: Amy Gallatin
Amy Gallatin, known for her soulful country, folk and bluegrass style will be performing at the Framingham “Concert on the Green” from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Admission is FREE to all. Donations of food or cash for Metrowest Harvest Food for the Hungry accepted. Restrooms, food and concession stands on-site. Concerts are held Friday evenings throughout […]

Fri. Aug. 20th 2010
Oklahoma!
Oklahoma! Presented by the PAC Family Players and Performing Arts Center of MetroWest (PAC). Shows on Friday, August 20 at 7:30 pm and Saturday, August 21 at 2:00 pm, Dwight Theater, Framingham State College, 100 State Street, Framingham. Featuring students in grades 3-8. The classic Rodgers & Hammerstein musical features cowboys and cowgirls, and such […]

Sat. Aug. 21st 2010
Mark Poulin as Roy Orbison
Mark Poulin has been performing his Roy Orbison tribute for over 15 years. He performs his own concerts and works with many tribute shows in New England and nationally. His rendition of Roy visually and vocally are eerily accurate. “When we heard you sing for the first time, we were dumbfounded. Who could possibly sound […]

Sat. Aug. 21st 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. Aug. 21st 2010
Luau at the Lake – Saxonville Beach
Aloha! Friends of Saxonville invite you & your family to “LUAU AT THE LAKE” — an afternoon of fun at Saxonville Beach, Saturday August 21 from 3:00pm to 6:30pm. — LUAU FEAST! with Delicious Foods from Local Saxonville Restaurants. Refreshments, Raffles & Prizes! Fun & Games! Live music by the George Ede Trio. — Bring […]

Sat. Aug. 21st 2010
Oklahoma!
Oklahoma! Presented by the PAC Family Players and Performing Arts Center of MetroWest (PAC). Saturday, August 21 at 2:00 pm, Dwight Theater, Framingham State College, 100 State Street, Framingham. Featuring students in grades 3-8. The classic Rodgers & Hammerstein musical features cowboys and cowgirls, and such memorable songs as “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'”, “The […]

Sat. Aug. 21st 2010
Office Depot Teacher Appreciation Breakfast
Office Depot in Shoppers World hosts their annual Teacher’s Appreciation Breakfast this Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. Breakfast buffet courtesy of John Harvards Brew House (Yes they do weekend brunch.)and bagels courtesy of Bruegger’s Bagels in Shoppers World. Discounts and giveaways, plus 50% back in rewards on several products. Call store at 508-620-5570 for […]

Fri. Aug. 27th 2010
Jubilee Gardens
Featuring all original songs by Jubilee Connolly, Jubilee Gardens is a 9-piece acoustic rock adventure! Led by Jubilee himself on vocals and rhythm guitar, and Dan Hunt on lead guitar, the band also includes Dan’s wife Gail on acoustic bass and backing vocals; the mighty Ed Melikian on oud; Reiner Reichel on violin; Mary Servatious, […]

Fri. Aug. 27th 2010
Concerts on the Green: Tom Nutile Orchestra
Tom Nutile Orchestra – big band sounds of yesteryear at the Framingham “Concert on the Green” from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Admission is FREE to all. Donations of food or cash for Metrowest Harvest Food for the Hungry accepted. Restrooms, food and concession stands on-site. Concerts are held Friday evenings throughout the summer. Located at Framingham […]

Fri. Aug. 27th 2010
Crafter’s Wanted for the 2nd Annual Winter Art & Craft Fair at Framingham Public Library!
The fair is a library fundraiser, is juried, and will take place on Saturday, December 11, 10am-3pm. The application fee is $40.00 and will be refunded if the applicant is not selected. Tables are an additional $10.00, but you are welcome to bring your own. Each selected vendor is asked to donate a product to […]

Sat. Aug. 28th 2010
Nightingale
Over the past decade the three superb musicians who make up Nightingale, Becky Tracy (fiddle), Jeremiah McLane (piano, accordion), and Keith Murphy (guitar, mandolin, foot percussion, vocals), have charmed audiences with their vibrant and imaginative explorations of musical traditions that carry listeners across New England to Quebec, Newfoundland, Ireland, France, and beyond.Hailed in Sing Out! […]

Sat. Aug. 28th 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. Aug. 29th 2010
Metrowest Humane Society Walk for Animals!!!!!
We would like to invite you to our Annual Walk for Animals on August 29th, 2010!!!When: Sunday August 29 , 2010

Tue. Aug. 31st 2010
First Day of School (Gr. 1-12)
Framingham public schools grades 1-12 return to school for the 2010-2011 school year on Tuesday, August 31, 2010. (Kindergarten starts September 1st). Many more children will be walking to school this year with the new 2-mile bus exclusion, so please watch out for walkers — and buses.

Tue. Aug. 31st 2010
AUDITIONS for “And Then There Were None”
Framingham Community Theater’s Production of “AND THEN THERE WERE NONE”AUDITIONS: TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 7:00 PMCallbacks: Thursday, Sept. 2, 7:00 PMat the Performing Arts Center of Metrowest 140 Pearl Street, Framingham, MA Directed by Emily C.A SnyderAuditions will consist of readings from the script. Character descriptions and perusal scripts available at PAC.If you would like to […]