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Wed. Sep. 1st 2010
Auditions for “The Jungle Book” for Grades 3-8
Open Auditions for students in grades 3-8 for Disney’s “The Jungle Book”. Wed. Sept. 1, from 6-8. Auditions are at the Performing Arts Center of MetroWest, 140 Pearl St., Framingham.Rehearsals Wednesdays 5:30-7:30 and Sundays 3-5 at PAC. Performances Nov. 12, 13, & 14, at PAC.There is a fee for participating, if cast.Please call ahead (508-875-5554) […]

Sat. Sep. 4th 2010
Charity Breakfast and Food Drive at the Framingham Masonic Hall
The Monthly Charity Breakfast and Food Drive will be held on Saturday, the 4th of September, 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. Sep. 4th 2010
Bill Staines with Mary Pratt and Terence Hegarty opening
Anyone not familiar with the music of Bill Staines is in for a special treat. For over 35 years, Bill has traveled throughout North America, singing his songs and delighting audiences at festivals, folksong societies, colleges, concerts, clubs and coffeehouses. A New England native, Bill became involved with the Boston-Cambridge folk scene in the early […]

Sat. Sep. 4th 2010
Mariana Children’s Music
“Fun and educational, Mariana’s music is a bowl of magical stories mixed with a delicious sauce of creativity and uniqueness. The assorted flavors of reggae, folk, candombe, rock, blues, bossa nova, tango and jazz make the perfect blend for a multicultural recipe the entire family will enjoy. But let’s not forget about the essential ingredient: […]

Mon. Sep. 6th 2010
NO SCHOOL – Labor Day 2010
Framingham public schools will be closed on Monday, September 6, 2010 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

Tue. Sep. 7th 2010
Gateway Camera Club
The Gateway Camera Club which meets every Tuesday at St. Andrews Church, 3 Maple St., Framingham, MA 01702will be holding its first meeting of the season on September 7th at 7:15 PM. The speaker is photographer Essdras Suarez of the Boston Globe. He will be presenting on his career as a photojournalist. This meeting is […]

Tue. Sep. 7th 2010
Printmaker marc Cote “I Rather Wood Cut”; and “In Pen and Pencil” Drawings by Nikolay Cherny and Vladimir Chernyayev

Thu. Sep. 9th 2010
Teresa Ines & Marcus Santos in Concert
7:00pm–This highly-acclaimed duo includes Latin jazz singer Teresa Ines and contemporary percussionist Marcus Santos, performing earthy, percussive samba and jazzy bossa nova as well as other Afro-Brazilian music. Refreshments provided by Trader Joes. Framingham Public Library, Costin Room, 49 Lexington Street. 508-532-6347.

Thu. Sep. 9th 2010
NO SCHOOL – Rosh Hashana
Framingham Public Schools are closed Thursday & Friday, September 9-10, 2010 in observance of Rosh Hashana.

Fri. Sep. 10th 2010
Friday Night Film: Crazy Heart (2009) 111 min R (language and brief sexuality)
7:00pm–Jeff Bridges stars in his Oscar role as Bad Blake, a broken-down, hard drinking country singer who struggles down the road to redemption after meeting Jean, a journalist who sees the real man behind the musician. Refreshments. Also starring Maggie Gyllenhaal and Robert Duvall. Please enter on the Lexington Street side only, between 6:30pm-7:15pm. Refreshments. […]

Fri. Sep. 10th 2010
NO SCHOOL – Rosh Hashana
Framingham Public Schools are closed Thursday & Friday, September 9-10, 2010 in observance of Rosh Hashana.

Fri. Sep. 10th 2010
Wolverine Jazz Band
The Wolverine Jazz Band is a seven-piece group that roams over the tradition of American Popular music from the first half of the 20th Century. Dixieland, swing, pop and even a little R&B and Bebop thrown in from time to time keeps the music from stagnating or becoming predictable. Comprised of the top Traditional Jazz […]

Sat. Sep. 11th 2010
Craft Fair on the Common
Metro West Humane Society’s 4rd annual Craft Fair, held rain or shine, features quality original crafts and art work hand made by over 85 local artisans. Includes items for pets, handcrafted jewelry, a large variety of fabric crafts, ceramics, wood furniture, paintings, photography, glasswork, wall hangings, many other unique and interesting items. Free parking. Food […]

Sat. Sep. 11th 2010
Luiz Simas with Jason Davis and Bertram Lehmann

Sat. Sep. 11th 2010
Tanglewood Marionettes present “An Arabian Adventure”
Featuring over a dozen beautifully hand-crafted marionettes and exquisite “story-book” style scenery, “An Arabian Adventure” tells the tale of a Persian prince who is thrown into a dungeon because of his love for a beautiful princess. Facing danger at every turn, the courageous prince must battle his way out of the underground prison to save […]

Sat. Sep. 11th 2010
Free Family Music Class

Sat. Sep. 11th 2010
“National Day of Service” Yard Sale

Sat. Sep. 11th 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. Sep. 12th 2010
MetroWest PFLAG
MetroWest PFLAG (Parents,Families, and Friends of Lesbians,Gays, and Transgendered people) invite all to an evening of conversation,sharing,support, and connection the second Sunday of each month (Sept. 12, 2010) from 7pm to 9pm at First Parish Church, 24 Vernon St., Framingham Center… metrowestpflaf@verizon.net

Sun. Sep. 12th 2010
Sandra Ferriera
Sandra Ferreira has being described by “The Brazilian Times”, “Bisado”, “A Noticia” as a “bold and surprisingly large voice… which touches our souls in a deeper level”. Her excellent academic background with a degree in Piano Performance and a Masters from the Boston Conservatory, complements her talent and gifted musicality. Her roles include Countess (Le […]

Sun. Sep. 12th 2010
Free Lesson Day
Take an individual lesson in piano, voice, violin, viola, guitar, and tour the Performing Arts Center. Reservations preferred by calling the PAC office at 508-875-5554. Walk-ins accommodated when possible. Free and open to the public.PAC is located at 140 Pearl St, on the third floor of the Danforth Museum building, in downtown Framingham. Enter on […]

Tue. Sep. 14th 2010
Main Library Book Club: “Brooklyn: A Novel.” By Colm Toibin.
7:00pm–In the 1950s, young Eilis Lacey comes to America from Ireland, and lands in a Brooklyn boarding house. Her homesickness is hidden in the letters she writes home, as she carefully and painstakingly adapts to her new life. “Toibin’s prose is as elegant in its simplicity as it is complex in the emotions it evokes.”– […]

Wed. Sep. 15th 2010
Lifelong Learning Session: “More than Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down: How to be a “Cineliterate.”
Dr. Arthur Nolletti Jr., Professor Emerita of Film Studies, Framingham State College. 7:00pm. Learn tips from an expert! Find out what to “look for” in a film, including stylistic elements, sound and use of camera, in order to become more “cineliterate.”This is part of our Lifelong Learning Series, a collaboration between the Framingham Public Library […]

Thu. Sep. 16th 2010
Square Dancing Demonstration

Fri. Sep. 17th 2010
Hiro Honshuku Ensemble
“Hiro Honshuku is a man of many parts virtuoso flutist, imaginative composer, capable visual artist and gifted teacher. A composer is always heartened to learn he has been an influence in a musician’s life; Hiro has taken what he learned from the Lydian Concept and used it as I had intended it to be used […]

Sat. Sep. 18th 2010
New England Americana Festival presents: Jimmy Ryan & Hayride; Highway Ghosts; and Jeff Byrd & Dirty Finch
This Event is presented in association with the New England Americana Festival. www.newenglandamericanafestival.comJimmy Ryan’s fingers fly across the mandolin like lightning rips through a stormy sky. His flair is energizing, his style unique and the outcome leaves his audience spellbound. A blended perfection of rootsy rock, bluegrass and world music, his invigorating performance displays influences […]

Sat. Sep. 18th 2010
Mickey Spain Musical Jamboree
C’mon everybody, here’s your chance to sing, dance and clap your hands with the Mickey Spain Musical Jamboree.Have you ever wondered what the animals do on the farm after the farmer has gone to bed? Imagined what it would be like to be a fish? Or thought about who or what might be walking down […]

Sat. Sep. 18th 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. Sep. 19th 2010
Julian Milkis and Sima Kustanovich
In a world where the word “cross-over artist” is thrown around without much meaning, clarinetist Julian Milkis stands out as a true testament to this description as one of the most exciting and versatile artist performing today, and one of the leading practitioners of his instrument. A rarity amongst clarinetist, Mr. Milkis’ remains the only […]

Fri. Sep. 24th 2010
Jim’s Big Ego
Perform a Google search for “the Greatest Band in the History of Recorded Music” and you will get only one result: Jim’s Big Ego. Hailing from the small New England town of Boston, Massachusetts, Jim’s Big Ego has carved a unique place in the the music world by rocking harder, fresher, louder, sweeter and better […]

Fri. Sep. 24th 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. Sep. 25th 2010
Lifelong Learning Series: “American Art at the Addison Gallery of American Art”
Dr. Erika Schneider, Assistant Prof. of Art History, Framingham State College. Saturday, September 25, 10:00am-11:30am.The newly renovated Addison Gallery at Phillips Academy boasts a rich collection of American art, and this illustrated presentation will cover some of their artists including such notables as Winslow Homer, Impressionist painters, Georgia O’Keeffe and others. Framingham State CollegeD. Justin […]

Sat. Sep. 25th 2010
Gordon Bok with Erik Balkey opening

Sat. Sep. 25th 2010
Bonaparte – Magician Extraordinaire!
BONAPARTE’S award-winning Family Magic Concert features Astounding Magic, Hilarious Comedy, Oodles of audience participation and the dramatic appearance of his adorable furry and feathered friends-Frisky the bunny and Snow the beautiful white dove. The kids will shout and laugh with glee as BONAPARTE draws them into his whimsical world of Magic!The name Bonaparte is highly […]

Sat. Sep. 25th 2010
Framingham MRC Bagels and Badging
Meet and greet for current and potential members. Current members will get their picture taken for their official MRC badge. The Framingham Medical Reserve Corps is a group of volunteers, medical and non-medical, who donate their time and expertise to promote healthy living throughout the year and to prepare for and respond to emergencies. Sept […]

Sat. Sep. 25th 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. Sep. 25th 2010
Huge Children’s Tag Sale
The West Suburban Chapter of the Mass. Mothers of Twins Assoc invites you to their Fall Tag Sale on Saturday Sept. 25 from 10-1 at the Congregational Church of Needham, 1154 Great Plain Avenue, Needham. Over 20,000 items for sale at super low prices, including gently used children’s clothing, winter outerwear, strollers, baby equipment, cribs, […]

Sun. Sep. 26th 2010
The Air Department
Would you like to get a little fresh air? Looking for something new and unusual to listen to, something where the sky really is the limit? You’ve arrived at THE AIR DEPARTMENT!We invite you to explore uncharted musical territory and exotic sonic landscapes where the imagination roams free. Indulge yourself in a deep mix of […]

Sun. Sep. 26th 2010
Walk to Prevent Homelessness

Sun. Sep. 26th 2010
Free Soccer Shoot-Out
Framingham Lodge of Elks #1264 is sponsoring a FREE Soccer Shoot-0ut on Sunday, Sept. 26, behind Keefe Tech High School (next to Loring Arena Ice Rink). This shoot out is open to all children age 4 through 13 (as of August 1, 2010). Registration is from 12:00 to 1:00 pm. 24 Trophies will be awarded […]

Mon. Sep. 27th 2010
Identifying Early Struggling Readers – 6:30pm @ FPL
Please join F-SEPAC for our first meeting of the new school year! *** “Red Flags: How to Identify Early Struggling Readers” *** DATE: Monday, September 27 *** TIME: 6:30 to 8:30pm *** PLACE: Framingham Public Library, 49 Lexington Street, Framingham MA 01702 *** PRESENTERS: Pamela Hook, Ph.D. & Dr Joanna Christodoulou *** PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Are […]

Wed. Sep. 29th 2010
Lifelong Learning Series: Living Deliberately: Thinking like Thoreau Today
Jeffrey, S. Cramer, Curator of Collections at the Thoreau Institute.7:00pm. Find out what it means to live with Thoreauvian resolve and purpose, and how Thoreau’s teachings are still relevant in today’s world. The Lifelong Learning Series is a collaboration between Framingham Public Library and Framingham State College. Framingham Public Library, Costin Room, 49 Lexington Street. […]