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  • FPAC Going Global with VOD

    (Contributed by Greg Martin, FPAC Production Technician)

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — It has been a busy time lately for FPAC TV programming. We have many new specials, public service announcements (PSAs), and a lot of exciting new series shows. We’re stronger and better than ever before, and as always offering the most unique, fresh, and sometimes controversial programming you’re likely to see in Framingham.

    In related news, FPAC is in the process of purchasing and installing a Video-On-Demand (VOD) server from Tightrope Media. You may ask, “What does this mean for Framingham television?”

    Until now, FPAC’s fine programming was available only to the residents of Framingham. At FPAC, we felt that we were depriving the rest of the planet’s 5 billion inhabitants of the educational, funny, and unique programming that we show here, unavailable anywhere else. With the addition of this server, FPAC shows will be available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, 365 days/year, ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD.

    The Cablecast SX VOD server makes our content available for viewing on demand over the Internet, to anyone, at any time. When a digital file arrives at FPAC, we will automatically transcode it for viewing and podcasting and then make the file available though the FPAC website.

    FPAC will become global in reach, offering viewers up to 30,000 hours of programming at the click of a mouse. Viewers can receive automatic notifications of new content via RSS feeds, and can download programming to and iPod, iPhone, or similar mobile device for viewing on the go. So get ready, Framingham, for some international exposure!

  • News from the Framingham Farmer’s Market

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Up until this season, I would have been inclined to think that a lot of rain would be good for such a water-heavy fruit as melons. Unfortunately, the converse is true.

    All the early season rain has delayed the growth of melons and we are still watching to see if this will be the melon-prize week. We did have a few melons two weeks ago – that was the first crop’s yield. The second crop, I’m told, will be larger and more satisfying – but when they will be ready for picking depends on the next few days’ weather.

    The farmers won’t pick them if they are substandard – they only want to bring premium produce to the farmers’ market. If a field taste determines more time on the vine is needed, then we will need to wait patiently for another week or so. In addition to melons, keep a lookout for another harvest of prune plums. Those should also be coming soon – hopefully this Thursday or the next.

    Last week several of us panicked when the 12:30 opening holler came and went with no sign of our Hmong farmers. They did finally arrive, about 45 minutes later, bringing with them a fine selection of pea tendrils, watercress, mustard greens, amaranth, taioba, maxixe , thai basil and, my favorite – lemongrass. For those who missed them last week, rest assured that they plan to return with plenty more this week…and they’re not expecting any further traffic delays (of course).

    In addition to copious amounts of tomatoes, peaches, zucchinis, summer squash, beans, greens, eggplants, peppers, ground cherries and tomatillos, we’ll also have our full, varied selection of cheeses, breads , baked goods, flowers and kettle corn. See you this Thursday!

    Ernie Update: Ernie is still in the throws of harvest season but as he completes the harvest of first plantings, he is harrowing the finished fields and planting winter rye. This is a very busy time of year for him as he keeps up with the picking, plucking and pulling while tending to soon-to-be-harvested kohl crops and planting winter enrichment crops.

    (Contributed by: Elizabeth Aurilio, Market Manager)

  • Fountain Street Studios Presents Second Fridays Art Walk Strolls

    Framingham, MA – Fountain Street Studios, 59 Fountain Street, Framingham, announces Art Walk Strolls on second Fridays: September, October, November, December, 2009, from 6 – 9 pm. This Fall collaboration begins with an opening reception on Friday, September 11, from 6 – 9pm.

    Fountain Street Studios is a thriving artists’ community located in the historic Bancroft Building in South Framingham, MA. With over 60 working artists, Fountain Street Studios is diverse and inclusive, and enjoys an excellent rapport with the surrounding community, including other artist groups, as well as both public and private supporters of the arts. A multitude of visual styles and media exist within the group of resident artists whose innate goal is to make art that inspires, excites, breaks boundaries and fosters the creativity in all.

    The strolls feature 16 Resident Artists: Jodie Apeseche, Painting, Mixed Meda; Cheryl Clinton, Painting; Becky Kisabeth Gibbs, Abstract Painting; Bob Grignaffini, Oil Painting; Carol O’Malia, Oil Painting; Joan Sprachman, Painting; Roy Perkinson, Oil, Watercolor;Sorin Bica, Contemporary Painting, Drawing; Priscilla Claus, Painting, Printmaking;Lynne Damianos, Photography; Karen Jacobs, Contemporary Landscapes; Margie Sisitskey, Painting, Pottery; Gesa Lehnert, Painting, Sculpture, Mixed Media; Benedito Megidesh, Fine Furniture Design; Will Kerr, Painting; Paul Riedl, Painting, Furniture Restoration and Design.

    Fountain Street Studios artists are thrilled to open their doors for these monthly strolls. This is a special opportunity to see new and exciting works by many artists in their own creative spaces. The stroll is a fun and casual way to see a wide range of contemporary artworks in a relaxed setting. Fountain Street Studios is handicapped accessible except to wheelchairs, as the freight elevator can only be reached by descending two stairs. The strolls are free and open to the public with plenty of free parking available.

    (Visit website for more info: http://www.FountainStreetStudios.com)

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