Arts & Culture

OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND May 2 & 3, 2009 at Framingham History Center

April 26th, 2009

FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham History Center, formerly the Framingham Historical Society and Museum is having an open house on Saturday May 2nd and Sunday, May 3rd, 2009. Below are details of the activities: SATURDAY MAY 2nd — YARD SALE: 9:00 am-1:00 pm in front of Edgell Memorial Library. We have a lot of fantastic… [read more].

The Susan Boyles of Framingham

April 26th, 2009

Much has been made of the overnight sensation, Susan Boyle of Scotland, who stunned the world on Britain’s Got Talent with a great voice coming from an unglamourous person.   according to reports, she’s an unassuming choirsinger who spent much of her life taking care of her elderly mother. There are many Susan Boyles in Framingham, with talents… [read more].

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE READING ROOMS CELEBRATE

April 15th, 2009

FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Christian Science Reading Room in Framingham will join with other Christian Science Reading Rooms around the world for an International Open House on Thursday, April 16 through Sunday, April 19 from 11am to 4pm. During this Open House, participating Reading Rooms will encourage their local communities to visit and learn what these stores… [read more].

Help Edgell Memorial Library Win A $ 100,000 Grant

April 15th, 2009

FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham History Center’s Edgell Memorial Library, at the corner of Edgell Road and Oak St., has been chosen by the National Trust For Historic Preservation and American Express to compete for a $100,000 grant to restore its magnificent gothic windows. It is competing against 24 other sites in Greater Boston and it needs… [read more].

Pirates of Framingham presented by Framingham Community Theater

April 5th, 2009

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Ahoy, Mateys! Framingham Community Theater proudly presents their next wildly fun mystery dinner theater production… THE PIRATES OF FRAMINGHAM: A Swashbuckling Tale of Legend & Treasure! written by… [read more].

Linda Bove of Sesame Street to appear at the Learning Center for the Deaf

March 30th, 2009

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Learning Center for the Deaf (TLC) is proud to announce that actress Linda Bove from Sesame Street and co-founder of DeafWest Theatre will visit TLC’s Parent-Infant Program and preschool classrooms at at its Framingham campus on Tuesday, April 7. Bove will be honored at TLC’s 10th annual “Spring on the Charles” Gala to… [read more].

Framingham History Book Signing

March 20th, 2009

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Annie’s Book Stop in the Nobscot Shopping Center hosts a signing of the latest book on Framingham this Sunday, March 22, from 2 – 4 p.m. James Parr and Kevin Swope who volunteer at the Framingham History Center and have culled the archives for interesting historical tidbits, will be signing copies of their book… [read more].

OpenSpirit - New Jazz-oriented Worship Experience

March 19th, 2009

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Last fall, Edwards Church held a “Day of Spirit,” in which people were invited to experience a variety of opportunities for spiritual renewal: meditation, yoga, art, music. The positive response from the wider community pointed to a strong spiritual yearning among non-church-going residents in the area. Out of this and other similar experiences, a… [read more].

Staged Combat Series of Classes to be held at PAC Starting Monday, March 16!

March 9th, 2009

FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Performing Arts Center of MetroWest announces a five-week Staged Combat Workshop for students in grades 6-10. An actor should be ready for any part in theater, film, television, or opera that comes along. Learn the ins-and-outs of professional staged combat with Mark Bedell from the… [read more].

Framingham State Student Films in International Festival

March 2nd, 2009

FRAMINGHAM,MA — The Framingham State College Communication Arts Department is proud to announce that two student films have been named official selections at the Bare Bones International Film Festival in Muskogee, Oklahoma. The films were created with the mentorship and expertise of Framingham State College’s Assistant Professor James Bock in a required Visual Media Production Course: COMM… [read more].