Arts & Culture

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].

Author Signing Sunday at Annie's

February 27th, 2009

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Annie’s Book Stop in Nobscot Shopping Center hosts an author signing by Erin Dionne, Framingham author of the newly released title: Models don’t eat chocolate cookies. Dionne will be signing books and reading passages from the book from 2 – 4 p.m. this… [read more].

Three Cups of Tea Author Draws Crowd

February 8th, 2009

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Greg Mortenson, author of Three Cups of Tea, the book chosen for the Framingham Reads Together initiative, spoke to a packed crowd of an estimated 1000 people at Nevins Hall on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009. Mortenson, a humble and sincere speaker, shared insightful commentary and stunning photography from his extraordinary journeys through a region… [read more].

Buffalo Soldier Programs

January 5th, 2009

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Stony Brook Museum, Inc. will sponsor a series of programs and an impressive collection of artwork depicting the role of the African-American people in our nations military. The collection, belonging to the Buffalo Soldier Heritage, Inc., Southborough, Massachusetts, will be described in detail by knowledgeable “troopers” attired in period Indian Campaign (1866-1890) uniforms. Supported… [read more].

Exclusive Book Signing at Annie's Book Stop

December 11th, 2008

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Paul Ashton, owner of Annie’s Book Stop announces the exclusive Framingham author signing on Sunday, Dec 14, 2008, 2 – 4 p.m. by Spencer Smith, Author of: “The Young Jesus Chronicles”. If you liked “Life of Brian”, you’ll love “The Young Jesus Chronicles” by Spencer Smith and Mark Penta. The book documents in a… [read more].

2008 Annual Tree Lighting with Santa

December 11th, 2008

FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Town of Framingham celebrates the holiday season with their annual holiday tree lighting on Friday, December 12th, 2008 starting at 6:15 p.m. The large donated tree in front of the Memorial Building will be lit following a countdown led by radio personality Scott Gibbons. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive courtesy of the… [read more].

Free Winter Concert at Mass Bay

November 20th, 2008

FRAMINGHAM, MA — The MetroWest Youth Symphony Orchestra along with the PREPARATORY STRING ORCHESTRA, Music Directors – Paul Surapine and Etleva Hima-Buli present a winter concert on December 7, 2008 at 3:00 PM at Mass Bay Community College, Flagg Dr., Framingham. Performances include music from Dvorak’s Slavonic Dances, Bach’s Passacaglia and Fugue and Holst’s Saint Paul’s Suite…. [read more].

Artist's Reception at Annie's Book Stop & Gallery this Sunday

November 15th, 2008

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Annie’s Book Stop in the Nobscot Shopping Center, is hosting an artist’s reception for the Stella Perlov show “Check Reality” on Sunday Nov. 16, 2008 from 2 – 4 pm. Paul Ashton, owner of Annie’s always been a fan of the surreal and is particularly pleased to be able to show this set of… [read more].

Presentation:Rebuilding Lives: Miriam Van Waters

November 13th, 2008

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham History Center (formerly the Framingham Historical Society and Museum) presents Storyteller Libby Franck in: Rebuilding Lives: Miriam Van Waters and the Framingham Women’s Reformatory. During the 30’s & 40’s, the remarkable Dr. Van Waters developed a respected program of reform for the women sentenced to the Framingham Reformatory with mother/baby classes, a… [read more].

First Annual FHS Holiday Marketplace

November 13th, 2008

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Framingham High School is planning a Holiday Marketplace sponsored by the Parent Athletic Committee to benefit the FHS athletic program. The marketplace will take place on Saturday December 6, 2008 from 10 am to 4 pm at Framingham High School. Dont’ miss this event! Organizers have rounded up 90 exhibitors with high quality, original… [read more].