February 2016

Mon, Feb 22nd
Matinee Film: Suffragette (2015)
Matinee Film: Suffragette (2015) 106 min PG-13 (some intense violence, thematic elements, brief strong language and partial nudity)Monday February 22, 2:00pmLocation: Town Hall, Blumer RoomIn this galvanizing feminist drama, a working-class laundress (Carey Mulligan) in 19th century London becomes radicalized when she meets a brave cadre of women organizing to obtain the vote. Also starring Meryl Streep and Helena Bonham-Carter.
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Tue, Feb 23rd
Poetry Workshop Led by Bernard Horn
Poetry Workshop Led by Bernard HornTuesday February 23, 7:00-9:00pmLocation: Town Hall, Nevins Conference Room (Room113)This drop-in class welcomes serious poets of all ages and levels of experience who would like to participate for one or more sessions. Each session begins with a discussion of a topic in poetry leading to a brief in-class assignment. Poets who wish to have their work discussed need to provide copies to distribute during the session.
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Thu, Feb 25th
The Founders Were Not Cowards: Louis Brandeis and Freedom of Speech
The Founders Were Not Cowards: Louis Brandeis and Freedom of SpeechThursday, February 25, 7:00pmLocation: Town Hall, Blumer RoomGUEST SPEAKER: Dr. Dan Breen, Lecturer, Brandeis This year celebrates the 100th anniversary of the nomination of Louis Brandeis to the Supreme Court.*Lifelong Learning Lecture Series*This free Thursday night 7:00pm lecture series is a partnership of Framingham State University (FSU) and Framingham Public Library (FPL). The series is sponsored in part by a grant from Constellation, an Exelon Company.
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Fri, Feb 26th
Amy Fairchild and Susan Cattaneo
Amy Fairchild's songwriting and vocal expertise make for an interesting and introspective listening experience.Susan Cattaneo blends rock, folk and blues with a healthy dose of country.
http://www.amazingthings.org

Sat, Feb 27th
Mark Mandeville & Raianne Richards & Outrageous Fortune
...crafted melodies and poignant introspective lyrics on guitar, harmonica, ukelele...
http://http://www.amazingthings.org