October 2015

Fri, Oct 23rd
70s, 80s, 90s Dance Party! Flashback to End Hunger (at Sheraton Hotel)
Friday, October 23, 2015 -- 8:00pm 'til Midnight! *** Grab your leg-warmers, bell bottoms or grungy jeans and come out to help the United Way keep the shelves stocked at three local food pantries, (Pearl Street Cupboard & Cafe in Framingham, Marlborough Community Cupboard and WHEAT Community Connections in Clinton). *** Hunger in the MetroWest/495 region continues to be a daily struggle for many of our neighbors. Together we can help keep children, adults and seniors fed and healthy. *** Event held at Sheraton Hotel, Rt. 9 W., Framingham MA. *** This is a "21+" event with Cash Bar, Live Band, DJ, Contests, Prizes, Raffles, Photo booth and more! *** Come on down to funky town and dance beneath the disco ball, enter the costume or dance contest, listen to some killer 80s music by the Aquanett's and let DJ Todd lay down some slammin' dance tunes from the 70s, 80s and 90s, all for a good cause! *** Cost: $25 per person *** For tickets, use link below to visit the United Way's website or call the United Way at (508) 872-3291 *** Have a question? Email Sandra.Baldi@uwotc.org
http://www.uwotc.org/flashback

Sat, Oct 24th
Henley-Douglas RnB (at Amazing Things)
Henley-Douglas RnB – HDRnB is an original R&B/soul/groove band founded by in late 2010, featuring Henley Douglas Jr. (sax), Douglas Gimbel (vocals), John Iltis (drums), Eric Reardon (guitar), Squantch (trombone), David Walker (bass). Henley Douglas Jr.'s early career includes stints with the Big Dig Saxophone Quartet and Skin, a Boston-based funk-rock outfit that would open for acts like the Neville Brothers and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. He founded the Heavy Metal Horns, a band that reached international acclaim in the 90s, and for 10 years, fronted the Boston Horns, a funk/jazz band also featuring HMH alum Garret Savluk. *** Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=149&v=TI51-eR22IU *** Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St. Framingham, MA 01702 *** (508) 405-2787
http://www.amazingthings.org

Sat, Oct 24th
Pumpkin Fair at Potter Road
FALL FUN: Potter Road School's annual Pumpkin Fair is Sat. Oct 24th from 11AM–3PM at 492 Potter Rd. Come by for yummy treats at the food and bake sale or to get in on the fun: pumpkin painting, arts and crafts, candy art, games and prizes, face painting, moon bounce and obstacle course. The Pumpkin Fair will be held rain or shine. All proceeds will go to the school to provide scholarships, grants, and programs to the students, teachers, and school.

Sat, Oct 24th
Veterans Acupuncture Care Metrowest
A local group of volunteer acupuncturists is offering free community acupuncture for veterans, active military, first responders and their families. 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 clinic will be open the hours of 10 a.m.-12 noon every Saturday. Last sitting is 11:30 am. Walk in. No appointment needed. Winter snow cancellation made by 8 a.m., please check facebook page or call info line 508 626 0896 for a message.
http://vacmetrowest.com

Sat, Oct 24th
Wayside's 5K4Kids
The 6th Annual 5K4Kids will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2015, at the Walsh Middle School in Framingham. Thanks to our friends and supporters, this event has raised close to $300,000 since 2010 to help Wayside fulfill its mission: "Empowering children, young adults and families achieve greater independence and emotional well-bring" through mental health counseling and family support services. Please consider joining us this year for a wonderful day starting with a 5-kilometer run/walk at 10am, followed by a Halloween festival, awards ceremony and the drawing of the $5KGetaway raffle for a $5,000 vacation! Get creative and dress in costume to celebrate the spirit of Halloween, but remember, this is a family event! The first 250 race registrants will receive a long-sleeve race jersey and will be professionally timed with a "race chip". - More info using link below.
http://wayside5k4kids2015.kintera.org/

Sun, Oct 25th
Carmine Orsini (at Amazing Things)
Carmine Orsini, an Italian tenor who has shared the stage with Pavarotti is an accomplished Tenor from the Campania region of Italy and has toured extensively through Europe. Carmine will take you on a journey you won't soon forget…Tickets:$20 (Stu/Sen $19, Mem $17, Child U12 $10) *** Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qku56NHBXm4 *** Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St. Framingham, MA 01702 *** (508) 405-2787
http://www.amazingthings.org

Fri, Oct 30th
The Love Dogs (at Amazing Things)
Take one red-hot horn section – we're talkin' alto, tenor, baritone saxes and trombone – down and dirty. Add liberal amounts of barrelhouse boogie-woogie piano and stinging Fender guitar. Pour over a funky and swinging rhythm section that Blues Review magazine called "the best in the business", and top it all off with a crazy and charismatic front man with one of the biggest blues voices around. Season with a few years on the road tearing up juke joints, festivals and concert halls across the U.S. and Canada and on both sides of the Atlantic. Sound tasty? It's a recipe for music and mayhem, for intensity and irreverence; it's THE LOVE DOGS. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=15&v=J2W4pEdrGMY *** Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St. Framingham, MA 01702 *** (508) 405-2787
http://www.amazingthings.org

Sat, Oct 31st
Mark Poulin-Roy Orbison Tribute (at Amazing Things)
"Mark Poulin brings it back… Mark Poulin has been performing his Roy Orbison tribute for over 15 years. He performs his own concerts and works with many tribute shows in New England and nationally. His rendition of Roy visually and vocally are eerily accurate."When we heard you sing for the first time, we were dumbfounded. Who could possibly sound like Roy Orbison?" Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEHW7Ucwt7E *** Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St. Framingham, MA 01702 *** (508) 405-2787
http://www.amazingthings.org

Sat, Oct 31st
Veterans Acupuncture Care Metrowest
A local group of volunteer acupuncturists is offering free community acupuncture for veterans, active military, first responders and their families. 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 clinic will be open the hours of 10 a.m.-12 noon every Saturday. Last sitting is 11:30 am. Walk in. No appointment needed. Winter snow cancellation made by 8 a.m., please check facebook page or call info line 508 626 0896 for a message.
http://vacmetrowest.com