September 2013

Thu, Sep 5th
Pianist Monica Tessitore in Concert!
7:00pm --Acclaimed pianist Monica Tessitore will perform the works of Brazilian composers Claudio Santoro, Octavio Maul, Ernesto Nazareth and e Villa-Lobos.Framingham Public Library, Costin Room, 49 Lexington Street. Refreshments.
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org

Fri, Sep 6th
Friday Night Film: "42" (2013) 128 min PG-13 (for thematic elements including language)
--7:00pm – "42" tells the story of two men – the great Jackie Robinson and the legendary Brooklyn Dodgers GM, Branch Rickey. Together they changed the face of baseball forever. Starring Chadwick Boseman and Harrison Ford. "This story inspires and entertains with a vital chapter in this nation's history." (Denver Post). PLEASE ENTER ON THE PEARL STREET SIDE. Framingham Public Library, Costin Room 49 Lexington Street. Refreshments.
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org

Sat, Sep 7th
Veterans Acupuncture Care
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. For more information, call 508 626 0896 or website www.vacmetrowest.com
http://vacmetrowest.com

Sun, Sep 8th
AUDITIONS: "The DuhVinci Affair" murder mystery & mayhem in Renaissance Italy
Framingham Community Theater-Bella Costa Ristorante Special Presentation, Written by Emily C.A. Snyder, Directed by Karen Dinehart ~ Friday evening performances at the restaurant October 11, 18 & 25 ~ AUDITIONS BY APPOINTMENTSun. 9/8 & Mon. 9/9, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. @ Performing Arts Center of MetroWest (140 Pearl Street 3rd Floor, Framingham) ~ Rehearsals Sundays, Mondays & Wednesdays OR Thursdays (TBD) ~ TO REQUEST AN AUDITION TIME or additional information, please e-mail StageDoor.FCT@gmail.comor call 508-625-0fct (0328)

Sun, Sep 8th
Danforth Art Fall Open House
Danforth Art kicks off its Fall 2013 Season with a FREE Open House! *** Join us on September 8, 2013, and be among the first to visit our fall exhibitions, meet exhibiting artists and art school faculty, and enjoy hands-on art activities in our studios. *** Free admission all day! *** Art activities 2:00pm 'til 4:00pm *** Danforth Art, 123 Untion Ave, Framingham, MA, 01702
http://www.danforthart.org/openhousefall13.html

Sun, Sep 8th
Grandparents' Day Concert: David Polansky's Inter-generational Cabaret!
--2:00pm –-Award-winning composer David Polansky presents a mix of music including perennial kid favorites as well as the music of Hoagy Carmichael, George Gershwin, Irving Berlin and others. Refreshments. Framingham Public Library, Costin Room, 49 Lexington Street.
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org

Sun, Sep 8th
New England Photo Biennial (at Danforth Art)
Every two years, the Danforth Art celebrates contemporary photography through a highly selective exhibition of photographers who live or work in New England. Juried by Francine Weiss, Curator and Loupe Editor at the Photographic Resource Center, Boston, the New England Photography Biennial 2013 showcases exciting and innovative photography by both established and emerging artists and will be on exhibit at Danforth Art September 8 – November 3, 2013.This year's juror is Francine Weiss, Curator and Loupe Editor for the Photographic Resource Center, Boston, received her BA from Wellesley College in English and studio art and her PhD in American studies from Boston University. A specialist in the history of photography and American visual culture, Francine wrote her dissertation on Edward Weston's photographs for Leaves of Grass. Since starting at the PRC in 2012, she has curated two exhibitions, "The Doors of Perception: Vision and Innovation in Alternative Processes," which drew in record numbers of visitors, and "Framed: Identity and the Photographic Portrait," which opens September 3, 2013. She also edits the PRC's journal, Loupe, which publishes thrice yearly. Prior to joining the PRC, Francine worked as the Acting Assistant Curator in the Department of Photographs at the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. Her past museum experience also includes three years as a curatorial fellow and research assistant at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University and two years as a graduate intern and curatorial fellow at the deCordova Museum and Sculpture Park. At deCordova, she curated "DeCordova Collects: Gifts from Stephen and Sybil Stone," and co-curated "Self-Evidence: Identity in Contemporary Art" and the "2003 deCordova Annual." Francine has also taught art history courses at Wellesley College, Simmons College, and Boston University.When: September 8, 2013 - November 3, 2013 *** Danforth Art, 123 Untion Ave, Framingham, MA, 01702
http://www.danforthart.org

Mon, Sep 9th
AUDITIONS: "The DuhVinci Affair" murder mystery & mayhem in Renaissance Italy
Framingham Community Theater-Bella Costa Ristorante Special Presentation, Written by Emily C.A. Snyder, Directed by Karen Dinehart ~ Friday evening performances at the restaurant October 11, 18 & 25 ~ AUDITIONS BY APPOINTMENTSun. 9/8 & Mon. 9/9, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. @ Performing Arts Center of MetroWest (140 Pearl Street 3rd Floor, Framingham) ~ Rehearsals Sundays, Mondays & Wednesdays OR Thursdays (TBD) ~ TO REQUEST AN AUDITION TIME or additional information, please e-mail StageDoor.FCT@gmail.comor call 508-625-0fct (0328)

Mon, Sep 9th
Open Rehearsal & Auditions: The A Cappella Singers
For women who love to sing! Please join us for our first of three open rehearsals and auditions from 7:00-9:00pm on Monday, September 9th at Fisk United Methodist Church at 106 Walnut Street in Natick. The A Cappella Singers is a women's chorus celebrating 50 years of singing! For more information, please email info@theacappellasingers.org
http://www.theacappellasingers.org

Tue, Sep 10th
Main Library Book Club: What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank by Nathan Englander
-- 7:00pm --Selected as a New York Times Notable Book, Nathan Englander's dazzling collection of short stories has placed him at the very forefront of contemporary American fiction. Led by Ruth Winett. Framingham Public Library, Costin Room, 49 Lexington Street.
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org

Wed, Sep 11th
September 11th Remembrance Ceremony (at Cushing Park)
5:30pm - The Town of Framingham will host a remembrance ceremony for the twelfth anniversary of those who lost their lives in the tragic events of September 11, 2001, including the seventeen people with ties to Framingham. The event will include solemn remarks, a reading of the names on the memorial, prayer offerings, and a presentation of the colors by the Framingham Fire and Police Department Color and Honor Guards. *** The ceremony will be held at the September 11th Living Memorial located at Cushing Memorial Park, Dudley Road, on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at 5:30 P.M and is expected to last for about a half-hour. *** All are invited to attend this memorial event. *** For more information, please contact the Town of Framingham Parks & Recreation Department at 508-532-5960

Thu, Sep 12th
FHS Open House Night (at Framingham High School)
7:00pm 'til 9:00pm - FHS Parents, mark your calendars, Open House Night for the 2013-2014 school year will be held Thursday, September 12th, 2013. *** Parents will follow their child's schedule, attending 10-minute "classes" where each teacher will discuss curriculum, homework, testing, grading and other specific to their classes. *** NOTE: Parents are advised to arrive by 6:40pm as parking and walking (possibly up or down stairs) to get to their child's first classroom by 7:00pm can be challenging! *** Framingham High School, 115 "A" St., Framingham, MA
http://www.framingham.k12.ma.us/fhs.cfm

Thu, Sep 12th
Lifelong Learning Lecture Series: Lincoln at Gettysburg
Guest Speaker: Dr. Gary Hylander, Visiting Professor of History, Framingham State University.-- 7:00pm--The power of words has rarely been given a more compelling demonstration than Lincoln's remarks at Gettysburg. This November marks the sesquicentennial of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. Framingham Public Library, Costin Room, 49 Lexington Street.
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org

Sun, Sep 15th
Sunday Concert Series: Pianist Igor Lovchinsky
Sunday September 15, 3:00pm – Acclaimed by Germany's Piano Magazine for the "elegance and rapturous beauty" of his music-making, pianist Igor Lovchinsky returns to perform a one-hour concert. Refreshments. *** Framingham Public Library, Costin Room, 49 Lexington St., Downtown Framingham
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org

Mon, Sep 16th
Open Rehearsal & Auditions: The A Cappella Singers
For women who love to sing! Please join us for an open rehearsal and audition from 7:00-9:00pm on Monday, September 16th at Fisk United Methodist Church at 106 Walnut Street in Natick. The A Cappella Singers is a women's chorus celebrating 50 years of singing! For more information, please email info@theacappellasingers.org
http://www.theacappellasingers.org

Thu, Sep 19th
Frozen in Time: An Epic Story of Survival and a Modern Quest for Lost Heroes of World War II
Guest Speaker: Mitchell Zuckoff, Professor of History, Boston University--7:00pm--NY Times bestselling author Zuckoff tells a gripping true story of survival, bravery and honor in the vast Arctic wilderness during World War II. The New England Mobile Book Fair will sell copies of the book. Refreshments. Framingham Public Library, Costin Room, 49 Lexington Street.
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org

Sat, Sep 21st
2nd Annual Flyer 5K Breakaway Walk / Run
10:00am at Walsh Middle School *** Saturday, September 21st, 2013, run, walk or sponsor a participant to support the Framingham High School Boys Varsity Hockey Team & benefit the Boston Bruins Foundation. *** Awards, Raffles & Fun! *** For info on registration or sponsoring runners/walkers, visit the active.com website, (using link below). *** Walsh Middle School, 301 Brook St, Framingham, MA 01701
http://www.active.com/donate/flyer5kbreakaway2013

Sat, Sep 21st
Doors to History - Free Admission! (at Edgell Memorial Library)
1:00pm 'til 4:00pm - Enjoy free admission to both the Shoppers' World 1951-1994 Exhibition and Framingham's permanent Civil War Exhibition, and join a self-paced family discovery activity "Explore your Historic Spaces" at this special open house! *** Doors to History is a new collaboration of historic sites in Greater Boston created as a result of 2009's Partners in Preservation Program sponsored by American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. *** For info on other open houses taking place throughout the region, visit www.doorstohistory.org *** Edgell Memorial Library, 3 Oak Street, Framingham Centre, MA.
http://www.framinghamhistory.org/doors-to-history-open-house-free-admission

Sat, Sep 21st
Framingham Farms Tour
1:30pm - Meet at Hanson's Farm (20 Nixon Rd), then learn about each farm's unique contribution to the well-being of our town: 1:30 - 2:15: Hanson's Farm. Learn about the farm during a hayride.2:30 - 3:15: Stearns Farm at 862 Edmands Road. Tour the farm. Pick flowers for $0.25 a stem.3:30 - 4:15: Eastleigh Farm at 1062 Edmands Road. See the cows being milked and enjoy ice cream.Bus riders on the #2 and #3 buses will be provided with car pool transportation from Nobscot Center and returned there.For more info, email TransitionFramingham@yahoo.com.or visit our website.
http://transitionframingham.org

Sat, Sep 21st
Friends of Framingham Library Monthly Book Sale
All are welcome to the Friends of the Framingham Library monthly book sale from 10am-3pm at the main library: 49 Lexington Street, Framingham. Explore our large selection of books, videos, books on CD, and other literary materials, all at discounted prices. Then stop by the Bag Room to fill a paper grocery bag with as many books as you can for just $5. If you are a Friends member, doors open at 9:30am. We'll see you there!
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org/friends/friends.htm

Sun, Sep 22nd
Candidates Forum (at FSU / Dwight Hall)
7:00pm 'til 9:00pm - Forum brings together the seven Democratic candidates seeking their party's nomination to run for the seat in Washington left empty by former Congressman Ed Markey, (who is now Senator Ed Markey, having won the seat vacated by former Senator John Kerry as he was named Secretary of State by President Obama earlier this year. *** Framingham State University, Dwight Hall, Performing Arts Center, 100 State St., Framingham, MA *** Doors open at 6:30pm.

Mon, Sep 23rd
Open Rehearsal & Auditions: The A Cappella Singers
For women who love to sing! Please join us for an open rehearsal and audition from 7:00-9:00pm on Monday, September 23rd at Fisk United Methodist Church at 106 Walnut Street in Natick. The A Cappella Singers is a women's chorus celebrating 50 years of singing! For more information, please email info@theacappellasingers.org
http://www.theacappellasingers.org

Thu, Sep 26th
Lifelong Learning Lecture Series: Disasters: Natural and Social
Guest Speaker: Dr. Elaine Hartwick, Associate Professor of Geography, Framingham Sate University--7:00pm--Dr. Hartwick discusses the interconnection between a natural disaster and the economic, political and social structure of a society, focusing on earthquakes in New Zealand and Haiti. Refreshments. Framingham Public Library, Costin Room, 49 Lexington Street.
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org

Thu, Sep 26th
Square Dancing Introduction
The public is invited to a square dance on Thursday September 26, 2013 from 7:30 to 9:30 PM in Scott Hall, adjacent to the First Parish Church, at 24 Vernon Street, Framingham, MA. There is no charge for this dance. Free parking and refreshments will be available. No prior experience is necessary. Caller Steve Park will explain all the square dance calls used during the dance. Singles and couples of all ages (from young adult to seniors) are welcome. Wear comfortable footwear (shoes or sneakers) and comfortable clothes. For additional details send an e-mail to dance@fairsnsquares.com or see SQ-DANCE.COM.The Fairs ‘n Squares Square Dance Club is sponsoring this free dance with the hope of finding dancers who will be interested in participating in additional square dances. Interested dancers will have the option of signing up for additional dance classes. Our club is a non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging the square dance activity.
http://SQ-DANCE.com

Mon, Sep 30th
Framingham PTO Meeting (at FHS)
7:00pm -- The first Framingham PTO, (Parent Teacher Organization), meeting of the 2013-2014 school year will be held in the Framingham High School Auditorium, Monday September 30th, 2013 at 7:00pm. Framingham Schools Superintendent Stacy Scott will be the guest speaker. *** Framingham High School, 115 "A" Street, Framingham, MA 01701