Arts & Culture

Framingham Blazers Summer Band

June 17th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Under the direction of Mr. Brian Cervone, band director at Framingham High School — and in association with the Performing Arts Center of Metrowest, The Blazers Band is being revived as the Framingham Blazers Summer Band. Participation is open to musicians in grades 8-12 as well as adults. Those who play wind instruments, percussion,… [read more].

Framingham Author Publishes First Book

June 16th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Growing up the youngest of six children, an only girl with five older brothers, Robyn Bradley escaped into a world she created with pen and paper. She traces her ambition to become an author back to Mrs. Shea’s 4th grade class at the Charlotte Dunning School, when a writing assignment earned her praise …and… [read more].

Riverfest: Paddle Down The Sudbury River

June 10th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA – This weekend, June 11th and 12th, 2011, The Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Wild & Scenic Rivers Stewardship Council is holding “RiverFest” its annual celebration of the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers. The following 3 events are taking place in Framingham. Paddle The Sudbury River Saturday, June 11th at 8:30AM – Join Bill Fadden and… [read more].

New FPAC-TV Show: The Framingham Beat

June 5th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Since taking the helm at Framingham Public Access TV, (FPAC-TV), Bill McColgan has brought several new programs to the station. This month, FPAC-TV introduces a new show called ‘The Framingham Beat’. Using a news magazine format, McColgan acts as commentator setting up the stories which are shot at locations throughout Framingham. In the first… [read more].

Framingham: Concerts on the Green (2011)

June 1st, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Below is information about the 2008 Framingham Concerts on the Green / Summer Concert Series held on the Framingham Centre Common (The Village Green), located at Edgell Rd. and Vernon St, near Rt. 9…. [read more].

West Side Story at FHS

May 3rd, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA -The Framingham High School Drama Company will be performing West Side Story on the following dates: Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 2011 @ 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 2011 @ 7:30 p.m. All performances will be held in the FHS auditorium, 115 “A”… [read more].

New Year's Eve 2011 Events

December 17th, 2010

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Below are just some of the events being held on New Year’s Eve, Friday, December 31, 2010 in Framingham and other local towns as well as Boston and Worcester “First Night” info. If you plan to attend one of the dances, parties or other events which require reservations — be aware that some of… [read more].

Laramie Project Closes After Sellout Weekend

December 5th, 2010

FRAMINGHAM, MA – After months of planning, casting, rehearsing and finally performing the play — “The Laramie Project” closed after its second sellout night at Framingham High School. I didn’t see the play. I’ll admit to never going to a play unless my kid was in it. What I did see and hear were an incredible amount… [read more].

WBC Protest in Framingham

December 3rd, 2010

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Under the cover of darkness T.V. news trucks quietly pulled into the old State Lumber parking lot at the corner of School Street and Concord Street. It was still before dawn as reporters fixed their hair, straightened their jackets and ties, and cameramen readied their equipment. The Assignment: Get some film of the Westboro… [read more].

Westboro Baptist Church Coming to Framingham

November 18th, 2010

FRAMINGHAM, MA – I got a call yesterday afternoon. The woman said a reporter left a message saying they were from Framingham and wanted to interview her, but didn’t leave a call-back number, so she searched the internet and found the phone number for framingham.com She asked if she was reaching “a news outlet”, and I told… [read more].