The 26th season of Franklin Concerts on the Common continues Wednesday nights in August. The summertime evening concerts are funded through the generosity of the Franklin Cultural Council (funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council), Dean Bank, local businesses, patrons and residents. The free concerts offer a wide variety of musical groups for young and old alike.
The fun for the whole family generally takes place from 6:30-8:30 p.m., with children’s programs as an introduction to the bigger acts, from 6-6:30 p.m. where noted. In the event of rain, concerts are held at St. Mary’s/Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter School across the street from the common.
The August lineup includes:
August 2
Frank Padula Band, with Rob Peters the Bubble Man at 6 p.m.
August 9
Mike Rutkowski (children’s program undetermined at press time)
August 16
Matt Zajak &Friends, with children’s program by Elaine Kessler, Storyteller, at 6 p.m.