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The Raritan Valley Symphonic Band returns to Franklin to start its 43rd season presenting its Fall free concert, “Old & New-ish,” at 3 p.m. October 19 at Franklin Middle School – Hamilton Street campus, 415 Francis Street. The band is under the direction of Music Director William Berz. The theme for this program, “Old and New-ish,” describes each half of …

A variety of performances are set for two stages on Franklin Day, which is scheduled for noon to 5 p.m. on September 13 in the municipal complex on DeMott Lane. Additionally, vendors and organizations will have tables to promote their products and services, and a number of food trucks are also scheduled to be there. On the Main Stage, the …

Auditions for two Fall programs have been set by the Franklin Township Cultural Arts Council. Auditions for the Franklin Day Cultural Arts stage have been set for 6-8 p.m. July 20 at the Township Community/Senior Center in the Municipal Complex on DeMott Lane. Franklin Day is set for September 13 at the Municipal Complex. Performers looking to showcase their talent …

The annual SGS/HSC Players Alumni Association Cabaret is set for 7 p.m. May 31 at the Franklin Middle School – Sampson G. Smith campus, 1649 Amwell Road. The evening is directed by Terri Seggio. This event is held in memory of Kevin J. Maskall and Andrew Russoniello, and raises money for scholarships that are given to FHS seniors who have given their …

Franklin High School’s production of “Cinderella – The Enchanted Version” will be presented over the next two weekends at the school’s Theatre. The Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, inspired by the 1997 television movie starring Brandy and Whitney Houston, tells the story of Cinderella – a kind young woman forced into servitude by her cruel stepmother and stepsisters. Cinderella is transformed …

MOTHER LANGUAGE CELEBRATION – Performers from the S&R Band & Friends prepare for a song during the International Mother Language Day celebration on February 22. The 25th annual International Mother Language Day was celebrated with speech and song February 22 at the Franklin Township Library’s main branch on DeMott Lane. Created by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization …

IN CONCERT – SCVTHS students provided holiday entertainment to residents of Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Bridgewater. Performers included (left to right) Thripura Arunraj (violin, Bridgewater) Trisha Iyer (violin, Somerset), Bhumija Grandhe (drums, Bridgewater), Christopher Dugan (violin, Branchburg), Suma Pogadanda (flute, Bridgewater), Jade Zhou (flute, Bridgewater), Samanvi Mokkarala (flute, Bridgewater), Margaret Kim (flute, Somerset), Aarika Patel (piano, Skillman), Vaanya Salwan (guitar, …

Holiday celebrations in the township continued on December 8. Early in the day, the St. Matthias School held its annual Christmas Craft Fair at the school. Vendors of various ilks were brought together to offer their wares, while homemade goodies were available for lunch. All proceeds went back to the school. Nicole Pedicini, the fair’s new chairperson, said she made …

A free holiday concert featuring the Franklin Township Community Band and the Franklin High School Madrigal Singers is set for 7 p.m. December 13. The concert, sponsored by the Franklin Township Cultural Arts Council and the Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce, will be held at Franklin Middle School – Sampson G. Smith campus, 1649 Amwell Road. Franklin High School student …

The annual East Millstone Tree Lighting was held on a very chilly December 1 evening. More than 50 people showed up to witness the lighting and the rest of the traditional ceremony, which was emceed by MVFD Deputy Chief DJ Coppola. Here’s the tree lighting: The poem, “The Night Before Christmas” was read by members of the East Millstone First …