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5 Things You Need To Know Today: April 28

13th Annual Kite Day on Bose Mountain, informational meeting on McAuliffe Library Branch project, Congressman Ed Markey in town for a rally, 18th Annual Open Studios Weekend and final performance of the Bodies of Work featured in today's column.

Our daily column, 5 Things You Need to Know Today, will help you to get your day started and offer you some fodder for water cooler conversation. 1. Today is the 13th Annual Kite Day on top of Bose Mountain in Framingham Sponsored by the Framingham-based Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism and the Autism Alliance of MetroWest. The event takes place from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is $5 per car, which will be collected at the top of the hill heading up the mountain. 2. The special primary election for U.S. Senate is Tuesday and Congressman Ed Markey, who is running on the Democratic ticket will be in Framingham today. Markey, who represents Framingham, will be at his Framingham field office at 303 Worcester Rd. (Route 9) at 6 p.m. for a …

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18th Annual Fountain Street Studios' Open Studios Weekend

The studios will be open Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fountain Street Studios, the largest community of artists under one roof in MetroWest,  is holding its 18th Open Studios Weekend Saturday and Sunday. More than 55 artists will open their studios to display and offer for sale many types of art. There will also be musical performances throughout the building. The Spring Into Art event takes place Saturday (today) & Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. On display will be original works of art in a variety of media and styles: painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, hand-crafted jewelry, textile and fabric art, collage, installation, paper cuts, assemblage, video art, functional glass art, drawings and more! Participants range from emerging to internationally-recognized artists.  Seven new …

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IMAGE GALLERY: Artisan Crafts, Ornaments, Original Paintings at Fountain Street Studios

Fountain Street Studios is holding its annual Winter Open Studios today, Dec. 1 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fountain Street Studios is holding its annual Winter Open Studios today from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 40 artists are opening their studios to display and sell works. In addition to original works of art, such as painting, photography, fabric art, prints, and handcrafted jewelry, visitors will enjoy musical performances, portrait demonstrations and book signings. Participants range from emerging to internationally recognized artists. Original art and crafts will be available for sale, at all price ranges. There are calendars, notebooks, Christmas ornaments, knits, scarves and wall-size original paintings too. Sign up for a class or workshop right here! Makes a great gift for an adult or child, too!

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McCarthy Teachers To Autograph Copies of Their Newest Books

Local authors and McCarthy Elementary School third grade teachers will sign copies of their newest books at the Fountain Street Open Studios event Friday night only.

Local authors and McCarthy Elementary School third grade teachers James L. Parr and Kathy Kenney-Marshall will sign copies of their newest books at the Fountain Street Open Studios event Friday night only. The two authors will sell and autograph their latest works between 5:30 and 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30 at the Fountain Street Studios at Damianos Photography/Publishing located on the fourth floor east. Parr's latest is My Name is James and other poems for all ages. It is a collection of witty and whimsical rhymes on a variety of topics from animals to school to growing up to the mundane activities of life/illustrated with line drawings and doodles. Kenney-Marshall's book Crumbs from the Table of Life is a collection of humourous and …

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Find Unique Holiday Gifts at Fountain Street Open Studios This Weekend

Fountain Street Studios will hold its winter open studios Friday night and Saturday with more than 40 artists participating.

Fountain Street Studios, the largest artists’ collective in MetroWest, will hold its annual Winter Open Studios this weekend. More than 40 artists will open their studios to display and sell works. In addition to original works of art, such as painting, photography, fabric art, prints, and handcrafted jewelry, visitors will enjoy musical performances, portrait demonstrations and book signings. Participants range from emerging to internationally recognized artists. The studios will be open Friday night from 5:30 to 9 and Saturday, Dec. 1 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The studios will be closed on Sunday. Original art will be available for sale at all price ranges.  Sign up for a class or workshop right here! This is a special opportunity not only …

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