It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.
Holliston Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your "done-work, outta-here" time. Check our picks for the activities to explore.
1. Second Annual Church Supper and Talent Show
WHERE/WHEN: First Congregational Church of Holliston (725 Washington St., Holliston; 508-429-8608) — Saturday at 5:30 p.m.
WHY GO: Share supper with friends and family prepared by the men of the congregation. Then sit back and see what great talents we have within our community. Please bring a dessert to share among friends.
PRICING: A "free will offering" will be taken to cover the cost of dinner.
2. Travis Caudle to Perform at Pejamajo Cafe
WHERE/WHEN: Pejamajo Cafe (770 Washington St., Holliston; 508-429-5200) — Friday at 8 p.m.
WHY GO: Australian singer/songwriter Travis Caudle will perform acoustic pop and rock music.
PRICING: No cover
3. Greatest Hits of the Civil War: America's Earliest Professional Songwriters
WHERE/WHEN: Holliston Historical Society (547 Washington St., Holliston; 508-429-5795) — Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
WHY GO: This is a public presentation by Rick Spencer, executive director of Dr. Ashbel Woodward Museum in Franklin, CT, on the Greatest Hit's of the Civil War: America's Earliest Professional Songwriters. This entertaining program features songs performed a capella or accompanied by guitar or 5-string banjo.
Historical Society member Frank Chamberlain will explain how Holliston is connected to the Civil War. There will also be a display of Civil War items.
PRICING: Free
4. Stan Strickland: "Coming Up for Air," An AutoJAZZography
WHERE/WHEN: Amazing Things Art Center (160 Hollis St. Framingham; 508-405-2787) — Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.
WHY GO: Conceived and performed by Stan Strickland and written and directed by Jon Lipsky, this one-man show features eight instruments and 12 characters. Strickland had a near death experience in Hawaii that was the source of inspiration for this performance.
PRICING: $21 (Students/Seniors $20, Members $18)
5. St. Patrick's Night Comedy Fundraiser
WHERE/WHEN: First Parish Church in Framingham (24 Vernon St., Framingham; 508-872-3111) — Friday at 8 p.m.
WHY GO: Kick back and take in some comedy while helping raise money for the Hoyt Foundation
PRICING: Free, donations appreciated
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Greatest Hits of the Civil War: America's Earliest Professional Songwriters
March 20, 2011 at 2:30 pm -
Holliston Historical Society
547 Washington St, Holliston, MA -
Stan Strickland ''Coming Up For Air'' An AutoJAZZography
March 18, 2011 / March 19, 2011 at 8:00 pm -
Amazing Things Arts Center
160 Hollis St, Framingham, MA -
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First Parish In Framingham
24 Vernon St, Framingham, MA
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Second Annual Church Supper And Talent Show
March 19, 2011 at 5:30 pm -
Pejamajo Cafe
770 Washington St, Holliston, MA -
First Congregational Church of Holliston
725 Washington St, Holliston, MA
