Sally Frank's Farmers Market Fridays

In addition to several farmer and artisan vendors, the Friday Farmers Market will be showcasing several up and coming local musicians, bands, dancers, and other performers. There is a children's activity center in which business and organizations can sponsor and organize a weekly children's activity geared towards children 3-10. Additionally we will have an outdoor art gallery showcasing local artists. Vendors will agree give to a 'donation basket' which will be in lieu of a cash payment for our bands and musicians.

Directly following the farmers market from 8-10pm, Alchemy Co-op in partnership with Fit Lifestyle Studios, will be hosting a Free Friday Film series to residents revolving around food and agriculture. We have purchased and obtained the rights for the films highlighted in the series for public showings. These films include Food, Inc., Fresh, King Corn, Food Matters, Two Angry Moms, and others. These screenings are FREE to the public.

Our Market highlights the following farms and vendors:

• First Light Farm (www.firstlightfarmcsa.com), Hamilton, MA, providing produce
• Jones Farm (www.jonesfarm.net), Chelmsford, MA, providing produce
• Bear Hill Farms (http://www.bearhillfarmcsa.com/), Tyngsboro, MA, providing produce
• Beverly Farms Soapwerks LLC (www.madartist.biz)
• Samira's (http://www.samirashomemade.com/) providing hummus, baba ghanouj
• Cannistraci Fine Foods in Melrose, Naomi Cannistraci & Jay MacNevin, provides fresh baked scali, rustic round, rustic bastons, and others
• Mamadou Artisan Bakery in Winchester (http://www.farmfresh.org/food/member.php?fn=387) producing bread
• Kaleidoscope Soaps in Swampscott
• Elegant Jewelry producing jewelry
• Eva Barral producing jewelry & belts
• Fior D'italia http://www.thepastaman.com/ in Manchester
• Olio De Melli (http://www.famousfoods.com/oliodimelli.html) providing local olive oil. (In October)

Entertainment Calendar:

• August 27th: Boston Erhu Ensemble featuring Melrose Middle and High School students (www.easternyouthstrings.com); FILM: No FILM Presentation and Discussion: FEEDING YOUR FAMILY FIT featuring Jenine Wright.
• September 3rd: Manners (www.myspace.com/mnnrs); FILM: FOOD INC.
• September 10th:TBA, Manifest (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XL2RJ2xQu78); FILM: FUTURE OF FOOD
• September 17th; Goli (www.golimusic.com); FILM: 2 ANGRY MOMS
• September 24th: 4-6pm Delvis (www.myspace.com/delvisrocks) 6-8pm Cabin Kings  (www.myspace.com/thecabinkings); FILM: KING CORN
• October 1st: 4-6pm Julie Dougherty (www.juliedougherty.net)6-8pm Jason Anick (www.jasonanick.com) FILM: QUEEN OF THE SUN**  (pending film rights)
• October 15th: 4-6pm TBA, 6-8pm Brad Byrd (www.bradbyrdofficial.com); FILM: FOOD WHERE WE LIVE
• October 22nd: 4-6pm TBA, 6-8pm Gypsy Nomads (www.thegypsynomads.com); FILM: DEEP GREEN
• October 29th: 4-6pm TBA, 6-8pm The Few (www.myspace.com/thefewgroup); FILM: FOOD MATTERS