Aikenite’s love of literature elevates teaching and directing
Bob Franklin, born in Canton Mississippi, built a career as a teacher and administrator while nurturing a passion for literature and drama. He taught English and drama for seven years, directed plays, worked at the International Monetary Fund in Washington DC, and recently directed Inherit the Wind at the Aiken Community Playhouse, highlighting his lifelong commitment to education and the arts. His mother inspired his resilience and confidence, aiding his personal and professional growth.
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KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOR Bob Franklin Reflects on Theater
Bob Franklin discusses directing limits and vision for plays at the Aiken Community Playhouse. He praises comedy’s universality and notes his family life including a wife Peggy and two daughters in Los Angeles with one engaged.
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Area 5 advisory council meets at Silver Bluff High Library
The Area 5 Advisory Council meets Thursday at 6 p.m. in Silver Bluff High School library. Regency Hospice hosts a monthly grief support group Thursday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in Cumberland Village Library third floor. Open to all, free of charge. Call Mark Hudson at 648-2117 for details.
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Aiken Women’s Heart Board Hosts 1958 Heartberry Fair Show
The Aiken Women’s Heart Board presents the musical 1958 Heartberry Fair at USC Aiken Etherredge Center Feb 26 to Mar 1 to raise funds for the American Heart Association. Brooke Lundy and Jeanne Dent headline with 24 local performers under Jim Moore. Evening tickets are $20 and matinees $15 with multiple phone lines for reservations. The event supports the Heart Association, which has raised over $1 million to date.
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