Q4 | 2017 Inside this issue • Foxborough Boy Meets His Superheroes • Local Military Veterans Honored • Cancer Survivors Recognized at Pats Game • PIP Fund Supporting the Performing Arts • Chesney, Swift Returning to Gillette Stadium

Quarterly Insight into the Progress and Philanthropy of The Kraft Group Partners in Patriotism IN THE COMMUNITY RETURN ON INVESTMENT Patriot Place celebrates into focus. In 2007, site development began on the mixed-use retail and 10 years in Foxborough entertainment center that called a “legacy project” for him and his Ten years ago this past November, family. Patriot Place officially opened in Foxbor- “Patriot Place represents my family’s ough with the arrival of New England’s investment in the future of New Eng- first Bass Pro Shops along with retailers land,” said Robert prior to the complex’s Patriots rookie defensive end , left, reads “Let’s Christmas Tree Shops and Bed Bath & opening in 2007, Go, Patriots!” to nearly 200 children and parents at the Boyden Beyond. A decade Library on Nov. 6 with Patriots adding that the cheering him on from the audience. later, the lifestyle development center has estab- would be a “lasting PATS SURPRISE, DELIGHT lished itself as a contribution to the CHILDREN AT BOYDEN LIBRARY premiere destina- lifestyle, culture tion with more and economy of The Patriots teamed up with the Boyden than 70 shopping, this region.” Library to host a special reading and autograph dining and enter- signing event for nearly 200 children and parents Ten years later, on Nov. 6. tainment options and through the while delivering on support of many Patriots’ wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell and the economic, life- in the Foxbor- rookie defensive end Derek Rivers surprised style and cultural Patriot Place celebrated 10 years in the community ough community, the assembled crowd as the library’s mystery contributions to readers for the day. Mitchell shared his story this past November. Patriot Place has of discovering a love for reading in college and Foxborough and delivered the types finding inspiration to write his own children’s the region that of results that all of us here at the Kraft book, “The Magician’s Hat.” the Kraft family envisioned years earlier. Group are very proud of. That vision began to take shape in “I learned in college that in order to be the best ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTIONS person I could possibly be, I had to read,” Mitchell 1999 when the Kraft Group submitted Patriot Place has created more than told the audience. “I had to work hard in school plans for the Gillette Stadium project, 3,000 full and part-time jobs and has and I also had to find a love for reading that would which included eventual redevelopment generated more than $23.4 million in help me accomplish my goals.” of the land surrounding the stadium. revenue to the Town through taxes and See READING, Page 2 At the time, the Kraft family envisioned fees since opening in 2007. Additionally, Find Partners in Patriotism on Social Media a project that would spur economic the Patriot Place project provided $7 Find Partners in Patriotism on Twitter by following development in the Foxborough area million in transportation improvements. @PIPFoxboro and on Facebook by liking “Partners in without any new environmental impact LIFESTYLE CONTRIBUTIONS Patriotism.” These accounts are dedicated to news by redeveloping space occupied by Patriot Place has introduced more and information important to the Foxborough com- unpaved parking lots, a racetrack and than 70 new shopping, dining, lodging munity and provides the mobile home park. With the success of Kraft Group with another and entertainment options to the area, way to regularly engage with Gillette Stadium and the New England including the Brigham and Women’s / its neighbors. Patriots in the early 2000s, the Kraft family’s vision for Patriot Place came See Patriot Place, Page 2 Partners in Patriotism

By the Numbers

PIONEERS IN REAL ESTATE: Patriot Place became New England’s largest lifestyle center and first mixed-use complex of its kind when it opened in November 2007. Below is a by the numbers look at Patriot Place and the impact it has had on the community in 10 years of operation.

$450M $23.4M+ Patriot Place site in 2017. 1.3M The total amount The amount of The number of invested into Patriot revenue Patriot Place square feet of retail, Place by the Kraft has generated for the dining, entertainment family and tenant Town through taxes and lifestyle space. partners since the and fees since opening project began. in 2007.

Patriot Place site prior to Patriot Place site under construction in 2002. construction in 2007. 3,000+ 250+ 70+ The number of full and part- The number of family The number of shopping, PATRIOT PLACE: Celebrating 10 Years time retail and hospital jobs activities, festivals, clinics dining, lodging and Patriot Place has created. and events offered entertainment options From PAGE 1 annually at Patriot Place. at Patriot Place. Mass General Health Care Center, a world-class medical facility that offers the highest quality in health care services. CULTURAL CONTRIBUTIONS SLATER NAMED Patriot Place annually offers more than 250 family activi- YMCA LEGEND ties, festivals, clinics and events, including the Finish at the 50 road races and an outdoor movie series in the summer, Patriots’ special teamer and co- captain was named a cranberry harvest and a holiday tree the Hockomock YMCA’s 2017 Legend lighting in the fall, outdoor ice skating in November for his passion and and an Irish festival in the winter and a commitment to community. street painting festival in the spring. Ad- ditionally, the complex’s Artist’s Studio & Gallery provides a professional studio setting for local artists to display their work while The Hall at Patriot Place pays homage to the history of the Patriots and football in New England. These contributions are a true example of the “Everyone Wins” concept the Kraft Group envisioned for Patriot Place in 2007 and the direct result of the partnership we have enjoyed with the community. The success of Patriot Place is not possible without your continued support. It’s been an incredible journey and we are excited to see what can be accomplished together over the next 10 years. READING: Mitchell, Rivers make

“Through the support of this community, we have special visit to Boyden Library been able to create a unique mix of From PAGE 1 Mitchell told the children. uses intended to encourage people to Mitchell read his book to the Rivers followed Mitchell by reading visit Patriot Place year-round. We truly audience; encouraging children to Aimee Aryal’s children’s book, can offer something for everyone and find their own passion for reading. “Let’s Go, Patriots!” The players have embraced our original tagline signed autographs and posed for “Football is fun, but I want you photos while Patriots staff handed of ‘Everyone Wins’ over these past 10 to achieve all of your goals and I out copies of “Let’s Go, Patriots!” to 2 years.” - Brian Earley, Patriot Place G.M. think reading can help you do that,” everyone in attendance. Partners in Patriotism Partners in Patriotism

IN THE SCHOOLS French exchange students visiting Foxborough tour Gillette Stadium The Kraft Group welcomed weekly press conferences for gathering for a 25 students from France to and , group photo. Gillette Stadium on Oct. 24 as before visiting the field. As the The tour was part of an exchange program students stepped foot onto the led by Kraft with Foxborough High School. turf, they were greeted with a Sports Special The students, visiting from message from the Kraft family Events Coordi- Lycee Jacques Prevert, a high displayed on the video boards nator Hannah school in Longjumeau, France, that read, “Welcome students Creighton, began the experience with from the School Jacques who minored a tour of The Hall at Patriot Prevert to Gillette Stadium” in in French in Place presented by Raytheon French. college and can followed by a tour of Gillette The names of each student speak the lan- Stadium. were also displayed around the guage fluently. The group ate lunch in the stadium’s electronic boards Patriots Media Workroom, as the group kicked soccer where the team holds its balls and threw footballs before FACES OF FOXBOROUGH IN THE COMMUNITY KELLY DONAHUE A 2008 graduate of Foxborough Regional Charter School, Kelly Donahue has spent much of her educational and professional career in Foxborough. She was among the first students to attend the charter school when it opened as SABIS Foxborough Regional Charter School in 1998 and has fond memories of growing up in the area. “Founders Day was always one of my favorite days of the year,” Donahue said. After graduation, Donahue went on to earn a degree in marketing and management at the University of New Hampshire in 2012 and joined the Kraft Group in May of 2013. “I started at the Kraft Group as a marketing coordinator for marketing partner and season ticket holder events,” Donahue said. “I also handled cheerleader appearances, mascot appearances and various game day promotions.” Nearly five years later, Donahue is an event manager for the company, managing functions like Bar Mitzvahs, proms, corporate meetings, conferences, weddings, company outings and holiday parties. These events can range in size from New England Revolution goalkeeper Brad Knighton leads children from the 25 people to 3,000 people, Foxboro branch of the Hockomock Area YMCA in soccer drills on Sunday, Oct. 1. which Donahue enjoys. “I think the best part about my job is that we meet a lot REVVED UP FOR SOCCER of people who have never been to Gillette Stadium,” Players and coaches from the New England Revolution visited the Foxboro branch of the Hockomock Area YMCA on Sunday, Donahue said. “We have the Oct. 1, to lead a group of more than 60 children in a youth soccer opportunity to give someone clinic. the best day of their life by letting them run across the Revolution defenders Josh Smith and London Woodberry and field or by taking a family goalkeeper Brad Knighton joined coaches from the Revolution Kelly Donahue (fifth from the left) with her co- photo for them, which is really Academy in leading the youngsters through a variety of soccer workers, including residents Annmarie Morini drills and skill training. Following the drills, the players participated (third from left) and Tim Oakes (second from rewarding for all of us in the in a Q&A before signing autographs and posing for photos. the right) at the Patriots’ staff ring ceremony. events department.” 3 Partners in Patriotism salute to service

Vietnam veterans were honored during a pinning ceremony at Gillette Stadium on Nov. 21. PATRIOTS HONOR VIETNAM VETERANS A SALUTE TO The Kraft family and the Patriots Foundation hosted more than 60 Vietnam War veterans during a special pinning ceremony on Nov. 21 as part of the organization’s Salute to Service initiatives to honor military throughout the month of November. THEIR SERVICE Robert and Josh Kraft welcomed the veterans to Gillette More than 200 military veterans recognized Stadium and presented each of them with a lapel pin to commemorate their service as part of an initiative led by the at Patriots' Nov. 26 Salute to Service game United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration. The Patriots hosted more than 200 military veterans from all five branches, “I have long said that the most underappreciated people Gold Star families and 50 active duty service members for the team’s annual in this country are the men and women of our service Salute to Service game on Nov. 26 at Gillette Stadium. industries, like firefighters, police and nurses,” said Robert Kraft. “Quite simply, they don’t get the credit or financial The veterans participated in the Patriots’ pregame ceremony, which included reward they deserve for the roles they play in our society. unfurling a POW/MIA flag, flags of each military branch and a large American Similarly, the most underappreciated veterans in our country flag on the field for the singing of the national anthem, which was performed are the soldiers who fought in the Vietnam War.” by country music singer and songwriter Trace Adkins. At the conclusion of the national anthem, two F/A-18-C Hornets from the US Navy’s VFA-106 Gladia- Patriots players , , Matthew tors out of Virginia Beach performed a Slater, Jordan Richards and defensive coordinator Matt flyover of the stadium. Patricia were all on hand to pin the veterans. Among the veterans performing in the military appreciation ceremony “It was a special moment to be able to come here and to were Foxborough residents Dennis be able to thank them for what they have done,” said Cooks, Colwell Sr. and Frank Walsh. whose father and uncle both served in the Vietnam War as Marines. “Sometimes it feels like they’re forgotten about and Colwell Sr. served four years in the it’s just been a blessing to see their smiles, see the joy that US Air Force during the Vietnam War they get from meeting us and them understanding that we while Walsh served three years in the really thank them for their support.” US Marine Corps during the Vietnam Frank Walsh, left, holds the American flag War. Among the group of veterans in attendance at the as two F/A-18-C Hornets fly over Gillette “It was a privilege and an honor to be ceremony was Foxborough resident and Marine Frank Stadium prior to the Patriots-Dolphins part of this special day,” Colwell Sr. said Walsh, who was stationed at a support base in Vietnam 50 game on Nov. 26. of participating in the Patriots Salute to years ago. Service pregame ceremony. Walsh called the Nov. 21 pinning ceremony an Walsh, who attended a special ceremony for Vietnam War veterans at Gil- “unbelievable experience” and enjoyed meeting the players, lette Stadium days earlier, added he enjoyed taking the whole experience in and Robert and Josh Kraft as well as sharing stories with fellow that he appreciated Vietnam veterans being recognized for their service. Marines. “When something like this happens, it makes you think and feel like people really do care,” Walsh said. “Our service and what we did really mattered to “It was a terrific day and I was happy to be a part of it,” people.” 4 Walsh said. Partners in Patriotism Partners in Patriotism FOXBOROUGH BOY BATTLING CANCER MEETS HIS SUPERHEROES Like most 10-year-old boys, Logan he’s receiving treatment and that his Minassian likes music, superhe- favorite song is, “From Me to You.” roes and rooting for his hometown Karen added that the Halloween Patriots. But unlike most, Logan is party was Logan’s first outing since battling a large cancerous brain his diagnosis. tumor that doctors discovered this “I was really proud that he wanted past February. to go to the party,” she said. “He Since his diagnosis, Minassian has wasn’t even going to dress up or do undergone surgery, radiation and anything for Halloween until we found chemotherapy treatments to com- out about this event. I spent the bat the cancer, which has left little whole weekend getting his costume time or energy to enjoy being a kid. ready and he was so excited to The Partners in Patriotism Fund come.” has helped Minassian’s family finan- The pack of Patriots dressed as su- cially through his treatments and on perheroes included Devin McCourty, Oct. 30, the Kraft family and Patriots , , Mat- Foundation surprised him with a thew Slater, Deatrich Wise, Johnson special invitation to their inaugural Bademosi, Ted Karras, Lawrence Halloween party at Gillette Stadium Guy, , Derek Rivers for more than 30 pediatric cancer and . , patients and their families. dressed as a wizard, was joined by Minassian and the other children, his son and pediatric cancer patient, all dressed in their costumes, ABOVE: Foxborough resident Karen Hudson, who was dressed as Waldo. Gauvreau and her son, Logan, pose with enjoyed an afternoon of decorating Patriots players dressed as superheroes at “Having kids has put life into per- cookies and pumpkins and watch- Gillette Stadium on Oct. 30. RIGHT: Logan spective in general,” Solder said. “But ing a magic show. The highlight meets his favorite player, . now that Hudson is going through all of the day, however, was meeting this stuff, I’m just glad we get to have more than a dozen Patriots players favorite player, Rob Gronkowski. a fun night. This is such a special night. dressed as superheroes. “That costume is awesome little All of these kids here, all going through Minassian’s costume, an elabo- man,” Gronk, dressed as ‘Gronken- really difficult circumstances, but we rate portrayal of Beatles’ drummer stein,’ told Logan. “I’m a big fan of the all go through it together and we get Beatles, too.” Ringo Starr, was the hit of the party Beatles are her son’s favorite band to have some fun and be kids with Logan’s mom, Karen, said the and even caught the attention of his because they help him relax while them.”

Lead singer of Foxborough’s Thirty 6 Red performs national anthem at Patriots game Erin Ollis crossed a thrill- thing I will never forget.” As for singing the ing item off of her bucket Ollis’ passion for music national anthem, Ollis has list on Oct. 29 when the dates back to grade school had experience at sporting 26-year-old singer from the and includes training in events at the DCU Center Foxborough-based band, several different genres and and Dunkin’ Donuts Center, Thirty 6 Red, performed the languages. She has built but nothing quite like the national anthem prior to the an impressive resume as magnitude of an NFL game Patriots-Chargers game at a singer, performing with in Foxborough. Gillette Stadium. Kenny Rogers at Mohegan “Performing at Gillette “The entire experience Sun and Foxwoods and Stadium before the Patri- was so surreal,” said Ollis. “I opening for musicians Alan ots game has always been had so many emotions run- Jackson, Eddie Money, on my bucket list,” she said. ning through my mind from Chris Cagle and Colt Ford. “Performing before the being extremely excited to In 2014, Ollis joined Patriots is a huge honor very nervous, but hearing Thirty 6 Red, a six-member and an experience of a the cheers from 66,000 band that performs cov- lifetime. Being on the field people coming from all ers of songs across all and looking at the crowd of Singer Erin Ollis performs the national anthem prior to the angles of the stadium was decades. roaring Patriots fans; I felt Patriots-Chargers game on Oct. 29 at Gillette Stadium. Ollis is simply incredible and some- like a star.” the lead singer of the Foxborough-based band, Thirty 6 Red. 5 A CRUCIAL CATCH Foxborough residents among 450 cancer survivors and caregivers participate in the Patriots' Crucial Catch pregame ceremony at the Patriots’ Oct. 22 game The , NFL cancer-free for years was wonderful and the American Cancer Society to hear,” Donna said. “It was encour- teamed up to expand its efforts in aging to be with so many people supporting the fight against cancer going through or have been through a through the Crucial Catch: Intercept similar situation.” Cancer campaign. After nearly a Ramona Kingsley, 54, and her decade of supporting breast cancer husband, Norman, also participated in awareness, treatment and research, the pregame ceremony. Ramona has the campaign has expanded to ad- lived in Foxborough for 46 years and dress early detection and risk reduc- was diagnosed with breast cancer tion efforts for all cancers. when she was pregnant with her old- Prior to kickoff of the Oct. 22 est son, Ryan, 32 years ago. Patriots-Falcons game at Gillette “The doctors discovered I had Stadium, 450 cancer survivors and tumors in my breasts and recom- their caregivers were recognized on mended I abort my pregnancy,” the field during a special tribute as Kingsley said. “I told them there was part of the Patriots’ annual Crucial come back a year later, cancer free, “I had so many friends and family no way I was doing that and gave birth Catch pregame ceremony. Each means the world to me. I’m feeling in the stands at the game,” Rapoza to Ryan that October.” survivor wore a t-shirt with the color great and full of energy.” said. “It was really special.” representing the type of cancer they Shortly after Ryan was born, King- have so bravely fought. Conlon admitted that cancer can Also on the field was Foxborough sley underwent a double mastectomy make you feel lonely at times, but resident Donna Wright and her and treatment to remove the cancer. As the song, “Somewhere Over the support she has received from daughter, Tracie. Donna has lived the Rainbow” began to play over the her community, family, friends and in town for more than 45 years “I’m very healthy 32 years later,” stadium’s audio system, the survivors favorite NFL team has been over- and was diagnosed with stage II she said. and their caregivers proudly walked whelming. breast cancer this past February. Joining the survivors on the field out onto the field to the cheers of “I feel very lucky to have gone on She completed chemotherapy this were Patriots wide receiver coach nearly 66,000 fans in celebration of past October and began radiation in Chad O’Shea’s family, whose mother their bravery, strength and hope as this journey because of the people I have met along the way,” Conlon said. November. is a breast cancer survivor, Patriots they unfurled a large “Crucial Catch” offensive tackle Nate Solder’s wife, banner at midfield. “I wouldn’t have met them any other “When you hear the word, ‘Can- way. A lot of people have touched cer,’ you obviously think the absolute Lexi, and son, Hudson, who is a pedi- Foxborough resident Tricia Conlon my life. I am so grateful to the Town worst, but I am one of the lucky atric cancer patient, former Patriots was among the survivors holding of Foxborough, the Kraft organiza- ones,” Donna said. “The oncology offensive lineman Joe Andruzzi, who the banner. Diagnosed with breast tion, the Patriots Foundation and nurses at Sturdy Memorial Hospital is celebrating 10 years cancer-free, cancer in 2016, Tricia underwent a my friends and family for all of their were very caring and supportive. Patriots offensive tackle Marcus Can- double mastectomy in October 2016 care and support. It’s been absolutely I had the best nurses I could have non’s wife, Alyssa, who is a lymphoma and is celebrating one-year cancer amazing.” treating me.” survivor and Tom Brady’s mother Gal- free. ynn, who is a breast cancer survivor. Conlon’s longtime friend, Lisa Donna added that her on-field “Last year, a week after my Rapoza, is undergoing treatment for experience at the Oct. 22 game was “It was incredible to see everyone surgery, I was blessed to attend the breast cancer and also participated “very exciting” and that she enjoyed and celebrate them as survivors,” Patriots Day of Pampering event and in the pregame ceremony. The Fox- being around people who are fighting Kingsley said. “The emotion of it all participate in the pregame ceremony borough native said walking onto the or have beaten cancer. was unbelievable. It was especially for their breast cancer awareness awesome to see Mrs. Brady come field with fellow cancer survivors was “Meeting people that have been 6 game,” Conlon said. “To be able to “very emotional.” out and join us on the field.” Lisa Rapoza, left, chats with Patriots kicker during the team’s third annual Day of Pampering event on Oct. 19. PAMPERED BY THE PATRIOTS Lisa Rapoza grew up a football fan in Foxborough and has been going to Patriots games with her family since the days of Schaefer Stadium. So when her hometown team invited her to attend a special event at Gillette Stadium for women battling cancer, she became overwhelmed with joy.

“I was in tears reading the invitation,” Rapoza said.

Rapoza, 47, was diagnosed with stage III breast cancer in December 2015 and has endured an extensive battle for much of the past two years.

“I did four months of chemotherapy,” Rapoza said. “I had to have a mastectomy, 25 rounds of radiation and I was looking towards reconstruction.” Cancer survivors from the Hockomock Area YMCA’s LIVESTRONG and STRONG programs pose for a photo in their Patriots Crucial Catch t-shirts at the Foxboro branch on Oct. 26. She finished her last round of radiation in July 2016, but was rushed to the hospital 10 days later due to a severe infection throughout her PATS MAKE SPECIAL DELIVERY TO body - something she is still fighting a year-and-a-half later. “I’m currently being treated at Tufts Medical in Boston,” she said. CANCER SURVIVORS AT FOXBORO YMCA “I’m doing OK; I just had my ninth surgery on Oct. 17.” Two days after that surgery, Rapoza was picked up by a private car As part of its “Crucial Catch” provided by the Patriots and driven to Gillette Stadium to attend the campaign throughout the month team’s third annual Day of Pampering. She was joined by 10 other of October, the Patriots Founda- women currently undergoing cancer treatment for a day all about tion stopped by the Hockomock them. Area YMCA’s Foxboro branch to surprise a group of more than 50 The event began with a healthy breakfast and relaxation yoga before cancer survivors enrolled in the Y’s manicures, massages and Reiki - all from inside a stadium suite. The LIVESTRONG and STRONG pro- group heard from nutrition and exercise experts before lunch, where grams with Patriots Crucial Catch they were joined by Pro Football and Patriots Hall of Famer Andre t-shirts and Patriots gift bags. Tippett and Robert Kraft, who invited them to the Patriots’ Sunday Night Football game (and LI rematch) vs. Atlanta to “We wanted to show our support participate in the team’s annual Crucial Catch pregame ceremony. to these survivors and let them know that we are standing side-by- The gesture was especially meaningful to Rapoza, who spent Super side with them,” said Donna Spiga- Bowl LI in the hospital. rolo, Patriots community relations “This is kind of like my Super Bowl,” Rapoza said of the team’s Oct. director. “We wanted to share our 22 game. “This experience has honestly been the best day I have had Crucial Catch t-shirts with them in two years. I’m just grateful and honestly, meeting Bob Kraft was my so they could proudly display their North Attleboro branches in 2010 favorite part. He’s such a class act and this whole organization has Patriots pride and let them know been so amazing.” how much we admire their courage to help cancer survivors begin and bravery as they battle through the journey toward recovery from The special day concluded on the Gillette Stadium field where cancer.” cancer treatment. The programs Rapoza and the other cancer survivors were greeted by Patriots offer adults affected by cancer a players Devin McCourty, James White, Brandin Cooks, Nate Solder The YMCA’s LIVESTRONG and safe, supportive environment to and Stephen Gostkowski. The players signed autographs, posed for STRONG programs were estab- participate in physical and social selfies and offered words of encouragement to the women. lished at the Foxboro, Franklin and activities. 7 Partners in Patriotism

Partners in Patriotism FUnD INVESTING IN FOXBOROUGH'S CULTURE Burrell School PIP Fund donates PTO receives $11K to Foxborough's $3K to fund performing arts field trips New life has been given to the The PIP Fund donated performing arts in town through $3,000 to assist the Burrell the efforts of Foxborough’s Regional Elementary School PTO in Center for the Performing Arts. funding one field trip this The group, led by Bob Hickey, has put the spotlight back on the Or- school year for each grade pheum Theatre by hosting commu- (kindergarten through fourth nity productions like “Aladdin, “Mary grade). Poppins” and “The Nutcracker,” just Field trips include visits to to name a few. The Partners in Pa- Mass Audubon for kinder- triotism Fund proudly supports youth garten students, the New enrichment programs in the com- England Aquarium for first munity, which is why it has donated graders, Boston Children’s $11,000 to fund various performing Museum for second grad- arts programs throughout Town. “It cannot be overstated how ers, Plimouth Plantation for important it is to support the third graders and the Mu- performing arts at all levels, be it by seum of Science for fourth encouraging our kids to participate graders. or by attending the performances and showing appreciation for the hard work that goes into producing PIP Fund supports a show,” Hickey said. “None of this would be possible without financial Foxboro Girl Scouts’ support and it’s amazing to see blanket project these different theater programs The PIP Fund donated each receiving funding from the PIP $1,500 to the Foxboro Girl Fund. We are grateful that these pro- From left: Foxborough High School senior Caitlin Brightman and Foxborough Regional grams are bringing their productions Center for the Performing Arts Director Bob Hickey in front of the Orpheum Theatre. Scouts to assist in funding to our stage and to the PIP Fund for Brightman received a $2,000 grant from the Partners in Patriotism Fund to direct the annual Blanket Project, supporting the performing arts in her first production, Disney’s “High School Musical Jr.” at the Orpheum on March 30. which promotes com- Foxborough.” ment,” Brightman said. “I’ve found English teacher who applied for the munity service through a Among the recipients is Fox- that performing on stage gives kids FHS theater grant. day of giving to those less borough High School senior Caitlin true confidence and even the quiet- Another group seeking to re- fortunate. Brightman, who received a $2,000 est kids are able to find their voice on establish its theater program is the The Girl Scouts cut and grant to direct her first production stage. Theater and performing has Taylor Elementary School’s PTO, assemble no-sew fleece this winter. Brightman, who has had had such a positive impact on my life which received a $4,000 grant to blankets that are then a passion for theater for as long as and I wanted to find a way to give oth- jumpstart the program. she can remember, will direct Dis- donated to the Foxboro ers that same positive experience.” “This grant money will be used to Discretionary Fund for dis- ney’s “High School Musical Jr.” Additionally, Foxborough High help continue and grow the theater “‘Directing this show is a dream School received a $5,000 grant program at the Taylor School,” said tribution over the holidays. come true,” Brightman said. “‘High to help revive the school’s musical Leah Gibson of the Taylor School’s “This event provides School Musical’ has been my favorite theater program, which has not been PTO. The school recently organized us the opportunity to not movie since elementary school, so it active since 2005. its first production of the year as the just support the commu- will be amazing to see it come to life.” “From the opportunity to act, sing, third and fourth graders, led by direc- nity, but support our Girl Brightman plans to cast students play in a pit band, run lights or paint tor Laura Canfield, performed the Scouts as well,” said Laurie in grades six through 10 from Fox- scenery, a musical has the ability to musical production,“101 Dalmatians Magee, Foxboro Girl Scouts borough and surrounding towns. bring students and the community to- KIDS” on Dec. 1-2 at the Orpheum “The performing arts has always treasurer. “They learn that gether to put on a show the students Theater. It was the first time an giving feels just as good as been a place where everyone could will always remember,” said Scott elementary school musical was held receiving.” 8 express themselves without judg- Walker, an Ahern Middle School at the Orpheum. DATE OF APPLICATION:

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Mailing address: Partners in Patriotism Fund, One Patriot Place, Foxborough MA 02035 Or scan and email to: [email protected] 9 Upcoming Events at 2018 Gillette Stadium CONCERT SERIES TAYLOR SWIFT RETURNS SUMMER 2018 The biggest act in music is bring- of All Time and Time developed a connection with her ing the hottest concert of 2018 magazine has named New England to Foxborough for two shows next her one of the 100 Most fan base and summer. Influential People in the anointed Ten-time GRAMMY winner Taylor world. She also became Gillette Swift announced July 27 and 28, Billboard’s youngest-ever Stadium 2018 dates at Gillette Stadium in Woman of the Year and as one of Taylor Swift’s first performance support of her new album, “reputa- the only artist to have re- her favorite at Gillette Stadium in 2010. tion.” ceived that award twice. venues. Swift’s “reputation Stadium Through all of the acco- “Foxbor- Tour” will be the global superstar’s lades and global success, ough is the fifth tour stop and eighth and ninth Swift has made some first place shows at Gillette Stadium. Foxbor- special memories right that I real- ough is one of just 27 U.S. towns here in Foxborough. ized it was a and cities she will visit on tour. In 2010, she became possibility to Taylor Swift performs at Swift is the only artist in history the first female artist to play for over Gillette Stadium in 2011. to have four albums sell over one headline Gillette Stadium 100,000 million copies in their first week and, in turn, the venue people in of release (2010’s “Speak Now,” became the first stadium two days,” 2012’s “RED” and 2014’s “1989” she toured in. Swift told the and 2017’s “reputation”). She is In 2011, much of Gillette Sta- also the youngest person in history Swift’s live performance of dium crowd to win the music industry’s highest “Sparks Fly” at Gillette Sta- during the Taylor Swift performs at honor, The GRAMMY Award for dium during her “Speak June 2011 Gillette Stadium in 2013. “Album of the Year” and she is the Now Tour” was featured show. “My first female solo artist to win the in the song’s official music time in Foxborough will be filed under award twice. video. It was during her one of the greatest times in my life.” Rolling Stone listed Swift as one Taylor Swift performs at Gillette Stadium on July “Speak Now Tour” stop Swift has sold out all seven of her of the 100 Greatest Songwriters 25, 2015 as part of her “1989 Tour.” in Foxborough that Taylor shows at Gillette Stadium. NO SHOES NATION: POPULATION ONE MILLION NFL playoffs Kenny Chesney reaches 1 million tickets sold at Gillette Stadium with 2018 shows UPCOMING NFL Next summer is going to be spe- PLAYOFF SCHEDULE cial when Kenny Chesney returns to The New England Patriots have Foxborough to perform his 18th and captured their ninth consecutive 19th shows at Gillette Stadium on Kenny AFC East Division title and 19th Aug. 24 and 25. That’s because the Chesney will division crown in franchise country music superstar, who has perform his history. played at Gillette Stadium more times 18th and That means the than any other artist, has reached a 19th shows Pats will play in the at Gillette Sta- significant milestone: 1 million tickets postseason for the dium on Aug. sold at the home of the New England 19th time since Patriots and New England Revolution. 24-25, 2018 as part of his Robert Kraft purchased the team “The fans that have come out to in 1994. the Gillette Stadium shows, since we “Trip Around the Sun Tour.” The NFL playoffs begin on Jan. started doing stadium shows back 6, 2018 with the AFC and NFC in 2005, have always rocked our something like a million tickets sold.” Wild Card Round. Here are the world,” said Chesney. “And it’s grown, The one millionth ticket was sold something really special for this dates for each playoff round: and built, and gotten better and when tickets went on sale for the year’s shows to thank No Shoes WILD CARD ROUND better. The energy and the passion? Aug. 25, 2018 show on Nov. 2. Nation for all of their love and support • Jan. 6-7 There’s nothing like it. We named ‘No “Some of my best nights have for what we do and the music we DIVISIONAL ROUND Shoes Nation’ at Gillette, made so been onstage at Gillette, and that’s play. I’m excited.” • Jan. 13-14 many memories and even this past because of the people who come The shows will feature special CONFERENCE year, on my year off, we couldn’t keep out every single year,” Chesney said. guests Dierks Bentley, Brothers CHAMPIONSHIPS 10 away … but you never think about “We’re going to have to do Osborne and Brandon Lay. • Jan. 21 Upcoming Eventsat DAILY Happening DAILY January 2018 17

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Resident Playbook WIN A VIP EXPERIENCE TO How to Win TAYLOR SWIFT CONCERT! In July 2018, Taylor Swift will return to Gillette Stadium for two nights as part of her “reputation Stadium Tour” - her first tour in three years. To welcome Taylor back, Gillette Stadium is giving one lucky Foxbor- ough resident a concert package that includes four tickets to watch her opening night performance on Friday, July 27, 2018 from inside a Gillette Stadium suite, which will include complimentary food and non- alcoholic beverages. The concert package includes a VIP parking pass. The “reputation Stadium Tour” will be Taylor’s fifth tour stop in Fox- borough and her eighth and ninth performances at Gillette Stadium. In 2010, the 10-time GRAMMY Award winner became the first female artist to headline Gillette Stadium and, in turn, the venue became the first stadium she toured in. Taylor has sold out all seven of her shows To enter to win this exclusive Foxborough resident experience, please at Gillette Stadium. email your name and address with “Resident Playbook” in the subject Details on how to enter this exclusive resident offer can be found in line to [email protected]. One winner will be the photo caption. chosen at random and notified via email on Friday, March 23. For rules

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