Artcraft tours plus showing of "A Trip to the Moon" - beginning at 10 a.m., Monday, April 8
Schedule
Mon, 08 Apr, 2024 at 10:00 am
Location
The Historic Artcraft Theatre | Franklin, IN
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Enjoy a guided tour of the Artcraft Theatre while visiting for the solar eclipse. Our guide will share history and show you around the theatre, backstage, the green room, and the projection booh.At the completion of the tour, we will show a classic silent sci-fi ...
"A Trip to the Moon"
Hourly tours from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Monday, April 8
Not Rated - 12 minutes - 1902 - Sci-Fi, Silent
Starring: Georges Méliès, Bleuette Bernon, François Lallement, Henri Delannoy
>> Tickets not required, donations appreciated.
Celebrating Franklin's location in the path of totality for this once-in-a-lifetime solar phenomenon, the Solar Eclipse Film Festival brings you the finest in astronomical, solar-oriented cinematic entertainment. Enjoy a tour of the Historic Artcraft Theatre - built in 1922, plus a showing of the legendary 1902 silent sci-fi short film "A Trip to the Moon."
Why we're showing it: Inspired by a variety of sources including Jules Verne, this ground breaking work is still referenced today. Featuring a group of astronomers propelled the the lunar surface, they must escape a group of inhabitants to safely return to earth. Not to be missed for is historical significance alone!
Marquee Sponsor: Larry and Nancy VanArendonk
Gold Sponsor: Paul Oefinger
Silver Sponsor: Middle Davids Candles
Concession Sponsor: Becca York, Realtor with FC Tucker
Cartoon Sponsor: Libby and Aaron Cox
Bar Sponsor: Franklin Jewelers
Volunteer Sponsor: Generations Custom Auto and Collision
Showcase Sponsor: Becca York, Realtor with FC Tucker
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Where is it happening?
The Historic Artcraft Theatre, 59 N Main St, Franklin, IN 46131-2335, United States,Franklin, IndianaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
