The Historic Artcraft Theatre

06/18/2026

We have an outstanding group of young actors preparing for Saturday's two performances of "Wiz of the West" presented by Missoula Children's Theatre.
You can experience their hard work live on stage Saturday at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at The Artcraft Theatre!
Thank you to our youth sponsors Harold and Cathy Sisson

06/17/2026

Our Staff Picks series continues with an outstanding pre-code musical with stylings from Busby Berkeley in "Gold Diggers of 1933" scheduled to show on 35mm film at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 24 at The Artcraft.
Chosen by event assistant of Westley Felton who notes "... It is funny, incredibly witty, and visually stunning. It’s a movie that was genuinely built for the big screen, and there is no better place to experience that Hollywood magic than right here at the Artcraft."
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We'll have tickets at the door or online now at https://bit.ly/THAT26sp_GD33
🍻🍷The bar will be open for the evening showtimes🍻🍷
The Artcraft Theatre is at 57 N. Main St., Franklin, Indiana. We're just 25 miles south of Indianapolis, Indiana and 25 miles north of Columbus, Indiana. Plenty of local shopping, restaurants, and bars near the theater. With fresh locally grown popcorn, affordable concessions, a preshow with prizes, the national anthem, and a classic cartoon - an evening at The Historic Artcraft Theatre is more than a movie, it's an event you won't want to miss!
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Thanks to our staff picks series sponsors Walt and Janette Koon

June 24 - Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. - On sale for members 5/13; on sale for the general public on 5/20 at 1 p.m.What it is: At the height of the Great Depression, a troupe of out-of-work showgirls find out that their songwriter neighbor is a wealthy man in hiding - and convince him to finance a blockbu...

06/16/2026

We're just a few hours away from another BINGO night at the Artcraft!
Will you be here?!?! Limited reserved tables remain, but tickets remain for regular seating. Get yours at the door!
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Doors open at 5:30 with games starting at 7 p.m. A variety of cash, gift cards and other prizes available. $20.00 for a 6 face card/10 games, plus a bonus game. There will also be a 50/50 raffle. The Artcraft has theater seating, so we recommend you bring your own clipboard and a dauber. Clipboards and daubers will be available for purchase, as well.
🍿🥤🍺🍷🍕Concessions and bar will be open for the evening. PLUS - fabulous Greek's Pizzeria & Tapp Room - Franklin personal pizzas will be available for order!
Please note: No outside food, drinks, or drink containers are permitted inside the theater.
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Tickets can only be purchased at the door the night of the event.
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Gaming license 15532 / Reference number 161652
- This event is 18 and over only

06/16/2026

Our Summer Break series continues at 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 23 with "Spy Kids." All Tuesday 10 a.m. tickets are $6 and include your movie ticket, small popcorn, and small soda!
Doors open at 9 a.m. for the 10 a.m. show!
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All tickets are $6 and include small beverage and popcorn! Get your tickets at the door or online now at https://bit.ly/THATsb26_SK
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The Artcraft Theatre is located in downtown Franklin, Indiana at 57 N. Main St., Franklin - about halfway between Indianapolis and Columbus, Indiana. Make a day of your visit and experience Franklin's local shopping, restaurants, and activities near the theater.
PLUS - Johnson County Public Library-Indiana bookmobile, JCPL on Wheels is scheduled to be on site from 9 - 10 a.m.!

Thanks to our sponsors:
Johnson County Community Foundation
Franklin Parks & Recreation
Franklin Community Schools

June 23 - Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. - On sale for members 5/13 at 1 p.m.; on sale for the general public on 5/20 at 1 p.m. Tuesday morning Summer Break Series tickets are six dollars and include a small popcorn/soda combo. What it is: Two kids have to rescue their parents, after discovering that they we...

06/16/2026

Doors open at 9 a.m. for today's 10 a.m. Summer Break showing of "The Wild Robot." All Tuesday 10 a.m. tickets are $6 and include your movie ticket, small popcorn, and small soda!
🤖📖 For our Tuesday attendees: Thanks to a very special grant from JCREMC Operation Round-up, the non-profit fund readgrowfly operated by Geese Bokshop, the bookstore will be on-site at The Artcraft gifting a FREE copy of THE WILD ROBOT by Peter Brown to children attending the Tuesday 10 a.m. showtime! The film is based on a beloved novel and it’s such a great series! There’s even a goose! 🤖🪿
Doors open one hour prior to each showtime!
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🎟️🎟️🎟️ Get your tickets for either showtime at the door or online now at https://bit.ly/SB26_TWR

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Thanks to our Summer Break sponsors
Johnson County Community Foundation
Franklin Parks & Recreation
Franklin Community Schools
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Plus - the Johnson County Public Library-Indiana JCPL on Wheels bookmobile will be on site for book check out/ return and more from 9-10 a.m.
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After the show stick around Franklin for lunch or visit Johnson County Museum of History, Indiana and tour The Hendricks Log Cabin (weather permitting) from approximately 11:45-12:45 to learn about our nearly 200 year old log cabin!

06/15/2026

Our 2026 Summer Break movie series continues at The Artcraft with "The Wild Robot" showing at 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 16! All tickets for the 10 a.m. showtime are $6 and include your movie ticket, small popcorn, and small soda! Doors open at 9 a.m. for the 10 a.m. show!
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🤖📖 Thanks to a very special grant from JCREMC Operation Round-up, the non-profit fund readgrowfly operated by Geese Bokshop, the bookstore will be on-site at The Artcraft gifting a free copy of THE WILD ROBOT by Peter Brown to children attending the Tuesday 10 a.m. showtime! The film is based on a beloved novel and it’s such a great series! There’s even a goose! 🤖🪿
🎟️🎟️🎟️ Get your tickets for either showtime at the door or online now at https://bit.ly/SB26_TWR
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Plus - the Johnson County Public Library-Indiana JCPL on Wheels bookmobile will be on site for book check out/ return and more from 9-10 a.m.
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After the show stick around Franklin for lunch or visit Johnson County Museum of History, Indiana and tour The Hendricks Log Cabin from approximately 11:45-12:45 to learn about our nearly 200 year old log cabin!

06/15/2026

Join us Tuesday, June 16 for another fun night of Bingo at The Artcraft Theatre!
Will you be here?!?! Limited reserved tables remain, but tickets remain for regular seating. Get yours at the door!
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Doors open at 5:30 with games starting at 7 p.m. A variety of cash, gift cards and other prizes available. $20.00 for a 6 face card/10 games, plus a bonus game. There will also be a 50/50 raffle. The Artcraft has theater seating, so we recommend you bring your own clipboard and a dauber. Clipboards and daubers will be available for purchase, as well.
🍿🥤🍺🍷🍕Concessions and bar will be open for the evening. PLUS - fabulous Greek's Pizzeria & Tapp Room - Franklin personal pizzas will be available for order!
Please note: No outside food, drinks, or drink containers are permitted inside the theater.
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Tickets can only be purchased at the door the night of the event.
More info on Bingo Nights can be found at https://bit.ly/BingoFHI
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Gaming license 15532 / Reference number 161652
- This event is 18 and over only

06/15/2026

Start your week with Caleb Clements and "The Moving Pictures Podcast."
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Listen to this week's podcast comparing "The WIld Robot" to "Robinson Crusoe on Mars." PLUS - Caleb notes you should check out Tuesday's Bingo night and Saturday's two stage performances of "Wiz of the West" by The Missoula Children's Theatre!
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​Listen now at https://bit.ly/THAT_MPPodcast
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Caleb offers a healthy dose of chatter related to this week's events at The Artcraft Theatre - but with a balanced helping of recommended at-home viewing titles too
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Give it a listen and return next week for more!

06/15/2026

Auditions for Missoula Children’s Theatre are today, Monday, June 15 at 10 a.m. taking place at Johnson County Museum of History, Indiana with rehearsals immediately afterward at the theater. We've had a LOT of fun hosting this event in year's past and look forward to seeing everyone for this year's production of "Wiz of the West."
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Complete information is available at https://bit.ly/THAT26_MIZZ
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Thanks to our sponsors Harold and Cathy Sisson.

06/14/2026

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