The Historic Artcraft Theatre

07/23/2026

Our Staff Picks series continues with a great thrller starring Barbara Stanwyck and Burt Lancaster in the 1948 thriller/noir "Sorry, Wrong Number" scheduled to show on 35mm film at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 29 at The Artcraft.
Chosen by financial director Beth Guerrettaz who has raved about this film for its intense thriller moments and great use of light to build the tension.
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We'll have tickets at the door or online now at https://bit.ly/THAT26_SWN
🍻🍷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

07/22/2026

Did you see our volunteers in the Johnson County Fair parade last weekend? They handed out 1,000 bags of popcorn to fair parade patrons.
Thank you volunteers!!
Would you like to join our volunteer crew? Our next volunteer orientation is Saturday, July 25 at 10 a.m.
Have you ever wanted to volunteer at The Artcraft? Maybe help out down at Madison Street Salvage? Make an impact with Franklin Heritage Inc.?
Now's your chance! We are excited to have new volunteers join us!
🥰🥰🥰Join us at The Artcraft Theatre for our next volunteer orientation to learn more about what goes into volunteering and what can be done.
Join us - Saturday, July 25 at 10 a.m.
We hope to see you there!
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If you can't make it but want to see other orientation dates, visit https://bit.ly/FHIVol
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07/22/2026

Big news for Torchfire Film Festival! Get your tickets for the Aug. 27 event today!

07/22/2026

Our Summer Break series comes to an end for the year at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 28 with "The Swan Princess."
🎟🍿🥤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!
🎟️🎟️🎟️ Get your tickets at the door or online now at https://bit.ly/THAT26sbTSP
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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.
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PLUS - Johnson County Public Library-Indiana bookmobile, JCPL on Wheels is scheduled to be on site from 9 - 10 a.m.!
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Thanks to our sponsors:
Johnson County Community Foundation
Franklin Parks & Recreation
Franklin Community Schools

July 28 - Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. - On sale for members 6/17; on sale for the general public on 6/24 at 1 p.m. Tuesday morning Summer Break Series tickets are six dollars and include a small popcorn/soda combo. What it is: A beautiful princess is cursed by a sorcerer to live during the day as a swan.....

07/21/2026

Our next volunteer orientation is Saturday, July 25 at 10 a.m.
Have you ever wanted to volunteer at The Artcraft? Maybe help out down at Madison Street Salvage? Make an impact with Franklin Heritage Inc.?
Now's your chance! We are excited to have new volunteers join us!
🥰🥰🥰Join us at The Artcraft Theatre for our next volunteer orientation to learn more about what goes into volunteering and what can be done.
Join us - Saturday, July 25 at 10 a.m.
We hope to see you there!
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If you can't make it but want to see other orientation dates, visit https://bit.ly/FHIVol

07/21/2026

Bingo night kicks off tonight with the first game at 7 p.m.! Limited reserved tables remain, but tickets remain for regular seating. Get yours at the door!
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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

07/21/2026

Doors open at 9 a.m. for today's 10 a.m. Summer Break showing of "Monster House."
All tickets for our Tuesday 10 a.m. Summer Break titles are just $6 and include a small popcorn and beverage. Get yours at the door, or online now at https://bit.ly/THATsb26MH
>>This year we will also have auditorium concessions open to help move lines along.

07/20/2026

Are YOU ready for BINGO night on Tuesday, July 21!? 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!
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Tickets can only be purchased at the door the night of the event.
See all dates for the 2025 Bingo season at the link in our bio!
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Gaming license 15532 / Reference number 161652
- This event is 18 and over only

07/20/2026

Our 2026 Summer Break movie series continues at The Artcraft with "Monster House" showing at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 14! 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!
🎟🍿🥤Get your tickets at the door or online now at https://bit.ly/THATsb26MH
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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

07/20/2026

Caleb chats family-friendly scares and western fare this week on his "Moving Pictures Podcast."
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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!