Discover Downtown Franklin

Last Fourth Friday of 2009!

2009-09-20T16:14:00.000-07:00

September 25th

4th Friday

Details

Live Music

6-9pm

Join us on the Courthouse lawn for music byBlue River Band

Remember lawn chairs!

Sponsored by: City of Franklinhttp://www.franklin-in.gov/

Artcraft TheatreB-Movie Celebration

Shows and times TBA

Classic Car Cruise-In

Starts at 5pm

Reserved parking on North Main Street in front of the Artcraft Theatre. Open to all types of classic or customized vehicles.

Featured Food Vendors

TBA

Family Activity

Paint the Town Kickoff~Games on the Courthouse Lawn with Popsicles from Imagination Station and Free Fall Painting Mini Art Lesson @ Kira's Cottage Christian Store

Don't forget to shop with your favorite downtown merchants who have extended hours for your convenience!

Fourth Friday this Friday!

2009-08-25T12:49:00.000-07:00

August 28th

4th Friday

Details
Live Music
6-9pm
Join us on the Courthouse lawn for music by the MessArounds. Remember lawn chairs!
Sponsored by: Wadsorth Realty

Artcraft Theatre
2pm Matinee
7:30pm Evening
Friday and Saturday
American Graffiti

Classic Car Cruise-In
Starts at 5pm
Reserved parking on North Main Street in front of the Artcraft Theatre. Open to all types of classic or customized vehicles.

Featured Food Vendors
Benjamin's Coffee & Bakehouse
and Richard's Kitchen

Family Activity
Sidewalk Chalk Contest

Downtown Merchants

Don't forget to shop with your favorite downtown merchants who have extended hours for your convenience!

Live Music...

2009-08-07T07:25:00.001-07:00

Starting tonight at Benjamin's Coffeehouse, every Friday night there will be Live Music, just like the old days! They will be open Every Friday Night from 7pm-10pm. (No live music in the coffeehouse on Fourth Fridays due to bands already on the courthouse lawn) Just another fabulous reason to visit Downtown Franklin!

Fourth Friday...Friday, July 24th!

2009-07-20T09:54:00.000-07:00

July 24
4th Friday Details

Live Music
6-9pm
Join us on the Courthouse lawn for gospel music by Witness. Don't forget to bring your lawn chairs!
Sponsored by: Franklin College
www.franklincollege.edu

Artcraft Theatre Movie- State Fair!
2pm Matinee
7:30pm Evening Friday and Saturday

Classic Car Cruise-In
Starts at 5pm
Reserved parking on North Main Street in front of the Artcraft Theatre. Open to all types of classic or customized vehicles.

Featured Food Vendors
Richard's Kitchen(hot dogs, brats and hot-buttered corn)&
Benjamin's Coffee House

Family Activity
Dog Days of Summer
Bring your dogs down to the square for an evening downtown. Don't forget to scoop your poop!!
Bring Dog Food donations for the Animal Shelter. And, visit Imagination Station for Dog Days of Summer Crafts and Kira's Cottage Christian Store for a "Doggie in the Window" mini art lesson

Downtown Merchants
Don't forget to shop with your favorite downtown merchants who have extended hours for your convenience!

Balloon Race Pictures...

2009-07-20T09:53:00.000-07:00

Beach Blanket Bingo

2009-07-07T07:42:00.000-07:00

Cast: Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello
Released: 1965
Runtime: 98 mins
In the fourth of the highly successful Frankie and Annette beach party movies, a motorcycle gang led by Eric Von Zipper kidnaps singing star Sugar Kane managed by Bullets, who hires sky-diving surfers Steve and Bonnie from Big Drop for a publicity stunt. With the usual gang of kids and a mermaid named Lorelei.

Dates:

July 10th & 11th

Showtimes:

2:00 PM and 7:30PM Friday

7:30PM Saturday

Steel Magnolias

2009-07-07T07:31:00.000-07:00

Johnson County’s Community theater group,

Our Town Players, presents
the ever-popular and touching story of Steel Magnolias.
See this live performance to discover the colorful
ways these unforgettable Southern Belles
got their nickname.

Performances:
Matinee: 2 pm July 12 and 19
Evening: 8 pm July 10, 11, 17

Location: Franklin Senior Center, 160 E.
Adams Street (Parking in the back of the
building)

Cost: Adults: $10 Students/Seniors: $8
Groups (10 or more) $7
Reservations:

Franklin Fireworks...

2009-07-03T09:18:00.000-07:00

Don’t Miss “the Rocket’s Red Glare”
Fireworks In Franklin!

Too many people have the wrong idea about July 4! They think that to enjoy an awesome
fireworks show, they need to pile the family in the car and drive
north. Well, it isn’t true!
This Independence day, grab your lawn chairs or blankets and make a plan to be right
here in Franklin. Save that gas money. Avoid the headaches of wasted time in miles of gridlocked
traffic. Make plans with your friends and neighbors in your own community. We’ll see
YOU at the Indiana Masonic Home on July 4!

Festivity Schedule
6:00 Food Vendors open on the Masonic Home grounds. Also at 6 pm, encourage the
kids to participate in the family parade, with decorated strollers, bikes and wagons.

There’s also a bounce house (don’t forget your socks), and kids’ carnival games.

At 7 pm, your little road runner (age 12 and under) can compete for
the title of “Fastest Kid In Town.”

At 7:45 pm, say hello to Amazon John and a fun variety of Silly Safari creatures.

Great music begins one hour later, followed by a few words by Mayor Fred Paris and
then, at 10:00pm, a 30-minute fireworks display!

Late Night In Genealogy

2009-06-21T16:17:00.000-07:00

June 26th, 6pm to Midnight

Volunteers will be available to help you with your questions.

Free Genealogy Collection Tour
6:30 p.m.

FREE PROGRAM
*Registration is required!
Researching Your German Ancestors
Presented by genealogist, Betty Warren
7:30 to 8:30 pm

Late night snacks for your eating pleasure!

Call Johnson County Museum of History
346-4500 for more information and class registration .

Fourth Friday Events...

2009-06-21T15:04:00.000-07:00

June 26
4th Friday!

Come and bring your family to the courthouse square in Franklin for a fun evening that is FREE! Check out all of the fun things happening below!

Artcraft Theatre
2pm Matinee
7:30pm Evening
Friday and Saturday
Yankee Doodle Dandy

Classic Car Cruise-In Starts at 5pm
Reserved parking on North Main Street in front of the Artcraft Theatre. Open to all types of classic or customized vehicles.

Live Music
6-9pm
Join us on the Courthouse lawn for bluegrass music from Birch Creek. Don't forget to bring your lawn chairs!

Sponsored by: Franklin United Methodist Community http://www.fumeth.com

Featured Food Vendors:
Benjamin's Coffee House &
Richard's Kitchen(hot dogs, brats and hot-buttered corn)

Family Activity: Bubblepalooza!
Bring your kids down to the square for fun playtime with bubbles!

Downtown Merchants
Don't forget to shop with your favorite downtown merchants who have extended hours for your convenience!

New City Logo...

2009-06-15T07:28:00.001-07:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 11, 2009
Media contact: Zach Burton, 317.736.3602
Krista Linke, 317.736.3631

Franklin to redesign city logo
Residents encouraged to submit ideas for design

Franklin, IN – The city of Franklin is currently seeking citizen suggestions for a new city seal.
Krista Linke, planning director and president of Discover Downtown Franklin, feels that a newer, more distinct insignia will better communicate key messages about the community.
“The city would benefit by updating the logo to a more recognizable image that is representative of the kind of community we live in,” she said.
“Basically we are asking people to tell us what makes them feel at home here in Franklin, what things they think are good that Franklin has to offer,” Zach Burton, director of communications for Mayor Fred Paris said.
The current logo, a profile of Benjamin Franklin, has been used for many years and came about as a result of a similar community input event. While the design has served the city well, officials feel it is time to develop something more recognizable and specific to the community.
“For some people it might be one of the historic buildings, for others it might be more conceptual, and that’s great too,” he said.
“Our goal is to take something people treasure about the city and represent it in our design,” he said.
Residents of Franklin are asked to submit ideas electronically by emailing Zach Burton at zburton@franklin-in.gov, or by calling the mayor’s office at 736-3602 through Friday June 26.
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Upstairs Downtown Tour

2009-05-28T06:53:00.000-07:00

Upstairs Downtown Tour
May 30 & 31 from 1pm-5pm

Come to downtown Franklin and check out some of the historical and interesting upstairs of downtown buildings. For more info: Call 736-6823

Visit: Lofts at the Wigwam
Mutual Savings Bank
Old Syndicate Theatre Office (above Kira's Cottage Christian Store)
Artcraft Theatre
and More!!!

Strawberries on the Square Pics!

2009-05-23T07:02:00.000-07:00

Strawberries on the Square

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Strawberries On The Square

Friday, May 22nd

11am until we sell out.

Fresh strawberries, pound cake, ice cream and whipped cream with a bottle of water. Only $5!

Lion's Club Fish Fry

11am to 7pm Friday and Saturday Located in th parking lot at the northeast corner of Water and Monroe Streets.

Artcraft Theatre

2pm Matinee

7:30pm Evening Friday and Saturday

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Classic Car Cruise-In

Starts at 5pm

Reserved parking on North Main Street in front of the Artcraft Theatre. Open to all types of classic or customized vehicles.

Live Music

6-9pm

Join us on the Courthouse lawn for music from the Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra. Don't forget to bring your lawn chairs! Featured food vendors: Ann's Restaurant & The Willard. Sponsored by: Aaron's Sales and Lease

Game Night!

Come and play Corn Hole games around the courthouse square! All ages and FREE

Visit Kira's Cottage Christian Store and Imagination Station for more games in their stores!

Franklin Heritage Garage Sale

8am to 8pm Friday

Located in the parking lot on North Main Street accross from the Artcraft Theatre.

Beautification Committee Plant Sale

11am until sell-out

Courthouse lawn.

Downtown Merchants

Don't forget to shop with your favorite downtown merchants who have extended hours for your convenience!

Benjamin's Coffeehouse...

2009-05-09T07:40:00.000-07:00

Check out Benjamin's Coffeehouse for their later hours! They are now open until 4:30pm Monday-Friday! YAY!

Franklin College Birthday Bash!

2009-05-08T10:59:00.000-07:00

You're Invited to the 175th Birthday Bash!

Franklin College will kick off a yearlong celebration marking its 175th anniversary with a birthday bash on Friday, June 5 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.in the Dietz Center for Professional Development. The event is free and open to the public. The event will include a Ben Franklin impersonator, a free gift for all who attend, live music, photos with Ben, historic displays, cake and punch, and opportunities to win door prizes donated by community partners. Many events and activities will take place on campus throughout the 2009-10 school year, including lectures by prominent speakers and special events. More information about the yearlong plans will be announced at the June 5 event.

Indianapolis Colts to Hold Mini-Camp at Franklin College On June 6, 2009, Franklin College will host an Indianapolis Colts full-squad mini-camp practice. The event will be approximately from 2:45 to 4:45 p.m. at Stewart “Red” Faught Stadium on the college’s campus. Prior to the practice, the team will offer a brief autograph session. Cost of admission will be $10 per person.

Dayof Play!

2009-05-07T07:38:00.000-07:00

Don't miss Franklin Day of Play - Saturday, May 9th.

Family & Friends Kickball Tourney - registration is at 10:30 a.m. and games start at 11:00 at

Franklin College softball field (behind Dietz center on Forsythe). Cost is $1 per person, 10 people per team. Trophies to the winners! All ages and abilities welcome! Co sponsored by Franklin College and Franklin Parks & Recreation!

2:00 - 4:00 Province Park (location depends on the weather/saturation!)- come out and PLAY!

Ranchero Races for kids preschool - high school (like farmers' olympics for kids). On stage entertainment includes Marc Thomas and Max the Moose, family exercise led by Stacey Byerly, music by Matt Hicks, and more! Play corn hole, Top Toss, parachute and more! Just play!!!! You'll love seeing all the improvements to Province Park!

New Franklin Dog Park - coming soon - just as soon as we can get the grass to grow thick and strong!

Franklin Memorial Swimming Pool - opens May 23 featuring a brand new family splash pad! Pool passes are on sale now in our office!

Artcraft Theatre...

2009-04-09T07:04:00.000-07:00

National Velvet
Mi Taylor was a young wanderer and opportunist whose father had given him "all the roads in the Kingdom" to travel. One of the roads, and a notation in his father's journal, leads him to the quiet English country-side home of the Brown family. The youngest daughter, Velvet, has a passion for horses and when she wins the spirited steed Pie in a town lottery, Mi is encouraged to train the horse for the Grand National - England's greatest racing event.

Dates:
April 10th & 11th

Showtimes: 2:00 PM and 7:30PM Friday 7:30PM

Saturday Tickets are normal price for all showings of this movie.

Tickets Prices$5.00 for Adults$4.00 for Military with ID$4.00 for College Students with ID$4.00 for Seniors 55 and over$3.00 for children 12 and under

Easter Egg Hunt!

2009-04-07T20:35:00.000-07:00

Don't miss the Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 11 at 10:00 a.m. sharp!

The Egg Hunt will be held in Province Park near the pool and Recreation Center.

It's FREE! For ages 2 to 10. Franklin Parks & Recreation 736-3689
Franklin Parks and Recreation396 Branigin BlvdFranklin, IN46131

Artcraft Theatre...

2009-03-27T08:10:00.000-07:00

Lover Come Back is a 1961 romantic comedy released by Universal Pictures. The film stars Doris Day and Rock Hudson in their second film together. The supporting cast includes Tony Randall, Edie Adams, Ann B. Davis, and Donna Douglas.

This movie directed by Delbert Mann features one of the most prolific comic trios in the American cinema: Day/Hudson/Randall. Although not as well known as Pillow Talk (1959), this romantic-comedy pairing of stars Rock Hudson and Doris Day earned an Oscar nomination for Best Screenplay

Dates:
March 27th & 28thShowtimes:2:00 PM and 7:30PM Friday7:30PM Saturday

Tickets Prices$5.00 for Adults$4.00 for Military with ID$4.00 for College Students with ID$4.00 for Seniors 55 and over$3.00 for children 12 and under

Absent Minded Professor

2009-03-19T07:32:00.000-07:00

Come and see the Absent Minded Professor at the Artcraft Theatre this weekend!
Friday, March 20 @ 2:00pm & 7:30 pm
Saturday, March 21 @ 2:00pm & 7:30 pm

Tickets Prices
$5.00 for Adults
$4.00 for Military with ID
$4.00 for College Students with ID
$4.00 for Seniors 55 and over
$3.00 for children 12 and under

The Absent-Minded Professor is a 1961 Walt Disney Pictures film based on the short story A Situation of Gravity, by Samuel W. Taylor. The film was reissued to theaters in 1967 and 1975, and released to video in 1981, 1986, and 1992. It was a huge success at the box-office, and has been remade twice since - once as a version for television starring Harry Anderson of TV's Night Court as the Professor, and once more as a theatrical film entitled Flubber, with Robin Williams as the Professor. Neither remake was as successful or is as highly regarded as the original, but the Robin Williams version was still a considerable success. Both remakes were made in color.
The original 1961 film, shot in black-and-white, was one of the first Disney films to be colorized, for the 1986 video release, and along with The Shaggy Dog (1959) and Son of Flubber, is one of Disney's few black-and-white films made after the silent film era.

New Events...

2009-03-10T10:34:00.000-07:00

Check out the many new events just posted on our google calendar above. If you know any independent business owners in the Downtown Franklin area, let them know we have the blog and we want their website info and their event info! We want to get all the info on all the amazing things going on weekly in Downtown Franklin!

Wine, Cheese, and All That Jazz!

2009-03-05T10:09:00.000-08:00

Wine, Cheese and
All That Jazz!
Saturday, March 7, 7-9 pm at the Johnson County Museum of History

Join us for our annual wine, Cheese and All that Jazz Fundraiser!
-Sample wines from Easley, Oliver and Mallow Run Wineries.
-Taste a variety of delicious cheeses and hors d'oeuvres.
-Enjoy live Jazz from Blue Thunder Entertainment.
-Participate in a silent auction with lots of unique items.
Tickets can be purchased at the museum or reservations made by phone at 317-346-4500 or via e-mail at srogers@co.johnson.in.us. Tickets are $25 with advance reservations or $30 at the door.

Let us know...

2009-03-04T11:10:00.000-08:00

For all business owners in Downtown Franklin, Indiana:
Let us know your special events, and we can post them on this blog! We want everyone to know what is going on downtown!

Check this out!

2009-03-04T10:46:00.001-08:00

Easter Egg Hunt
Province Park
April 11, 10:00 am
Ages 2-10

Welcome!

2009-03-04T07:26:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the NEW Discover Downtown Franklin blog where we will update frequently all the fun happenings in Downtown Franklin, Indiana! We have a fun year in store for everyone, so check back often for details!!!

In the meantime, visit our website at
http://www.discoverdowntownfranklin.com