SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2022
THE HISTORIC ARTCRAFT THEATRE• CELEBRATING A CENTURY • SEPTEMBER 10, 2022
A CENTURY IN THE MAKING lot has happened since The Historic Artcraft Theatre opened its doors on Nov. 1, 1922. A depression, a world war, moon landings, social and political turmoil, heck, even a pandemic. But the theatre survived it all. It survived because of people. People needing a place to gather; to laugh; to escape. Those people brought friends and family to experience the same joy they wanted to share with others. That infectious feeling is still alive today.
Rob Shilts, Executive Director Franklin Heritage, Inc.
Since Franklin Heritage, Inc. purchased the theatre in 2004, it has been that same element that has kept it going. The people, volunteers, staff, donors, and patrons all make the experience of sharing a movie or event together a memorable and joyful occasion. Today, we celebrate the building and what has happened within these four walls. Even more, we celebrate the people whose dedication over the past 100 years has allowed this theatre to be such an icon for our community and stand the test of time. We raise our glasses and toast everyone that has left their mark over the previous 100 years, and those preserving for the century to follow.
THE HISTORIC ARTCRAFT THEATRE• CELEBRATING A CENTURY • SEPTEMBER 10, 2022
TONIGHT’S SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
There’s a LOT happening for the 100th Anniversary Fundraiser Gala.We want to make sure you know everything that’s going on. Need help? Ask a volunteer! 7 P.M. - 100TH ANNIVERSARY GALA BEGINS BARS AND H ORS D’OEUV RES AVAIL ABLE • The Walnut Street Ramblers, Lexington, KY • Welcome- Rob Shilts, Executive Director, FHI • The Honey Taps, Chicago, IL • Artcraft “Century of Cinema” retrospective video • Live Auction with Rafael Sánchez • One Week Silent movie by Buster Keaton featuring live accompaniment by Phil Beaman • Magician Jamahl Keyes • Comedy by Candy Phillips
9 P.M. - STREET PARTY BEGINS • Cool City Band, Indianapolis • Dessert tent & heavy hors d’oeuvres • Coffee bar, presented by Main & Madison Market Café • Speakeasy and bars open • Roaming magicians Caleb Wiles and Jamahl Keyes • 50/50 and speakeasy cart raffle tickets available. Silent auction opens • Vardo wagon exhibit & fortune telling • VIP Lounge available 11 P.M. - The Walnut Street Ramblers • 50/50 and speakeasy cart raffle ends. • Silent auction closes 11:30 P.M. - Last Call MIDNIGHT - Night Ends
ARTCRAFT WINE - BY MALLOW RUN WINERY We’re excited to be the focus of this year’s Mallow Run Winery artist label edition wine bottle. Thanks to artist Rose Brenner for the creation!
Available by the glass tonight at the bars, and by the bottle at the Mallow Run Winery booth just outside the theatre.
THE HISTORIC ARTCRAFT THEATRE• CELEBRATING A CENTURY • SEPTEMBER 10, 2022
LIVE AUCT
HOSTED BY FRANKLIN COLLE
Twin Palm Resort, Panama City Beach Florida (Oct. 22-29) This elegant 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo is located on the 14th floor at the beautiful Twin Palm Resort. The floor plan has floor to ceiling windows in both the living room and master bedroom, showcasing an incredible view of the Gulf of Mexico. The large private fully furnished balcony provides spectacular views of the clear emerald waters and white sand. The full size kitchen is fully equipped with plenty of cookware and utensils for at-home convenience. Opening bid: $250 - donated by Jake Sappenfield
J. P. Parker monthly flower bouquet delivery Treat yourself or a loved one to a monthly bouquet of fresh blooms courtesy of award-winning florist J. P. Parker Flowers. Opening bid: $150 - Donated by Pam Parker
Luke Buck print #1/10 Celebrate the Artcraft by bringing home the first numbered artist proof of an edition of 10. Buck paints iconic and idyllic scenes of central Indiana and Johnson County. Opening bid: $150 - Donated by Generations Art and Frame
Personal Plane Ride Soar over Central Indiana with your own personal pilot with a meal at Columbus, Indiana’s Blackerby’s Hanger Five Restaurant right off of the terminal watching other planes fly in! Opening bid: $100 - Donated by Todd VanDemon
THE HISTORIC ARTCRAFT THEATRE• CELEBRATING A CENTURY • SEPTEMBER 10, 2022
TION ITEMS
E G E A L U M R A FA E L S Á N C H E Z
Indiana Landmarks package including a stay at West Baden Springs Hotel Win a two-night stay at French Lick’s historic West Baden Springs Hotel, the “eighth wonder of the world,” and a tour of the French Lick West Baden Museum for up to four people. Take a day trip to Indianapolis and enjoy two tickets for a tour of Indy’s German-American cultural hub at the Athenaeum building on Massachusetts Avenue. Finish your Indiana architecture tour by taking home a copy of “Remembrance, Faith, and Fancy: Outdoor Public Sculpture in Indiana.” Opening bid: $200- donated by Indiana Landmarks
Kermit Berg photographs Turn your home into a world-renowned art gallery with vintage photos of Indy’s Union Station by Kermit Berg. German artist Kermit Berg exhibits in galleries across the world. Opening bid: $100 - Donated by Walt and Janette Koon
Three hand-crafted quilts Masterfully crafted quilts made by local Johnson County residents with history in each stitch! Quilts measure 88”x104”, 72”x90” and 33”x36” Opening bid: $100 - Quilted and donated by Julie Higgins, Linda Whittaker, and Helen Lucas
Building fund contributions Make a contribution toward the ongoing restorations and renovations of The Artcraft Theatre. Contributions open ended!
THE HISTORIC ARTCRAFT THEATRE• CELEBRATING A CENTURY • SEPTEMBER 10, 2022
SILENT AUCTION ITEMS:
THESE ITEMS AND MORE LOCATED IN THE STREET PARTY TENTS Welcome to the 1920s. This basket features DVDs of Metropolis, The General, and Modern Times. Highlights include black-and-white studio images from this decade popular candy like Charleston Chews and Bit O’ Honey. Welcome to the 1930s. This basket features DVDs of Gone With the Wind, The Wizard of Oz, and It Happened One Night. Highlights include a set of vintage plastic character toppers from Oz, a GWTW commemorative plate, and popular candy like Sugar Babies. Welcome to the 1940s. This basket features DVDs of Citizen Kane, Casablanca, and It’s a Wonderful Life. Highlights include The Essential Casablanca book and A Christmas Carol, which inspired The Greatest Gift, the story that inspired It’s a Wonderful Life, and, the popular Bun candy returns to the Artcraft! Welcome to the 1950s. This basket features DVDs of Singing in the Rain, Rear Window, and White Christmas. Highlights include an umbrella so you can sing in the rain. Also featuring popular candy like Mickey and Minnie Pez and candy necklaces. Welcome to the 1960s. This basket features DVDs of Sound of Music, Psycho, and The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Highlights include a Psycho t-shirt, albums from Sound of Music and My Fair Lady, and popular candy like Twizzlers. Plus a Scooby-Doo board game and two tickets to The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.
Welcome to the 1970s. This basket features DVDs of Star Wars (Episodes IV, V, VI), The Godfather, and Jaws. Highlights include super cool Star Wars collectibles, a Jaws strategy game with Funko characters, and an item that lets you know that Luca Brasi sleeps with the fishes. Finish the decade off with Darth Vader and Chewbacca Pez. Welcome to the 1980s. This basket features DVDs of Back to the Future (the trilogy), Raiders of the Lost Ark, and Christmas Vacation. Highlights include a vintage hockey jersey, Back to the Future collectibles, and popular candy from the decade like Cow Tales and Gummi Bears. Welcome to the 1990s. Amuck Amuck Amuck. This basket features DVDs of The Shawshank Redemption, Hocus Pocus, and Toy Story. Highlights include a set of vintage plastic army men, Toy Story pins, and Different Seasons by Stephen King, and popular candy from this decade like Nerds ropes. Welcome to the 2000s. This basket features DVDs of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Elf, and The Dark Knight. Highlights include Batman: The Dark Knight Returns gothic novel, Harry Potter playing cards, and popular candy like Milk Duds and M&Ms. Welcome to the 2010s. This basket features DVDs of Bridesmaids, Gravity, The Martian, and The Revenant. Highlights include the books The Martian and The Revenant, and popular candy like Butterfinger minis.
THE HISTORIC ARTCRAFT THEATRE• CELEBRATING A CENTURY • SEPTEMBER 10, 2022
A NOTE FROM
PHIL BEAMAN
- PIANO ACCOMPANIST
THANK YOU! - TO OUR VOLUNTEERS
Thank you to our hard-working volunteers that have made tonight happen. Plans for this event have been underway for more than a year. More than 75 people have put their time and talent into this event to bring you a memorable evening. Please join us in thanking our volunteers for their countless hours and outstanding dedicated efforts! Speakeasy startup raffle Win a cart full of alcohol! Take home enough giggle water to start your own speakeasy! Winner announced at 11:30 p.m. $20 for an arm’s length of tickets Scan to donate Didn’t win an auction item but still want to contribute? Fantastic! Use your camera’s phone to scan the code at left. 50/50 raffle Split the cash jackpot! Support The Artcraft and maybe win some cash! Available until 10:45 p.m. Winner announced at 11 p.m. $10 each, 3 for $25
For the silent movie tonight I will re-create a 1922 small-town movie experience. Small town theaters, like the Artcraft, usually had a lone piano player who would come in right before the movie, unrehearsed, and simply play whatever they knew. In order to make the music a more effective part of the movie experience the early Sam Fox Studio hired several composers to create short themes which were labeled “Fire,” “Lovers,” “Hurry!,”“Horses,” etc. Studios recommended that the small town piano player learn some of the relevant themes and then utilize them during the movie. That is what I will be doing tonight - I will be watching the movie along with everyone else and making up the piano part as I go along, improvising based on the 1920s studio suggested styles.
T I T L E S P O N SO R
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David Wayne, Inc. D AV I D WAY N E I N C . C O M
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David W. Bleke, President
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