The Franklin Opera House is pleased to announce a special Spring Gala event on Saturday, April 27, at 5:30 PM, featuring a sit-down meal, fundraising raffle, and music by The Scott Spradling Band. This event is being celebrated with a Medieval Feast theme (costumes optional!). Some of their Friends from the neighboring Kingdom of Footlight (Franklin Footlight Theatre company) will be joining the fun in the Great Elks Hall (the Franklin Elks Lodge) for a rousing good time.

A ticket to the Spring Gala event includes salad, sides, rolls, main course (roast turkey or stuffed shells), dessert, and a complimentary ale, wine, or soda from the bar. Gluten-free gravy and rolls available upon request at purchase. Each lord or lady will receive their drink medallion upon check-in and one complimentary raffle ticket.  

After dinner, Scott Spradling brings his tremendous “modern big band” (with lots of horns!) playing the mega-hits heard on the radio over the years — from the ‘50s to the ‘90s. Enjoy tunes from Chicago, Billy Joel, Sinatra, Michael Bublé, Huey, and more. Attendees can sit back and enjoy the show, or feel free to get up and dance!

All proceeds from this event will directly contribute to funding the renovation and reopening of Franklin Opera House. A movement is underway in Franklin to preserve the crown jewel of the City. Every member of the community can contribute to this effort in their own way, since progress and growth come from the collective effort of forward-thinking people.

The Franklin Opera House building was originally designed to be a multipurpose building for the community. For nearly 75 years, schools, churches, and local groups, such as, Franklin Hook & Ladder Co., V.F.W., the Elks, The American Red Cross, and others, graced the stage and main hall with plays, entertainment, dancing, and conventions of all sorts. 

After napping since the 1960s, a loyal army of volunteer knights banded together to form a Restoration Committee. Because of their dedication and determination, Franklin’s “sleeping beauty” awakened from her slumber. Franklin Opera House has been ringing with the sounds of laughter, music, and applause since 2001. Efforts continue to build on their legacy to make the Opera House even better.  

Come join in the fun at Franklin Lodge of Elks for a night of feasting, frolic, and frivolity. Tickets are $49 per person and must be purchased in advance by April 20, either online at www.FOHNH.org, or by calling 603 934-1901.