Happy Hours @ The Franke: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

Events

Every last Thursday of the month, join us at 5:30 for an evening of fun! Free admission and no cover. Bust out your favorite ugly Christmas sweater and help us kick off the holiday season with this screening of the classic 80’s comedy movie National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Chat with your friends, quote along with the movie, and enjoy some delicious food from Pastrami Joe’s in our intimate Downstage Club. There will be prizes, trivia, holiday beverages, and more! Bring your friends and let’s get our Christmas on!

Learn more at: https://thefranke.org/events/national-lampoons-christmas-vacation/

Date & Time: Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 5:30PM – 8:00PM EDT

Location: The Franke Center for the Arts (214 E Mansion St, Marshall, MI 49068-1151)

Wolf Tree Film Festival 2023

Events

SHORT FILM SCREENING
JANUARY 21, 2023

FRANKE CENTER AUDITORIUM
214 E. MANSION ST. MARSHALL, MI 49068

In its fifth year, Wolf Tree Film Festival showcases films set in the Great Lakes region or that include themes or topics related to the region, as well as the work of filmmakers who reside in or grew up in the Great Lakes region. The Great Lakes region is defined as any state or territory that touches one of the Great Lakes (including Ontario, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York).

The festival will take place at The Franke Center for the Arts in Marshall, MI* and will include screenings of each selected film, a Q&A with select filmmakers, an awards presentation, and a filmmaker roundtable with industry professionals.

The Wolf Tree Film Festival is housed in historic Marshall, Michigan, a gorgeous small town with a vibrant artistic community. Hosted by the Franke Center for the Arts and Marshall’s Youngish Professionals Committee, the festival is held at Franke Center, originally a church built in 1921, now an arts complex that is the proud home of world-class concerts, inspiring theater, and award-winning movies.

KEY DATES

🔑 OCTOBER 1, 2022: SUBMISSIONS OPEN
🔑 DEC 1, 2022: DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS
🔑 JANUARY 4, 2022: FILMMAKER NOTIFICATION DATE
🔑 JANUARY 21, 2023: WOLF TREE AT THE FRANKE CENTER

*The festival will adhere to all public health and safety recommendations at the time of the event

CONTENT WARNING: Some films included in this festival contain mature content that may be inappropriate for young viewers and may be triggering for others. Viewer discretion is advised.