From staff reports
The Franklin Fine Arts Council with the help of DiMartino Ice team sculptors will sponsor the 22nd annual Franklin On Ice. The event is slated for Saturday.
“Franklin is well-known for its yearly ice show which draws hundreds of spectators, who watch lifeless blocks of ice transform into beautiful works of art,” the council said.
“Professionally crafted and intricately detailed, these sculptures dazzle and delight the public. Franklin On Ice has a perfect venue in beautiful Fountain Park, located in the heart of Franklin’s Victorian downtown,” the council said.
Spectators should take cameras for photo opportunities.
A 30-minute timed competition will be held from 3 to 3:30 p.m. where spectators can vote for their favorite ice carving.
Chili lovers can vote for their favorite at the chili cook-off which takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1255 Liberty St., Franklin. Area restaurants, delis, caterers and cooks will vie for the first place ribbon.
The Franklin Fine Arts Council will sponsor magic shows at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at DeBence Antique Music World. DeBence will also offer special $5 tours.
The Franklin Public Library will host a Love Your Library with lots of fun activities for children and Hatched will offer “Kids Winter Crafts” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Franklin Chamber, the Barrow-Civic Theatre and First United Presbyterian Church will offer public restrooms.
“Franklin On Ice is designed to get people outside and downtown. It is designed to create a break from the winter doldrums and rather than bringing in outside street vendors – the entire downtown itself is the venue with local shops as the vendors hosting winter sales, popular restaurants serving great meals and area artists providing additional entertainment for the entire family,” the council said.
Ice show spectators can play Kool Kash and have an opportunity to win Franklin dollars
“On Saturday evening, enjoy a great meal at one of the popular downtown restaurants and travel through the beautifully lit sculptures in Fountain Park,” the council said.
While the main event is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, other activities continue throughout the weekend.
Today, Saturday, and Sunday, the Barrow-Civic Theatre and Off-Barrow Little Theatre will host a number of events.
Events include the Nature Art Showcase, Liberty Cabaret “Goes to the Movies” and the Celebration of Talent competition featuring all types of performing artists.
More information about Franklin On Ice weekend is available online at www.franklinpa.gov or by calling (814) 437-1619.
Here is a schedule of events for the weekend.
Today
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. – indoor sidewalk sales
5 to 7 p.m. – Nature Art Showcase reception, Barrow-Civic Theatre Lobby
7 to 10 p.m. – “Tunes in a Bucket,” Red Bandana Winery, 309 13th St.
7 to 10 p.m. – Snowflake Ball featuring ’30s and 40s music; DeBence Antique Music World, for tickets call 432-8350
7:30 p.m. – Liberty Cabaret “Goes to the Movies,” Barrow Little Theatre
Saturday
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – ice carving by DiMartino ice team, Fountain Park
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – indoor sidewalk sales
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Nature Art Showcase, Barrow-Civic Theatre Lobby
10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. – $5 tours at DeBence Antique Music World, 1262 Liberty St.
11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. – chili cook-off, Kool Kash cards; Franklin Chamber of Commerce, 1255 Liberty St.
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – kids winter crafts with Gail Tefft, Hatched, 1237 Liberty St.
11 a.m. – magic show at DeBence Antique Music World, 1261 Liberty St.
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Kids: Valentine crafts, caricatures at Franklin Public Library
1 p.m. – magic show, DeBence Antique Music World, 1261 Liberty St.
3 to 3:30 p.m. – 30-minute speed carving competition, Fountain Park
7 to 10 p.m. – live music at Red Bandana Winery, 309 13th St.
7:30 p.m. – Liberty Cabaret “Goes to the Movies,” Barrow-Civic Theatre, 1223 Liberty St.
Sunday
2 p.m. – Celebration of Talent competition, Barrow-Civic Theatre, 1223 Liberty St.
