49 Franklin

06/02/2026

Testimonial Tuesday!! We will share some photos and some very nice comments from our customers.

2022
We got married at 49 Franklin this past weekend and we could not have possibly asked for a better experience! Scot and Cindy made the entire process so easy for our last minute wedding. They got back to us within hours of our initial email and were so pleasant to deal with the entire time. They took care of all of the details so that we didn’t have to worry about anything! The food was incredible, staff is professional, the DJ and light show was awesome, and they helped plan every last detail to make sure that the night went smoothly. All of our guests raved about this gem of a place and the delicious food! We will absolutely consider going back if we ever need to rent a space like this again. Thanks again Scot and Cindy for making my day SO beautiful and so special - We are so thankful for you both!

Ashley and Zac Donnell
Sabbattus Maine

If it's at 49 Franklin, you know it's a SPECIAL Event!
49 Franklin is a former church that has been converted into an elegant reception hall, and meeting venue. It is the home of Grapevine Catering and The Mystic Theater performing arts center.

06/01/2026

🎉 We earned the emerging talent badge this week, recognizing us for creating engaging content that sparks an interest among our fans!

We have lots of events and shows here at 49 Franklin, but sometimes we forget to share all of the nice comments from our guests and customers. So, for a little while we’re going to have Testimonial Tuesdays and share a nice comment from someone who had a good experience here along with some of our photos! We appreciate all the nice things that have been said and we want to share them with you!

05/24/2026

The show last night was a blast!

Today 1:00pm is the last chance to catch our Vaudeville Magic Show!
We will hold the advance price into showtime!
Get tickets now www.49franklin.com

Vaudeville was a popular style of theatrical variety entertainment that flourished in the United States and Canada from the 1880s until the early 1930s. It featured a series of unrelated, back-to-back acts on a single bill—including comedians, singers, acrobats, magicians, and trained animals

Vaudeville served as an accessible, family-friendly alternative to rowdy working-class variety shows. It reflected diverse immigrant cultures across America and gave many legendary entertainers—like the Marx Brothers, Will Rogers, and Sophie Tucker—their start.

05/23/2026

Footlights, Slapstick, Variety Illusion, and someone may get the hook! VAUDEVILLE! Opening night TONIGHT!

Featuring Lee Carrier, Cohen Carrier, Asher Mailett, Landyn Cote, Cleo Hordon, and Kevin Homewood

Advance Price tickets will be held throughout!

05/21/2026

These students have been working hard to put on a vintage Vaudeville style magic show this Saturday at 7:00 and Sunday at 1:00. Come support them! You’ll be glad you did!

Advance price tickets:
www.49franklin.com
All That Jazz - downtown Rumford

Vaudeville!

The School of Magic and Showmanship Presents: Vaudeville! The performances are set for Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 23rd show at 7:00 pm and Sunday, May 24th show at 1:00 pm. at 49 Franklin in the Mystic Theater in Rumford. Many people are unaware what Vaudeville was and how it shaped modern day performances. Master magician/instructor and owner of 49 Franklin Scot Grassette explains, "Back before computers, TV and even movies, Vaudeville circuits all around the country sent performers out to hundreds of live performance venues all around the country. Many of these stages had footlights which gave a unique underlit lighting which gave off the Vaudeville theater vibe, which can be seen in movies and TV featuring Vaudeville performances. Traditional performances featured 5 to 8 variety and specialty acts that were 10 to 15 minutes long. If audiences didn't like the performance, the management would be forced to give the act a literal hook and pull them off the stage where the next act would quickly move into place."

There are 6 students lined up to perform magic and variety acts in this show; they include Lee Carrier, Asher Maillet, Cohen Carrier, Cleo Hordon, Landyn Cote, and Kevin Homewood. (Allden Gaudet is part of the class but is unable to make it to the performances.)

The full-stage production will feature six incredible acts which include: Act I The Variety Performers which features Ventriloquism, Chalk Talk Art, Hand Shadows, and Plate Spinning. Act II is Mysteries of the Orient, magic and small illusions from the Far East. Next is Act III Money Matters We could all use a little more these days, just imagine if you could do these magic moves!, Act IV, Do the Spirits Return, The turn of the century spiritualism was at it's height of popularity. Act V is Comedy Capers, many Vaudeville comedy acts and slapstick went on to the silver screen such as Laurell and Hardy, Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton. The last act, Act VI is The Illusion Act featuring 4 Stage Illusions to close the show.

2 performances will take place at 49 Franklin's Mystic Theater in Rumford ,enter the theater at the upper back parking lot. Shows include Saturday, May 23th at 7:00 pm, and Sunday May 24th at 1:00 pm. Doors open an hour and a half before each show time for full pub menu. Tickets and menu are available at www.49franklin.com, on the buy ticket page, hardcopy tickets are available at All That Jazz downtown Rumford. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 day of the show. If and if you would like to attend both shows, there's a special deal for $20 for Saturday and Sunday. Note, both shows are the same material, but performances could vary.

05/17/2026

You may have plans for Memorial Day…this is one not to miss.

Advance tickets available now at www.49franklin.com and downtown Rumford at All That Jazz!!

05/10/2026

Share this Post and WIN 2 tickets for the show!

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You can choose: Saturday May 23rd 7:00 pm show or Sunday May 24th 1:00 pm show. Share even if you can’t make it you can give the tickets to a friend.

Drawing will take place Tuesday May 12th night!

Vaudeville!

The School of Magic and Showmanship Presents: Vaudeville! The performances are set for Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 23rd show at 7:00 pm and Sunday, May 24th show at 1:00 pm. at 49 Franklin in the Mystic Theater in Rumford. Many people are unaware what Vaudeville was and how it shaped modern day performances. Master magician/instructor and owner of 49 Franklin Scot Grassette explains, "Back before computers, TV and even movies, Vaudeville circuits all around the country sent performers out to hundreds of live performance venues all around the country. Many of these stages had footlights which gave a unique underlit lighting which gave off the Vaudeville theater vibe, which can be seen in movies and TV featuring Vaudeville performances. Traditional performances featured 5 to 8 variety and specialty acts that were 10 to 15 minutes long. If audiences didn't like the performance, the management would be forced to give the act a literal hook and pull them off the stage where the next act would quickly move into place."

There are 6 students lined up to perform magic and variety acts in this show; they include Lee Carrier, Asher Maillet, Cohen Carrier, Cleo Hordon, Landyn Cote, and Kevin Homewood. (Allden Gaudet is part of the class but is unable to make it to the performances.)

The full-stage production will feature six incredible acts which include: Act I The Variety Performers which features Ventriloquism, Chalk Talk Art, Hand Shadows, and Plate Spinning. Act II is Mysteries of the Orient, magic and small illusions from the Far East. Next is Act III Money Matters We could all use a little more these days, just imagine if you could do these magic moves!, Act IV, Do the Spirits Return, The turn of the century spiritualism was at it's height of popularity. Act V is Comedy Capers, many Vaudeville comedy acts and slapstick went on to the silver screen such as Laurell and Hardy, Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton. The last act, Act VI is The Illusion Act featuring 4 Stage Illusions to close the show.

2 performances will take place at 49 Franklin's Mystic Theater in Rumford ,enter the theater at the upper back parking lot. Shows include Saturday, May 23th at 7:00 pm, and Sunday May 24th at 1:00 pm. Doors open an hour and a half before each show time for full pub menu. Tickets and menu are available at www.49franklin.com, on the buy ticket page, hardcopy tickets are available at All That Jazz downtown Rumford. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 day of the show. If and if you would like to attend both shows, there's a special deal for $20 for Saturday and Sunday. Note, both shows are the same material, but performances could vary.

05/03/2026

What’s Next at 49??

Vaudeville!

The School of Magic and Showmanship Presents: Vaudeville! The performances are set for Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 23rd doors at 5:30, show at 7:00 pm and Sunday, May 24th doors at 11:30, show at 1:00 pm. at 49 Franklin in the Mystic Theater in Rumford. Many people are unaware what Vaudeville was and how it shaped modern day performances. Master magician/instructor and owner of 49 Franklin Scot Grassette explains, "Back before computers, TV and even movies, Vaudeville circuits all around the country sent performers out to hundreds of live performance venues all around the country. Many of these stages had footlights which gave a unique underlit lighting which gave off the Vaudeville theater vibe, which can be seen in movies and TV featuring Vaudeville performances. Traditional performances featured 5 to 8 variety and specialty acts that were 10 to 15 minutes long. If audiences didn't like the performance, the management would be forced to give the act a literal hook and pull them off the stage where the next act would quickly move into place."

There are 6 students lined up to perform magic and variety acts in this show; they include Lee Carrier, Asher Maillet, Cohen Carrier, Cleo Hordon, Landyn Cote, and Kevin Homewood. (Allden Gaudet is part of the class but is unable to make it to the performances.)

The full-stage production will feature six incredible acts which include: Act I The Variety Performers which features Ventriloquism, Chalk Talk Art, Hand Shadows, and Plate Spinning. Act II is Mysteries of the Orient, magic and small illusions from the Far East. Next is Act III Money Matters We could all use a little more these days, just imagine if you could do these magic moves!, Act IV, Do the Spirits Return, The turn of the century spiritualism was at it's height of popularity. Act V is Comedy Capers, many Vaudeville comedy acts and slapstick went on to the silver screen such as Laurell and Hardy, Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton. The last act, Act VI is The Illusion Act featuring 4 Stage Illusions to close the show.

2 performances will take place at 49 Franklin's Mystic Theater in Rumford ,enter the theater at the upper back parking lot. Shows include Saturday, May 23th at 7:00 pm, and Sunday May 24th at 1:00 pm. Doors open an hour and a half before each show time for full pub menu. Tickets and menu are available at www.49franklin.com, on the buy ticket page, hardcopy tickets are available at All That Jazz downtown Rumford. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 day of the show. If and if you would like to attend both shows, there's a special deal for $20 for Saturday and Sunday. Note, both shows are the same material, but performances could vary.

04/26/2026

Last night was a solemn gathering to respect workers who died because of workplace accidents and illness, and continue to strive towards a safer workplace.