{1/30} Crankie Box Theater Night: Winter Tales in Scroll & Song

Date: Friday, January 30
Time: 6:00–9:00pm
Location: Handcraft Revival — Sugar House
All Ages Welcome
Tickets: General / Family Bundle

Description

In the stillness of January, when the world feels hushed beneath snow, we gather for an old-world tradition: a crankie night.

A crankie is a hand-cranked theater box, its long paper scroll slowly unwinding to reveal a painted story. Paired with live folk music and simple narration, the images move like dreams—quiet, steady, and full of wonder.

Join us for an intimate evening of winter tales told the old way:
lanterns glowing, fiddle gently weaving through the room, the box turning as scenes pass across the tiny stage. It is storytelling you can feel in your bones—unhurried, handmade, human.

We’ll listen, celebrate, and rest together in the warmth of community.
After the performances, stay to sip cider, chat, or wander our Market.

What You’ll Experience

• Live folk music 
• Hand-cranked illustrated storytelling
• Lantern-lit atmosphere
• Gathered community in the midwinter dark

Event Details

Date: Friday, January 30
Time: 6:30–8:30pm (doors at 6:00pm & you're welcome to linger until 9ish)
Location: Handcraft Revival — Sugar House
Performers: TBD
Ages: All ages are invited to attend. To preserve the atmosphere of the performance, we kindly ask that children attending be able to sit quietly during the stories.
Refreshments: Warm cider + light snacks provided

Tickets

General Admission — $5
Family Bundle (2 adults + 2 children) — $15

Limited seating to preserve the intimate nature of the performance.

Notes

• This is a quiet, seated event—perfect for families, couples, and solo dreamers.
• Highly visual and engaging for children, though not a “kids show.”
• Please arrive early to settle in; stories begin promptly at 6:30.