Vermont Business Magazine A television phenomenon will come to a close onSunday, March 6, asMasterpiece’sDownton Abbeyairs its final episode, and Vermont PBS is celebrating the acclaimed series with a same-day gala finale event at Burlington’s Flynn Center.“A Proper Cheerio to Downton Abbey,”will feature a theater screening of the full final episode just hours before its broadcast premiere. Also featured: dancing to the Jazz Era with music by the Vermont Jazz Ensemble, a “virtual Downton Abbey” experience, door prizes, hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.
It’s a golden opportunity for the series’ loyal fans to enjoy the final episode on the big screen, share a sense of Downton camaraderie, and bidDownton Abbeya stylish goodbye after six award-winning seasons. As with previousDownton Abbeyevents that the station has sponsored, it’s anticipated that many fans will attend in period costume, adding to the festive atmosphere.
The event runs from2 to 6:30 p.m.on Sunday, March 6,at the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Burlington. Following the screening, fans will have a chance to dance on the Flynn stage to Jazz-Era music provided by the Vermont Jazz Ensemble. Door prizes include a scenic tour in a 1925 Rolls Royce, a surprise gift from the set of Downton Abbey, and much more. Corporate sponsors for the event include Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont, The Trust Company of Vermont, Merchants Bank and bevo Catering.
Tickets are available atflynntix.orgor through the Flynn box office. Tickets will be available at the box office the day of the event.
Vermont PBS is Vermont’s statewide public media provider, with a commitment to cultural enrichment and civic engagement. More information is available atvermontpbs.org.
Photo attached:Downton Abbey cast, Season 6.
Photo credit:Courtesy of Nick Briggs/Carnival Film & Television Limited 2015 for MASTERPIECE