Special Exhibits and Programs SPECIAL EXHIBIT See You in the Funny Papers: Iconic Cartoons and Comics At the Havilah Beardsley House, July 1st - September 30th, 2022
That's what Ruthmere's summer exhibit is all about - the comics we grew up with, the characters that shaped our outlook on life, and the jokes that had the singular knack for bringing out a smile. Through multiple components loaned from various museums, we will be exploring comics known on both local and national levels and offering amusing doses of nostalgia for visitors of all ages. Funny Papers will include a traveling exhibit from the Charles M. Schulz Museum called Pigskin Peanuts, featuring delightfully nostalgic "Peanuts" comics about one of America's favorite pastimes: football. From July 1st -July 28th only, the exhibit will also include Pencils to Pixels: Hoosier Cartoons and Comics, another exhibit loan from the Indiana Historical Society. Other exhibit components promise to make Funny Papers an unforgettable walk down memory lane. Some of these include: “Garfield,” “Tumbleweeds,” and “Roger Bean” memorabilia from Minnetrista in Muncie, IN; “Brenda Starr” comics from the Porter County Museum in Valparaiso, IN; animation cels and original artwork from the Hall of Heroes Superhero Museum in Elkhart; and materials of local comic artists, such as Max Gwin and Bill Holman, from the Nappenee Public Library in Nappanee, IN. This exhibit is made possible through the generous sponsorship of Steve & Julie Bachman, 1st Source Bank, and Gibson Insurance.
Stop by the Havilah Beardsley House between July 1st and September 30th to visit See You in the Funny Papers: Iconic Cartoons and Comics! SPECIAL EVENTS |
“See You in the Funny Papers": a phrase that began to grace the American lexicon around the 1920s and served as a reminder that life can often be just as amusing and whimsical as the Sunday comics.
Downton Abbey Preparty & Movie May 21st, 2022
Join us in celebrating the premiere of Downton Abbey: A New Era! On Saturday, May 21st, we will hold a preparty reception at 1 pm with a buffet, champagne toast, and maybe a game or two to prepare us for the movie. Following the reception, we will all head over to AMC Classic 14 to watch the film! Costumes are STRONGLY encouraged for this event! The date is subject to change if the movie premiere date is postponed. $30 tickets are available for both the Preparty and Film, or you may purchase $7 tickets for the film only (so you'll still get to see the movie in a theater full of enthusiastic and finely-dressed fans)! This special event is made possible through the generous sponsorship of Doug and Karen Grant. | One State / One Story Program
On Saturday, April 23rd at 4pm, Goshen College Professor Luke Gascho will discuss Living on Indigenous Landscapes: The Intersection of Potawatomi and Settler Histories in Northern Indiana at the Havilah Beardsley House. Register for that event here. On Thursday, June 16 at 6pm, the book club will host a community book discussion of World of Wonders. The additional copies of the book are available for loan to anyone who would like to read it and take part in the discussion. To participate in this event, please contact Program Coordinator Lois Tomaszewski at ltomaszewski@ruthmere.org. On Saturday, August 20 at 2pm, we will host a screening of a Detroit Public Television Great Lakes Now series documentary called, “The Seven Generation River" at the Havilah Beardsley House. This film details the efforts of the Pokagon Band in restoring the natural environment using their traditional practices. The documentary is being provided at no charge by Detroit Public Television. Register for that event here. To learn more about One State / One Story, please contact Lois Tomaszewski at ltomaszewski@ruthmere.org. |
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