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Pasadena Museum of History E-Calendar
May 2010

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 Sitting Room Display Cabinet

This image is the cover of The Mustang (November 1946), the monthly student-run publication of John Muir Junior College. The cover girl was student Bev Dunah, editor of the fashion column, whose greatest ambition was to "find a pair of 'weeguns,' [a Norwegian, loafer-type shoe] size 5 1/2."  (Special Collections: Pasadena Schools, Box 13)

The Research Library and Archives has a collection of yearbooks and other ephemera from Pasadena schools. We are looking to add material from John Muir Technical High School and John Muir Junior College - if anyone has old yearbooks, programs, photographs, or other ephemera they'd like to donate, please email our Archives staff.



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Founded in 1924 to preserve and share the rich history, art, and culture of Pasadena and neighboring communities, Pasadena Museum of History has developed into one of the country's premiere institutions of its size.  PMH is an independent nonprofit cultural institution funded by generous gifts from foundations, corporations, businesses, individuals, and our members.

The Mission of the Museum is to promote an appreciation of history, culture, arts, and sciences relevant to Pasadena and adjoining communities.

Our e-calendar, available to Members and Non-Members alike, is designed to keep our supporters informed about happenings and upcoming events at Pasadena Museum of History.
Featured Event

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MOTA (Museums of the Arroyo) Day
Sunday, May 16, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm

Museums of the Arroyo join together annually to celebrate the historical culture they share. On this special day, all are open free to the public, with complimentary shuttle service provided between museums. Special exhibits, art workshops, and refreshments are offered throughout the day.

At PMH, you can enjoy our current exhibition and tap your toes to period music with Ian Whitcomb & the Bungalow Boys at 1:00 and 3:00 pm.  Meet Cultural Historians-in-Residence Walter and Sheila Nelson as they present Mind your Manners, snippets of etiquette and social customs of the early 1900s.  Join in the fun, wear your period clothes if you wish, and partake in a dance or two then catch a free shuttle to four other museums along the Arroyo.   For additional information about the other participating museums and shuttle service, please visit www.museumsofthearroyo.com.

Tickets: Free


Current Exhibition
 
Eva and her daughter LeonoraPasadena Patron:  The Life & Legacy of Eva Scott Fenyes

Now - August 29, 2010
Wed - Sun, Noon to 5:00 pm

In an era when well-to-do families took a special interest in creating significant and valuable collections, Pasadena's Eva Scott Fenyes devoted her discriminating tastes, vast knowledge, and ample funds to surround herself with furniture, textiles, china, silver, and art.  The Fenyes Mansion is filled with art and antiques assembled by Eva and her second husband, Dr. Adalbert Fenyes, from their travels worldwide. 
 
Pasadena Patron offers an in-depth examination of the life and legacy of one of early Pasadena's most prominent and influential women.  Themes covered in this special exhibition include Fenyes family history, Eva as an art patron and watercolorist, the influence of Europe and the East Coast on her collection, and the social milieu she created here in Pasadena. Exhibition highlights include items from the Fenyes collection never before on public display.

Visit our website for information regarding Pasadena Patron tour & tea packages

Image:  Eva Scott Fenyes and her daughter Leonora Curtin, 1890.  Photograph.  (Call # PHS 19-2a)
 
Upcoming Events

Cultural Historians-in-Residence Walter and Sheila Nelson
Behave Yourself!  Manners for Proper Ladies and Gentlemen
Thursday, May 13, 12:30 pm at Altadena Town and Country Club, 2290 Country Club Drive, Altadena 91001

Beginning this spring, PMH will enhance the time-travel experience one encounters when viewing the current exhibition, Pasadena Patron: The Life and Legacy of Eva Scott Fenyes, with a companion series of four Salons and a vintage Fashion Show designed to further explore the social and cultural worlds of Victorian/Edwardian-era Pasadena. 

All programs will take place in the beautiful Altadena Town & Country Club, with Walter and Sheila Nelson, Cultural Historians-in-Residence during the run of the Pasadena Patron exhibition, as our hosts. Social calls, table manners, courtship, appropriate dress, and other intricacies of etiquette in the early 1900s take the spotlight in our first Salon. You can practice your finest social skills at this delightful Luncheon presentation!

Tickets: Museum Members $45; Non-Members $50 (luncheon and program included). Reservations required; please call 626.577.1660, ext. 10, or purchase tickets online.



Volunteers at Annual Meeting
Italy of My Dreams - Lecture, Booksigning, Art & Antiques Reception with Designer Matthew White
Tuesday, May 25, 6:00 pm at Cal-Fair Plaza, 1 West California Blvd., Pasadena 91105

Join us for an evening of Italian pleasures - wine, hors d'oeuvres, and design - with former Pasadena resident Matthew White, selected as one of Architectural Digest's 100 best designers in the world.  A ten year effort, Matthew's book Italy of My Dreams shares the story of how Italy has shaped the way he sees beauty and influenced his personal style.  Two chapters are devoted to his previous homes in Pasadena.  In his foreword to the book, John Loring, former designer director of Tiffany & Co., has lavish praise for Matthew's Italian Renaissance Revival style.  From 6:00 to 8:00 guests can enjoy wine and hors d'oeuvres courtesy of Porta Via while exploring the shops Tirage Fine Art Gallery and Revival Antiques.  Matthew's talk takes place outdoors at Revival Antiques at 8:00 pm.

You can purchase a copy of Matthew's book to be picked up at the event when you make your reservation. A limited amount of copies will available for sale on site as well. (Book reservations made by May 13 are appreciated.)

Tickets: Museum Members $25; Non-Members $35. Reservations required; please call 626.577.1660, ext. 10, or purchase tickets online.

Image: From Italy of My Dreams: The Story of an American Designer's Real Life Passion for Italian Style.  Photograph by Art Grey. Copyright � 2010 Pointed Leaf Press, LLC



MAY MADness is here!

Membership Appreciation Days, May 8 & 9

Collections logo stripSome of the Southland's finest cultural institutions have joined together to create a special event for those who support their institutions by being members. Show your PMH membership card and receive free admission and a 20% store discount at any or all of the participating museums.

Visit our website for a list of participating institutions.