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Pasadena Museum of History E-Calendar
January 2011

In This Issue
Featured Object
Featured Event
Current Exhibition
Upcoming Events
Tournament Connection
Holiday Hours

Call 626.557.1660, ext. 10 for the holiday hours for our exhibition, the Museum Store, and the Reading Room & Archives.
Featured Object

 Roy Riegels at 1929 Rose Bowl

Image: Roy Riegels at the 1929 Rose Bowl game. (Call # R3-10). 


In 1929, California's center Roy Riegels played his heart out.  Unfortunately,

all most people remember of "Wrong Way" Roy Riegels is that he ran the ball down the field for 65 yards in the wrong direction, and that Georgia Tech won the game by one point.  Riegels didn't realize something was wrong until he was almost at his own goal line.  Reigels went on to coach high school and college football after serving in WWII.  In 1991, Reigels was inducted into the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame.  He was named to California's Hall of Fame in 1998, five years after his death.   

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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.

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Featured Event

History CenterAnnual Meeting
Saturday, January 29, 10:30 am

Members are invited to attend the 86th Annual Meeting on Saturday, January 29, in the Giddings Conference Room.  Join us for the 2010 year-end reports from the Board President and senior staff.  A Continental breakfast will be served.  RSVP to 626.577.1660, ext. 11 or [email protected] by Monday, January 24.

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Current Exhibition
 
Pensive PortraitPasadena Patron:  The Life & Legacy of Eva Scott Fenyes

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.  Eva and her second husband, Dr. Adalbert Fenyes, f
illed their home with art and antiques they assembled 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.

Image:  Richard Emile Miller (1875 - 1943).  "Pensive Portrait," c. 1916-18.  Oil on canvas, 125.5 x 123 cm.  (acc. # 2000.019.0098)


Women's HatThe exhibition hall will be closed January 10-25, but will reopen January 26.  One gallery will continue to feature objects from the Fenyes Mansion and the other gallery will be opening "Mad for Hats!"

Upcoming Events

Sunny and childrenSunny Tales from Around the World: Children's Storytime with Sunny Stevenson

Wednesday, January 12, 10:30 am at San Rafael Branch of the Pasadena Public Library, 1240 Nithsdale Rd., Pasadena 91105

PMH is pleased to present a monthly storytelling series in collaboration with the Pasadena Public Library, San Rafael branch.  Every month, the Museum's beloved storyteller, Sunny Stevenson, enthralls her listeners with stories from her vast repertoire of tales from around the world.  This month Sunny will feature tales about food. 

Please join us!


Tickets: Free; no reservations required.


Cultural Historians-in-Residence Walter and Sheila NelsonBehave Yourself!  Manners for Proper Ladies and Gentlemen
Thursday, January 27, 2011, 12:30 pm at Altadena Town and Country Club, 2290 Country Club Drive, Altadena 91001

Social calls, table manners, courtship, appropriate dress, and other intricacies of etiquette in the early 1900s take the spotlight in our fourth and final Salon.  You can practice your finest social skills at this delightful Luncheon presentation!
 

The Salon Series was designed to further explore the social and cultural worlds of Victorian/Edwardian-era Pasadena as featured in our current exhibition.


Tickets: Museum & Altadena Town and Country Club Members $45; Non-Members $50 (luncheon and program included). Reservations required; please call 626.577.1660, ext. 10, or reserve your seat online.

Photo: Cultural Historians-in-Residence Walter and Sheila Nelson
Tournament Connection

Tournament of Roses cushionOfficial Rose Parade� & Rose Bowl Game Merchandise

The Museum Store is your year-round source for official Tournament of Roses gear. Come to the Museum Store or browse our online storeVisit our website for special holiday hours.


PMH Fundraiser at Domenico's Italian Restaurant
2411 E. Washington Blvd, Pasadena 91104
Wednesday, January 12, 11:00 am to 10:00 pm

On January 12, Domenico's Italian Restaurant, will donate 20% of all designated food sales (including take out orders) to PMH's Happy Birthday Pasadena fund.  Please note: Patrons must give our flier to the waiter for purchases to qualify. 

Funds raised from this event will help support Happy Birthday Pasadena 2011, which will commemorate the 125th anniversary of the City's incorporation.