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Pasadena Museum of History E-Calendar |
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Featured Object 
Image: Ice skating on the mirror pool in front of Pasadena City College, January 3, 1949. Photograph by Robert Brewer. (call # L2010-03-29)
Pasadena's recent threat of snow reminded the volunteers in the Archives of past snowstorms. During the twentieth century, there were significant snowfalls in 1932 and 1949. The Archives has several photographs and even a set of scrapbooks depicting the snow-clad city. The photograph shown here was donated last year by James Wirick, who found a series of snow photos in his grandparents' belongings.
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Featured Sponsor
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About the Museum
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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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.
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Featured Event
 Studio Tour and Conversation with Millinery Designer Louise Green
Thursday, March 17, 10:00 am and 2:00 pm, at Louise Green Studio, 1616 Cotner Ave., Los Angeles 90025
Please join us for a visit to the 9,000-square-foot West Los Angeles studio of designer Louise Green, who operates one of the most successful high-end millinery companies in the United States. Louise will share with us the twenty-plus year history of her business and where she finds the inspiration for her beautiful and romantic creations. We will witness the process of making a hat by hand, and we can try on (or purchase) a few ourselves!
Two tours are offered, at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. We will meet at the Louise Green Studio in West Los Angeles. Call for parking and carpool information.
Tickets: Textile Arts Council Members $5; General Museum Members: $10; Non-Members $15. Reservations required due to limited availability; please call 626.577.1660, ext. 10.
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Current Exhibitions
Mad for Hats! Ralph M. Parsons Foundation Gallery
Wed - Sun, Noon to 5:00 pm; Closes June 12
The popularity, size, and shape of hats has changed measurably over time. In past decades, a respectable lady or gentleman would not have ventured outdoors without one. The design of women's hats has been influenced by hairstyles, haute couture, new materials, even the popular use of the parasol. The impact of men's hat designs - such as the top hat and the fedora - has also been remarkable.
The exhibition Mad for Hats! explores women's hats as social and fashion phenomena. More than 100 hats and related photographs, selected from the Museum's collections, showcase the various materials, styles, and shapes of ladies' hats from the 1860s to the 1960s. Image: Detail of Mrs. E.L. Cord, June 26, 1931 (call # People- Cord, E.L.).  Pasadena Patron: The Life & Legacy of Eva Scott Fenyes
Willis B. Stork Gallery
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, filled 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). "The Coral Necklace," 1917. Oil on canvas, 119 x 125 cm. (acc. # 2000.019.0028).
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Upcoming Events
Pasadena Stories 1940-1955: World War II and Its Aftermath
Saturday, March 19, 10:00 am at Pasadena Senior Center Auditorium, 85 E. Holly St., Pasadena 91103
Every year, the Pasadena Public Library chooses one book for our community to read and discuss in public forums. The book selected this year, Mudbound by Hillary Jordan, tells the story of two families, one white and one African-American, in rural Mississippi during and immediately following World War II. PMH and Pasadena Senior Center are collaborating on a presentation of community stories from Pasadena residents about their experiences during this same time period. Pasadena Star-News public editor Larry Wilson will lead a panel that will add historical context to these personal family stories. You are invited to participate as an audience member or as a story presenter. Please call for additional information.
Tickets: Free. Reservations suggested; please call 626.577.1660, ext. 10.
Following the Bowler to Its Source: What I Learned about the Social and Psychological Significance of Hats
Thursday, March 24, 7:30 pm
Dr. Fred Robinson, current Chair of the Music Department and former Chair of the English Department at the University of San Diego, delved into cultural studies when he authored The Man in the Bowler Hat. In his lecture, he will discuss how hats function in the ongoing project of modern life, and why they became items more of costume than dress. Doors open at 6:30 pm for viewing of the exhibitions Mad For Hats! and Pasadena Patron; wine and cheese reception following lecture.
Tickets: Textile Arts Council Members $5; General Museum Members $10; Non-Members $15. Reservations suggested; please call 626.577.1660, ext. 10. Don't forget about the Mad for Hats Members' Reception on March 25. Invitations will be mailed to all Members. |
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PMH Fundraiser at Shogun Japanese Restaurant470 N. Halstead St., Pasadena 91107Monday through Thursday, March 7 through 10, 2011 Restaurant Hours: 11:30 am to 10:00 pm On March 7 through 10, Shogun Japanese Restaurant will donate 10% of your bill on all dine-in, regularly priced items, including Happy Hour and specials (alcohol, tax, and tip not included) 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. |
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