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Pasadena Museum of History E-Calendar |
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Holiday Schedule
Please note that the Museum will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 28 & Friday, November 29.
We hope to see you on Saturday, November 30 & Sunday, December 1 for Small Business Saturday & Member Appreciation Days.
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Image: Portrait of First Lieutenant Walter Boadway, 1918 (Boadway Collection, Box 1, Folder 5)
Walter Melville Boadway (1894-1978) was the son of Leslie A. Boadway of Boadway Department Stores. He was appointed a First Lieutenant in the Aviation Section of Signal Corps American Expeditionary Forces, and trained in France and Italy.
Walter Boadway's uniform and other memorabilia from his World War I service will be featured in the upcoming exhibit Kites, Wings, & Other Flying Things.
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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
Member Appreciation Days
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday; November 29 through December 1*
PMH is pleased to join with cultural venues throughout Southern California for this exclusive holiday shopping opportunity for Museum Members over the Thanksgiving weekend. If you are a member of any one of the 17 participating institutions, you will receive reciprocal free admission at each venue (excluding entry to special ticketed events) plus 20% off store purchases when you show your membership card. What better way to enjoy holiday shopping and treat yourself to a cultural outing? The Museum Store at PMH will offer samples of locally made jams while you shop. Three other Pasadena museums are part of this extraordinary offer: Kidspace Children's Museum, Pasadena Museum of California Art, and Pacific Asia Museum. View a complete list of participating M.A.D.ness institutions.
Not a PMH member? Join today to receive your membership card in time to enjoy the M.A.D.ness!
*Please note that some institutions, including PMH, are participating on Saturday & Sunday only.
Image: Kandle Kuff by Leaf Motif available in the PMH Museum Store
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Upcoming Exhibitions
 The Colorado Street Bridge: Centennial Exhibition
Ralph M. Parsons Foundation Gallery
Opening on November 20
For a century the Colorado Street Bridge has become a symbol of achievement in preservation, engineering, and civic pride - an object of art and inspiration. On the occasion of the bridge's centennial, this comprehensive exhibition will feature the work of local artists, photographers, writers, and designers who have portrayed the iconic structure over the past 100 years. The exhibit will pay homage to the people who built and preserved a beloved local landmark: the architects, the engineers, the builders, the civic leaders, and the community organizers who worked tirelessly to make it possible.
Sponsored by the American Society of Civil Engineers, Los Angeles Section and Andrew Machen.
 Kites, Wings, & Other Flying Things: Pasadena's History of Flight through Art, Science, & DesignWillis Stork Gallery Opening on November 20
From the kite through the space age, this exhibition examines the artistry and engineering behind rapidly advancing aeronautical technologies, as well as Pasadena's key place in the story of flight. Humankind's aspiration to flight began with the kite, an item that epitomizes the intersection of science and artistry. Kites in Southern California were influenced by Asian and European cultures, which we illustrate through kites on loan from local collectors that explore the history and variety of local kites.
From gliders and dirigibles to rockets and space exploration, California was the nexus of the development of flight in the 20th century. Southern California, including the city of Pasadena, was indelibly marked by this industry. For more than a century, Pasadena has enthusiastically embraced aeronautics, through eager spectators, visionary inventors, daring aviators, and savvy entrepreneurs. An aviation timeline, illustrated with images from the Museum's vast collection of photographs, will explore the development of this quintessentially twentieth-century industry from Pasadena's point of view. Related artifacts and ephemera documenting the industry will also be on display.
Made possible in part by the Pasadena Arts & Culture Commission and the City of Pasadena Cultural Affairs Division.
Images: Top: The Bridge Today by Tavo Olmos; Bottom: Knabenshue dirigible over the Raymond Hotel (Main Photo Collection, A9-1d)
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Upcoming Events
 Sunny Tales from Around the World: Children's Storytime with Sunny Stevenson Wednesday, November 13, 10:30 am at San Rafael Branch of the Pasadena Public Library, 1240 Nithsdale Rd., Pasadena 91105 Come listen to Sunny Stevenson as she reads and tells stories suitable for pre-school age children. A born storyteller, she is able to mesmerize her listeners, children and adults alike. Please join us! Tickets: Free; no reservations required.
We'll be updating our Programs & Events page regularly as we add events related to our new exhibitions and the holiday season!
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Vroman's Gives Back Program
 If you shop at Vroman's Bookstore, please sign up for their Gives Back program. The program is very simple. When signing up for the program, you choose a charitable organization within the community to receive a rebate on every purchase you make. PMH is one of a number of worthy organizations that benefit from Vroman's generosity. Signing up is quick and easy. Register online , or in person when you check out at either of Vroman's Pasadena locations. To date, Vroman's has given back more than $614,298 to our community. As you can see, every little bit helps. Please sign up today!
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