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  • February 28

    History Detectives are the Fenton's young historians for grades 4-7. The students will meet 10 times a year to discover Jamestown's past stories, people and places. Cost $8/month or $60 for the year. Last Saturday of the month Jan.-July, Sept. - Nov. from 1-3 PM at the Fenton History Center.

  • April 11

    NEW! Brown Bag Lecture Series
    Noon to 1 PM. Come hear about an important part of Jamestown's history during the lunch hour. Donations encouraged, Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month April through October, at the Fenton Mansion until further notice.

  • May 19 - September 29

    "From Stage to Talkies; Theaters in Jamestown"
    Vaudeville, touring companies, talent shows, silent films and talkies - all are part of Jamestown's long history in entertainment. The exhibit features images, stories, playbills and more about the over 20 theaters in Jamestown's past.

 

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The Spoon River Project

"Another star in our community's
artistic crown."
Robert Plyler - The Post-Journal

Presented in the Lake View Cemetery

Based on Spoon River Anthology by Edgar Lee Masters
Adapted and Directed by Tom Andolora

July 26 -31, 2011

Buy tickets now.

For more information call 716-664-6256

Performances:

Tuesday, July 26th - Saturday July 30 at 8:30 pm

Saturday July 30 at 8:30 pm and 11:00 pm (late show includes tour of select mausoleums)

Sunday, July 31th at 3:10 pm

Tickets are $15 presale and $17 at the door. Ticket price includes short cemetery tour and show.


Tickets are available at:

Important Audience Information for those attending.

Imagine sitting in a Victorian cemetery on a beautiful summer's night when the "residents" who live in the cemetery begin appearing in the distance, assemble in front of you, and one by one divulge the secrets their lives held, their innermost thoughts and regrets, and share the turmoil which filled their lives.

If this sounds intriguing, the Fenton History Center and the Lake View Cemetery Association invite you to be a part of the successful new adaptation of Edgar Lee Master's American classic Spoon River Anthology which will take place July 26-31, live, at night in The Lake View Cemetery.

Prior to the performance patrons will be treated to a short tour of the cemetery lead by the Fenton History Center docents. New this year! We are planning on integrating this production with workshops at bothe the Jamestown community college and The James Prendergast Library. The workshop is geared to enhance the audience's understanding of The Spoon River Project as a piece of literature both before and after they experience the performance.

The Spoon River Project Workshop

The community is invited to learn about the Fenton History Center and Lake View Cemetery's production of The Spoon River Project. The free workshop will introduce key pieces from the newly adapted theater piece. The show is directed and adapted by local son Tom Andolora, who along with cast members, will discuss the classic writing of Edgar Lee Masters. The workshop will be on Saturday, July 23, 2011 from 2:00 to 3:30 PM in the Prendergast Library's Fireside Room.

Thank You!

To all those who contributed to the 20 for $200 for 2011. We invite and welcome your financial support of the exciting project. You can:

  • Join the 20 for $200 Club and receive:
    • 2 tickets to The Spoon River Project
    • 2 visitor passes to the Fenton History Center
    • An invitation to The Spoon River Anthology Private Reception for you and a guest
  • Contribute $100 and receive:
    • 4 visitor passes to the Fenton History Center
  • Contribute $50 and receive:
    • 2 visitor passes to the Fenton History Center