Gene Stratton-Porter Festival in Historic Irvington
Indiana Historical Society
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Hoosier writer and naturalist Gene Stratton-Porter’s classic novel "A Girl of the Limberlost." Films, readings, crafts, art exhibits, presentations and special menu offerings will be available all day at many Irvington businesses and organizations.
11 a.m | Irvington Library "Gene Stratton Porter" documentary screening and discussion with filmmaker Nancy Carlson
Noon to 6 p.m. | Blooming Dragon Emporium “Wild Side of Irvington” art exhibit with artists on site
1:30 p.m. | Irvington Library Gene Stratton-Porter historic interpreter Glory-June Greiff
2:30 p.m. | Irving Theater “Gene Stratton-Porter: America’s Most Famous but Forgotten Naturalist” presentation by Randy Lehman
3:30 p.m. | BookMamas Inc. Conversation on the environmental and literary legacy of Gene Stratton-Porter with the Indiana Historical Society
7 p.m. | Irving Theater Dramatic readings of Stratton-Porter’s works
7:30 p.m. | Irving Theater Screening of the 1934 feature film "A Girl of Limberlost" (donations requested)
Brought to you by the Indiana Historical Society, BookMamas Inc., Irvington Branch Public Library and The Irving Theater with support from The Legend Classic Café, Dufour’s in Irvington, Edibles Organic Food Market, Blooming Dragon Emporium and many more.