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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.

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Ticket Information:
ADMISSION IS FREE

Event Phone: 317-234-3161

Venue:

Various locations -- see description above
Indianapolis, IN

Handicap Accessible

Date(s) & Time(s)
Saturday, September 12, 2009
All Day

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