‘Star Wars’ on display (Pioneer Press)
‘Star Wars’ on display (Pioneer Press)
Science Museum of Minnesota, the Force is with you. The St. Paul museum has announced it will be the final U.S. leg of a roving “Star Wars” exhibit featuring memorabilia from the six blockbuster movies.
Shears History Museum gains bullock cart (Wairarapa Times-Age)
MASTERTON’S Shears History Museum yesterday received a new addition to its stock of shearing and wool memorabilia in the form of a newly-restored early-19th century bullock cart.
Maria Callas memorabilia to be auctioned (AP via Yahoo! News)
A collection of Maria Callas memorabilia from her husband’s estate, including letters, photographs and musical scores, will be auctioned later this year.
Don’t cover my wedding gowns, pleads British Indian shop owner (EARTHtimes.org)
London, Sep 14 - A British Indian bridal shop owner in Edinburgh has complained to the city council that she is losing business because a street trader covers her windows with football memorabilia of a local club.
GRIN & BEAR IT (Asbury Park Press)
Like Michael Myers in the “Halloween” film series, the grinning arcade icon Tillie keeps coming back, no matter how much punishment is heaped on him. Despite the 2004 demolition of Palace Amusements in Asbury Park, the city’s unofficial mascot can still be seen around town on the Wonder Bar, on T-shirts and other memorabilia, and again as the mascot for a weekend event called Tillie Town Fair. …
Civil War buffs can find memorabilia at show (Daily Herald)
Dressing up for battle reenactments isn’t the only way for Civil War buffs to show their spirit. This Saturday, history aficionados can head to the DuPage County Fairgrounds to find Civil War antiques, books, coins, weapons and more sold by hundreds of dealers from across the country.