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This Sunday, join us for the first ever Bluebird Market from 12-4pm! Meet the author of the lovely fairytale “Princess Gwen & the Room of Enchanted Bottles”, Jared Wilson. Meet author Shannon Watson and pick up a signed copy of her book, “The Wanderer and the Wolves”. Stop by Jasper’s Crystals & Rocks for magical gift. Enjoy an outing with treats, storytelling and make believe!
“Robin’s Nest Cottage” is a little storybook house near the entryway at Museum of Make Believe. The cottage wasn’t part of our original design plan for the space …. however, through a series of happy accidents and a jolt of inspiration - we eventually decided to turn this enclosure (which houses our exterior display case inside) into this little house with lit windows and all. As it turns out, it fits perfectly into the theme of the story that accompanies our puppet figure, “Shooting Star” (the little white dog with sled).
The house is made mostly of foam, wood and some faux painting. Included here are different views and in-progress photos.
Other art pictured here alongside the house includes paintings by Kelsey Irvin, Geoff Mitchell with overhead silhouette light canister art by Tania Yager of Twisted Heart Puppetworks.
We are so happy to be a partner with the OC Fair this year! Be sure to visit next week and grab something deep-fried, visit the newborn pigs and maybe even win some Museum of Make Believe entry tickets! As a special treat we are giving away pairs of free OC Fair tickets to two lucky winners! Just be sure to follow us, like this post and tag the friend you would take with you to be entered to win! We will announce the winners Monday and get your tickets to you ASAP!
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Our magical enchanted forest exhibit, “Ghost Stories & Fairy Tales”, has been open since April 26th. We are so honored to have welcomed over 3000 guests since we opened our doors! Thank you all for supporting our vision and this very first step to creating the Museum of Make Believe!
We hope to welcome you in soon if you haven’t yet visited! A ticket link can be found below!
Link : https://feverup.com/m/160158
If you visit our “Ghost Stories & Fairy Tales” exhibit, you will find a very special piece of art called “Shooting Star : The Story of a Guardian Angel”. Created as a memorial sculpture for our seventeen year old dog named “Sparrow” … this twenty-inch-tall puppet is made of felted wool, sewn clothing, leather and ceramic. His sled was created with painted and finished illustration board and he stands in an icy landscape made of tiny pieces of crushed glass.
During the final days of Sparrow’s life just after the Museum of Make Believe exhibit space was rented, he spent many hours there with us as plans were being solidified for our layout and spatial design. The place where he slept was just behind what would become the location for our main tree, the “Tree of Make Believe”, and so when the time came for special carvings to be put on our tree by contributing artists, we put a hidden message for him on the root that points to where he slept. Sparrow is forever in our hearts!
Meet “Eli”, one of the characters from the one-seventh scale miniature diorama created by Geoff Mitchell called “The Hourglass : A Curiosity Shop” that tells the tale of love and sacrifice by an eccentric alchemist who has harnessed perhaps the most precious of all riches … time itself! 10-year-old Eli is made to scale, standing six and three quarter inches in height (making him just under 4 foot tall in life size). He was created with wood, clay, acrylic, armature and fabric. One of the things guests keep telling us is that they love all of the incredible little details in our “Ghost Stories & Fairy Tales” exhibit. Eli is one of those special little details that adds so much life to an already heartfelt story. We hope you can come out and visit us (and little Eli) soon! Just visit the link below to get your tickets:
Ticket Link : https://feverup.com/m/160158
Today we have miniature bouquets of handmade flowers for the first 75 mothers who visit us …Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Museum of Make Believe!
You can get your tickets at the link: https://feverup.com/m/160158
Musuem of Make Believe is open Thursday through Sunday every week! Just visit the link below for tickets today!
Pictured here is “Starlight Park Theater”, now playing its inaugural show, “Strange Secrets of Starlight Park”. Be sure to look for the golden eggs of fortune and the secret bees during your visit!
Ticket Link: https://feverup.com/m/160158
Our grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting last Thursday was nothing short of magical! After months of dedication and hard work, it was incredibly rewarding to witness the overwhelming turnout and the sheer joy on everyone's faces as they stepped into our enchanted storybook forest brimming with captivating artwork. A heartfelt thank you to the Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce for their support! We're also immensely grateful to our partners who helped make the event extra special: Colony Wine Bar for providing their exquisite sustainable wines, Lucky 13 Bakery for the delectable treats, and Primal 24/7 Foods for their generous donation of stunning cookies and caramel apples that had everyone talking long after the event had ended. If you missed the grand opening, fret not! We're now open every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Simply click the link below to secure your tickets. We can't wait to welcome you into our magical world!
Ticket Link: https://feverup.com/m/160158
This Thursday, Museum of Make Believe will open its doors with a grand ribbon cutting ceremony! There will be refreshments on our patio, raffle prizes of original artwork and the very first chance to walk through our “Ghost Stories & Fairy Tales” exhibit! We will start the event at 5:30pm and hope to see you there! Just send us a message to RSVP. If you can’t make it, just visit the link below for your tickets!
Ticket Link : https://feverup.com/m/160158
Exciting news! Our co-founder, Amy Mitchell, recently had a delightful chat with the wonderful team at Voyage LA Magazine! Dive into the story behind the founding of the Museum of Make Believe, the upcoming 'Ghost Stories & Fairy Tales' exhibit, and even some tales about Amy's unusual pets over the years! Click the link below to read the full interview! Don't forget to guess the type of animal in the comments below for bonus points!
Link : https://voyagela.com/interview/check-out-amy-mitchells-story/
Curious about what the Museum of Make Believe will be? Well, of course, make believe springs from our imaginations and deep in our hearts—the part that stirs when we dive into timeless ghost stories and fairy tales.
Today, we're thrilled to share a special message from some of our biggest fans, including the talented Ron Roberson, who created this video to support our fundraising efforts.
Haven't explored our YouTube channel yet? You're in for a treat! From enchanting puppet shows to captivating storytelling and mesmerizing magic, there's something for everyone.
Our YouTube Link: youtube.com/
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Tickets are now available for our inaugural exhibit opening next month! Immerse yourself in our enchanting “Ghost Stories & Fairy Tales” experience! In the heart of Laguna Beach, wander through a storybook forest filled with mystical trees, glittering fireflies, captivating artwork, and so much more. Lose yourself in the make believe and let a different and older kind of magic take you on an adventure like no other! We are opening our doors April 26th and we can’t wait to welcome you in! Visit the link below to secure your tickets today!
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✨ Wander through an immersive storybook forest, surrounded by mystical trees, glittering fireflies, captivating artwork, and more. Get your tickets!
Exciting news! The grand opening of The Museum of Make Believe is set for April 25th! Join us for the celebration as we cut the ribbon alongside the Chamber of Commerce. Stay tuned for more updates and details coming your way soon!
If you find yourself in Dallas this month, make sure to visit Craighead Green Gallery to experience Kelsey Irvin’s exhibit “pairings”. We're delighted to showcase Kelsey Irvin's piece, "Captivate". This 60x60 painting is created with a blend of acrylic, fabric, leather, and vintage ephemera, promising to enchant every viewer. And very soon, you will be able to see Kelsey’s work in person at our upcoming immersive storybook forest art experience, "Ghost Stories & Fairy Tales." You can learn more about Kelsey in her recent interview with Bold Journey…just go to the link below and enjoy!
Interview Link: https://boldjourney.com/meet-kelsey-irvin/
Laguna Beach is not only incredibly beautiful, but it is an eclectic storybook village with a unique lifestyle. Laguna Beach Magazine does an incredible job highlighting this special town … and we are proud to call it the new home to Museum of Make Believe! We’ll have an announcement soon about our opening day! In this month’s issue of Laguna Beach Magazine, you can learn a little more about our upcoming exhibit, “Ghost Stories & Fairy Tales”. Just visit the article below and look for us on Page 19:
Article Link : https://viewer.joomag.com/digital-lb121-224/0906427001706823452?short&
Wishing everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day evening!
Our Executive Director, Amy Mitchell, had a wonderful conversation with the team at Bold Journey Magazine. Bold Journey makes it their mission to celebrate expression, the joy of risk taking and learning from others to reach your fullest potential. We hope you all enjoy this article that shares a bit of our story as we prepare to open our doors and share the inspiration of make believe with you all!
Article Link : https://boldjourney.com/news/meet-amy-mitchell/
“Dragon Hair Delight” is one of our favorite songs written by Geoff Mitchell for our “Strange Secrets of Starlight Park” Golden Age of radio drama. It’s named after the colorful candy floss treat from a scene soon after the main character, Evander, makes his way into the rekindled magic of this abandoned world.
Enjoy a section from the song here, set to imagery of our dragon, Fricka, the creator of this delicious candy.
We’re looking forward to recording Episode Two for this radio drama this summer, and creating more music to help tell the story. And we are pretty certain that Fricka will be making an appearance in Episode Two!
If you haven’t yet heard Episode One, you can find the link below to listen! Enjoy!
Link : museumofmakebelieve.org/starlightparkradio
We’re hard at work preparing the Museum of Make Believe’s inaugural exhibit, “Ghost Stories & Fairy Tales” and we wanted to share our progress with you all! Recently some of our new pedestals and displays were installed. These were skillfully and wonderfully constructed by Bill Schaffell of WJS Studios in Anaheim! Bill creates all kinds of custom decor, props and special effects in his shop. He also regularly volunteers for the Anaheim Halloween Parade … making magic there, not to mention his many creations for film and television, special events and more!
The largest of the displays delivered last week is for our “ghost story in miniature” three room set, “The Locket”. Bill helped design exactly what was needed to house this story told in miniature about a family’s legend of cursed treasure and tales of life at sea. We can’t wait to share it with you in-person soon!
• We want to thank the Orange County Community Foundation for supporting our mission with a grant from the CAC Foundation Fund! This type of funding allows us to continue to work with talented artists, such as Lori Meeker, who is currently creating this enchanting 10X15 ft. mural as a backdrop to our enchanted forest! This grant was such a welcome surprise as we enter the New Year!
As a museum supported solely by our generous donors, this funding is vital in allowing us to continue our mission, our artistry and growth as well as protecting our future and our ability to serve our community.
Thank you to all of you who support the arts whether through financial help, your own creations or volunteering your time … we appreciate you!
Owls suggest intuition, change and wisdom … they serve as a reminder for us to look deep within ourselves and to be true to who we are. We wish for a 2024 that will be a year of inner wisdom and transformation for you all … Happy New Year from Museum of Make Believe!
Happy Holidays from all of us at Museum of Make Believe! To thank you for all of your support, we have a holiday giveaway! One lucky winner will receive a Christopher Radko, “The Beatles Sun King” ornament! Each one-of-a-kind Christopher Radko fine European glass ornament is hand-crafted with impeccable detail and exquisite artisanship and this one is no exception! To enter tag three friends in the comments. We will announce our winner by the New Year. Best of luck to you!
By the way, during the last holiday season we were lucky enough to have the ornament designer, Joseph Walden, share his artistic journey with us during our Winter Wonderland show. Just visit the link below to enjoy the show!
Show Link : museumofmakebelieve.org/winter-wonderland
In the New Year, you’ll all be invited to enjoy our Laguna Beach storybook forest setting as an introduction to the Museum of Make Believe in person, featuring our inaugural exhibit, "Ghost Stories & Fairy Tales"! When you step through our doors you will enter an immersive 1,000 square foot forest filled with mystical trees, glittering fireflies, surrounded by a wide variety of artwork including paintings, miniatures and sculptures each telling their own tales. You can even step into our vintage circus tent to listen to our original “golden age of radio” drama, “Strange Secrets of Starlight Park.”
In the meantime, enjoy this article from the Laguna Beach Independent to learn more about what is to come with the magical world of make believe! Just visit the link below to enjoy the article!
A fresh, creative interpretation of the conventional art gallery is coming to Laguna Beach in early 2024. The Museum of Make Believe, the brainchild of Amy and Geoff Mitchell, steps far outside the box of the sterile world of gallery showrooms and enters a new world, one where whimsical art and stor...
We had a very merry time at the Laguna Beach Holiday Celebration on December 1st! There was cheery caroling, spiced hot cider, Santa greeting guests at his sandy beach hut, and of course, at our booth there was plenty of make believe to be had!
We had a lucky raffle winner who will have their new baby’s initials carved into our “Tree of Make Believe” on display at our upcoming exhibit! We also had three children find a buried amethyst in our tomorrow stone treasure hunt and they each won a copy of our “Ghost Stories & Fairy Tales” storybook! Plenty of “Stardust” puppets, stickers and postcards were shared with all…
Thanks to all who came out to show their support or supported us from afar! You can still visit the link to have your own initials carved in our tree…this also makes a memorable holiday gift!
Carved Initials Link : https://givebutter.com/c/preview
If you haven’t visited our Gazette lately, now is a great time! We have all sorts of wonderful press articles including a few podcast interviews, but today we are especially proud to share the article from the Laguna Beach Independent about our new exhibit and carvings on our “Tree of Make Believe”! Just visit the link below to visit our Gazette!
Link : https://www.museumofmakebelieve.org/press
We hope to see you this evening at the Laguna Beach holiday celebration, which runs from 5-9pm at the Peppertree Lot between Ocean and Forest. There are a few more hours to enter our raffle to win your initials carved into our magical tree and you can still donate to be guaranteed your place on the “Tree of Make Believe”! Donate for your raffle tickets or your tree carving below!
Link: https://givebutter.com/c/preview
It isn’t too late to get your raffle tickets for our package of make believe! This prize includes a one-of-a-kind ceramic piece by artist Juliet Kurth (designed after a character from our story “Misfit Emporium”), one of our storybooks featuring artwork that will be on display at our upcoming exhibit in Laguna Beach, a "Strange Secrets of Starlight Park" vinyl record, a pair of our story socks, an ambassador pin and the opportunity to become a permanent part of our collection with your initials carved into our Tree of Make Believe on exhibit in our main gallery! Of course, there is still time to donate to be guaranteed your carving into our tree! This is a $600 value prize package and you don’t need to be present to win! We will even throw in a few extra surprises!
Raffle tickets are $5 for 1, $20 for 5, or $100 for 30. Just visit the link below to get yours!
Get Raffle Tickets Here : https://givebutter.com/c/preview
The raffle will be drawn live and in-person at our booth during the Laguna Beach holiday celebration tomorrow , December 1st! The celebration runs from 5-9pm at the Peppertree Lot between Ocean and Forest … we will have the drawing at 9pm, but you won’t need to be there to win.
Also, if you do visit the holiday celebration make sure to visit our booth to see the raffle prize in person, create a “Stardust” puppet and to go on a treasure hunt for your own “tomorrow stone” … we hope to see you there!
We’re thrilled to announce that we will have a special guest, Jasper’s Rock + Crystal Gift Shop, at our booth for the Laguna Beach annual city holiday celebration this Friday night.
Jasper’s Rock + Crystal Gift Shop all started when Jasper was home sick from school one day. By late morning, he was feeling better and decided to take his crystal and rock collection outside and set up a sales booth. He made quite a profit that day and loved helping people find their special stones. From then on, he has been turning up at all sorts of events with his homespun shop filled with wonderful gems. We love his enthusiasm! Swipe through for pictures of Jasper, his wares, and his younger assistant, his sister, Druzy.
We hope to see you December 1st from 5-9pm in downtown Laguna Beach! Be sure to stop by our booth to meet Jasper who is donating 50% of his profits to the Museum of Make Believe and hosting our gemstone treasure hunt where everyone will win their own “tomorrow stone”! Fifteen lucky treasure hunters will also find a glowing purple amethyst which means they won a copy of our “Ghost Stories & Fairy Tales” storybook!
Stop by our booth to do some of your holiday shopping and support Jasper and the love of make believe!
For this Giving Tuesday, we are offering a special raffle prize which is the ultimate package of make believe! This prize includes a one-of-a-kind ceramic piece by artist Juliet Kurth (designed after a character from our story “Misfit Emporium”), one of our storybooks featuring artwork that will be on display at our upcoming exhibit in Laguna Beach, a "Strange Secrets of Starlight Park" vinyl record, a pair of our story socks, an ambassador pin and the opportunity to become a permanent part of our collection with your initials carved into our Tree of Make Believe on exhibit in our main gallery! Of course, there is still time to donate to be guaranteed your carving into our tree! This is a $600 value prize package and you don’t need to be present to win! We will even throw in a few extra surprises!
Raffle tickets are $5 for 1, $20 for 5, or $100 for 30. Just visit the link below to get yours!
The raffle will be drawn live and in-person at our booth during the Laguna Beach holiday celebration, December 1st! The celebration runs from 5-9pm at the Peppertree Lot between Ocean and Forest … we will have the drawing at 9pm, but you won’t need to be there to win.
Also, if you do visit the holiday celebration make sure to visit our booth to see the raffle prize in person, create a “Stardust” puppet and to go on a treasure hunt for your own “tomorrow stone” … we hope to see you there!
Get Your Raffle Tickets Here (under the donate button) : https://givebutter.com/c/preview
This Giving Tuesday we would like to partner with you on our adventure…but first let’s start with a story!
Once upon a time, in an enchanted forest, a fantastical music box rested on the gnarled roots of a wise old tree. Inside the music box, a princely cat with wistful eyes turned slowly to gentle music. He looked ahead with a gaze which hinted that he knew something the rest of the world didn’t. One evening an odd gust of wind whisked a flutter of purple petals along a cobblestone path that led straight to the music box. A stranger wandering the forest came upon it just as the song chimed its last notes. Looking up in awe, the stranger whispered, “This must be the Tree of Make Believe.” It has been said that those who hold the power of imagination most dear to their hearts are considered the greatest protectors of dreams and only they know how to find the hidden path that leads them to this sacred tree where they can whisper their secret stories and dreams into its gnarled roots. If they are true believers with a story in their hearts, the princely cat will step down from his throne and carve their initials into the tree to stay forevermore.
This Giving Tuesday is extra special as we prepare to open our inaugural home in Laguna Beach, so we are offering our supporters a chance to become a part of the magic! For Giving Tuesday this year, you can show that you believe in the power of storytelling by having your initials carved into our Tree of Make Believe that will watch over our upcoming exhibit, “Ghost Stories & Fairy Tales.” As of one of the most exceptional supporters of the Museum of Make Believe’s enchanted forest, we promise your carving will stay with us as we grow through the years on our journey. It is only for a limited time that your initials (or the initials of someone you would like to honor) can magically appear on our tree. Just visit our capital campaign at the link below, bypass the raffle ticket option, then support the mission of the Museum in a donation of $250 per carving and own a piece of our Tree of Make Believe!
Support Our Mission Here : https://givebutter.com/c/preview
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Curious about what the Museum of Make Believe will be? Well, of course, make believe springs from our imaginations and deep in our hearts—the part that stirs when we dive into timeless ghost stories and fairy tales. Today, we're thrilled to share a special message from some of our biggest fans, including the talented Ron Roberson, who created this video to support our fundraising efforts. Haven't explored our YouTube channel yet? You're in for a treat! From enchanting puppet shows to captivating storytelling and mesmerizing magic, there's something for everyone. Our YouTube Link: youtube.com/@museumofmakebelieve Don't miss out! Subscribe today and join us in person when our doors open on April 26th!
“Dragon Hair Delight” is one of our favorite songs written by Geoff Mitchell for our “Strange Secrets of Starlight Park” Golden Age of radio drama. It’s named after the colorful candy floss treat from a scene soon after the main character, Evander, makes his way into the rekindled magic of this abandoned world. Enjoy a section from the song here, set to imagery of our dragon, Fricka, the creator of this delicious candy. We’re looking forward to recording Episode Two for this radio drama this summer, and creating more music to help tell the story. And we are pretty certain that Fricka will be making an appearance in Episode Two! If you haven’t yet heard Episode One, you can find the link below to listen! Enjoy! Link : museumofmakebelieve.org/starlightparkradio
“The Ocean’s Edge” is a song from the original soundtrack for our “Strange Secrets of Starlight Park” radio drama. The music is set here to a short video with imagery of sea themed paintings by Geoff Mitchell who also did the directing, sound editing and music for “Starlight Park”. If you haven’t had a chance to listen to the full show yet, just visit the link below to experience our mysterious adventure that follows the story of a young boy after he runs away from home into the deep dark forest. He finds himself in the most delightfully peculiar place … an abandoned amusement park filled with a magical cast of characters! Link : museumofmakebelieve.org/starlightpark
Happy Halloween from all of us at the Museum of Make Believe!
Go back in time and experience our audio-drama, “Strange Secrets of Starlight Park” on classic vinyl! These beautiful records have a lovely vintage sound and will take you back into a cherished golden age of radio. Follow this link to get your vinyl record today at our Emporium : museumofmakebelieve.org/emporium/p/strange-secrets-of-starlight-park-vinyl or if you’d like you can follow this link to listen to the show for free on our website! : museumofmakebelieve.org/starlightparkradio This mysterious adventure follows the story of a young boy after he runs away from home into the deep dark forest. He finds himself in the most delightfully peculiar place … an abandoned amusement park filled with a magical cast of characters. However, this enchanted realm is in grave danger and it is only this one special boy who can save it.
Enjoy this video of the very special toast at the end of the night of our “Strange Secrets of Starlight Park” celebration, when everyone raised a glass to celebrate the opening of Museum of Make Believe in Laguna Beach this autumn. If you haven’t yet listened to “Strange Secrets of Starlight Park” … it is now available at the link below and at all major podcast networks. A special thanks to our cast! Show Link: museumofmakebelieve.org/starlightparkradio
The countdown to Halloween time has started! With only 95 days to go, we wanted to share this glimpse into our 2022 Anaheim Halloween Parade creation! As the story goes, once upon a time, an enchanting group of magical misfits wandered the lands. We used this inspiration to invite the audience into our colorful world with our parade entry, a collection of wonderfully strange creatures and characters inspired by ghost stories & fairy tales. Our collection included the “Light Queen of the Enchanted Forest” in a glowing gown, the “Moon Rabbit”, the “Forest Guardians” and more! Our “Three Witches” trapped in birdcages were a favorite! Each birdcage was handmade, over five feet tall and was topped with a carved pumpkin representing the emotion of the witch trapped inside. Enjoy the video!
We hope you enjoy this music box song, “The Krøderbanen Express”, created for our upcoming “Strange Secrets of Starlight Park” radio drama! We love the story of how this song came to be! One of our local voice actresses, Carol Latham, was working on the retake of a scene with Geoff Mitchell who has created the music and sound design for the show. Carol plays the part of a mystical woman named Helka who lulls, by soft humming, our main character (Evander) into other places in time and space. These are imagined and seemingly impossible places which Evander describes as so authentic that he really thought he was there! Carol made up her own humming passages on the spot during recording. Later, Geoff kept hearing this particular melody she hummed as a music box song. Finally, he just had to sit down at the keyboard and get it recorded. This song is note by note the melody Carol hummed. It makes a wonderful addition to the show and displays the wonders of creative collaboration. Thanks to both Carol and Geoff for a great musical collaboration to this project!
One of our favorite parts of working on our upcoming radio drama, “Strange Secrets of Starlight Park” is creating vintage style commercials for fictional and magical places. We’ve been hard at work creating the music for the show, including this fun ragtime music composed for the Dream Parlor Cafe! The commercial is voiced by the talented Michelle Richards. Take a listen to hear all about a color-changing lemonade and all sorts of flavors of creamed ice…please enjoy!
Our Golden Age of radio drama, “Strange Secrets of Starlight Park” will be released this summer! It follows the adventure of a young boy named Evander after he runs away from home and enters a magical abandoned amusement park in the dark forest filled with a cast of wonderfully odd misfits. Our sound designer and composer, Geoff Mitchell, has been hard at work creating the music for the show. Enjoy this video clip from one of the newest songs for the show titled, “A Strange Magical World.” You can hear the entire song at the link below. Please enjoy! Link: https://on.soundcloud.com/8SMvv
We’d like to give you a sneak peek into what we’re working on with our “Strange Secrets of Starlight Park” golden age radio program. And we thought a fun way to do that would be to share one of the commercial breaks from the show. Each commercial advertises a fictional place within one of our existing miniature diorama scenes, or one that is to come … this one is “The Penguin Club” voiced by the wonderfully talented, Brian Sommer. The Penguin Club (commercial script): "Friends, we truly live in a Golden Age … an abundant land of great inventions, thinkers and explorers, would you not agree? And now just opened in Seaside Village is The Penguin Club, a wonderful new location in which to study, imagine and socialize among like-minded visionaries and free spirits. With so many rare books, art and ancient manuscripts within our lovely setting, you’ll feel as if you’ve just been welcomed into the Library of Alexandria! Sip the rarest white lavender honeycomb elixir on our grand veranda. Afterwards, lunch in our splendid dining hall with breathtaking views of Kings Bay and Albert Island. Visit us today at the corner of 4th and Main streets in Seaside Village and apply for your membership to The Penguin Club!"
We love storytelling in all forms…painting, sculpture, miniature scenes, sound, and of course, film! Please enjoy this short clip from Geoff Mitchell’s film, “Yellow Sister, Blue Sister”. It uses light, sound and visuals to create an emotional experience for the viewer. Please enjoy!
Please enjoy this trailer of our upcoming vintage-style radio drama, “Strange Secrets of Starlight Park.” This mysterious adventure follows the story of a young boy after he runs away from home, fleeing into the deep dark forest. He finds himself in the most delightfully peculiar place filled with a magical cast of characters…however this enchanted realm is in grave danger and only he can save it!
Meet Price Wheeler of our radio drama, “Strange Secrets of Starlight Park.” Price (but most folks call him Doc) is well-known for inventing the world-famous Honeycomb Miracle Elixir. It can cure most anything…a lovesick heart, baldness, even a dust-up with your father. Doc was out peddling his wares at the Anaheim Halloween Parade last Saturday with his giant shimmering elixir bottle. Watch the video to see how it magically changes colors in time with the music!
Our 2019 float for the Anaheim Halloween Parade, “Red Poppies on the Moon”, was a great delight to make and share. Please enjoy this video of it! This year we will return to the Anaheim Halloween Parade with our new entry, “Misfit Emporium”! Please come out for the fun in downtown Anaheim on Saturday October 29th. The parade begins at 7pm from City Hall. We’ll be sharing more information soon! “Misfit Emporium” : Once upon a time, an enchanting group of magical misfits wandered the lands. Museum of Make Believe invites you into this colorful world with their parade entry titled “Misfit Emporium”, a collection of wonderfully strange creatures and characters inspired by ghost stories and fairy tales.
If you haven’t visited our Emporium lately, be sure to find the link below and come by! We have some beautiful new items such as this six-sided miniature flickering lantern! By the way, the music featured in this short promo video is a peek into the soundtrack work for our upcoming radio drama, “Strange Secrets of Starlight Park”, currently in post production … Please enjoy! Link : https://www.museumofmakebelieve.org/emporium
Please enjoy this short clip from our experimental film project, "Yellow Sister, Blue Sister". It was such a fun project to work on and taught us so much about different forms of storytelling.
The Bob Baker Marionette Theater is an extraordinarily special place and their current show “Something to Crow About”, features our favorite bullfrogs. These bullfrogs performed for our “Sidecar Puppetry Revue” last March as our opening act and we wanted to share it with you all one more time. If you haven’t heard of Bob Baker before, here is a little history for you. In 1963, Bob Baker and partner Alton Wood transformed a run-down scenic shop near downtown Los Angeles into a family entertainment institution: Bob Baker Marionette Theater. Named an official Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in 2009, the Theater has served over one million children with original shows ranging from Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” to a musical journey through the history of Los Angeles. After Bob’s passing in 2014 at the age of 90, the puppeteers and staff had to transition to being the stewards of both the past and the future of Bob’s beloved Theater. The Bob Baker moved from the historic home to a new theater in Highland Park and the past decade there has been spent doing everything possible to preserve this essential part of the history of puppetry. Go visit them to see these dancing bullfrogs in action, but in the meantime enjoy the video!
