| June 21, 2007 | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
Eastman House celebrates George Eastman's birthday
Audience at Garden Vibes concert to pay tribute July
12;
George Eastman Community Day is July 15
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — George Eastman House will pay special tribute
to George Eastman on the 153rd anniversary of his birth on Thursday, July 12,
his actual birthday, as well as with George Eastman Community Day on Sunday,
July 15.
Thursday, July 12
GARDEN VIBES CONCERT/GEORGE EASTMAN'S BIRTHDAY
The season-opener of the Garden Vibes concert series falls on Mr. Eastman's
birthday, so with an audience of several hundred gathered together, it would be
the ideal time to sing "Happy Birthday." The headline act that evening is Jay
Ungar and Molly Mason, folk musicians best known for their appearances on the
Ken Burns's The Civil War soundtrack and A Prairie Home Companion. Children
attending the concert will receive free balloons bearing an image of Mr. Eastman
and color books featuring drawings of Mr. Eastman, his house, and Kodak cameras.
Additional children's activities available.
Admission to the concert is $15 adults; $10 members; $5 youths (ages 13 to 18);
and free to those age 12 and under. Gates open at 5 p.m.; opening band starts at
5:30 p.m.; headliner takes the stage at 6:30 p.m. For more information, please
call (585) 271-3361 or visit www.eastmanhouse.org.
Sunday, July 15
GEORGE EASTMAN COMMUNITY DAY
To commemorate George Eastman's
153rd birthday, George Eastman House presents an afternoon of activities as part
of George Eastman Community Day. The Rochester Flute Association will perform in
the gardens at 1:30 p.m. and Mr. Eastman's cherished Aeolian pipe organ will be
played in the house. In addition to the 2 p.m. house tour and 3 p.m. garden
tour, there is a special 1 p.m. tour guided by "Ms. Molly," Mr. Eastman's
housekeeper of many years (Ms. Molly is portrayed by local actress Joan
VanNess). Space is limited for the "Ms. Molly" tour; for reservations please
call (585) 271-3361 ext. 242.
Children attending George Eastman House Community Day will receive free balloons
bearing an image of Mr. Eastman and color books featuring drawings of Mr.
Eastman, his house, and Kodak cameras. All George Eastman Community Day events
are included with regular museum admission: $8 for adults; $6 for senior
citizens (60 and older); $5 for students; $3 for children (5-12); and free for
children 4 and under and museum members. For more information, please call (585)
271-3361 or visit www.eastmanhouse.org.
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