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  Edgar Lee Masters Program Series: Love, Itself   

Edgar Lee Masters Program Series: Love, Itself

  • Location: ISM Dickson Mounds Museum, Lewistown
  • Date: Saturday, July 18, 2015 through Sunday, July 19, 2015 , 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM

In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Spoon River Anthology, the Fulton County Playhouse will be performing the play “Love, Itself.” written and directed by Larry Eskridge. Performances will be Friday, July 17, 2015 at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. and Sunday, July 19, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. on the outdoor stage at Dickson Mounds Museum. The outdoor stage is located on the east side of the main parking lot. Participants should dress appropriately for the outdoors; bring plenty of water and snacks, and their own lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Tickets may be purchased in advanced or at the Museum one hour prior to each show time. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students (13 & up with ID), and $6 for children (12 & under). Call 309-224-7150 for tickets. In the case of inclement weather, the show will be moved to the Museum Auditorium.

“Love, Itself.” is about a young couple on the eve of their wedding becoming disillusioned by their respective families. Characters from “Spoon River Anthology” meet with the girl and talk to her about the difficulties, disappointments and wonders of marriage and love.

On Sunday, July 19, 2015, the Lewistown Society for Historic Preservation will host an Ice Cream Social starting at 2:00 p.m. in the snack bar area at Dickson Mounds Museum. Ice cream will be available for purchase during and after the performance. Proceeds from the ice cream social will assist with the restoration and repair of the Rasmussen Blacksmith Shop in Lewistown.

This program is in conjunction with the 100th Anniversary of Edgar Lee Masters Spoon River Anthology. For more information on Anniversary events visit mastersanthology.com or call Amanda Woodruff at 309-547-4301.

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