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PACKAGING PRESIDENTS
February 5, 2008 (Super Tuesday) — November 9, 2008 Two Centuries of Campaigns and Candidates the quadrennial political rite of the American presidential campaign has undergone profound change over the past two centuries. Washington, Adams, Jefferson, and many of their successors would hardly recognize an electoral process that today involves endless polling, dawn to dusk campaign stops, non-stop advertising, and the expenditure of tens of millions of dollars. Packaging Presidents will explore this changing phenomenon via an exhibition, which will open on Super Tuesday, February 5, 2008, at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, and an accompanying publication. The exhibition will highlight items lent by Merrill Berman, one of the nation's pre-eminent private collectors of presidential campaign memorabilia, as well as materials from the ALPLM's own holdings. MAY First Friday Film Festival at the ALPLM May 2, 2008 - 7:00 p.m. - Box Office opens at 6:00 p.m. ALPLM Union Theater, Tickets: $7.00 Ticket price includes double feature (lecture and feature on June 6) and admission to the Packaging Presidents In conjunction with our newly opened Packaging Presidents exhibit, the ALPLM will host a film festival featuring box office hits and award winning films, which explore campaigns, elections and the political machinery that drives American politics. The Last Hurrah (1958) An aging politician (Spencer Tracy) tries to get re-elected one last time in the changing world of the 1950s when TV started to play a bigger role in politics. Not Rated Wag the Dog (1997) Before elections, a spin-doctor and a Hollywood producer join efforts to "fabricate" a war in order to cover-up a presidential sex scandal. Dustin Hoffman, Robert De Niro, and Anne Heche star. Rated R for language. May 2, 2008 - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library For more information call (217) 558-8929 (held in conjunction with the current exhibit, The Art of War: Posters in World Conflict) May 16, 2008 Great Fun & Great Entertainment Live music from the Don Smith Band Dance instruction with Pat Lyttekar Open Dance Floor Food and Drinks 1940's dress encouraged (Military or Red Cross personnel, Hollywood Stars, popular characters like Rosie the Riveter & Betty Boop) Door prizes and prizes for best costumes (military, civilian and "other") Schedule 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm – The Art of War exhibit open for viewing in the Presidential Library 6:30 pm to 7:15 pm – Dance instruction in the Presidential Museum 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm – The Don Smith Band plays in the Presidential Museum Tickets go on sale on April 7, 2008 $25 per person or $40 per couple Purchase Tickets Now or call 217-558-8934 May 16, 2008 - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library For more information call (217) 558-8929 May 24, 2008 - 2:00pm Tea with the Tea Ladies, Inc. will present outlandish etiquette rules from the 1890s during tea Lincoln Reception Room, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library $35.00 per person For tickets: call 217-558-8934. Purchase Tickets Now May 31, 2008 - 8:30am The life and career of Illinois' 35th Governor will be remembered during The Governor's Conference on Richard B. Ogilvie. One full day of programs about Ogilvie: the Governor, the Man, and Beyond. Conference fee includes all programs as well as a plated luncheon with dessert. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library $40.00 per person For tickets: call 217-558-8934. Purchase Tickets Now May 31, 2008 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm Join us for an evening reception with friends and former staff and colleagues of Governor Ogilvie. Includes hors d'oeuvres, wine, and admission to the museum that evening. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum $30.00 per person For tickets: call 217-558-8934. Purchase Tickets Now JUNE 
First Friday Film Festival at the ALPLM June 6, 2008 - 7:00 p.m. - Box Office opens at 6:00 p.m. ALPLM Union Theater, Tickets: $7.00 Ticket price includes double feature (lecture and feature on June 6) and admission to the Packaging Presidents In conjunction with our newly opened Packaging Presidents exhibit, the ALPLM will host a film festival featuring box office hits and award winning films, which explore campaigns, elections and the political machinery that drives American politics. Lecture: David Schwartz, Chief Curator of the Museum of the Moving Image, will share memorable campaign commercials from past elections, prior to the feature film. Primary Colors (1998) A man joins the political campaign of a smooth-operator candidate for president in the USA. John Travolta, Emma Thompson, Billy Bob Thornton star. Rated R for strong language and sexual references. June 14-16, 2008 Purchase Tickets Online or by calling (217) 558-8934 SATURDAY, JUNE 14 All Day Confronting Democracy's Boundaries: The Lincoln-Douglas Debates Traveling Exhibit, Old State Capitol. 1-3pm Lincoln and Douglas performers George Buss and Tim Connors mingle with visitors, Old State Capitol. 2pm Lincoln and Douglas Debate Performance, Old State Capitol's Representative Hall. 4-5pm "Together We Read Libraries" featuring audience interaction with award-winning historian Allen Guelzo, discussing his new book, Lincoln and Douglas: The Debates that Defined America in partnership with the American Library Association, Old State Capitol. SUNDAY, JUNE 15 All Day Confronting Democracy's Boundaries: The Lincoln-Douglas Debates Traveling Exhibit, Old State Capitol. 1-3pm Lincoln and Douglas performers George Buss and Tim Connors mingle with visitors, Old State Capitol. 2pm Lincoln and Douglas Debate Performance, Old State Capitol's Representative Hall. 3-4:30pm "Historians Speak"—a public conversation between award-winning Lincoln historian, Allen Guelzo, and Illinois State Historian, Thomas F. Schwartz. Audience participation encouraged. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. 4:30pm Book Signing by historian Allen Guelzo, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum Store. MONDAY, JUNE 16 All Day Confronting Democracy's Boundaries: The Lincoln-Douglas Debates Traveling Exhibit, Old State Capitol. 10-11am "Researching Lincoln & Douglas at the Presidential Library." Outreach program for the general public highlighting the Library's research materials for Stephen A. Douglas & Lincoln-Douglas Debates, featuring Glenna Schroeder-Lein from the Manuscripts Division, Mary Michals from the A/V Division, and Lincoln Curator James Cornelius, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. CPDUs offered. 11-2:30pm Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Education Department. Half-day Teachers' Workshop on Lincoln & Douglas and related topics: Lunch & Workshop in Presidential Library Classroom with Allen Guelzo. Teachers who come early can also attend the Research program at 10 am. CPDUs offered. Cost: $10.00. To reserve a space, go to abelincolnmuseum.org or call (217) 558-8934. 1-3pm Lincoln and Douglas performers George Buss and Tim Connors mingle with visitors, Old State Capitol. 2pm Lincoln and Douglas Debate Performance, Old State Capitol's Representative Hall. 5:30pm Special Performance—"House Divided Speech" Sesquicentennial Commemoration featuring historical readings by Lincoln-Douglas performers George Buss and Tim Connors with running historical commentary by award-winning historian Allen Guelzo; Representative Hall. Cost: $8.00. For tickets: abelincolnmuseum.org or (217) 558-8934. Allen C. Guelzo, historian and award-winning author June 28, 2008 Nancy Torgerson will demonstrate and discuss the common Characteristics of mid-19th century clothing during afternoon tea. Humorous readings expressing the thoughts of people wearing these clothes will also be shared. In conjunction with the Historic Preservation Agency's "Stitches in Time" program. All teas begin at 2:00 pm in the Lincoln Reception Room at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. Tickets are $35.00 per person Purchase Tickets Online or by calling (217) 558-8934 Seating is limited. Opening June 2008 Something So Horrible: The Springfield Race Riot of 1908. - in the Presidential Library Gathering photographs, news accounts, oral histories, artifacts and other materials, the library will present an exhibition exploring Springfield's most violent racial confrontation. In the one hundred years since the riot occurred, the historical record has been clouded, reshaped, denied, or forgotten. The purpose of the exhibition is to tell the story of the riot clearly so that the public will know what happened and begin to understand why it happened. Free admission. JULY
Saturday Afternoon Tea - Tea with Mrs. Roosevelt July 12, 2008 Join Eleanor, herself for tea and conversation. "A woman is like a tea bag. You never know how strong she is until she gets into hot water." - Eleanor Roosevelt All teas begin at 2:00 pm in the Lincoln Reception Room at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. Tickets are $35.00 per person Purchase Tickets Online or by calling (217) 558-8934 Seating is limited. July 24th - 27th A powerful musical. Union Square Park Abraham Lincoln Museum Purchase Tickets Online or by calling (217) 558-8934 AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
First Friday Film Festival at the ALPLM September 5, 2008 - 7:00 p.m. - Box Office opens at 6:00 p.m. ALPLM Union Theater, Tickets: $7.00 Ticket price includes double feature and admission to the Packaging Presidents In conjunction with our newly opened Packaging Presidents exhibit, the ALPLM will host a film festival featuring box office hits and award winning films, which explore campaigns, elections and the political machinery that drives American politics. The Candidate (1972) Oscar winning film in which a candidate for U.S. Senate (Robert Redford) has no hope of winning, so he is willing to tweak the establishment. Rated PG Election (1999) A high school teacher's personal life becomes complicated as he works with students during the school election. Mathew Broderick and Reese Witherspoon star. Rated R for strong sexuality, language and a scene of drug use. September 18, 2008 All of the music created for the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum is based on songs originally composed and published in the U.S. between 1811 and 1882. Among its many attributes, the Museum celebrates the first music that is truly American, written by and for its people. Come to a fascinating evening to hear award-winning composer and sound designer David Kneupper discuss his work on composing and conducting over three hours of music for the Museum, 7:00 p.m. - Admission Required Additional information coming soon |
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