‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ invade ToonSeum
Through April 26
ToonSeum exhibit
The ToonSeum’s latest exhibition, on display through April 26, celebrates 30 years of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” which have become familiar to generations of fans around the world through comic books, television cartoons, movies, video games and toys.
Related events include a Turtles Birthday Bash on March 14 and featuring two sessions, 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Meet the Turtles and enjoy birthday cake, pizza and refreshments. Play games, root for your favorite Turtle to win the turtle race and sing songs. Cost is $20 per child and each session is limited to 40 children.
Also on March 14, from 7-10 p.m., join the ToonSeum for A Turtle Evening with Andrew Farago and Michele (Turtle Girl) Ivey, two of the world’s leading TMNT experts. Farago is the curator of the Cartoon Art Museum in San Francisco and is the author of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Ultimate Visual History.” He will be on-site for a presentation and book signing. Farago is also the curator of the ToonSeum’s current exhibit. “Turtle Girl” Ivey possesses one of the world’s largest collection of TMNT items, from movie props to original artwork. She has been hosting her web show Cowabunga Corner since 2010. Ivey will do a presentation on the Turtles incarnation in their three animated series. This is a fundraiser for the ToonSeum. Suggested donation is $15. Pizza and libations will be served.
For more information, visit www.ToonSeum.org.