FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE(November 3rd)
Pittsburgh– Celebrate ToonSeum Day in Pittsburgh!
Pittsburgh City Council has declared November 6th, 2010 to be ToonSeum Day in the city of Pittsburgh. The proclamation was sponsored by Councilman Bill Peduto in commemoration of the museum of cartoon art’s first-year anniversary in its Dowtown location and will coincide with the ToonSeum’s annual fund-raiser, KA-BLAM!
"The ToonSeum is very grateful for this recognition of its efforts," said ToonSeum Executive Director Joe Wos. "We are proud members of this community and love sharing our passion for the cartoon arts with people of Pittsburgh. We hope that everyone will come out and celebrate with us at KA-BLAM!"
Mr. Peduto will present the proclamation to the ToonSeum on November 4th at City Council.
On Saturday, November 6th, 2010, the ToonSeum celebrates memories of Saturday mornings filled with cartoons, breakfast cereals and animated heroes. Jim Martin (Gary Gnu of the Great Space Coaster) and David Newell (Mr. McFeely of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood) will be on hand throughout the evening, along with live music, a silent auction with unique experiences, food, drink, and plenty of cartoons.
The evening begins with a special ticketed VIP reception at 6:30pm featuring a conversation with Caroll Spinney. Caroll is best known for his portrayals of Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on Sesame Street. Caroll is also a talented cartoonist, painter and illustrator. Attendees of the VIP reception will receive a signed print from Caroll, along with a year-long ToonSeum Membership.
After the VIP reception, the ToonSeum kicks open the doors to all ticketholders at 8pm for KA-BLAM! III: The Return of Saturday Morning. This year's blast is a celebration of cartoons, comics and everything else that made our mornings special. With cartoons, hands on activities, entertainment and much more, the event is a great chance for grown ups to let their inner child out to play and party.
The annual fundraiser benefits the ToonSeum, Pittsburgh’s Museum of Cartoon Art. The ToonSeum, located in Downtown Pittsburgh’s Cultural District, is one of only three museums in the nation dedicated to the comic and cartoon arts.
This year's event being is chaired by Yu-Ling and Gregg Behr (who are fans of cartoons and of being big kids). "The Toonseum is a new and important asset to our vibrant Cultural District and we are honored to be a part of KA-BLAM. Celebrating childhood memories is important and something we should take time out to do. This event will remind us of all the things we loved as kids and still love as big kids." – Gregg Behr
KA-BLAM! Will take place on Saturday, November 6th, 2010. The VIP Reception with Caroll Spinney begins at 6:30pm, and the party will be from 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm.
VIP Tickets are $100 each or $150 per couple. VIP admission includes a signed limited edition print and ToonSeum membership. KA-BLAM event only tickets are $50 and student tickets are $25. Tickets are an additional ten dollars at the door. All ticketholders must be 21 years of age to attend. Saturday morning pajama dress is welcome and optional.
Tickets may be purchased online at www.ka-blam.org