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POCO muse NEWS
WANT TO BECOME A MEMBER? Join or renew online at pocomuse.org/membership.
MARCH/APRIL 20211
from the
welcome
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
It is with great pride that I share 29 and May 9 will be open exclusively
we will be opening the Montague/ to our members and donors as a way
Urschel Gallery as a standalone, Porter to say thank you. That means there’s no
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County art-focused museum space this better time to renew your membership
spring. You may be familiar with this — or join for the very first time — than
name, as the MUG (our nickname for now!
the gallery) has served as our program
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space since late 2017. Work is currently
Best,
underway to prepare the 1,200-square-
foot, foundation-owned gallery to
accommodate our first show, On the
Scene: Selections from the Permanent
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Collection. You can read a special note
from PoCo Muse Foundation Chair
Joanne Urschel and learn more about Kevin Matthew Pazour
the inaugural exhibitby flipping to page Executive Director • PoCo Muse
eight.
MEMBERS
As we revise our short and long- P. S. — I hope you will make a special
term plans, I want to remind you that gift between now and our inaugural
your continued support is what ensures MuseDay Tuesday giving day on
a better and brighter future for our Tuesday, May 11.
storied institution. The first two weeks
of operation in the MUG between April
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2 EMAIL info@pocomuse.org CALL (219) 465.3595 VISIT pocomuse.org GIVE pocomuse.org/donate Cover Image • A watercolor illustration of the former sheriff’s residence and the old Porter County Jail by Dorie N. Tuttle. 3
on the at
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STATEMENT MUSEUM’S FUTURE 16/18 INDIANA AVE
SPECIAL NOTE corner building at 20 Indiana Avenue, Gallery as an art space and are eager to
The award-winning PoCo Muse as our foundation purchased it outright share other plans in the near future.
in 2017.
news
will reopen to the public in Porter Even though our next steps will
County’s 150-year-old jail at some Our foundation is grateful to the be different, our support of the PoCo
point in the future with an update to City of Valparaiso for its support and Muse and its commitment to helping
all existing exhibits. We are grateful to patience over the last nine years as Porter County residents gain a stronger
Porter County Government and our we have helped reinvent the PoCo and more purposeful sense of place,
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members and donors whose combined Muse to be the dynamic institution identity, and community through local
support removes the barrier of general it is today. Most importantly, the history remains unwavering.
admission to ensure that every visitor foundation is proud of the work
can experience local history. completed to rejuvenate the facades
Board of Trustees, PoCo Muse
of the 1878 Valparaiso City Hall and
Foundation
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the circa 1885 LaForce Boot & Shoe
STATEMENT Store. Both buildings now stand out Joanne Urschel, Chair • Kathryn
This last year has brought great as gems in the county seat’s beautiful McMillan, Interim Treasurer • Ellen
change to many things in Porter County historical downtown south of the iconic Kapitan, Secretary • Brandi Anstine •
and the world beyond it. After careful courthouse. Gretchen Buggeln • Kathleen Evans
MEMBERS
consideration, the trustees of the • Ruth Johnston • Kevin Kerr • Carlos
We have been working closely
PoCo Muse Foundation and the City of Rivero • G. A. Ronneau
with the museum’s staff, our donors,
Valparaiso have decided to terminate and county and city officials to set an
the long-term lease associated with the amended course for the short and long
city-owned buildings at 16/18 Indiana term. We are thrilled about the planned
Avenue. We retain ownership of the opening of the Montague/Urschel
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4 EMAIL info@pocomuse.org CALL (219) 465.3595 VISIT pocomuse.org GIVE pocomuse.org/donate Image • An image taken by John Tilford showcasing the facade rejuvenation work completed by his company, Restore-Tech 5
Construction. August 2016.
from our
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HIGHLIGHTS ONLINE FEATURES
TODAY IN HISTORY HISTORY FROM HOME
Learn about how farmer-turned-
Visit pocomuse.org/today-in-
news
philanthropist Fred Smoke made a
history or our Facebook page to view a
fortune and gave away over a million
variety of local stories on the day they
dollars in Porter County (March 13) and
happened from varying years in history.
how the Kouts Fire Department was
Read about the long legal career of
organized a century ago (April 10) in
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Ira Tilton on March 5 from a story that
our History From Home email series.
appeared in The Vidette-Messenger on
that date in 1971.
LOOKING BACK
IMAGE OF THE DAY” February’s History From Home
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From ice cream socials to email summarized the awful 1921 “fast
recreational league sports, visit the train” wreck in Porter, but our Looking
PoCo Muse feed every morning at 7a Back series chronicles the aftermath of
to see the image of the day from fifty the infamous event. Visit our newsfeed
years ago. You never know when your daily at 8a for your dose of history from
MEMBERS
history might appear. Flip to pages 10 a century ago.
and 11 of this newsletter to see two
Image • Frederick L. Frey, Assistant Professor exclusive 1971 images. Note: Members can look at the entire month
of Art at Valparaiso University, is flanked by two of curated images and news blurbs all at once
welded steel sculptures, part of his exhibit at by logging into the “For Members” section of
the Sloan Galleries, Moellering Library on VU pocomuse.org. The password to unlock this
campus, opening March 14 and continuing section arrives in the PoCo Musings email at
through April 2, 1971. the start of each month.
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6 EMAIL info@pocomuse.org CALL (219) 465.3595 VISIT pocomuse.org GIVE pocomuse.org/donate 7coming soon
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NEW ART EXHIBITION
AT THE CORNER OF ART & Architecture reveals form and function ON THE SCENE:
HISTORY of civilization. Dance, drama, and SELECTIONS FROM THE
literature allow the present to immerse
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We at the Porter County Museum itself into the times and lives of our PERMANENT COLLECTION
Foundation are excitedly awaiting the past. The arts serve to connect us to Artists have long been drawn to
opening of the Montague/Urschel our pasts and give direction to our the beauty and richness of the Porter
Gallery. The gallery is located in the futures. County landscape. From the dunes of
exhibit
south half of our foundation’s building the lakeshore to the abundant flora and
at 20 Indiana Avenue, across the street So, I invite you to visit us at the
corner of Art and History on the corner fauna of the grand Kankakee River, this
from the PoCo Muse. area is uniquely situated to offer artists
of Indiana Avenue and Franklin Street.
Some may wonder why an of all media opportunities to explore
organization dedicated to supporting what place — and what this place in
the preservation, restoration, and Sincerely, particular — means to them.
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exhibition of artifacts is opening an art This inaugural exhibition of the
gallery. The answer is simple. Without Montague/Urschel Gallery, On the
art, much of history would be lost to Scene: Selections from the Permanent
time. Collection, presents never-before-
MEMBERS
The arts record history and Joanne Urschel displayed artworks from the Collection
communicate it to the present. Chair • Board of Trustees, PoCo Muse which respond to the alluring invitation
Through the arts, it is possible to see Foundation to explore this place. Come see this
renditions of past events. Through newly repurposed gallery space and
music, culture has been carried explore these scenes from Porter
down through time to the present. County with a fresh perspective.
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Left • The Vidette-Messenger, March 27, 1971.
“Mr. and Mrs. Roger Erickson and
Mrs. Robert Brooks, right, discuss pros
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and cons of metal sculpture which
she accomplished during class being
taught by Antone Popp of Gilbert
Gallery, Chesterton. Ericksons are co-
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chairmen of annual art fair this year, to
again be held at St. Patrick’s School.”
Right • The Vidette-Messenger, April 19, 1971.
“During Career Week, today
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through Saturday, merchants will have
window displays of articles made by
local senior and junior high school
students. From left are extension agent
Norman Long, representing Kiwanis
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Club, Career Week sponsor; Clyde
Schuler of Merchants Association; and
Dave Watson and Douglas Craig, junior
high school industrial arts teachers.”
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10 EMAIL info@pocomuse.org CALL (219) 465.3595 VISIT pocomuse.org GIVE pocomuse.org/donate 11recognizing
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OUR SUPPORTERS
We extend our gratitude to the Bob & Nancy Urschel Duane & Frieda Davison James Jorgensen Ruth Nicholson Mary Stinchfield Wavering Pat Lane
following individuals for their Denise Wilson Mark & Amber De St. Jean Arthur & Linda Just Danielle & Bill Oeding Pam & Bob Westfall Mark & Christine Maassel
financial support in December Herbert Douglas Jake & Mica Just Marion Osterhout Kathryn Wiltfang Joan & Bob Mahoney
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2020 & January 2021. ANNUAL FUND C. Bernard Doyle Paul & Connie Knauff Barb Parke Chuck & Marian Worden Cathy & Don McGinley
Walter & Dorothy Ailes Thomas Drake John & Joyce Knauff Karen Pazour Diane & Tom Zimmerman Paul & Monica Miles
HERITAGE CIRCLE James & Joanne Albers Matt & Colleen Evans Shirley Kneifel Kevin & Gabrielle Pazour Douglas & Kimberly Mogck
Margaret & Walter Alexander Barth Anderson Kathleen Evans Steve & Diana Langer Trent Pendley MEMBERS Kay Morris
Lynn & Scott Bayman Michael & Dolores Aylesworth Brian Failing Chris Leer Mary Persyn Mark & Jackie Baird Karen Pazour
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Walt & Cynthia Breitinger Sharon Beach Damien & Rita Gabis Todd & Cheryl Leeth Chuck & Diane Pribbernow Larry Benner Mary Persyn
Gretchen & John Buggeln Carol Bertrand Marisa Garcia-Verdugo Joel & Christine Lehmann BoyConn Printers David Cavanaugh Rosalie Pfister
Wyckoff Hybrids Heather Bessler Julie Gaskell Jeff & Kristin Lewis Lois Reiner Ruth Cavanaugh Kevin & Linda Phillips
Thorgren Industries Jeanette Binder Barbara & Charles Geiss Tom & Sandy Linkimer Rosemary Robbins Susan Childress Marion Phillips
Ruth & Ralph Johnston Melvin Bohlmann Minakshi Ghuman Jane Lowenstine Lohmeyer Stephen & Chandler Roskam Alan Coslet Larry & Sue Raber
James & Melodee Kalinke Eva Brady Patricia Crise
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Elizabeth Gingerich David & Karen Mann Stacey Schmidt Sarah & John Redmond
Kevin Kerr Phil Brockington Sylvia & Jack Graham Ken Martin David Schnurlein Patricia Damato Stephen & Chandler Roskam
Edgar Luecke Stephen & Jill Buck Olga Granat Trent Albert & Mary Metz John & Connie Schoening Patricia Damato Ronda & David Schelling
Kathryn & Stewart McMillan Carol Buhman Drew & Bruce Green Mark McColley Jill Schrage Lucas & Sally Ecklund-Baker Valerie Steil
Pamela Murrow Dave & Kathy Butterfield Joan Grimmer James & Johanna McGill Jeff Schultz Lizabeth Engel Ken & Laura Tucker
members
Image • March 5, 1971: “For Kevin & Gabrielle Pazour Sue & Robert Cain Ruth & John Gruel Hugh & Sandy McGuigan Dennis & Suzy Seramur Susan Gleason Diane & Ed Warren
Service. Attorney Ira C. Tilton Emily Rosolowski Linda Canfield Judy & Ed Guernsey Dick & Joan Meister Debbie Shaffer Emily & Chris Goodwin Cheryl & Gary Wasemann
holds gavel plaque presented to James Ruge Joni Christian Philip Hahn Paul & Monica Miles William Steinbrecher Arlene & Will Gross Eric Wignall
him by Attorney Herb Douglas Maureen Stombaugh Charles Christian Laura Mae Harting
Kathleen Heckman Nancy Montague Angie Sutherlin Randy & Jo Ellen Zromkoski
on behalf of the Porter County Megan & Stuart Summers Gary & Susan Connors Victor Heinold Blair & Cory Muro Jason & Britney Trunick Garland & Joyce Hicks
Bar Association in tribute to Rob & Natalie Thorgren
93-year-old lawyer’s 57 years of Doreena & Jack Corley Karen & Bill Higbie Nancy Murphy Marilynn Uehling Arthur & Linda Just
Ronald Trigg Robert Cotton Larry Hitz Denise Woodside Murray Becky & Jake Wagner Ken & Dorothy Kehe
legal service to citizens of Porter
County.” Joanne & Dan Urschel Suman Das Martha Hoeppner Julie Neeley Patterson Gary & Cheryl Wasemann Frank Kusbel
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12 EMAIL info@pocomuse.org CALL (219) 465.3595 VISIT pocomuse.org GIVE pocomuse.org/donate WANT TO BECOME A MEMBER? Join or renew online at pocomuse.org/membership. 13programs benefits
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MEMBERS-ONLY MEMBERSHIP Number of people receiving benefits at each level:
1 2 4 1 2 4
EXPLORE VALPARAISO — MEMBERS PREVIEW OF NEW
$40 $75 $125 $36 $64 $110
NOW AND THEN EXHIBITION
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Starting March 10, 2021 April 29 - May 9, 2021 Subscription to PoCo Muse Magazine PRINT DIGITAL
Head over to the “For Members” section of our The first two weeks of operation in
website (www.pocomuse.org) to access this the Montague/Urschel Gallery between Bimonthly subscription to the PoCo Muse News newsletter PRINT DIGITAL
new interactive tour of downtown Valparaiso.
April 29 and May 9 will be open
When asked for a password, use the most PoCo Musings e-mail updates and members-only digital content
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recent password sent to you via the Musings exclusively to our members and donors
e-mail updates. to enjoy the inaugural exhibit, On the
Scene: Selections from the Permanent Discounts on select events, programs, and tours
Explore Valparaiso — Now and
Then is a new digital offering from Collection.
Exclusive members-only hours to view exhibits
the PoCo Muse that allows you to see
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how much, or how little, downtown GOING BACK TO THE MOVIES Invitation to exhibit preview receptions*
Valparaiso has changed over the years. Going Back to the Movies is
This offering, which can be accessed a monthly e-series exclusively for Use of the Slagle Members’ Lounge during visits*
through our website, presents historical PoCo Muse members. Jeff Schultz,
photographs of downtown Valparaiso
members
the official PoCo Muse Film Critic, is Access to the museum’s archives via staff help
side by side with present day revisiting and reviewing select films in
photographs of the same location. commemoration of what would be the Complimentary membership to the Time Travelers reciprocal
Premier Theatre’s centennial this year. membership network
Schultz has selected Catch-22 for the
March 27 review and The Artistocats Image • Advertisement for the Premier The-
atre and 49er Drive In from The Vidette-Mes- *This benefit is not currently available due to the pandemic. STANDARD DIGITAL
for April 24. senger. March 1971.
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The award-winning PoCo Muse maintains its evolving present to educate, enrich, and Email your interests and availability to Quinn
free general admission (when not amidst a inspire our communities. Albert at quinn@pocomuse.org.
worldwide pandemic) as this area’s oldest
institution devoted to the history and culture RECOGNITION OF SUPPORT
of Porter County. DONATE AN ARTIFACT
Our institution would not exist without Start the process of donating an artifact by
the ongoing support of the Porter County visiting pocomuse.org/donate-an-artifact.
1871 PORTER COUNTY JAIL Commissioners and Porter County Council. Email Asa Kerr at asa@pocomuse.org with any
& SHERIFF’S RESIDENCE questions.
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Monetary gifts made to the PoCo Muse
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the c. 1860 residence are two of the oldest Foundation is a recognized 501(c)3 mission-driven programs and exhibits,
structures in downtown Valparaiso. organization that supports the PoCo Muse. preserve our vast collection of artifacts, and
engage the public in ways that make the PoCo
MONTAGUE/URSCHEL BOARD OF TRUSTEES Muse an award-winning institution.
GALLERY Joanne Urschel, Chair; Ellen Kapitan,
20 Indiana Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46383 Secretary; Kathryn McMillan, Interim Treasurer;
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