Gilroy Today 2014 06 Summer | Page 14

COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS
GILROY
MUSEUM CELEBRATES 50 YEARS
Presented by GILROY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The museum , located in the old Carnegie Library on Fifth Street , hosted a series of open houses , with special exhibits in celebration of the museum ’ s 50th Anniversary . The main attraction was the late Steven Medley ’ s Gilroy postcard collection . Medley was a leader in the Yosemite Association , a writer and a naturalist . His postcard collection is vast , many of them dating back a hundred years . Al Gagliardi was also on hand to sign his book : Prune Box Collection : Preserving Gilroy ’ s Prune History . The book showcases his collection of prune boxes and gives a brief history on Gilroy ’ s past dominance in prune production . Barbara Biafore , member of the Gilroy Historical Society , coordinated the events .
FARCE
OF NATURE
Presented by PINTELLO THEATER
There ’ s Something Funny Going On Here — The World Premiere of a new and hilarious comedy by America ’ s most produced playwrights is currently playing at Pintello Comedy Theater . The trio of playwrights , Jessie Jones , Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten were on hand for Opening Night to celebrate seeing their newest show , “ Farce of Nature ,” produced for the first time . The event was hosted by hosted by Rod and Marion Pintello .
“ This funny show appeals to a whole variety of audiences , and as always , we encourage groups of friends , families and neighbors ,” says producer Rod Pintello . “ Nobody writes comedy plays like Jones Hope Wooten ,” insists director Marion Pintello . “ Outrageous characters , crazy costumes , lightning pace , unexpected pranks and plenty of laughs ! We ’ re honored to be presenting the World Premiere of Farce of Nature and are enjoying every minute of our association with Jones Hope Wooten !
Playwrights : Jessie Jones , Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten
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