Premiere of the Movie “E”

Evansville, IN April 27, 2016, Wednesday, from 6:00 – 7:00 pm the Freedom Heritage Museum is sponsoring the showing of the original short film “E” for the first time. The public is invited to attend at Showplace Cinemas East on Morgan Center Drive (use the IMAX entrance) for the premiere. The suggested entrance/donation fee is $10 (all proceeds will go to the Freedom Heritage Museum). Reservations can be made at 812-759-8186.

The first Cinematography “Evansville Oscar Awards” will be given for “Best Cinematographer,” “Best Director,” “Best Narration,” and “Best Action Hero.” Celebrate the winners and meet those who made the movie.
The June 28, 2015 “1943 Sicily Invasion Reenactment” was one of the most talked about and successful programs of last year’s Shrinersfest Air Show on the Ohio River. This event recreated the 1943 Sicily Invasion by having (1.) Naval support: WWII LST-325 and their two Higgins boats, (2.) Air support: WWII warbirds, a P-51 Mustang, a C-47 Skytrain, and three SNJ-5 Pilot Makers, and (3.) Ground support: American GIs landing on Dress Plaza to capture the Nazi positions. Reenactors from several states participated and were lead by field commander General Patton aka James Goodall. Professional cinematographers and photographers were imbedded in the action to produce this short film. The “E” Cinematographer and Editor is Steve Oglesby of Oglesby Digital.

All ages are invited to attend this movie premiere and awards program to see how Evansville contributed to WWII as the Arsenal of Democracy and influenced key campaigns such as the1943 Sicily Invasion. “Word War II transformed Evansville, then Evansville changed the world.” Come support the mission of the Freedom Heritage Museum!

The Sicily Invasion in 1943, also know as “Operation Husky,” was the first landing of the Allies in Europe to win WWII against the Axis. It was the precursor to D-Day in Normandy a year later. Besides getting a foothold in Europe, it resulted in the Axis country of Italy switching sides to the Allies.

Holly’s House, a non-profit child and adult advocacy center, has created an endowment fund for the organization with the Vanderburgh County Community Foundation. The endowment fund will allow donors to make a significant investment in the future of the organization which will generate annual income to support the agency’s services.  Sidney Hardgrave, Holly’s House Executive Director, said,” This is another option for our donors to consider, especially those who identify with the mission of Holly’s House, and who want to see the organization sustained.” Holly’s House chose to use the Vanderburgh County Community Foundation to manage their legacy fund because the Foundation has a strong reputation within the community, provides donors with maximum tax advantages, and is experienced in managing similar funds for numerous local charities.

Holly’s House is a safe and welcoming place where abused children and adult victims of domestic or sexual violence can report their crime. Holly’s House serves nine Southwest Indiana Counties.  The agency also offers the “Think First and Stay Safe,” child abuse prevention program for elementary school students in five southwest Indiana counties.  Last year, Holly’s House assisted 450 victims of child abuse and adults who experienced sexual assault or domestic violence.  The “Think First and Stay Safe” program was presented to over 5,000 children.  All of Holly’s House services are free of charge.

Anyone interested in discussing gift planning options, or in making a gift to the Holly’s House Endowment Fund, should contact the agency’s development director, Martha Seal, at martha@hollyshouse.org, or by calling (812) 437-7233, ext. 124.

 About the Foundation: The Vanderburgh Community Foundation is a charitable organization formed to strengthen the community by awarding grants to local nonprofits, by bringing individuals together to address community needs, and by offering personalized charitable gift planning services to our donors. The Foundation is made up of a collection of endowed funds established by donors from all walks of life and generally focused on charitable endeavors in their own communities. For more information, contact Scott Wylie at 812.422.1245 or scott@vcfoundation.org.

Holly’s House is a non-residential victims’ advocacy center providing services for victims of child abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault in southwest Indiana. The mission of the organization is to empower victims of intimate crime and abuse by providing support, promoting justice and preventing violence. For more information, please visit www.hollyshouse.org.

 

 

Peggy Mitchell was a well-known face to Tri-State children for twenty-five years, entertaining them on her show that aired weekdays on WEHT-Channel 25. The program first appeared on March 25, 1961, on what was then Channel 50. The early episodes were taped live using a black and white camera, but it was later videotaped in color. An experienced puppeteer, Peggy introduced such beloved characters as Buster Bear, Ezmarelda, and Jacky Jackrabbit to her young audiences. The last regular episode of “The Peggy Mitchell Show” aired in March 1986.

FOOTNOTES: We want to thank Patricia Sides, Archivist of Willard Library for contributing this picture that shall increase people’s awareness and appreciation of Evansville’s rich history. If you have any historical pictures of Vanderburgh County or Evansville please contact please contact Patricia Sides, Archivist Willard Library at 812) 425-4309, ext. 114 or e-mail her at www.willard.lib.in.us.

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