CHARLIE'S CURIOSITIES
From crossbows to cemeteries, Charles Addams was a man of many talents and even more interests. Delve into the often eccentric and always interesting life and passions of Addams with this annual series of tours and conversations.
Additional information about tickets to these events will be available in late September.
LANTERN TOURS AT THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF WESTFIELD BURIAL GROUNDS
CANCELED DUE TO RAIN
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14
TOURS RUN IN 10-MINUTE INTERVALS FROM 5:00 - 6:30PM
While other kids his age were out frolicking with friends, a young Charles Addams spent his time hanging out in Westfield's oldest cemetery (of course he did). Take a lantern tour of these historic grounds, hosted by The Presbyterian Church of Westfield.
Suggested donation: $10. No advance registration (walk-ups only).
CHARLES ADDAMS HERITAGE TRAIL TOUR
sunday, october 22, 11:00 - 11:45 AM
center for creativity at the rialto (meet out front)
250 east broad street
Charles Addams was just like any other kid who grew up in Westfield in the early 1900s…except when he wasn’t. Step back in time to see the sights of Westfield circa 1920, as you retrace Addams’ steps from his home to school, downtown, and even to the cemetery where he spent his lazy afternoons.
Advance registration required. Suggested donation of $10.
wild about frankenstein
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 7:00 pm
one westfield place preview center
76 ELM STREET
sponsored by hbc | streetworks development
AddamsFest continues its WILD theme with a talk about the horror genre’s most infamous monster. Join Ron MacCloskey, co-writer and co-producer of Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster, for a conversation about all things Frankenstein.
About Ron MacCloskey
Collecting memorabilia on the topic since he was 7, Ron MacCloskey’s interest in Frankenstein led him to create Frankenstein Friday, the Franky Award, and the award winning documentary, Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster. WILD About Frankenstein will include highlights from his collection, stories about his experiences creating the documentary, and more.
Free event, with advance registration required.
ANIMAL INSTINCTS: A GOREY AND ADDAMS DISCUSSION
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 7:00pm
The GALLERY ON ELM STREET
122 ELM STREET
Charles Addams and Edward Gorey shared more than just a penchant for the peculiar. They also enjoyed a fondness for fur coats and a deep love of their animal companions (it’s complicated…). Join The Tee & Charles Addams Foundation’s Kevin Miserocchi and The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust’s Will Baker as they delve into the unusual similarities and extreme differences between these two iconic artists.
Free event, with advance registration required.