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Celebrates MSI’s Fairy Castle and Kathleen Rooney’s From Dust to Stardust
Silent film star Colleen Moore's miniature Fairy Castle has long been a marvel in the Museum of Science and Industry's collection. Now the woman behind the one-of-a-kind artifact is back in the spotlight once again thanks to Chicago author Kathleen Rooney's new novel, From Dust to Stardust, which is based on the true story of how Colleen Moore's Fairy Castle came to be. Moore’s Marvelous Minis is an all-day, Museum-wide event celebrating both Moore’s cinematic career and Rooney’s magical storytelling—not to mention the impressive work of modern-day miniature artists.
The day features a variety of free and paid activities including:
- Conversation with author Kathleen Rooney and Alice Hargrave, Colleen Moore's granddaughter at 11 a.m. (requires additional ticket: $5; MSI members $4)
- Book signing with Kathleen Rooney (requires advance or onsite book purchase: $20; MSI members $19)
- Miniature artisan marketplace with demonstrations and mini items for purchase in the Rotunda (included in Museum Entry)
- Colleen Moore's film Flaming Youth in the Yesterday’s Main Street Nickelodeon (included in Museum Entry)
- "Destination Storytime" with the Chicago Public Library (10 a.m. included in Museum Entry)
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2173059-0
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2173059-2
