What are the elements of magic?
Anaheim-based Museum of Make Believe has innumerable answers. But at the heart of all of them, is storytelling.
And that’s exactly what they’ll be doing, this Sunday, December 5, at a special Christmas event.
Here is Museum of Make Believe co-founder Amy Mitchell, with both a preview of “Dickens Christmas Stories” as well as the story of the Museum and a closer look at their programs.
Starting at 1:00 on Sunday afternoon, Museum of Make Believe hosts “Dickens Christmas Stories”, at Anaheim’s Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center. The one-hour program includes Yuletide tales, games, refreshments, and a Dickens character with whom you may not be familiar. (Hint: he isn’t in “A Christmas Carol”!)
There will also be festive treats, and the program’s happening in tandem with Muzeo’s popular “Muzeo Express” model train exhibit. Five thousand square feet of model trains–very little could be more “Christmasy” than that!
And in case you’re isolating amid these scary COVID times, there will also be a live stream. You and I can participate virtually!
Here’s the link for information–and a warning that Museum of Make Believe’s whimsical special events do have a tendency to sell out!
Now, what exactly is Museum of Make Believe? Technically, it’s an art museum. But it’s unlike any you or I have ever seen.
Founded by creative team Amy and Geoff Mitchell, it’s currently a series of programs, both virtual and onsite, which encourage visitors to explore whimsy and creativity with the help of some very gifted artists. Storytellers, magicians, animators and all types of other creatives share their work, and often conduct workshops where guests can craft something magical.
And currently, Museum of Make Believe is fundraising, with the goal of opening their permanent space and making art accessible to everyone!
“Dickens Christmas Stories” will actually host TWO performances on Sunday, December 5. You’re encouraged to register for their 1 pm program, as the 3 pm show may already be filled with Muzeo members! Here is the link for information; “Dickens Christmas Stories” is happening at Muzeo Cultural Center, 241 South Anaheim Boulevard, near Broadway. Please wear a mask and observe all COVID protocols if you attend onsite. Meanwhile, there will be a live-stream for virtual attendance!
AND, be sure to follow Museum of Make Believe on their social media: Instagram, and Facebook, for more magic! Here’s the link to their blog. And if you’d like to support them, here’s the link, either for Giving Tuesday or thereafter!