Meredith Bixby created the Bixby Marionettes and produced hundreds of live performances of classic literature to thousands of school children in the Michigan and Great Lakes areas. Join Jim for a short history of the incredible efforts of Saline’s premier artist over his 50 year career. You will see pictures of the various marionettes and hear stories from the men who controlled them. Jim will also have a puppet with him and his new book, Tales Come Alive, The Meredith Bixby Marionettes: An Oral History, available for purchase for $20, all proceeds benefit the Bixby Marionette Museum. A portion of proceeds from this program will also be donated to the museum. Register at the front desk or online: https://sasc.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=2733

Open to anyone 45+. Nonmembers are welcome for $5 extra.