Month: April 2019

Silents in the Canyon, 5/8/19

Topanga Historical Society Quarterly Event Invitation

When: Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Where: Topanga Community Center, 1140 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga, CA 90290
7 P.M. Potluck: Please Bring your best dish to share. Coffee, tea, and filtered lemon water, as well as serving utensils will be provided.
8 P.M. Presentation: Program begins promptly.

“Silents in the Canyon”

Travel back in time to the early days of LA’s movie-making magic and listen as THS board member Eric Dugdale tells tales from before film had sound. Featured in his discussion will be pioneering producer Thomas Ince, who filmed Westerns in our hills. Ince became known for using real Native Americans in his films, providing a school for their children and promoting them within the film industry. He was blood brothers with actor and Sioux Chief William Eagle Shirt. Come hear more about Topanga’s early days as a Western film mecca.

You will be able to join or renew your THS membership during the program ($20 for individuals or $30 for families). We deeply appreciate your support! Also, please bring some cash to donate, to help defray our expenses. Check us out at www.topangahistoricalsociety.org where you can buy our famous book The Topanga Story or pay your annual membership fee. Also, like us on Facebook! Come on down and join us for a rollicking evening of history and community. Everyone is welcome. We can’t wait to see you there!!

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