The History Center brings back a unique piece of Eastern Iowa history with the new exhibit “Bruce & Nola Bucknell – Partners in Puppetry.” The Bucknells toured all over the United States and Canada with their marionettes, each one handmade by Bruce and costumed by Nola. The Hy-Vee slogan, “A helpful smile in every aisle” actually debuted in a commercial featuring Bucknell puppets in 1963.
Bruce and Nola’s sons grew up with the puppets and eventually toured with their own versions of the show. For the opening of the exhibit, they are staging a live outdoor puppet show, the first Bucknell show in decades!
Two shows, 10:00 and 11:30am on June 3. Tickets and more in of at www.historycenter.org.
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