Stoogeum
“I learned they did a lot of charity-type events and benefits,”
Lassin said. “And I love the stories about how approachable they
were. … They really related to their fans. They signed [auto-
graphs] and posed [for photographs] for everyone.”
Lassin, who also runs The Three Stooges Fan Club, said
members tell stories about looking up the Stooges in their
Hollywood homes, knocking on the doors and being invited in.

He’s also seen handwritten personal letters that aren’t the generic
responses celebrities typically send.

“They knew without their fans, they really were nothing,”
Lassin said.

A few of those letters are displayed on the museum’s bottom
level, along with movie theater lobby cards advertising their
shorts, and examples of games, puppets, bobbleheads, puzzles,
comic books, trading cards, costumes, vinyl albums and scripts,
among other gems. Some other items of interest include Shemp’s
Army discharge papers and Larry’s driver’s license.

There’s also a display that pays tribute to the comedy team’s
supporting players: Ardent fans will recognize the familiar faces
that made regular appearances in the shorts.

The ground level houses the Stoogeum’s 85-seat theater, a
customized pinball machine, an arcade game, a Stooges “Whack a
Mole” game, comic strips and other memorabilia. You can even
play a Stooges trivia game. There’s a gift shop, too.

And the top floor displays artwork, posters and life-size (the
Stooges were all short) versions of Moe, Larry and Curly
dressed as bellhops. The art came from both professionals and
PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE STOOGEUM
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Some of the items on display at the
Stoogeum include clothing its members
once wore (top) and life-size
mannequins depicting the Stooges as
bellhops (right).

amateurs alike and includes animation cells, charcoal drawings,
watercolors and folk art.

Lassin said the Stoogeum does update its collection regularly
— a display case is dedicated to new items — and noted that only
about a third of the artifacts are catalogued. He said to expect
future changes to the collections, although he didn’t provide
specifics. “I don’t look that far ahead,” he said. “This is a place that
goes back.” l
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DOWN THE SHORE?
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Nothing quite rings in the official start of summer like going down the shore.

ot even this past Memorial Day weekend — which
experienced overcrowded, congested flocks of
teens hanging at the Margate Wawa, starting fights
and getting arrested — could stop that cool
summer breeze and the feeling of shrinking
responsibilities (key word: feeling).

As we head to the Jersey beach towns — and avoid being a part
of those youths’ Snapchat footage — there’s always new things to
do and see, so plan ahead and fill up your calendars for seashells
by the seashore, plus much more.

ventnor Festivals and summer concert series are no stranger to Ventnor,
but they include some new live music from the area.

The Ventnor Summer Concerts run every Sunday from now
until Sept. 3, rain or shine, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Newport
Avenue Pavilion.

The concerts range in genres, including blues, country, jazz,
jam and Latin.

Additionally, the Sunset Celebration at Ski Beach provides
another opportunity to soak in some rays and enjoy the beautiful
bay views and sunsets. Celebrations will take place June 14, July 16
and Aug. 11 from 6 to 9 p.m.

The Ski Beach festivities are the only sunset celebrations on the
island, according to the Amazing Ventnor Facebook page.

Located at the end of Dorset Avenue and the bay, the event will
also feature live music and performances, food and family-
friendly activities.

And when you’re not partying at the beach, don’t forget to head
to the local farmers market along Atlantic and Newport avenues.

The market is open every Friday from now until Sept. 1, 8:30 a.m.

to noon.

To support sustainability practices, the market encourages
shoppers to walk or bike there, and don’t forget your own shop-
ping bags (but if you do, you can buy custom ones for $2).

ocean city
A hub of Ocean City weekly events start up near the end of June,
including Wacky Wednesdays, beginning June 28, with free
contests for all ages.

You can sculpt saltwater taffy into works of art, or participate
in a good old-fashioned pie-eating contest.

Check the online calendar to stay up-to-date (oceancity
vacation.com). Contests begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Ocean City
Music Pier.

The farmers market at the Tabernacle Grounds is open every
Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Sept. 6.

weekly farmers markets
feature fresh produce and local wares
in Ventnor, Ocean City and Margate.

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