Built in 1924 by Walter & Adella Muckenthaler, the Italian-Renaissance-style mansion stands on a beautifully landscaped hill on West Malvern Ave. in Fullerton. In 1965, the Muckenthalers donated the estate to the City of fullerton to use as a cultural center for the arts. I enjoyed an opening reception for American Nostalgia, an exhibit featuring 40 contemporary artists and illustrators who reinterpreted the traditional themes of Norman Rockwell. You may remember Rockwell's artwork featured on the cover of Saturday Evening Post magazine. Adding to the delightful atmosphere of this exhibit were musical performances by Naive Thieves, Summer Twins, and Leftover Cuties (my favorite), all performing in the courtyard. Indoors, a barbershop quartet called The Gaslight Revue sang classic American Songs. I highly recommend visiting this exhibit, which continues through Sept.25th.
