The Maridon Museum

Aug. Book Club: We Carry the Sea in Our Hands by Janie Kim
2025-08-28 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | The Maridon Museum, 322 North McKean St., Butler, PA 16001, Butler, PA, 16001, United States
3:00 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025
We Carry the Sea in Our Hands by Janie Kim

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Join us for a discussion of We Carry the Sea in Our Hands, a moving and lyrical novel by Janie Kim that explores identity, migration, and the ties that bind generations of women across oceans. Told through intertwining narratives, the story navigates love, loss, and resilience with poetic depth and emotional power. Perfect for readers drawn to richly layered storytelling and global themes.
Please join us for all our upcoming in-person Book Club meetings. To register, or if you have questions, please call 724-282-0123 or email info@maridon.org.

Sept. Book Club: Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
2025-09-25 15:00 - 16:00 | The Maridon Museum, 322 North McKean St., Butler, PA 16001, Butler, PA, 16001, United States
3:00 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025
Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

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In a small Tokyo café, customers can travel back in time, but only for the duration of a single cup of coffee. Before the Coffee Gets Cold is a heartwarming and thought-provoking novel that weaves together four unique stories of people seeking second chances, closure, and connection.
Please join us for all our upcoming in-person Book Club meetings. To register, or if you have questions, please call 724-282-0123 or email info@maridon.org.

Celebrate the Harvest Moon With The Maridon Museum
2025-09-28 17:30 - 21:00 | The Butler Country Club, 310 Country Club Road, Butler, PA, 16001, United States
Join us on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the Butler Country Club for an elegant evening in support of The Maridon Museum.
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Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres, followed by a seated dinner and live musical entertainment. Enjoy an evening filled with basket raffles and silent auctions, all in celebration of art, culture, and community.
Admission: $125 per personRSVP by: September 13, 2025Attire: Black tie optional
Reserve your spot today by calling 724.282.0123.
If you’re interested in sponsoring the event or donating a basket for the raffle, please contact us. We look forward to celebrating the Harvest Moon with you.

Oct. Book Club: Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Sutanto
2025-10-30 15:00 - 16:00 | Vintage Coffeehouse, 209 S Main St., Butler, PA, 16001
3:00 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025
Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Sutanto

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When a dead body turns up in her tea shop, the sharp-witted and lovable Vera Wong takes it upon herself to solve the mystery, whether the police want her help or not. Armed with determination, home-cooked meals, and a healthy dose of unsolicited advice, Vera becomes entangled in the lives and secrets of an unlikely group of suspects. A charming and hilarious cozy mystery full of heart, humor, and a heroine you won’t forget.
Please note, for this month, we will meet at Vintage Coffeehouse on Main Street. (209 S Main St, Butler, PA 16001).
Please join us for all our upcoming in-person Book Club meetings. To register, or if you have questions, please call 724-282-0123 or email info@maridon.org.

Nov. Book Club: The Downstairs Girl by Stacy Lee
2025-11-20 15:00 - 16:00 | The Maridon Museum, 322 North McKean St., Butler, PA 16001, Butler, PA, 16001, United States
3:00 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025
The Downstairs Girl by Stacy Lee

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Set in 1890s Atlanta, The Downstairs Girl follows Jo Kuan, a sharp and spirited young woman who works as a lady’s maid by day and secretly writes a bold advice column by night. As her anonymous words begin to stir up conversations about race, gender, and justice, Jo must decide how far she’s willing to go to challenge the world around her. A powerful and thought-provoking historical novel about identity, resilience, and finding your voice.
Please join us for all our upcoming in-person Book Club meetings. To register, or if you have questions, please call 724-282-0123 or email info@maridon.org.

Chinese New Year Celebration: Solve A Mystery!
2026-02-06 17:30 - 20:30 | PA
Join us on Friday, February 6, 2026 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm as The Maridon Museum welcomes the Year of the Horse with an evening that blends celebration, culture, and curiosity. This unique event invites guests to enjoy music, delicious refreshments, and a mystery-solving experience designed especially for the occasion.
As you explore the museum, you will uncover clues, follow intriguing story threads, and work together with fellow attendees to solve a Lunar New Year mystery. It is not a traditional role-playing murder mystery. Instead, this interactive adventure leads you on a cultural journey that encourages observation, teamwork, and discovery throughout the galleries.
Dress in business casual attire and bring your sense of adventure. Tickets are $65 and reservations are required.
RSVP by January 30 by calling 724.282.0123.
Celebrate Chinese New Year at The Maridon Museum and immerse yourself in an evening of fun, flavor, and festive tradition.
