July Book Club: Sophie Go’s Lonely Hearts Club by Roselle Lim

The Maridon Museum 322 North McKean St., Butler, PA 16001, Butler, PA, United States

Newly minted professional matchmaker Sophie Go has returned to Toronto, her hometown, after spending three years in Shanghai. Her job is made quite difficult, however, when she is revealed as a fraud—she never actually graduated from matchmaking school. In a competitive market like Toronto,

August Book Club: The Last Rose of Shanghai by Weina Dai Randel

The Maridon Museum 322 North McKean St., Butler, PA 16001, Butler, PA, United States

"The Last Rose of Shanghai" is a historical fiction novel set in Japanese-occupied Shanghai during the 1940s. The story revolves around two people from diverse cultural backgrounds who are brought together by fate and their shared passion for music. Weina Dai Randel explores themes of love, sacrifice,

Harvest Moon 2023 – Year of the Rabbit

The Butler Country Club 310 Country Club Road, Butler, PA, United States

Join The Maridon Museum and celebrate the Harvest Moon Sunday, September 17, 2023, at the Butler Country Club.  Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with Hors d’oeuvres followed by dinner and musical entertainment by Old School.  There will be basket raffles, silent auctions, and handwriting analysis by Paul Dau.

September Book Club: The Garden of Evening Mists by Tan Twan Eng

The Maridon Museum 322 North McKean St., Butler, PA 16001, Butler, PA, United States

The Garden of Evening Mists is a historical fiction novel set in Malaya (now Malaysia) during the 1950s. The story revolves around the character of Yun Ling Teoh, a survivor of a Japanese wartime camp who seeks refuge in the Cameron Highlands.

Movie Night: Join Us for the 1972 Classic Gargoyles

The Maridon Museum 322 North McKean St., Butler, PA 16001, Butler, PA, United States

The Maridon Museum, in partnership with The Friends of the Butler Public Library, will show the 1972 horror film Gargoyles. The movie will begin
at 7 p.m. in the meeting room. Space is limited, so come early!

November Book Club: The Aosawa Murders by Roku Onda

The Maridon Museum 322 North McKean St., Butler, PA 16001, Butler, PA, United States

"The Aosawa Murders" is a captivating and intricate mystery novel written by Roku Onda. The story revolves around a notorious mass poisoning incident that took place during a birthday party at the residence of the wealthy Aosawa family. Seventeen people, including family members and guests, were tragically killed by cyanide-laced drinks, leaving the community in shock and the police baffled.

December Dharma Exploring Rohatsu Meditation

Join us for an enlightening event with Dr. Cynthia Marshall, who will deliver a brief lecture on Rohatsu, followed by a three-hour meditation session. Rohatsu, an intense Buddhist meditation observed in December, coincides with this sacred month recognized by various religions around the world. This intensive practice is rooted in the story of Buddha’s enlightenment and his profound battle with Mara.

January Book Club: Falling Leaves by Adeline Yen Mah

The Maridon Museum 322 North McKean St., Butler, PA 16001, Butler, PA, United States

“Falling Leaves” is a memoir by Adeline Yen Mah that recounts her challenging and emotional life story. Born in China during the 1940s, Adeline Yen Mah faced immense hardships and neglect from her family after her mother’s sudden death. She was seen as a bearer of bad luck, leading to mistreatment and exclusion within her own family.

Join Us For A Chinese New Year Celebration

The Maridon Museum 322 North McKean St., Butler, PA 16001, Butler, PA, United States

Join us in celebrating Chinese New Year on Friday, February 9, 2024, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The evening's festivities will feature musical entertainment and an exciting scavenger hunt. Lunar New Year is celebrated across Asia and around the world. This year, the holiday, which is based on the cycles of the moon, marks the Year of the Dragon, one of the 12 animals of the lunar Zodiac.

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