THE BASEBALL RELIQUARY'S 2010 SEASON
Calendar of Exhibitions and Programs
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AUGUST 9-OCTOBER 1
“Ball Four” Turns Forty, an exhibition celebrating Jim Bouton’s book, Ball Four, on the occasion of the 40^th anniversary of its publication. Among the materials on view are several of the hardcover editions of Ball Four that have been published over the years, as well as photo scans of some of Bouton’s original notes for the book, which were often written on whatever was handy at the moment: hotel stationery, scorecards, popcorn boxes, laundry receipts, cocktail napkins, menus, ticket stubs, travel itineraries, air sickness bags, even toilet paper. Also on display is a selection of Seattle Pilots photographs and memorabilia from the collection of Charles Kapner, including such items as a yearbook, pocket schedule, ticket stubs, a child’s sweatshirt, and a coaster and swizel stick. Burbank Central Library, 110 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank, CA. Free admission. Library hours are Monday-Thursday, 9:30 am-9:00 pm; Friday, 9:30 am-6:00 pm; Saturday, 10:00 am-6:00 pm; closed Sunday. Further information, phone (626) 791-7647; for directions, phone (818) 238-5600.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 11:00 AM-5:00 PM
“Ball Four” Turns Forty, a special day-long celebration of Jim Bouton’s book, Ball Four, on the occasion of the 40^th anniversary of its publication. The festivities will include two panel discussions featuring Jim Bouton; the world premiere screening of the documentary, The Seattle Pilots: Short Flight Into History; and a book signing with Jim Bouton. Burbank Central Library Auditorium, 110 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank, CA. Free admission. Further information, phone (626) 791-7647; for directions, phone (818) 238-5600.

ONGOING THROUGH 2010
The Baseball Reliquary presents William Robert Steele’s Ebbets Field Replica, an exhibition of Jackie Robinson paintings (including Michael Guccione’s “Jackie Robinson Icon”), and a display of Negro Leagues memorabilia. Jackie Robinson Center, 1020 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, CA. Free admission. Hours are Monday-Thursday, 8:00 am-9:00 pm; Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm; closed weekends (open by reservation). Further information, phone (626) 791-7647; for directions, phone (626) 744-7300.