The Carnegie Philanthropic Flipout: Pacific Pinball Museum Fundraiser
On Thursday October 29 the Pacific Pinball Museum (PPM) will be throwing the Carnegie Philanthropic Flipout fundraiser at the Historic 1932 Alameda Theatre. The proceeds from this event will go towards the museum’s restoration of the historic Carnegie Library building which will eventually house the museum’s extensive pinball collection.
The show will start at 6:30pm with the debut of the documentary “BALLS-A-POPPIN! The Banging Art of the Pacific Pinball Museum”, by Aracelli Frias and Konrad De Ruttié. This 45 minute film will take the viewer on a behind the scene look at the museum and the role the PPM plays in preserving these important artifacts.
The evening will then move to a live auction where guests will get to bid on an original Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy electro-mechanical pinball machine plus several original pinball backglasses. This machine will be on display at the theatre a week prior to the event so folks in the area will be able to go by and play a game. While Captain Fantastic is themed with Sir Elton John’s Pinball Wizard persona, it actually came out a year after the movie’s release.
After the auction the lights will dim for the screening of “Tommy”, a rock opera written by Pete Townshend. It was 40 years ago that director Ken Russell collaborated with The Who to bring their 1969 album to life and let it be said that you will never see baked beans in the same light. Please note that while the movie is rated PG, there are scenes, topics, and visions which might not be suitable for younger viewers.
Executive Director Michael Schiess says, “It is so much fun to bring “Tommy” back to the big screen for this event! It is truly a classic pinball film with a great score and we are thrilled to be showing it at the historic Alameda Theatre.”
Throughout the event, guests will be able to purchase beer, wine, and theatre snacks at the Alameda Theatre’s concession stand. Additionally, there will be special PPM Carnegie t-shirt s for sale and museum staff on hand accepting donations. Being a few days before Halloween, everyone is encouraged to dress in costume, especially if it is pinball or “Tommy” themed.
The Pacific Pinball Museum is currently located on Webster Street in Alameda and houses approximately 100 machines for the public to play. Moving to the Carnegie space will allow the museum not only to triple the number of machines on display but will provide more classroom and exhibit space. With almost 1,000 machines in warehouse storage, it will be no problem for the PPM to fill the building. A short film about Richard Conger’s collection of ‘30s and ‘40s pinball machines will demonstrate what an appropriate fit the Carnegie is for this project.
What: The Carnegie Philanthropic Flipout
When: Thursday October 29, 2015- 5:30pm – 10:30pm
Where: The Alameda Theatre, 2317 Central Ave, Alameda, California 94501
How much: $20 per ticket
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