President's Message - Riverside's Best Festival!

Festival Fan Favorites Return in 2012

Preparations are at full throttle as the opening of the 19th Annual Riverside Dickens Festival on January 7 and 8 at the Riverside Convention Center will soon be here. The Riverside Dickens Festival is Riverside’s longest running festival. Our organization is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization and we depend entirely on our hardworking board members, committee chairs and volunteers as well as the many donors, sponsors and grantors who help to finance and put on this free festival. The Festival simply would not happen without the generosity of all who give their time, talent and money to us.

Our mission is to promote literacy, provide educational entertainment and expand awareness of social similarities between Victorian times and the present. To fulfill this mission we bring a free, family friendly festival to you each year featuring one of Dickens' novels, which this time is the beloved A Christmas Carol, and offer a myriad of entertainers, lectures, interactive venues, costumed characters, and more for your enjoyment.

This issue of the Diary contains various articles about our pre-festival activities including the Pickwick’s Pub Night Dinner and Theatre fundraiser on Friday, January 6, and the two-day Festival itself. And, don’t forget to visit our newly redesigned website for updates. The excitement is building so come see us on January 7 and 8. You don’t want to miss out on Riverside’s best and longest running festival.

The 2012 Festival will feature the many talents of a multitude of performers. Here are some Festival-fan favorites as described by Richard Reed, Entertainment Chair. Come and join the fun with these performers and more.

Balloonacy – Fashions inflated latex animals with a twist
Belles of Bedlam - A bevy of buxom belles belting out four-part harmony
Bob’s Yer Uncle – A strolling concertina of period favorites
Brassworks – Expert instrumentalists of the spit valve set
Crummles - The madcap acting troupe from Nicholas Nickleby
Professor Tango - A petrifying presentation of superlative prestidigitation
Jeffrey the Juggler – The catch-and-release king of gravity-defying prop tossing
When Pigs Fly – Digits dance across dulcet dulcimers
Professor Gallivan – Measures the bumps on the heads of festival-goers who need their head examined

 
Jeffrey the Juggler & Bob's Yer Uncle

Kathy Wright, President
Riverside Dickens Festival

Oliver's Alley

The Place to be for the Younger Set

Oliver’s Alley, th;'e special children’s area of the Riverside Dickens Festival, will celebrate its 5th anniversary as we mark the 200th anniversary of Mr. Dickens' birth. It is rumored that Mr. Dickens will visit at least one of our Children’s Tea Parties and we will be sure to sing "Happy Birthday" to him if he does appear. Due to the popularity of the tea parties we are adding another tea each day. The teas are for those between 3 and 12 years of age. Attendees are welcomed to the party by one of our Tea Nannies and escorted to their table. While enjoying tea (apple juice) and cookies the Tea Nanny will read from The Nanny Book of Manners, explaining the mores and manners of being a child in Victorian England. Many of the teas fill up quickly so we encourage you to call our office and make a reservation at 951-781-3168. Teas will be at 11:00 a.m., noon, 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m.

Tea Nanny Windy Hixson instructs the
tea attendees in proper Victorian manners

Plan to arrive at Oliver’s Alley early so the children can pick an outfit from the Dress Up trunk and have a photo taken, participate in the crafts area and learn how to shoot marbles, play Pick Up Sticks or try their hand at the Fish in a Barrel game. Oliver’s Alley is the place to be if you’re in the under 12 set.

Meet Our Mr. Dickens

What would a festival promoting literacy and celebrating the works of Charles Dickens, one of the world’s most well–known authors, be without someone to portray Dickens himself? The Riverside Dickens Festival is fortunate to have a talented local actor, writer and community college teacher as our own Mr. Dickens. Paul Jacques, a graduate of UC Riverside, lives with his wife Sarah and two daughters in Riverside.

Here are some highlights of a recent interview with Paul.

Q: You portray Charles Dickens for RDF. How did you become interested and involved in participating?
A: Sarah and I had attended the RDF while we were still dating. We attended Gerald Dickens’ performance together, and we still have our portrait-- taken in sepia/tintype fashion-- in my office. In addition, I was acting in the production of A Christmas Carol that Performance Riverside used to produce, and I have been good friends with Chuck Spitler—aka Mr. Pickwick—for ages. Dickens seemed to be in my DNA and a perfect fit when I was contacted by Doug Austin, my predecessor in the role, to portray good old Boz.

Q: What do you like about being in the character of Charles Dickens?
A: I love that, as Dickens, you can interact with Festival goers and students, discuss Dickens’ works and life, and plant the seeds of social awareness. Dickens created such an amazing array of characters that everyone is able to relate, in some way to a struggle they might have gone through. Much like Shakespeare, many of the ills that Dickens confronted are still with us, so his works are still amazingly relevant.

Q: Do you have a favorite Dickens novel? Why that one?
A: A Christmas Carol. I think, even though most critics are quick to point out how dark many of his novels are, Dickens was an optimist at heart, and I don’t think you can have a more optimistic tale of redemption than that of someone whose life’s work is so abominable that he is headed straight to the southern reaches of the afterlife, receives a divine warning, and immediately changes his heart condition—and backs it up with deeds—and is recognized, in the sunset of his life as the greatest friend to humanity of his age.

Q: Dickens created a myriad of amazing characters with whimsical names. Do you have a favorite Dickens character? Why is that your favorite?
A: I’ll have to go with one of CD’s first creations: Samuel Pickwick, Esq. Fun name, fun character and still gets in some jabs at society. What more could you ask for?

Q: Is there anything else you’d like to say about Dickens or the Festival?
A: I’m very excited about the direction the Festival is going, with more opportunities for a truly interactive experience for festival patrons, especially for children. Dickens truly cared for the well-being of children, almost above all else, and it makes me proud to be a part of what’what’s going on with RDF. I think Charles would be proud, too.

Learn more about Charles Dickens and his era from our 2012 Lecturers

Once again, the Dickens Festival will offer a program of lectures to entertain and educate you with information about Charles Dickens and his era.

Jonathan Lee will give an overview of Dickens’ life and career in the ever-popular “Dickens 101” lecture. Jonathan is a graduate student at UC Riverside, currently writing his dissertation on Victorian narrative techniques. This will be Jonathan’s second year giving this lecture.

Barbara Keller will once again lecture on the topic “History of Tea and Tea Drinking.” She intends to focus on the great tea merchants of the Victorian Age and their legacy. Barbara is a founding member of the Friends of the Dickens Project, the support organization for the Dickens Universe conference. Barbara gave a similar lecture at Dickens Festival 2011, which was very well attended.

Margaret Loose will give the Age of Dickens lecture on the topic “Victorian Women’s Poetry.” Margaret is an assistant professor of English at UC San Diego. She received her Ph.D. in English from the University of Iowa. She is a frequent presenter at the Dickens Universe conference at UC Santa Cruz. Margaret is a specialist in Victorian literature, particularly in the poetry of Victorian working-class women.

These lectures will be informational and designed for a general audience. Come and enjoy! Each lecturer will be happy to answer your questions after their presentation.

by Susan Purkart, Education Committee Chair

Hotel Rates January 6-8, 2012

A limited number of hotel rooms are available to Festival attendees at special rates* (subject to change without notice). In order to receive the group rate, guests should make inquiries and reservations early by contacting the hotel directly and identifying themselves as members of the Dickens Festival group. Guests are responsible for all costs incurred while staying at any of these establishments. The Dickens Festival assumes no responsibility for arrangements, accommodations, or costs.

Comfort Inn
$70.00* for single/double
1590 University Avenue
(less than 2 miles from the Riverside Convention Center)
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 683-6000
Map

Marriott Riverside
$99.00* for single/double (online reservations)
3400 Market Street
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 784-8000
Map

The Mission Inn Hotel and Spa
Starting at $139.00* for single/double
3649 Mission Inn Avenue
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 784-0300
Map

Prices quoted do not include local and state taxes.

Meet and Greets

Come meet Dickens Festival board members and characters at the Barnes and Noble at the Galleria at Tyler in Riverside. Our events are on the following Saturdays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and everyone is encouraged to come in costume.

Dates and Themes are listed below:

November 12
A visit with Mr. Dickens
and Mr. Pickwick
and RDF Bookfair fundraiser.

December 10
A visit with Queen Victoria

Book Discussion Group

Both Dickens’s first Christmas book, A Christmas Carol, and his second, The Chimes, were best sellers dealing with significant social issues of his times. Professor Cindy Bendshadler from Riverside Community College will lead a discussion of these books. Join the book discussion to read these short works in a one-volume edition supplied to each discussion member. The book discussion will take place AFTER the Festival on four Saturdays, Jan. 14, 21, 28 & Feb. 4—1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Location: Riverside Downtown Library, 3581 Mission Inn Ave, Riverside. Cost: $15—registration includes a copy of the book and the study guide. To register: call S. Purkart, 951.788.7008. Hurry—space is limited!

Tea's host, Mr. Treacle

The Royal Victorian Tea Room & Music Hall will again be held at the First Congregational Church located at the corner of Mission Inn Avenue & Lemon Street featuring Mr. Treacle and his cast of colorful characters who will entertain Her Majesty Queen Victoria at special Queen’s Teas. In addition to the rousing entertainment, costumed servers will pamper guests with homemade traditional hot and cold tea delicacies such as sandwiches, scones, fruit, assorted other items and, of course, a pot of hot tea.

Three special Queen’s Teas are scheduled:
Saturday, January 7 at 11:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 8 at 3:00 p.m.

New this year are “Haunted Teas.” What will Mr. Treacle and the Music Hall cast do when they are set upon by the ghost of Mr. Jacob Marley, rattling his chains and demanding tea? Will they run? Will they hide? Will they go and fetch him a pot? In the meantime, the show must go on....mustn’t it? Join us for screams, scones and a frighteningly good time when the cast presents “A Dickens of a Haunt.”

Haunted Teas
Saturday, January 7 at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 8 at 12:30 p.m.

Your Servers

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED
For reservations and information call Janet (951) 213-6297

Get Your Dickens Diary early!

If you sign up to receive your Dickens Diary via email you will receive the full color edition several days before those who opt for the mailed version. Receiving the Diary through email also helps us cut our printing and mailing costs and those dollars can then be spent on additional features for the Festival. In addition to these benefits, you can also say you’re helping to save a tree!

2011 -2012
Dance Classes

Robin Bancroft, Riverside Dickens Festival Dance Mistress, is again offering dance classes in preparation for Mr. Fezziwig’s Ball on Saturday, January 7, 2012.

Classes will be held from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the All Saints Episcopal Church located at 3847 Terracina Drive in Riverside, and are $7 per person, per session.

Classes will be held:

October 12th, 19th and 26th
November 2nd, 9th, 16th and 30th
December 7th, 14th and 21st
January 4th
Mock Ball – TBA

  Pickwick's Pub Night Dinner Theater Fundraiser

Pickwick’s Cringing Christmas Carol Clap-Trap
A Whole Lot of Foolishness and Fun!

Following the previous two year’s hit shows at Pickwick’s Pub Night, Riverside native and theatre professional, Patricia Scarborough is back to bring us a new music hall show for Pickwick’s Pub Night Dinner Theatre fundraiser at the Riverside Convention Center on Friday, January 6. In the great British tradition, members of the Musical Hall Troupe will entertain the audience with a multitude of silliness, wisecracking comedy, absurd and eccentric costumes, and sing-alongs to celebrate and lambast Dickens' most well-loved and hated story, A Christmas Carol.

Guests will be greeted at the door by Mr. Pickwick and Mr. Dickens. A reception and no-host bar will be available from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. followed by a four-course prime rib dinner. The performance will begin at approximately 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $75.00 per person. Click here for a downloadable and printable ticket order form, or call the Festival office at (951) 781-3168 or 800-430-4140.

All proceeds from this fundraiser will help to support the many activities sponsored by the Riverside Dickens Festival on January 7 and 8 and throughout the year.

A Visit with Queen Victoria

On December 10 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. members of the public are invited to visit with Queen Victoria at a “Meet and Greet” at the Barnes and Noble bookstore at the Galleria at Tyler in Riverside. The Queen, portrayed by Janet Clark, will be wearing one of her stunning costumes, which she makes herself. In a recent interview Janet was asked about her costumes.

Queen Victoria wearing the sash and star from the Order of the Garter

Q: Your costumes are gorgeous. Tell us how you go about researching and putting them together.
A: Thank you. I’ve been sewing since my mother taught me when I was 9, and my sister is one of the country’s experts on heirloom sewing, so I guess it runs in the family. I started making Victorian clothing for my friend when she became a Civil War re-enactor in 1999, so I had some idea of how the clothing was constructed in those days—a lot different from modern clothing. But when I got the job as Queen Victoria it raised the stakes considerably! I started digging through my “royal library” of books on royal costumes and especially Queen Victoria’s clothes ca. 1860, the era we re-enact at the Festival. There are paintings and even some early photographs of her, and one of my books even has pictures of some of her clothing from museum exhibits. My riding habit, for example, is copied from a picture of the one designed for her to wear while reviewing the troops. When Victoria came to the throne there was no such thing as a female military uniform, so something had to be created for her. The dark navy with red collar and cuffs was the basis for what is still known as the “Windsor Jacket”, worn by members of the royal family when in residence at Windsor today.

Queen Victoria and her court prepare to meet guests at afternoon tea

There is more information available online, and I was even lucky enough to get to see an exhibit of costumes from The Young Victoria up close at FDIM (Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising). Movies are also another source; one of my gowns is almost a complete reproduction of one in the movie Victoria and Albert (BBC, 2001), which I absolutely loved. All the gowns are technically period reproduction clothing, constructed and fitted according to the way women’s clothing was made at the time.

The tiaras and royal jewelry I wear were ordered from a shop in London that reproduces pieces from the royal collection. I have only ordered pieces which Victoria actually wore, such as the diamond fringe tiara she inherited from her uncle, or the ruby and diamond Oriental Circlet and the diamond and sapphire tiaras Prince Albert designed for her. The sash and star from the Order of the Garter are faithful reproductions as well. In some cases I have to make an educated guess at what’s appropriate for the time and Queen Victoria’s station in life, but it’s been a lot of fun pulling together a wardrobe for Her Majesty. This fall I’m taking an embroidery class from the Royal School of Needlework, and hope to add some embroidered accessories to the outfits in future years.

Queen Victoria Meets Mission Control

An aerospace engineer who worked in Mission Control on the Space Shuttle and currently works on defense satellites in real life, Janet Clark portrays Queen Victoria for the Riverside Dickens Festival. The research and preparation for the role of the Queen is a lot like the detailed investigation and research she does at work. She makes all her costumes, which she describes as a form of engineering, involving design, measurement, materials, construction, modifications and function. Here are some highlights from a recent Q & A session with Janet.

Q: When and how did you become interested and involved in the Riverside Dickens Festival?
A: I attended my first Riverside Dickens Festival in 2002, although I had attended one in Galveston, Texas in the early 80s when I lived in Houston. I found out about the one in Riverside from a friend of mine who is a Civil War re-enactor. The first time I attended I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, but I loved it and have been back every year since.

Q: What interested you about Queen Victoria that caused you to want to portray her?
A: I have always loved history, an interest I got from my father. I especially love British Royal history; I remember reading a book about Henry VIII in about the 6th grade and was fascinated with the palaces, the way of life, the clothing—the royal mystique. Over the years I’ve read just about every book I could find on the Royal Family and have traveled to London many times to see the royal venues and imagine the history which has taken place over the centuries. Queen Victoria reigned during a period of great change; the Industrial Revolution set the stage for so much of our lives today. She and Prince Albert in a generation revolutionized the whole image of the Royal Family, restoring respect for the monarch and setting the standards of conduct for all her subjects at an all-time high. Much of it may seem old fashioned today, but at the time these were new ideas. Most of our modern customs regarding the celebration of weddings and Christmas, for example, originated in Victorian times as did our notion of the family unit as a nurturing and supportive structure for its members, or the idea that women should have some rights. I think it’s important to bring this history to life and perhaps interest others in exploring this era as well.

Q: What do you like about portraying the Queen?
A: The children. I love to see the expressions on their faces when they see the royal party! Adults know it’s all make-believe but the children are awed by all the glamour and the pageantry. They think they’ve really seen Queen Victoria. Maybe it will inspire them one day to read Dickens and learn about Queen Victoria and her era. I hope so!

Queen Victoria and her Court

Q: Do you have a favorite Dickens novel? Why this one?
A: Yes, I love A Christmas Carol. I grew up watching the Alastair Sim version of the story in black and white, and later became an annual devotee of the George C. Scott and Patrick Stewart versions as well. I must watch each one at least three times during the Christmas season, and will attend a live performance as well if asked! It’s a great story and gets me in the Christmas spirit every time.

Q: Anything else you’d like to share?
A: I’m really looking forward to the Festival in 2012, especially with its theme of A Christmas Carol. And there are a few new Christmassy gowns in the queue for Her Majesty to wear! I hope everyone will come and have a great time.

Who is the Guy in the White Tights?

One of Dickens’ most colorful and memorable characters is Samuel Pickwick, Esq. Chuck Spitler portrays Mr. Pickwick (in his white tights) at the Riverside Dickens Festival. Chuck is a retired teacher who is pursuing acting full time. In addition to performing in local theatrical productions, he has appeared on the television hit Glee and sitcom Parks and Recreation. He has also appeared in murder mystery dinner theatre productions and the United States of Terra.

Q: How did you become involved in the Riverside Dickens Festival?
A: I attended a pre-Festival meeting 15 years ago and volunteered for the Festival. This is my 14th year as Mr. Pickwick. I’ve been in charge of Pub Night and enjoy being part of the Festival.

Q: Do you have a favorite Dickens novel? And why?
A: My favorite novel is A Christmas Carol. I’ve been Mr. Fezziwig a number of times for Riverside Community Players. My second is Pickwick Papers…what a surprise!

Q: You do such a great job as Mr. Pickwick. What is your acting background?
A: I have no formal training for acting but I’ve had a lot of roles at Riverside Community Players. I truly enjoy being part of the Festival. It’s incredible working with and being part of this family of performers and volunteers—some people I only see once a year.

Q: What do you like about portraying Mr. Pickwick? Are you in real life at all like the fictional Samuel Pickwick, Esq.?
A: I do SO enjoy portraying Mr. Pickwick because he is, indeed a lot like me. We both enjoy travel and meeting new people. We both feel that the learning process is a never-ending adventure. We both highly value friendship, loyalty and trustworthiness. Both Mr. Pickwick and I try to keep a positive outlook on life, even when faced with adversity.

Q: Tell us about your costume. What’s with the white tights?
A: Now, about those tights…it has taken me years to get Mr. Pickwick’s costume just right, down to the smallest detail. I have based it on Dickens’ descriptions and on the classic illustrations found in The Pickwick Papers. When I first started to portray Mr. Pickwick, the Internet was not yet commonly used, so my search for the perfect costume often meant driving around to various shops or trying to find things through mail-order catalogs. But now the Internet and eBay have made it possible to find the perfect final touches. Many people ask me about Mr. Pickwick’s tights. I wear them to be true to Dickens’ descriptions, but I must admit, the tights have been the most challenging costume piece to get just right. Although I think my current version is quite true to Dickens, my search continues to find tights that would make Mr. Pickwick proud while not causing concern to the general public!

2011 Festival Favorite Returns as Ebenezer Scrooge

Christopher Yates returns to the Riverside Dickens Festival after a sterling performance as Barnaby Rudge, the lead character in the featured novel by the same name in the 2011 Festival. Christopher will again appear as the lead character from the featured novel, the more well known, A Christmas Carol. Of course, he will portray Ebenezer Scrooge. He will also portray The Ghost of Christmas Past…on stilts! Christopher is already 6’3” so the use of such a theatrical prop is intended to communicate the foreboding presence and nature of the character and continues the Festival’s willingness to pursue different interpretations of established characters. Whatever the portrayal, it is likely to be nothing other than colorful.

Christopher Yates, originally from New Zealand, is a product of the Wellington Performing Arts Center. An international comic actor and musician with over twenty years full time experience, he has performed on four continents in three different languages. His clients include The Lord Mayor of Sydney, BBC Studios, and the San Francisco 49ers.

Volunteers Have More Fun

The Riverside Dickens Festival is right around the corner! Each year our team of volunteers works together to provide an educational and entertaining festival for the enjoyment of young and old. Throughout the year our volunteers continue to stay active by participating in community events such as the Mayor’s Ball for the Arts and the holiday-time Festival of Lights. We sponsor special speakers and student essay contests—just to name a few. Your help is needed to continue to staff our year-round activities, especially during the upcoming Festival in January. We have a need for many talents—or just your willingness to help. You’ll enjoy the festival even more by being a part of it!

Volunteers are needed during the festival and throughout the year. We need volunteers to serve as:

• Greeters
• Ticket takers
• Information booth workers
• Fashion show assistants
• Security
• Signage
• Set up/take down
• Publicity
• Miscellaneous

Won’t you please join us? To volunteer or to get more information, send an e-mail to info@dickensfest.com, or call the Riverside Dickens Festival office at (951) 781-3168 or Roberta Spieler at (951) 682-3881.

by Carolyn Grant

A Brief History of the
Riverside Dickens Festival

The Riverside Dickens Festival was established in 1992 when Carolyn Grant and Joan Patton convinced the Friends of the Riverside Library that the city needed a literary event. By sheer will and endless hours of hard work these two women and their committee made the first festival happen on a very warm weekend in September. Since then, the Riverside Dickens Festival has established its own board of directors, which raises funds and runs the event entirely with voluntary help. In 1994, the festival was moved to the first weekend in February to coincide with Charles Dickens’ birthday, February 7 (1812). The 2012 festival will be on January 7 and 8.

The festival has grown over the years in stature and significance to become a greatly anticipated family event. The major emphasis is on Charles Dickens and his writings, but Victorian era culture is also broadly embraced. A strong expansion of historical perspectives for the festival includes California and Riverside timelines paralleling Dickens’ life.

Riverside Dickens Festival
Board of Directors
2011 - 2012

President - Kathy Wright
President-elect - Janet Funderburk
Vice President - Bruce Spieler
Secretary - Cecile Johnson
Treasurer - Brenda Beers
Past President - Art Gage
Gerry Bowden
Shelby Craghead
Becky Foreman
Carolyn Grant
Deanne Irwin
Richard Reed
Debbie Walsh
Annmarie Weaver

Dickens Diary is published three times a year by the Riverside Dickens Festival, Inc., at the address below. Editorial submissions and queries may be sent there. We reserve the right to edit submissions.

Some photos are courtesy of John Anderson. Jeffrey the Juggler photo is courtesy of Marshall Holman.

Editor - Marsha Loveridge
Coordinator - Cecile Johnson
Office: (800) 430-4140
or (951) 781-3168
Fax: (951) 781-6817
3585 Main Street, Suite 204
P. O. Box 113
Riverside, CA 92502-0113
Web version by Way To Go! Studios
This is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit
organization, EIN:33-0617090

Thank you to the following supporters of our 2012 Festival!

(current as of late October)

The Royals - $5,000+
Riverside Arts Council • City of Riverside
Supervisor Bob Buster • Supervisor John Tavaglione

Top Hat - $2,500 - $4,999 • Great Expectations $1,500 - $2,499
Kathy Wright & Dwight Tate

Dickens Devotee - $1,000 - $1,499
Gerry Bowden • Carolyn Grant

Friends of Dickens - $500 - $999
Eileen & Stephen Ashwal • Friends of the Riverside Library
Donna Knox • Gresham, Savage, Nolan & Tilden • Doris Morton
Riverside Public Utilities • Premier Service Bank • Annmarie Weaver

Copperfield's Friends - $350 - $499
Chuck Beaty • Ron & Marsha Loveridge

Pip's Patrol - $100-$349
Barnes & Noble Booksellers • Kathleen & John Allavie • Brenda & John Beers
Carol & Henry Tong • Janet & John Gless • Frank & Lucy Heyming • Barbara & Stephen Cockerham
Deborah & William Chamberlain • Lorraine & Richard Anderson • Judith & Phillip Auth
Tracy Kahn & Norman Ellstrand • Becky Foreman • Janet Funderburk • Lindsey & Grey Frandsen
Merla & Barton Gaut • Marjorie & Victor Goodman • Barbara Keller • Jeannene Kelly
Laura & John Klure • Susan Purkart • Mark Rubin • Irene & Rodolfo Ruibal • Doris & Jerome Selmer
Carol & Geza Kisch • Taylor's Appliance (Scott Taylor) • Irmy Tilton • Jan & Al Wainscott
Donna & Richard Wing • Barbara & Tom Taylor

Pickwick's Patrons - $50 - $99
Janet & Cecil Green • Windy Hixson • Hattie Byland • Marilyn Drury-Katillo • Elaine Ford • Elizabeth Herrick
Venita & Kirke Jorgensen • Joy & William Junkert Helene Luley • Susan & Stephen McKee • Gail & Bill Olmsted
Debby & Ken Phillips • Wilma Printy • Sandra & William Schnack • Carolyn Sherman • Judith Vails • Betty Vaughn
Friends of Tiny Tim - $25 - $49 • Holly Gunnette • Dick Haynes • Cindy & Daniel Bendshadler
Jo Ann Coble • Susan & Stephen Davis • William Gardner • Carol & James Hicks • Sally Johnson
Kelly & Charles Noble • Kathryn Safford • Mel Fleming Dauris Slaughter • Marthe Winthrow
Judy Trussell • Deborah Boyd • Arlene Hamilton • Carole Carbone • Lorraine Megowan
Kelly Duir • Susan Davis • Amy & Richard Cardullo • Selina and Phil Bremenstuhl • Nancy Best

In Memory of Ed Casem
Alvord Educators Association
Mary Lacey • Chuck Beaty • Margaret & Velda Goe • Orison Turner
Cal State Fullerton Philanthropic Foundation

Pickwick’s Pub Night Table Sponsors
Magnolia Rotary ClubCity of Riverside

There is still time to contribute to a successful Dickens Festival
If your name isn't here, you still have a chance to support the 2012 Riverside Dickens Festival
by mailing your tax deductible check to:
The Riverside Dickens Festival, Inc, P.O. Box 113, Riverside, CA 92502-0113
The Riverside Dickens Festival, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, EIN:33-0617090

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