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(Peru, IN Tribune photo by Rob Edwards)

August 3 , 2008 - Cole Porter Birthplace Webmaster

Arletta Reith of A Ladies Touch Painting was featured in the spring 2008 issue of Professional Painting Contractor Magazine for her work on the Cole Porter Birthplace. Read article in PDF format

August 1 , 2008 - Cole Porter Birthplace Webmaster

Take a look at the all new Cole Porter Online Archive site: www.ColePorterOnline.com

June 30 , 2008 - Cole Porter Birthplace Webmaster

Suzanne and Steve Smith, of Wabash, Indiana, and Kirk and Pam Smith of Franklin, MA, commissioned two dolls designed to duplicate the baby and toddler Cole Porter. These dolls were donated to the Birthplace for display. To achieve the likeness of Cole, Suzanne had two early Porter Family photos enhanced and submitted them to "My Twin" doll making company.

Sewing of the intricate clothing worn by the dolls was done by Lora Glazier of Wabash.

June 2 , 2008 - Cole Porter Birthplace Webmaster

Night and Day (A Soapy Cole)

This year, Ole Olsen is offering the timeless works of Cole Porter in a soap opera setting. Writer/director Kurt Schindler is exploring the intermingled lives of two families: The Gardners and The Stones. Due to increased attendance each year, the show will be held at Ivy Tech Campus of Peru. Show dates are June 14, 20, & 21 at 8 pm and June 15 at 2 pm. Please call 473-9183 (Nancy at the Miami County Museum) or 472-2510 (Brenn at It's New To You) to make reservations.

June 1 , 2008 - Cole Porter Birthplace Webmaster

The Cole Porter Birthplace Restoration Committee is currently undergoing changes. Please stay tuned for our updated roster.

December 20, 2007 - Cole Porter Birthplace Webmaster

Wishing everyone happy holidays and a wonderful New Year. We look forward to many exciting developments in the year to come.

December 7, 2007 - Cole Porter Restoration (CPR :) committee member

On December 3 the Birthplace received a $1,000 grant from the Northern Indiana Community Foundation. That same week Construction started on the former drug lab. Our plan is to turn this area into living space and kitchen quarters for the bed & breakfast. Stay tuned for updates.

November 26, 2007 - Cole Porter Birthplace Webmaster

We are extremely excited to have the new street signs up and a corresponding story in the Kokomo Tribune last week. A great big thank you goes out to the Miami County Tourism Bureau for sponsoring these new signs! Look for more site updates to come.

Prior BLOG entries archived HERE