Springfield Museums bring back memories for many at Culture & Cocktails social.
SPRINGFIELD - Toys, toys, and more toys, were the main attraction during the Springfield Museums Culture & Cocktails 'Toytopia' social event Thursday at the Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History.
The over-21 crowd enjoyed special hors d'oeuvres by Log Rolling which was included in the ticket price. The menu for the evening includes novelties from A to Z:
- Arcade: Mini Tuna Salad Subs
- Buzz Light Year's balsamic bruchetta
- Go Broke: General Tso's Chicken Tempura
- Jack in the Box: Tempura Green Beans with Ranch
- Lego: Goat Cheese and Pear with Arugula flat bread
- Lincoln Logs: Churro Logs with Marinara
- Mr. Potato Head Dippers
- Pacman Meatballs
- Zoltar: Samosas with Cucumber yogurt dip
Guests enjoyed a trip down memory lane with toys from many toymakers including Hasbro, Duncan Yo-Yo, Schleich, Breyer, Crayola, and Lincoln Logs.
Of particular interest to the Springfield Museums, the exhibit includes many toys and games that were part of Milton Bradley, a toy company founded right here in Springfield by lithographer Milton Bradley in the late 1800s.
As with all Culture & Cocktails events, drinks are available for purchase. This evening's special drink is Magic 8 Ball Sangria.
Organizers estimated more than 250 visitors attended the three-hour social event. Thursday night sponsors included The Republican and PeoplesBank.
