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The Tommy Stathes Cartoon Carnival is a series dedicated to showing rare, unusual, forgotten, and now rarely seen animation classics—mostly from the 1910s through the 1950s, and on real film—from the 16mm film archives of historian Tommy José Stathes. The first Carnival program screened in the backyard tent of Goodbye Blue Monday in Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York City, in June of 2009...and the rest is history! Whether live or online screenings, guests are treated to a surprise potpourri of carefully curated selections (no advertised titles!) with topical, seasonal, or just-for-fun program themes as the only hint. It's a unique experience you're sure to enjoy.

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Welcome

A mission to preserve our animated heritage. Video by Dan Karlok.

An Average Night

One of our outdoor summer programs in Brooklyn, NY. Video by Jim Gisriel.

The Documentary

Informative fun for all the world to see. Video by Andrew T. Smith.

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The next program...
Cartoon Carnival #98: Scary Town

at Rubulad
Sunday, October 24th, 2021 (see below for schedule)

Advance tickets available here. 
Bushwick, Brooklyn venue address is shared after tickets are purchased. Or, inquire and RSVP with [email protected]

It's time for two big batches of 16mm (no digital!) animated cartoons from the 1920s through the 1950s, straight from the Tommy José Stathes Archives—screened *in person* on Rubulad's silver screen!

For program #98, we're hosting *two entirely unique* programs of creepy, spooky animated oddities and curiosities in celebration of the Halloween season. This scary selection features many Cartoon Carnival mainstays...from silent era superstars Felix the Cat and Koko the Clown, to later Golden Age favorites such as Betty Boop, Popeye and many others.

Be sure to bring all your family and friends out for this much-anticipated opportunity to see these classic and now-rare cartoons the way they were meant to be seen—projected on 'reel' film, and enjoyed with a physical audience!

Rubulad will have bar refreshments and some light snacks available (typically regular and vegetarian hot dogs, possibly also hamburgers). Please support the venue for all drinks consumed. Bar/food are cash only.

-This show WILL sell out -
We have a limited capacity. You and your friends must grab advance tickets quickly, while you still can!
https://withfriends.co/event/12774931/16mm_cartoon_carnival_98_scary_town
~Arrive on time for good seats~

Schedule
First program
3pm seating and 1/4 happy hour for our first program.
3:15pm introductions and cartoons begin.
(attendees staying only for the first program must exit by 5:45pm)

Second program
6pm seating and 1/4 happy hour for our second program.
6:15pm introductions and cartoons begin.
(attendees must exit by 8:30pm so we can break down for an unrelated event happening in the same space at 9pm)

Note: If you plan to attend both screenings (each will have different films!) you must have separate tickets for both events!

NO EARLY BIRDS!
We can only let our 3pm guests enter at 3pm, and we can only let our 6pm guests enter at 6pm. If you are a 3pm guest and also have a ticket for the 6pm program, you may stay in the space.

Safety protocols
1. The venue and this event are only open to guests with proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
2. Masks are required while in the space, unless you are momentarily drinking or eating. For everyone's safety, please wear a mask otherwise. Thank you!