Jack Durant Author at Marshall Shore: Retro Spectacular March 8th

Marshall Shore: Retro Spectacular
 From Durant's to a Castle

Mabel Leo, author of the Jack Durant Series (yes--The notable Phoenix restaurant) will be speaking. Hear how Leo uncovered the secrets behind the mysterious Jack Durant of the Durant’s Restaurant! 

Marshall Shore: Retro Spectacular will cover an adventures that includes Toverea Castle and other more.

Don’t miss this informative talk and book signing....
Time: Thursday, March 8th, 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Location: Phoenix Metro Retro
708 W. Hazelwood St.
Price: $7.00

Winnie Ruth Judd Tour

Tickets available at Eventbrite. http://www.
Tickets available at Eventbrite. 

Bus Tour Follows the Footsteps of Infamous Winnie Ruth Judd
and the Phoenix Trunk Murders

Marshall Shore steeps himself in the history of Phoenix that others might overlook: the cultural anomalies, the fads, the dreamers, the artists and the eccentrics that provide a unique window into our city’s past. One such character was the infamous Phoenix trunk murderer, Winnie Ruth Judd.

Back in 1931, the nation was rocked by the grisly details of this gruesome crime. On October 16, 1931, Winnie purportedly killed her two roommates, one of the bodies was cut up, both were stuffed into trunks, and taken by train to Los Angeles. It was a big job for a small woman, and the twisted tale of adultery, jealousy and murder was complicated by rumors, speculation and uncertainty. Bits and pieces of the story continue to come to light, even to this day.

“As I talk with people in my research, the most interesting things come to light, ” said Marshall, “Just recently, my phone rang and someone began telling me about the Winnie Ruth Judd victim that was cut up in their house’s basement.”

Sunday, April 1st, in true Marshall Shore style, he’s hosting a bus tour to commemorate the historical crime. The tour runs from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, and begins and ends at the historic MacAlpine’s Coffee Shoppe and Soda Fountain Coffee Shop on 7th Street. The bus will travel along the old Brill trolley line, which will give tour-goers an idea of the shape and size of Phoenix back in Winnie’s day. Other stops will include the houses where she lived and where she met Jack Holleran, a well-known Phoenix businessman with whom she had an adulterous affair; the Grunow Clinic (still a medical clinic!) where she worked; the house where the murders took place; the train station where she attempted to board with the oozing trunks; and the old Maricopa County Courthouse where the trial took place.

Marshall promises a few surprise stops along the way and tour participants will be among the first to hear about details in the story that have recently come to light. The tour will cover more information than found in any book, and Marshall will reveal a little known connection to the story that explains why MacApline’s was chosen as the meeting place.

Tickets available at Eventbrite

Phoenix in the Centennial

@ Phoenix Metro Retro

708 W. Hazelwood

Melrose District

Thursday, February 9

7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

$7.00 at the door

Join Marshall Shore: RetroSpectacular (New Times Best Unofficial Phoenix Historian – 2011) for a look at the “C’s” of Arizona. Along with Marshall, join Jim McPherson, Suad Mahmuljin, and J. Seth Anderson – authors of Downtown Phoenix by Arcadia Publishing for an evening of celebrating the history of Phoenix in this Arizona Centennial year.

Gatsby Style! Phoenix in the 20s

January 9, 2012

Marshall Shore: retro Spectacular presentsGatsby Style! Phoenix in the 20s @ Phoenix Metro Retro, 708 W. Hazelwood, Melrose District, Thursday, January 12, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., $7.00 at the door

Join Marshall Shore: RetroSpectacular (New Times Best Unofficial Phoenix Historian – 2011) for a look back at the idiosyncratic Phoenix places and events that informed one of the greatest style decades of the past. Marshall shares stories about the Riverside Ballroom, Prohibition in Phoenix, the history of KOY – our first radio station, the curious tradition of the Masque of the Yellow Moon, the Powderpuff Derby, and more.

Retro Holiday Extravaganza

Dec 8th, from 6-9 is a free Retro/ Modern Holiday open house and party at Phoenix Metro Retro (708 W. Hazelwood St.) Featuring history vignettes by Marshall Shore: Retro Spectacular , Travis Smith signing “Kitschmasland!”, and a market of Retro/ Modern gifts for the Holiday Season.

Come stop by and learn, gather, shop for the Retro/ Modern perfect Holiday gift.

Chainsaws Created an Arizona Icon...

But which one?

Find out at Marshall Shore: Retro Spectacular @ Phoenix Metro Retro, 708 W Hazelwood St. Thurs, Nov 10. Show starts at 7p.

Marshall Shore named the Best Unofficial Phoenix Historian by the Phx New Times, host this live show about Arizona's Pop Culture. Come on out and sit in great retro seats and learn cool stuff about the place where you live and a state about to celebrate 100 years. Show starts at 7p and admission is only $7.

Winnie Ruth Judd/ Trunk Murders Bus Tour

Sunday, October 16
80th Anniversary of Phoenix’s Infamous Trunk Murders!
RetroSpectacular: Winnie Ruth Judd Bus Tour
Where: Meet at MacAlpine’s Soda Fountain to board the bus
When: 3:00 – 6:00 pm
Tickets

Relax and let someone else drive, while Marshall escorts us down the twisted streets, and behind the closed doors of the most grisly murder from Phoenix’ past. Did she do it? Was she insane? You be the judge.