Local cartoonist subject of next CRF Museum program
Scott Brown was one of America’s greatest cartoonists; he also was a beloved small-town soda shop philosopher. Brown’s Soda Shop in Mansfield was a local landmark featuring Scott Brown’s poster-sized cartoons in the window and chocolate soda on Route 30. He is the focus of the Cleo Redd Fisher Museum’s next speaker series on Monday, March 18 at 7 p.m.
Brown’s grandson Chris Kuntz spent three years researching his story and walking in his shoes. The result was the book “Scott Brown: Cartoonist.” Kuntz’s presentation, The Power of Family Story, tells tales from his personal journey. Listeners will be encouraged to capture their own family story. His program is complete with both funny and serious stories, cartoons, artwork, and history.
Kuntz is a Seattle-based author, artist and surgeon. In addition to being Brown’s grandson, he is the son of a general surgeon and writer. Originally an educator, Kuntz began his second career in medicine, becoming an eye surgeon and specializing in cataract surgery. His book “Scott Brown: Cartoonist” will be available for sale and signing following the program.
The museum’s speaker series will wrap up next month on April 22 with an in-depth look at the legendary football coach Paul Brown. The speaker series is held in the lecture hall of the Cleo Redd Fisher Museum at 203 E. Main St. in Loudonville. The series is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the event beginning at 7 p.m. For more information on the museum and activities, call 419-994-4050 or visit www.crfmuseum.com.
