In a first-of-its-kind exhibition in Chicago, the Museum of Broadcast Communications (MBC), 360 N. State St., will present “A Salute to Advertising’s Greatest Icons,” running through Oct. 31.
Among the “30-second stars” and brands being showcased during the exhibition are General Mills’ Pillsbury Doughboy and Jolly Green Giant; Kellogg’s Tony the Tiger (Frosted Flakes); Snap, Crackle & Pop (Rice Krispies) and the Keebler Elves (Keebler); McDonald’s Ronald McDonald; Procter & Gamble’s Mr. Clean; 9 Lives’ Morris the Cat, StarKist’s Charlie the Tuna and S.C. Johnson’s Raid Bugs.
A VIP exhibition opening reception will take place Friday, May 8 at 5:30 p.m. in the museum’s new Paul M. Lisnek Gallery. VIP Tickets are $150 for the reception and awards presentation. Tickets to the awards presentation only are $75; visit www.museum.tv.