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National Blues Museum
National Blues Museum
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dchurch
14 posts
Jan 18, 2016
7:59 PM
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Maybe I missed it somehow but_
I searched the forum and didn’t find anything about the National Blues Museum project in St. Louis, MO.
I visited their website at: https://www.nationalbluesmuseum.org/ and see they are making great progress and plan to open on schedule April 2, 2016
From their site: “When complete, the Museum will include 15,000+ square feet of highly interactive technology and artifact-driven exhibits, a theatre, special event space and classrooms.”
Does anyone here have some inside scoop on the subject?
Naturally, they are accepting donations. Their fund raising slogan is “buck up for the blues” Although I don’t know how much help they need I figured it’s a worthy cause and cracked open the wallet.
If you go to the site and click on “Donate” you will find how you can help out by buying hats, shirts, hoodies… or just give a few bucks. It’s tax deductible…
There is also a link there for donating artifacts. So here’s a chance to share one of your treasures with the rest of the world. I wish I had something cool enough to donate.
I have no connection with the project (other than being a recent donor). I also bought a bunch of "Buck Up" guitar picks to give away and help spread the word.
I’d like to think that many were lost or cheated but not forgotten.
Regards, Dave
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It's about time I got around to this.
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dchurch
35 posts
Mar 22, 2016
8:23 AM
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Hey Folks I just received this update in the mail today.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Erin Williams, Communications Coordinator
National Blues Museum
ewilliams@nationalbluesmuseum.org
(314) 925-0016 x436
National Blues Museum Announces Grand Opening Day Celebration Event
Mayoral ribbon cutting, live performances, and more will be part of the festivities
St. Louis, Mo., March 21, 2016: The National Blues Museum is pleased to announce the lineup of festivities in honor of its Grand Opening Day, taking place on Saturday, April 2.
Sixth and seventh streets between Washington Avenue will be blocked off between 9:00 a.m. and 10:10 a.m. in order to allow for visitors and museum supporters to have space to enjoy the outdoor festivities. The day will begin with a musical procession from the Normandy High School marching band at 9:30 a.m. The band will start marching at the corner of Sixth and Washington Avenue and lead a procession to the front door of the museum.
The procession will be followed by remarks from Chairman of the Board Rob Endicott, Executive Director Dion Brown, and Mayor Francis Slay. After the ribbon cutting, the museum will officially open its doors to the public at 10:00 a.m.
“It has been such a pleasure to see the museum undergo so many phases of growth and development, and to finally arrive at the opening day,” says chairman of the board Rob Endicott. “We greatly appreciate all of the support that has been provided by the City of St. Louis and the State of Missouri, our donors and the general public. We couldn’t be more pleased to share it with the world.”
Once the doors open, there will be an all-day rotation of live entertainment inside the Lumière Place Legends Room until 4:00 p.m. Blues rock band Phi will kick off the day, followed by performances from blues musicians David Dee, Jeremiah Johnson, Marquise Knox, Jim McClaren, Mickey Rogers, and Renee Smith. Rogers, a singer-guitarist, and McClaren, a harmonicist, are both featured within the museum. The concerts will be emceed by Big Llou, host of Sirius XM’s Bluesville channel.
Visitors can also tour artist H.C. Porter’s “Blues @ Home: Mississippi’s Living Blues Legends” exhibition, which will be on view in the Scott and Diane McCuaig and Family Gallery. Porter created 31 paintings of Mississippi-based blues artists and has paired them with oral histories from each subject. The exhibition includes images of world-famous performers, including the late David “Honeyboy” Edwards, the late B.B. King, and Bobby Rush.
“This is a landmark day that will be packed with education and entertainment, and we can’t wait to let visitors explore everything the museum has to offer,” says Executive Director Dion Brown. “This is a place that will enrich the history and culture of not just blues music, but also the city of St. Louis, and we are glad to be a part of the area.”
The museum will charge regular admission, and will remain open until 5 p.m. Information on parking, transportation, lodging, and food can be found on the National Blues Museum’s website at nationalbluesmuseum.org/news/grand-opening-weekend/. For interview and media opportunities, please contact Erin Williams, communications coordinator, at 314-925-0016 x436 or by email at ewilliams@nationalbluesmuseum.org
About the National Blues Museum
The National Blues Museum is the only institution of its kind dedicated exclusively to preserving and honoring the history and legacy of Blues music and its impact on American and world culture. Opening to the public in April 2016 in downtown St. Louis, the museum’s mission is to be the premier entertainment and educational resource focused on the blues as the foundation of American music. Voted as a top travel destination in 2016 by The New York Times, Smithsonian.com, and CNN, the National Blues Museum uses artifact-driven exhibits, live performances and interactive galleries to perpetuate blues culture for future generations of artists, fans and historians. Conveniently located at the center of St. Louis’s convention and tourism district, the museum is within walking distance of the iconic Gateway Arch, the home venues of the MLB’s St. Louis Cardinals and the NHL’s St. Louis Blues, and many other attractions and amenities. For more information, visit www.nationalbluesmuseum.org.
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It's about time I got around to this.
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