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Fullerton Museum Center Re-Opens newest exhibit ‘Have Blues, Will Travel’

07.21.21

The Fullerton Museum Center is excited to welcome the community back to its re-opening with its newest exhibit “Have Blues, Will Travel." Opening Night is slated for Saturday, July 24, with a reception from 6 pm to 9 p.m. and will feature live music by Sista Jean's Blues Machine. 

This high-energy act is led by Jean McClain aka Pepper Mashay, an American soul, house, and dance music singer-songwriter who has had success as a touring and studio performer, as well as a session player for such luminaries as Tina Turner, Mick Jagger, Cher, Lenny Kravitz, and more. Admission is free to past museum members; $20 for adults and $10 for children 5 to 18 years old for non-members. While the event will evoke a festive atmosphere, CDC Covid-19 guidelines will still be maintained.

“Have Blues, Will Travel” is based on the Negro Motorist Green Book (or simply Green Book) published from 1936-1966 to aid Black motorists during the Jim Crow era. Many blues musicians found safe places to lodge, dine, and perform by referencing the Green Book. Since Black artists were not paid royalties on their songs in the way Caucasian musicians were, touring was among the only ways to make money from their music. However, moving about the country as a Black person, especially in the American south, was incredibly dangerous. On the road, they were faced with segregation laws everywhere they went; intense prejudice; and even violence in some cases.

In popular culture, the well-received 2018 film "Green Book", directed by Peter Farrelly, garnered critical praise and proceeded to win numerous accolades, including an Academy Award for Best Picture. Although this cinematic gem is informative, it leaves out several details about discrimination against Black people during the Great Migration and emphasized a white savior narrative. With the usage of artifacts, photographs, and songs, "Have Blues Will Travel" encapsulates the true struggle that Black blues musicians faced and illustrates that the Green Book was much more than a travel guide, but more of a lifesaving tool. 

The "Have Blues Will Travel" exhibit was created in partnership with the National Blues Museum and graduate students from the University of Missouri at St. Louis and will be on view at the Fullerton Museum Center for the Summer of 2021.

Due to reduced funding as a consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic, the museum will be operating on a modified schedule. Gallery and Gift Shop hours are as follows:

Thursdays: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Fridays: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Saturdays: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.,

Gallery Admission will be $10 for adults and $5 for children 5 through 18 years of age. Visit fullertonmuseum.com for updates and more information.

 

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Pop-In @Nordstrom Celebrates Disney Mickey & Friends

07.21.21

This Friday, July 23rd, Pop-In@Nordstrom will be debuting its latest shop with Disney Mickey & Friends. Celebrate friendship with a unique assortment of limited edition pieces and iconic treasures that feature the Sensational Six Crew: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Pluto, and Goofy. There are more than 1,000 items to discover from apparel to décor, beauty to accessories, and so much more. 

Pop-In@Nordstrom Celebrates Mickey & Friends will house a selection of upcycled and pre-owned apparel along with non-vintage fashion choices from brands like Levi’s, Crocs, and Champion. Accessorize with phone cases by CASTEiFY, hats by Love Your Melon, or pieces by Diamond Supply Co. and Herschel. Choose from an array of home and lifestyle brands like Society6, Barefoot Dreams, and Select Brands that feature all your favorite characters. 

Grab your friends and step into the world of Disney with the latest shop launching this Friday, July 23rd that will go through Sunday, September 12th. Available at select Nordstrom stores and online at Nordstrom.com/pop

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