Event date: Sunday, April 17,
2011
Event place:
Redlands, CA
Buffalo Blues
is Happening at the Museum
The Buffalo Blues Band will perform live at the
San
Bernardino
County Museum on Sunday, April 17,
2011 from
1 to 3pm during “It’s Happening Here!” This special event
is included with paid museum admission.
The Buffalo Blues Band was started in 2005 at the
Johnston Center for Integrative Studies at the
University of Redlands. Their music is influenced by blues, rock and
roll, R and B, and a little country. They are said to be a “high energy” band,
with accomplished vocals, tasty and testy guitar, tight rhythms and hot harp.
Band members are Robert Shepherd (vocals/guitar), Kathy Ogren (vocals), Clayton
Crawford (guitar), Lynn Berkeley Krantz (vocals), Gary Weghorst (drums), Jeff
Wilson (bass), and Mike Stevenson (harmonica).
This “Happening” is planned in conjunction with the museum’s current
special exhibit, “Turn, Turn, Turn: Social Movements, 1965 to 1975.” “Chicano
Photographer” in the Schuiling Gallery is a fascinating collection of images by
professional photographer Jesús Manuel Mena Garza. Tour the
“Scene in the Sun,” and be a part of “Community Chronicles” in the Fisk
Gallery.
As part of this event, the Johnston Center for Integrative Studies students will share
their original prose in response to the exhibit, and
University of Redlands
REACH
program mentor students will share artwork created by Court Schools students as
a part of this event.
“Make the scene, and share your experiences during this important time in
history,” said Curator of History Michele Nielsen. “That's what ‘Community
Chronicles’ is all about. Were you involved in a social movement? Do
you have memories of this fascinating, often turbulent, and world-changing
time? Come and be a part of this ‘Happening’
yourself! “
After visitors have had the chance to enjoy the students’ work, the
“Happening” will continue from 3 to 5pm when visitors can express themselves by
creating a piece of art that reflects their experiences or memories, make a
handbill, or compose a line of prose inspired by the exhibit or this event.
Visitors who create an artwork or narrative will have the
option of having their piece displayed in the exhibit this
spring.
“Sometimes when we observe how other people are inspired by events or by
history, our own desire to speak out for a cause rises up,” said Curator of
Education Jolene Redvale. “This is a chance for individuals to express
themselves and share their thoughts with the community. How are you
inspired?”
“Iconic events like the Vietnam War, and protest and advocacy
by individuals and groups, brought changes to our society through the human
rights and civil rights movements,” continued Nielsen. “But there were many
other movements and organizations at work for change, too. Perhaps you were
a member of the Brown Berets, or a part of AIM—the American Indian Movement, or SNCC—the
Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee. Were you at Stonewall, or did
you participate in a teach-in on the first Earth Day in April of
1970? Many people in our region have a connection to these and other
movements and events, and their stories are a part of our collective
story. The exhibit itself features images to start the
dialog. It's your first-hand experiences and accounts, that round out
the picture.”
The public is invited to contact Michele Nielsen at (909) 307-2669 ext.
240 or e-mail mnielsen@sbcm.sbcounty.gov if they
have something to share that is related to the exhibit.
The San Bernardino County Museum is at the California
Street
exit from Interstate 10 in Redlands. The museum is open Tuesdays through Sundays and
holiday Mondays from 9am to 5pm. Admission is $8 (adult), $6 (military or
senior), $5 (student) and $4 (child aged 5 to 12). Children under five and
Museum Association members are admitted free. For more information, visit www.sbcountymuseum.org.
The museum is accessible to persons with disabilities. If assistive
listening devices or other auxiliary aids are needed in order to participate in
museum exhibits or programs, requests should be made through Museum Visitor
Services at least three business days prior to your visit. Visitor Services’
telephone number is (909) 307-2669 ext. 229 or TDD (909)
792-1462.
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