Local Bands Take Over Galleries
In the late 2000s, a new type of music dropped into the YouTube playlists of students everywhere: Chillwave. The dreamy, retro pop sound is often accompanied by a lo-fi aesthetic, mellow vocals, and an overwhelming sense of nostalgia. Fashionista Boyfriend, the brainchild of Casey Groat, is no exception. His debut album, Last Night, oozes atmosphere from a bygone era — be it a fuzzy summer memory or a momentary microgenre.
E. B. Crocker: The Fifth Associate
Leland Stanford stood over what soon be the First Transcontinental Railroad, hemmed in by a crowd of jubilant workers, railroad officials, and two imposing locomotives. A telegraph wire ran from the silver maul in his hands to a single railroad spike. Millions of dollars, almost two decades of work, and an inconceivable amount of human suffering had led to this moment. Stanford grasped the maul and swung…
New building. New logo. New possibilities.
It’s been 44 years since the Museum opened. In those four decades, it’s expanded from a small, brick building to the largest cultural institution within a 150-mile radius. Its collection has grown from 1,000 items — mostly from the Americas — to over 30,000 objects from six different continents. However, the Museum isn’t just a passive, cultural repository. On average, 3,000 people connect with the Museum through its programs each year…
Beading workshop slated for February 17 at the Museum of the Red River
The Museum of the Red River will host a beading workshop on September 15, from 10 am to 3:00 pm. Attendees will learn how to use a strong, versatile beading technique known as the brick stitch to create a pair of earrings. The program costs $45 and all supplies are provided. The class will…
Museum staff expecting another big year for major summer program
Staff at the Museum of the Red River are bracing for a record number of participants for Dino Camp (ages 4 to 8), one of its annual summer programs. The predicted increase is based on several factors including the release of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom…