Tuesday
Jan262010
On a Musical Note ...
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 04:28PM
The GRAMMY Museum at L.A. Live is one of Los Angeles' best-kept secrets. But word is about to get out, once the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards are broadcast live from across the street at Staples Center this Sunday.
The museum is a surprisingly dynamic, family-friendly place where you can immerse yourself in an extensive timeline that traces all forms of music. The artists play the key role at the museum, but visitors also can learn about the technical aspects of recording and engineering music, see costumes and instruments and get a glimpse at the cultural and political aspects of music.
The museum also hosts a variety of small-scale performances on its GRAMMY Sound Stage that are designed to give listeners an intimate moment with some amazing musical artists.
GRAMMY week is a good time to scope it out. Most of the events are free (members get priority, so if you're a music lover you might want to look into a membership) or have a minimal cost (usually around $10), so it can make for a great date night or family outing. Here's the schedule:
Regular admission to the museum is $12.95 for adults and $10.95 for children ages 6-17. A standard membership for one year is $50 per adult.
The museum is a surprisingly dynamic, family-friendly place where you can immerse yourself in an extensive timeline that traces all forms of music. The artists play the key role at the museum, but visitors also can learn about the technical aspects of recording and engineering music, see costumes and instruments and get a glimpse at the cultural and political aspects of music.
The museum also hosts a variety of small-scale performances on its GRAMMY Sound Stage that are designed to give listeners an intimate moment with some amazing musical artists.
GRAMMY week is a good time to scope it out. Most of the events are free (members get priority, so if you're a music lover you might want to look into a membership) or have a minimal cost (usually around $10), so it can make for a great date night or family outing. Here's the schedule:
- Mississippi Night: Thursday, Jan. 28; 8 p.m. Celebrate the musical legacy of Mississippi as legendary musicians David “Honeyboy” Edwards, Hubert Sumlin, Eddie Cotton, Dorothy Moore, and The Williams Brothers perform and celebrate their rich musical heritage on the GRAMMY Sound Stage.
- Hawaii Night: Friday, Jan. 29; 7:30 p.m. Join as current GRAMMY nominees in the Best Hawaiian Music Album category Tia Carrere, Daniel Ho, Amy Hainaiali’i, George Kahumoku Jr., and Jeff Petersen perform on the GRAMMY Sound Stage.
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GRAMMY Children’s Music Celebration: Saturday, Jan. 30; noon. The program will feature performances by all six nominees in the Best Musical Album for Children field, as well as spirited passages from the nominees in the Best Spoken Word Album for Children category. Part of the Museum’s monthly “Musical Explorations” series, this very special event will feature performances by acclaimed family artists Ziggy Marley, Buck Howdy, Milkshake, Jonathan Sprout, Dean Pitchford, Greg & Steve, Cathy Fink, Marcy Marxer, Christylez Bacon, and more. - Louisiana Night: Saturday, Jan. 30; 8:30 p.m. Current GRAMMY nominees The Magnolia Sisters, Cedric Watson et Bijou Creole, Zachary Richard, and C.C. Adcock will perform and celebrate the music of Louisiana on the GRAMMY Sound Stage.
Regular admission to the museum is $12.95 for adults and $10.95 for children ages 6-17. A standard membership for one year is $50 per adult.
stumbled upon a great little hidden gem. Each exhibit and artifact is thoughtfully arranged and invites visitors of all ages and backgrounds to explore the depth and meaning of music in all its forms, from folk to funk and punk to pop.
You'll find videos of his Grammy performances as well as an array of jackets – which Michael was known to wear as "house coats" – and two of his ubiquitous sparkly gloves. One of the jackets on display was worn by Michael when he received his star on the