Friday
Jun262009
A Thriller
Friday, June 26, 2009 at 12:41PM
When we visited the new Grammy Museum at L.A. Live a few weeks ago, I felt as though I'd 
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.
Which brings us to the startling news on Thursday of the death of Michael Jackson. I pulled the kids over to the computer for a YouTube tour of this iconic character so deeply rooted in our current culture. Sensitive little Jack was somewhat freaked out by the Thriller video, which I remember seeing in its "world premiere" form on MTV in my acid-washed jeans and heavy eyeliner.
Start building your kids' musical education with a tour of the Grammy Museum, where you'll find, in addition to all genres of music, a celebration of the life and work of the pop star in the exhibit Michael Jackson: HIStyle.
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 Hollywood Walk of Fame. Show your kids the Thriller video (unless they're scared of zombies like Jack) and then take them to see the suit he wore on the album cover.
The repurposed exhibit will open to the public at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday (June 27). Museum hours are 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Saturday and 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Sunday-Friday. Admission is $14.95 for adults and $10.95 ages 6-17 (free for ages 5 and younger). Tickets are sold on a timed-entry basis for entering every 15 minutes to avoid crowding of the exhibits. Purchase tickets ahead of time to ensure you get your preferred time.
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.Which brings us to the startling news on Thursday of the death of Michael Jackson. I pulled the kids over to the computer for a YouTube tour of this iconic character so deeply rooted in our current culture. Sensitive little Jack was somewhat freaked out by the Thriller video, which I remember seeing in its "world premiere" form on MTV in my acid-washed jeans and heavy eyeliner.
Start building your kids' musical education with a tour of the Grammy Museum, where you'll find, in addition to all genres of music, a celebration of the life and work of the pop star in the exhibit Michael Jackson: HIStyle.
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 Hollywood Walk of Fame. Show your kids the Thriller video (unless they're scared of zombies like Jack) and then take them to see the suit he wore on the album cover.The repurposed exhibit will open to the public at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday (June 27). Museum hours are 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Saturday and 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Sunday-Friday. Admission is $14.95 for adults and $10.95 ages 6-17 (free for ages 5 and younger). Tickets are sold on a timed-entry basis for entering every 15 minutes to avoid crowding of the exhibits. Purchase tickets ahead of time to ensure you get your preferred time.