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    Celebrate the Blues

    Saturday, February 03, 2024 - 9:00 AM
    to Sunday, February 04, 2024 - 5:00 PM

    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM See all dates and Times

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    02/03/2024 09:00 AM 02/04/2024 05:00 PM America/Boise Celebrate the Blues All activities happen on Saturday and Sunday unless noted otherwise. Craft: Harmonica 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. South El Río Try your hand at making a harmonica like the ones seen in MIM’s Blues exhibit! Instrument Spotlight: Piano 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. El Río Use your feet and learn to play blues chords on piano mats! Photo Booth 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. El Río Have your picture taken in our hands-free photo booth! Digitally share your pictures and tag us with #MIMphx for a chance to be featured on our social media. Gallery Talk Q&A: The Blues 10:30–11:00 a.m. United States / Canada Gallery Learn about highlighted instruments and recent additions to MIM’s redesigned Blues exhibit with Rich W... Details & Tickets: https://www.upcomingevents.com/phoenix/events/musical-instrument-museum/celebrate-the-blues-175973?ref=uceaddevent Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 East Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix, AZ, 85050

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    All activities happen on Saturday and Sunday unless noted otherwise. Craft: Harmonica 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. South El Río Try your hand at making a harmonica like the ones seen in MIM’s Blues exhibit! Instrument Spotlight: Piano 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. El Río Use your feet and learn to play blues chords on piano mats! Photo Booth 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. El Río Have your picture taken in our hands-free photo booth! Digitally share your pictures and tag us with #MIMphx for a chance to be featured on our social media. Gallery Talk Q&A: The Blues 10:30–11:00 a.m. United States / Canada Gallery Learn about highlighted instruments and recent additions to MIM’s redesigned Blues exhibit with Rich Walter, curator for United States / Canada. Performance: Sandra Bassett 11:30 a.m.–noon North El Río Listen to songstress Sandra Bassett as she sings some of the greatest blues songs. Curator Talk: Blues Legends 12:15–12:45 p.m. Event Room 2 Join curator for United States / Canada Rich Walter for an informal discussion about legendary blues artists and their influence on music today. Performance: The Sugar Thieves 1:30–2:00 p.m. North El Río Groove along to a high-energy performance from renowned blues and roots powerhouse band the Sugar Thieves. Film Screening: The Torch 2:15–4:00 p.m. Event Room 2 Watch an exclusive screening of IFC Films’ The Torch, a documentary about legendary blues guitarist Buddy Guy and how his music influenced the next generation of musicians. Weekend Extras Available for Purchase Lunch at Café Allegro Offered daily 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Enjoy a menu of delicious global cuisine with fresh entrées, salads, soups, and grill items showcasing local produce and flavors from around the world. Shop the Museum Store The Museum Store will feature a wonderful assortment of blues CDs and LPs, books, and musical instruments. Members save 10% on most items in the Museum Store and online. Every purchase benefits MIM and its programs.

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