A Cardboard History of Blue Ridge Music

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A Cardboard History of Blue Ridge Music

March 19 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until April 26, 2025

An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Thursday, repeating until April 26, 2025

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A Cardboard History of Blue Ridge Music at BRAHM

A Cardboard History of Blue Ridge Music at BRAHM

This unique exhibit offers an in-depth look at the rich history of Blue Ridge music. The exhibition showcases 36 original, letterpress-style posters, dating back to as early as 1939. Each poster has detailed information about the life and legacy of the featured musicians.

Originally, window cards and other announcement posters were created to advertise upcoming entertainment events staged by troupes of traveling performers. By design, they were printed on inexpensive paper or cardboard to last only a few months as they were nailed to telephone poles, plastered onto the sides of buildings, and placed in store windows. After the event, most were discarded or left to deteriorate outdoors. These pieces, designed to be ephemeral, document the story of Bluegrass music from infancy to international popularity.

All posters shown here are from the private poster collection of Tom Murphy. As a collector, Murphy has been preserving window cards, handbills, mailers, broadsides, and other posters of various genres for over 50 years.

Visitors will enjoy an immersive experience, including a curated playlist of music by artists in the exhibit.

Details

Date:
March 19
Time:
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cost:
free
Event Type:
Exhibit
  • Family Friendly
  • Handicapped Accessible
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Venue

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum
159 Ginny Stevens Lane
Blowing Rock, NC 28605 United States
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Phone:
(828) 295-9099
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Details

Date:
March 19
Time:
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cost:
free
Event Type:
Exhibit
  • Family Friendly
  • Handicapped Accessible
Visit Website

Venue

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum
159 Ginny Stevens Lane
Blowing Rock, NC 28605 United States
+ Google Map
Phone:
(828) 295-9099
View Venue Website
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