Event Information:

• Wed

  11

  Mar

  2020

  Music of the 1950s - "Grown-up" Presentation

  1:20 pmTemple University Ambler - Learning Center Auditorium

  580 Meetinghouse Rd, Ambler, PA 19002 - MAP

  A talk with live and recorded music and powerpoint presentation - the live music will be provided by David & Jenny Heitler-Klevans (Two of a Kind). In addition to the rock ‘n’ roll we associate with the 1950s, we will explore the many other genres important in that decade of music, including bluegrass, blues, classical/concert, country, folk, jazz, musical theater, popular song and soul. We will work through the decade chronologically, including connections with the historical events and popular culture of the times.  Sponsored by The Lifelong Learning Society, as part of the B. Batsheva Friedman Lecture Series - Lectures that Matter.

  Info: (267) 468-8500 or ncregistrar@temple.edu

  Admission: free