Calendar of Events
Aug 31, 2008
Latino Heritage Day
Noon - 4 p.m.
Main Stage
The Latino Heritage Festival celebrates the rich Hispanic culture and musical traditions. This colorful festival features performances by the best of Latin bands, including Los Boys Banda Dura and El Mostro Saboriqua y Su Grupo. Also featured are vocal groups and the dance ensemble Imagenes De Mexico. Come and enjoy the talents of local salsa dancers as well as an exhibition of regional artists. The Latino festival culminates with a spectacular salsa contest. This event is presented by Target, sponsored by KeyBank and in partnership with NewsChannel 5 and the Call & Post.
Sep 10, 2008
Cleveland Sessions
Free concert at 7 p.m. on the Museum’s Main Stage featuring:
Paul Green’s School of Rock
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Sep 24, 2008
Cleveland Sessions
Free concert at 7 p.m. on the Museum’s Main Stage featuring:
Sappy Bell
APG
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Oct 04, 2008
Burlington Concert
The Mildred & Ernest E. Mayo Concert Hall
The College of New Jersey
Hamilton, NJ
Join the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in celebrating a significant event in the history of rock and roll and doo-wop music.
Oct 08, 2008
Cleveland Sessions
Free concert at 7 p.m. on the Museum’s Main Stage featuring:
Ray Bones
Carlicia A-One
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Oct 12, 2008
World Festival Day
Noon - 4 p.m.
Main Stage
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum’s World Festival celebrates greater Cleveland’s ethnic diversity. Through song and dance, we are afforded an opportunity for true appreciation of the great melting pot of cultures, traditions and legacies of others. TThis event is presented by Target, sponsored by KeyBank and in partnership with NewsChannel 5 and the Call & Post.
Oct 22, 2008
Cleveland Sessions
Free concert at 7 p.m. on the Museum’s Main Stage featuring:
User Sets Mode+
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Nov 05, 2008
Cleveland Sessions
Free concert at 7 p.m. on the Museum’s Main Stage featuring:
Red Giant
Ohio Sky
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Nov 10, 2008 - Nov 15, 2008
13th Annual American Music Masters® Series
The American Music Masters® series, a co-production of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum and the College of Arts and Sciences at Case Western Reserve University, celebrates the lives and careers of artists who changed the shape and sound of American culture.
Each year, the series explores the legacy of one of those pioneering figures in a range of events that includes Museum exhibits, lectures, films, a major conference and a tribute concert benefiting the Rock Hall’s education department. Drawing together music experts, artists, fans and friends, these events aim to provide new perspectives on some of the most beloved and influential musicians of the past century. This year’s honoree is soon to be announced.
Dec 13, 2008
Kuumba Cultural Arts Festival
Noon
Main Stage
Kuumba (koo-OOM-bah) means creativity. Kuumba is the sixth of the seven principles of Kwanzaa, which is a unique African American celebration with focus on the traditional African values of family, community responsibility, commerce, and self-improvement. Kwanzaa is neither political nor religious, and is not a substitute for Christmas. It is celebrated from December 26th to January 1st . Performances in theater arts, contemporary dance or ballet is usually the entertainment for the Kuumba festival. This event is presented by Target, sponsored by KeyBank and in partnership with NewsChannel 5 and the Call & Post.
Crowd at the Rock Hall’s Biker BBQ/Ted Nugent concert on August 16, 2008.
Photo copyright Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
Check It Out
Cleveland area venues:
Agora Theatre & Ballroom
Beachland Ballroom
Grog Shop
House of Blues
Peabody’s
Wilbert’s
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The Museum maintains an active schedule of events and exhibitions. The Hall of Fame Series brings inductees to small audiences for discussions about their lives, a period for questions from the audience and, often, live performances. In addition, lectures, films, panel discussions and performances are scheduled throughout the year. Several times a year the Museum mounts temporary exhibitions, including everything from block-buster shows to intimate photography displays.
All events are subject to change.
Otis Redding Plane Part, 1967.
Recovered from Madison, WI crash site 12/10/67.
Photo by Design Photography
Collection of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
