Celebrate the 60th anniversary of Motown Records with a new exhibit at LBJ Presidential Library!
Motown: The Sound of Young America is the first major museum exhibition to embrace the music, culture, and politics of the 1960s biggest sounds in soul. Curated by the GRAMMY Museum, this must-see exhibition is only at the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin. Check it out this Saturday, July 6th, beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Visit the exhibition at the LBJ Library to explore the evolution of the label, view personal artifacts from some of its biggest artists, and perform your take on some of Motown's biggest hits. Tracing the evolution of the Motown label, the exhibition focuses on its major artists and explores how the Motown sound influences today’s musicians.
The exhibition features stage outfits from The Supremes, The Temptations, The Four Tops, and The Miracles as well as exclusive interviews with Motown legends. Visitors will enjoy interactive display that invite you to learn The Temptations’ signature dance moves, grab a microphone and sing The Supremes’ “Stop! in the Name of Love" and play drums to "My Girl."
Make plans now to see this soulful exhibit on Saturday! Motown: The Sound of Young America is on view through January 26, 2020. The LBJ Library is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission prices will vary and can be purchased at the museum.
At Oxford at Tech Ridge Apartments in Austin, Texas, we consider ourselves lucky to be located in a thriving community with so much excitement happening daily. Support local events and make plans to check this exciting one out on Saturday!
Event Time/Date:
Saturday, July 6, 2019—9:00 AM
Event Venue Location:
LBJ Presidential Library
2313 Red River Street
Austin, Texas 78705