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New Beatles exhibit opens at Minnesota History Center in St. Paul
The new exhibit "The Beatles! A One-Night Stand in the Heartland" opened Saturday, July 17 at the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul.
A special event surrounding the exhibit is planned for tonight (Tuesday, July 20) at the History Center, located at 345 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul. It is a FREE event and will feature a tribute band, RetroFit. The band will play from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
More than 40 images showcase the Fab Four, their frenzied fans and the concert that didn't sell out because promoters choose not to advertise fearing unruly crowds. Through the images, exhibit goers will be able to make intimate connections with the Beatles, a band that changed music and popular culture forever.
The images also tell the story of a young boy, Bill Carlson, who at age 17 got the chance of a lifetime to shoot the biggest rock band of all time.
The Fab Four, the Beatles, made an appearance in the Twin Cities in 1965 and met the press. From left, are John Lennon and Paul McCartney (top) and George Harrison and Ringo Starr (bottom).
Beatles Tribute Night with RetroFit, July 20, 6:30 to 10 p.m. FREE
The exhibit reception is happening on July 20 as the Beatles take over the History Center's popular series "9 Nights of Music." The extended evening program features live Beatles music performed outdoors, free admission to the museum galleries and lots of fun activities:
5 to 8 p.m. – Reception and Book Signing with photographer Bill Carlson
5 to 8:30 p.m. – Beatles Rock Band game
5 to 9 p.m. – Sgt. Pepper’s Album Cover Photo Op: Pose with the Fab Four!
5:30 and 8:45 p.m. – Film screening of "A Hard Day’s Night" in 3M Auditorium
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. – Beatles music and dancing on the outdoor plaza with classic rock cover band, RetroFit
7:30 p.m. – Intermission Costume Contest – Dress in your best Beatles inspired outfit for prizes, paparazzi and screaming fans!"The Beatles: A One-Night Stand in the Heartland," July 17 - Sept. 12 at the Minnesota History Center. Museum hours are Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (admission is free from 5 to 8 p.m.), Wednesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays, noon to 5 p.m.
"The Beatles: A One-Night Stand in the Heartland," July 17 - Sept. 12 at the Minnesota History Center. Museum hours are Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (admission is free from 5 to 8 p.m.), Wednesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays, noon to 5 p.m.
Exhibit visuals:
More than 40 snapshots document the band's arrival at the airport, the press conference and the concert at Metropolitan Stadium.
An interactive station where visitors can text vote for their favorite Beatle.
A computer station showcases stories by concertgoers. Visitors can read through those memories, then share their own memories.
A video that intimately portrays the boys' personalities, the fans' antics, and the police officers' antagonism toward them all. Watch as one of the Beatles receives a special gift at the conference!
Beatle-mania items including t-shirts, lunch boxes, fan letters and more.
The Minnesota Historical Society is a non-profit educational and cultural institution established in 1849. Its essence is to illuminate the past as a way to shed light on the future. The Society collects, preserves and tells the story of Minnesota’s past through museum exhibits, libraries and collections, historic sites, educational programs and book publishing.
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