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Retrorama Suburbia!

May 15, 2008

Get your vintage on

Join the fun at RetroRama!
May 15 * 7 to 11 p.m.
Minnesota History Center

  • 1950s fashion show by Anna Lee, Eclecticoiffeur and local designers (Laura Fulk, Anna Lee, Calpurnia Peach, Kerri Riley and Rebecca Yaker).
  • Cocktail & cooking demos with Nick Kosevich of Town Talk Diner
  • Shopping boutique by Swank Retro & Via's Vintage
  • bingo with celebrity callers & great prizes
  • Vintage furnishings & fashions on display
  • Music by Lucy Michelle & the Velvet Lapelles and DJ Jake Rudh
  • Plus 1950­60s photo exhibit, "Suburban World: The Norling Photos", with author Brad Zellar signing his accompanying book.

$15/$12 members
Cash bar

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Ticket by phone: 651-259-3015

Suburban style for you and your home

Show off your best vintage wear at RetroRama.

Take home ideas for gracious living.

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Vita.MN Swank Eclecticoiffeur Via's Vintage MN Fashion

RetroRama: Dive into '50s Pulp - November 8, 2007

Guests indulged in a classic noir evening of music, dancing, fashion and cabaret entertainment at RetroRama.

Here’s what you missed:

  • A performance by Electric Arc Radio writers
  • Al’s Rockabilly Quartet (featuring members of the Vibro Champs and Trailer Trash)
  • The Pop-up Pulp Dancers
  • The Velvet Lounge Band
  • A vintage boutique courtesy of Up Six, Succotash, Midway Used and Rare Books, and the Museum Stores
  • ’50s art and artifacts from the MHS collections
  • Photographer Thomas Allen’s witty take on iconic pulp covers
  • Creation of pulp-inspired greeting card using images from the era.
  • An interactive guide on what to wear ...

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RetroRama: A Celebration of 1950s Style - April 2007

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