MANITOWOC – The Rahr-West Art Museum’s 75th anniversary celebration will continue June 25 with a free sock hop on the East Lawn.
The event will run 5-8 p.m. and include 1950s music by the Del Rays; classic cars; a free “Quick Create” art activity of painting vinyl records until 7 p.m.; and a hula hoop challenge.
Attendees are advised to “come dressed to the nines” and compete for the top prize in costume and sock contests. Refreshments will be available.
The Vilas-Rahr Mansion and museum galleries will be open with exhibits featuring the museum’s history, The Little Gallery, Mirro to Miro and the work of Manitowoc-native Gary Gresl.
The Rahr-West is at 610 N. Eighth St. and can be reached at rahrwestartmuseum.org or by calling 920-686-3090.
Contact Brandon Reid at breid@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter: Manitowoc’s Rahr-West Art Museum will host a free community sock hop June 25
Reporting by Brandon Reid, Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter / Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
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