Sea Cliff in the Sixties by Sara Reres, Museum Director
The Sea Cliff Village Museum will host a 1960s party on Friday night, October 9, 2015 to celebrate the opening of a new exhibit, Sea Cliff in the Sixties. From to 7 to 9 pm with wine, cheese and music the public is invited to wander through the clothing, art, photographs and artifacts from the Sixties.
Featuring photos from Bertram W. Scholes, the times are brought to life with his photos of the streets of the village and the people of half a century ago. Put on your old bell-bottoms and fringed vests and join the museum staff for a nostalgic trip back in time. Sculpture and collage from Sea Cliff artist Katie Seiden, capture the spirit, color and turbulence of the 1960s. The exhibit includes original Rudi Gernreich clothing, and black and white photos of 1966 hurricane, Esther that was the first hurricane to be discovered by satellite imagery.
Before and after photos of Sea Cliff’s Bathing Pavilion show the devastating effects of the fire that destroyed it in 1965. Original posters from the first art shows and Minimart and color photos of the art displayed in shop windows. Glasses, original postcards, and plates from the 1964-65 World’s Fair in Flushing New York are also on display. Life Magazine covers reflect the times with articles on RFK and the Vietnam War. Many of us remember the days when bomb shelters were being stocked and built and radiation and protection from it were frequent topics of discussion. The exhibit has many original pamphlets that warn citizens of the danger. The photos of the streets of Sea Cliff are adorned with the colorful classic cars of the 1950s and 1960s, which were the cars we all drove every day. The museum will be open on Sundays from 2-5pm. We are located at 95 Tenth Avenue in Sea Cliff. Please call 671-0090 or email us at [email protected].
The Sea Cliff Village Museum will host a 1960s party on Friday night, October 9, 2015 to celebrate the opening of a new exhibit, Sea Cliff in the Sixties. From to 7 to 9 pm with wine, cheese and music the public is invited to wander through the clothing, art, photographs and artifacts from the Sixties.
Featuring photos from Bertram W. Scholes, the times are brought to life with his photos of the streets of the village and the people of half a century ago. Put on your old bell-bottoms and fringed vests and join the museum staff for a nostalgic trip back in time. Sculpture and collage from Sea Cliff artist Katie Seiden, capture the spirit, color and turbulence of the 1960s. The exhibit includes original Rudi Gernreich clothing, and black and white photos of 1966 hurricane, Esther that was the first hurricane to be discovered by satellite imagery.
Before and after photos of Sea Cliff’s Bathing Pavilion show the devastating effects of the fire that destroyed it in 1965. Original posters from the first art shows and Minimart and color photos of the art displayed in shop windows. Glasses, original postcards, and plates from the 1964-65 World’s Fair in Flushing New York are also on display. Life Magazine covers reflect the times with articles on RFK and the Vietnam War. Many of us remember the days when bomb shelters were being stocked and built and radiation and protection from it were frequent topics of discussion. The exhibit has many original pamphlets that warn citizens of the danger. The photos of the streets of Sea Cliff are adorned with the colorful classic cars of the 1950s and 1960s, which were the cars we all drove every day. The museum will be open on Sundays from 2-5pm. We are located at 95 Tenth Avenue in Sea Cliff. Please call 671-0090 or email us at [email protected].
And the same night, check out:
Art Opening for the talented artist Victoria Ward
at K. DiResta Collective
212 Sea Cliff Avenue
Friday, October 9th, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
All welcome to attend both great events!