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Waukesha museum exhibits Beatles memorabilia
Works of art by Beatle John Lennon are coming to Waukesha in August.  
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Published July 18, 2008 at 12:10 p.m.
Tags: beatles, imagine, mecca arena, sept. 4, 1964, mashuda hall, bob barry, john lennon, kirsten lee villegas, waukesha county museum, coming together through the art of john lennon

Despite a single gig here in at the Arena in1964 and much-recounted stories of fans besieging the Fab Four's Wisconsin Avenue hotel -- now Marquette's Mashuda Hall dormitory -- Milwaukee and the Beatles don't really have much shared history. Or do they?

An exhibition of original John Lennon art and Beatles memorabilia, "Coming Together through the art of John Lennon," opens at the Waukesha County Museum Aug. 16 at 10 a.m.

What has been called the third largest collection of original John Lennon drawings and paintings forms part of the show. Of course, Lennon artworks have been on view at Milwaukee-area a number of times over the years, but this grouping, lent by an anonymous collector is likely more expansive. Some of the material is unsuited to young viewers and will be shown only to visitors 18 and over.

Only marginally related -- the only connection is that Lennon was a Beatle -- is the collection of Fab Four memorabilia on display. Many items are lent by former DJ Bob Barry, who spent time with the band on its Milwaukee visit on Sept. 4, 1964.

Among the items on display are Beatles 45s and LPs, original U.S. concert tour programs, newsreels and photographs documenting the group's visit to Milwaukee in 1964 and the studio microphone used by Lennon to record the song "Imagine."

"The Beatles span generations of fans, and we are excited to bring these collections to the public," said Kirsten Lee Villegas, executive director of Waukesha County Museum. "When the doors open, we will have created an interesting, eclectic presentation. This exhibit will be one of the many new and exciting displays and opportunities we plan to deliver over the coming months and years."

Tickets for "Coming Together through the art of John Lennon" are available now via the museum's Web site and at the gift shop during regular business hours. They are $12 for adults -- with discounts for seniors and students -- and $6 for children.



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Posted by Waukesha_Proud_1952 on July 21, 2008 at 3:45 p.m. (report)

This is fantastic. What a coup for little ol' Waukesha!! You can bet this old mop-top will be first in line. I hope other folks know how serious JL was about his art -- long before he was a Beatle, he was an artist. And I remember Bob Barry on the air like it was yesterday. Very cool.

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Posted by High_Life_Man on July 20, 2008 at 12:33 p.m. (report)

Guess who WON'T be there? Me.

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