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Museum of Performance & Design
Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011, 7 – 9 PM
From the museum’s description:
“Les Années Folles — The Crazy Years — was how Parisians themselves described life in their city during the Jazz Era. Everyone came to Paris, where everything was happening.
Bursting with creativity and joie de vivre, Paris of the 1920s became known for its exhilarating arts and entertainment. This mix of popular culture and high art included the avant-garde ballets of the Ballets Russes and the Ballet Suedois, as well as the boulevard music halls with their bawdy revues and swinging jazz. This glittering and glamorous scene formed the backdrop for iconic performers such as Josephine Baker, Maurice Chevalier and Mistinguett.
Join Stanford Professor William Eddelman for an informative tour of this exciting cosmopolitan period, complete with film clips from the period. There will also be a special performance by vocalist/entertainer Napata Mero, who will sing some of Josephine Baker’s songs.”
Admission: $10 MPD members/ $15 for non-members. Reserve online now or call 415-255-4800.
PLEASE NOTE TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT ARE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR ONLY!
*Josephine Baker in her famous banana costume (via Fashiontribes)
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