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The Museum Of Neon Art Finally Has An Official Grand Opening Date
The Museum of Neon Art finally has a grand opening date: February 6. After shutting down their downtown location in 2011, the Museum of Neon Art will celebrating their grand opening in Glendale on February 6. This celebration will take place from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., and guests will get a chance to see exhibits including "It's About Time," a collection of neon clocks; photos of '40s and '50s neon art in Glendale from photographer Glenn B. Ward; and a group exhibit called Illuminations. The latter exhibit now features neon and kinetic art from over 30 different artists. The first two exhibits could be seen in a limited capacity over the holidays. Check out a sneak peek of those here.
Entertainment at the opening gala comes by way of the Lightning String Quartet, Neon Hunter Collective and saw player Lou Mannick. There will be an open bar, plus desserts and non-alcoholic beverages served.
If you're not interested in the party but want to go see the art on your own, limited winter hours are Friday and Saturday from noon to 7 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for students and seniors, $4 for Glendale residents and free for children 12 and under and MONA members.
Now showing at MONA:Richard Ankrom's electrifying "Tannenbaum"#richardankrom #tannenbaum #mattcohn #neonhunter #mona #museumofneonart #neonmona #musesocial #cityofglendale
Posted by Museum of Neon Art (MONA) on Thursday, January 14, 2016
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