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Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sioux City Public Museum unveils new jazzy exhibit
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — Fans of jazz, photography, or even just the overall music scene are encouraged to visit the new exhibit that will be up Saturday at the Sioux City Public Museum. Shutter and Sound: The Jazz Photography of Bob Willoughby opens June 14 and will be on display until August 10. Bob Willoughby is best known for his pictures of film sets and actors, but he is also known to have taken musician photos. Story continues below Top Story: The Latest: Israel attacks Iran, killing top military officers Lights & Sirens: Jury for Dakota Dunes murder trial still up in the air Sports: Champions Chat: West Sioux boys soccer Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here Those musical images are what can be expected in the new exhibit. Willoughby has photographed some of the most well-known jazz artists, including, but not limited to, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck, and Frank Sinatra. In the release, Brubeck said, '[Willoughby] had not only a good eye, but a keen ear, and seemed to know when to snap at an inspired moment.' Willoughby's photographs are collected and in museums around the world, from the Museum of Modern Art in New York City to the Tate Modern in London. The release suggests that 'Shutter and Sound is as enduring as the music.' The Sioux City Public Museum is in downtown Sioux City. Its hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and admission will be free. For more information, call 712-279-6174 or visit their website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sioux City Public Museum to display historic ceiling mural
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — A local, historic ceiling mural will soon be displayed at the Sioux City Public Museum. The new exhibit will display the ceiling mural that could be found at Uncle John Records and Tapes during its more than 30 years in Sioux City. Iowa DNR looking for volunteers for second year of Iowa Bumble Bee Atlas The exhibit, Uncle John's Ceiling Mural, by Paul Chelstad, will feature the full mural, which was removed from the ceiling setting and will be displayed in the museum's gallery. 'This is not just a tribute to music history – it's a tribute to Sioux City's rich cultural past,' said Museum Director Steve Hansen. 'We're thrilled to share this iconic piece of local art with the community.' Uncle John Records and Tapes was an independent record store that was founded in Sioux City in 1972 by Mike Duncan and Bob Smith. In 1978, Duncan commissioned local artist Paul Chelstad to paint the ceiling mural for the store. Uncle John's Ceiling Mural will be on displayed at the museum starting on June 6 until October 5. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Daily 8: March 7, 2025
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Friday on the Daily 8, we're looking at the new animals coming to John Ball Zoo, a new exhibit coming to the Grand Rapids Public Museum, the hotel at Gun Lake Casino and more. You can watch the full Daily 8 for March 7, 2025, in the video player above or check out any of the stories mentioned below: Each weekday, the Daily 8 brings you the top eight stories we are keeping an eye on in and around West Michigan. Join us again on Monday for the Daily 8. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
