Music in the Museum: Born in America
Friday, June 19
Friday, July 31
Friday, August 28
6:00 pm
Celebrate 250 years of American musical spirit in this unique summer concert series. Set in our intimate gallery, these free performances explore the sounds of jazz—an art form born in America—through lively, engaging performances. Open to all, come enjoy great music and a shared celebration of American creativity.
The June 19th concert will feature true New Orleans jazz royalty including Carl Leblanc (banjo), Darrell Lavigne (piano), Chris Severin (bass), Clarence Johnson (sax), Leon "Kid Chocolate" Brown (trumpet), and John Milham (drums).
Exhibition Lecture | KIMONO: Garment, Canvas, and Artistic Muse
Thursday, September 17, 2026 5:30 p.m. Lecture
6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Reception
Free and open to the public
Join us for a presentation by Leon Wiebers on the history and evolution of the kimono, offered in celebration of the exhibition. Wiebers will trace the garment’s origins, its changing forms and meanings, and its lasting influence on global fashion.
Wiebers is a costume designer, curator, and scholar whose work spans theatre, opera, and international exhibition projects. He serves as Professor of Costume Design at Loyola Marymount University, and he was awarded a prestigious Fulbright Research Award to South Korea examining traditional dress. His research focuses on global dress histories and cross-cultural design practices.
