People's University: The Minnesota and Minneapolis 150: 150 Years of Music Making by the River July 24, 2008

This summer marks 150th anniversary of Minnesota becoming the 32nd state in the Union and the City of Minneapolis holding its first town council meeting. Celebrate the history and culture of our community by exploring the history of two unique topics that locals hold dear: music making and beer brewing. Sign-up for both or just one.

Part 1 of 2: 150 Years of Music Making by the River
Thursday, July 24; 7 – 8:30 PM
Presented by Chris Osgood. Osgood is the former in-house producer at Minneapolis' Twin/Tone Records, guitarist with the Minnesota Punk Rock band The Suicide Commandos and is Vice President of Organizational Development at McNally Smith College of Music.

Music has no doubt existed in Minnesota for as long as the area has been populated. Focusing on the the creative explosion in Minnesota's music scene during the 1960s to present, Osgood (considered by many to be the godfather of Minneapolis music scene) will walk us on a musical history lesson of Minneapolis and the state. From the influences of the European immigrants and Native Americans on modern folk music to Bob Dylan's first electric concert to Prince, Husker Du, and Babes in Toyland, this lecture will explore the many pivotal musicians and movements in Minnesota’s music history. Explore what has made Minnesota such a vibrant music community and the impact local musicans have had on American culture.

The People's University is free and open to the public, but advanced registration is required. To register, visit http://www.friendsofmpl.org/events_home.html

The People's University is presented by The Friends of the Minneapolis Public Library with financial support from the Marquette Financial Companies.

Official Website: http://www.friendsofmpl.org/events_home.html