The Rahr-West Art Museum in Manitowoc, Wisconsin invites our community to a free Sockhop at the Rahr on Wednesday, June 25 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm to celebrate our 75th anniversary. This family-friendly party of the East Lawn will remind us of the fun sockhops in Manitowoc in the 1950s, including:
- The Music of the 1950s by the Del Rays
- Classic Cars
- A free Quick Create art activity of painting vinyl records will be available to all ages until 7:00 pm.
- A hula hoop challenge
- Come dressed to the nines and compete for top prize in the costume and sock contests!
- Refreshments available
This event is part of our year-long 75th Anniversary celebrations and is sponsored by the Rahr-West Art Museum Charitable Foundation and the West Foundation. The Mansion and museum galleries will be open with exhibits featuring the museum’s history, The Little Gallery, Mirro to Miro, and the work of Manitowoc-native Gary Gresl.