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Tag Archives: performing arts
Vera Marshe and the Lucky ‘E’
Few performers can claim they’ve danced with Fred Astaire, acted alongside the voice of Winnie the Pooh, and collected autographs from Bob Hope and Bing Crosby. Vera Marshe did all three. She was a Minnesota native, and an early performer. … Continue reading
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Tagged 1930s Hollywood, Adele Astaire, astrology, Comedy performers, early television, Entertainment History, Fred Astaire, Golden Age of Hollywood, Minnesota performers, Ozzie and Harriet, performing arts, Sterling Holloway, The Band Wagon, Vaudeville, Vera Marshe
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At the Copa: Antonio Morelli and the Musical Legacy of Mid-Century Las Vegas
You know what they say: What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. But then, what is the American Heritage Center of Wyoming doing with personally autographed photos from the likes of Nat King Cole, Sammy Davis Jr., and Dean Martin? … Continue reading
“Take it away, John Scott”: John Scott Trotter and the Kraft Music Hall
Aside from being an effective tool for advertising, as explored in On the Air and in the Aisles, Kraft Music Hall (KMH) owed much of its enduring appeal to the caliber of musical performances and the talent behind them. The … Continue reading
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Tagged 1930s Music, American Music History, Big Band Era, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Golden Age of Radio, Hollywood Entertainment, John Scott Trotter, Kraft Music Hall, Music Direction, music history, Musical Arrangement, performing arts, Radio Broadcasts, Radio History, Vintage Radio
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Hands in Harmony: Archiving the Language of Love and Communication
For more than three decades, Hands in Harmony captivated audiences with their unique blend of music, sign language, and dance. This non-profit organization, based in Cheyenne, Wyoming, utilized the art of “sign-singing” to communicate with the hearing impaired and spread … Continue reading