Rolling Stone Menu 7 Bucket List Destinations for Blues Lovers
From the obvious to off the beaten path, these cities are full of excellent blues joints and hosts to the history of the art form.
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Visiting these cities isn’t just about the music; it’s a peek into American culture.
You don’t have to be a die-hard blues fan to embrace this art form’s influence. The blues has strong connections to other styles of music gospel, soul, rock not to mention its ties to American history.
More museums announce temporary closures as COVID-19 cases increase Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum is at 826 N. Second St. in Memphis. (Source: WMC) By WMC Action News 5 Staff | December 23, 2020 at 12:50 PM CST - Updated December 23 at 3:16 PM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Pink Palace, Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum and W.C Handy Museum have decided to temporarily close as COVID-19 cases increase in Shelby County.
The Pink Palace and its properties Lichterman Nature Center, Mallory-Neely House and Magevney House, are closed Dec. 24 at 2 p.m. through Jan. 23 at 10:30 a.m.
Tickets for exhibits, including the Enchanted Forest, events or attractions taking place during this timeframe will be refunded at the Pink Palace box office.
National Civil Rights Museum, Stax Museum temporarily closing amid COVID-19 surge Stax Museum (Source: WMC Action News 5) By WMC Action News 5 Staff | December 22, 2020 at 11:05 AM CST - Updated December 22 at 2:27 PM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The National Civil Rights Museum and Stax Museum of American Soul announced Tuesday they will close after the release of a new health directive Monday.
Both museums said the decision was out of an abundance of caution and concern for staff and visitors.
Stax will close Wednesday at 5 p.m. and reopen Jan. 5 at 10 a.m.
NCRM will extend Dec. 26 until further notice.