Actually, itinerary for the evening included dinner and the OKC Thunder game, so it put us in perfect position to hit up the Banjo Museum, as it sits amidst the over-priced parking lots that are Bricktown (my husband, by the way, is a master parallel parker, making our evening’s parking not $20, but free. Rock on). We had long wanted to go to the Banjo Museum—it fits into our goal of seeing weird and quirky tourist attractions wherever we go, especially if it’s in our own backyard. The Banjo Museum did not disappoint. We begin in stereotype land:
Actually it was a pretty darned good theater experience on the history of the banjo, including some lovely images of the Jazz Age. Of course they didn’t forget everyone’s favorite green felt friend,
and everyone’s favorite prematurely white-haired Jerk.
I was most struck by the beautiful art on some of the banjoes. A few examples:
Looking at this banjo made me want to plan a trip to Washington, D.C. Dan, Katie, and Jack, we're coming to visit, all thanks to the Banjo Museum!
Every banjo should have a cabaret dancer on it somewhere.
An electric banjo. I had no idea these existed!
They had recreated a Shakey’s Pizza in the upstairs of the museum. Shakey’s was apparently known for pizza, the banjo, and somewhat amusing signage. And a blacklight player piano?
From there we went to Chelino’s for some tasty Mexican food, and then hustled our way over to the Oklahoma City Arena to cheer the Thunder to a victory over the Atlanta Hawks. I don’t understand basketball all that well (I mean, I understand it fairly well, but what is and isn’t a foul STILL escapes me), but that never stops me from having a great time at a game.
Tip-off at the Thunder game. Thunder up!
From there we went to visit with the Ottises and some others at their home to ring in 2011 with several games of Catchphrase. Alec and I have decided that when we are on the $25,000 Pyramid, he gives the clues and I respond, because I really suck at giving clues! Now, to go back in time and get on the $25,000 Pyramid…
Happy New Year! And here's to finding a way to get on the $25,000 Pyramid.
5 comments:
you should definitely go to D.C.! My aunt and uncle went this past summer, and they LOVED it!
How did I not know about the Banjo museum!? Thanks for the review!
Glad you enjoyed the American Banjo Museum, thanks for writing about it in on your blog. Come back and visit again, most Saturdays there is a live performance from 3-5 pm. Check the museum's calendar at AmericanBanjoMuseum.com to verify the performance schedule.
You two had an awesome NYE! That banjo place looks really cool. I had no idea we had that. Both of you seem to find all the cool stuff that not many people know about. Your blog would be full and interesting if that's all you wrote about! haha.
Good luck with THE PYRAMID.
Travis
I LOVED STORY TIME WITH BAXTER! It's stories like those that let me know that I chose the right house and have the best sisters! Hopefully when I am an alum, we can have silly drunken stories together :)
I miss you Baxter!
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