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Music

5–8:15 p.m.
Indie rock show organizer Todd Patrick (aka Todd P.) presents emerging indie rock talent from the Brooklyn scene: the psychedelic soul of Grass Widow, the Columbia-meets-Brooklyn sounds of The Beets, and the minimalist punk of Crystal Stilts. Photographers are invited to shoot photos to post on the Museum’s Flickr group. Renowned photographer Bob Gruen will blog about some of his favorites.
Discussion

5:30–6:30 p.m.
Gail Buckland, guest curator of Who Shot Rock and Roll: A Photographic History, 1955 to the Present, introduces and moderates a discussion with photographers Bob Gruen and Justin Borucki, both included in the exhibition, about their involvement in the rock photography scene. A book signing follows. Free tickets are available at the Visitor Center at 5 p.m.
Performance

6–6:20 p.m.
Jen DeNike, whose work is featured in Reflections on the Electric Mirror: New Feminist Video, presents TWIRL, a performance that erupts into a spectacle with baton twirler Erica Henschel and the Weehawken High School Marching Band. This event is part of Performa 09.
Hands-On Art

6:30–8:30 p.m.
Create a snazzy percussion instrument to play along to the beat of rock and roll. Free timed tickets are available at the Visitor Center at 5:30 p.m.
Film

7 p.m.
Purple Rain (Albert Magnoli, 1984, 111 min., R). Prince stars as “The Kid,” a talented yet struggling young musician trying to keep his band and his romance with singer Apollonia together, in this beloved film written to showcase Prince’s musical talents. Free tickets are available at the Visitor Center at 6 p.m.
Curator Talk

7:30 p.m.
Gail Buckland, guest curator of Who Shot Rock & Roll: A Photographic History, 1955 to the Present, speaks about the exhibition and the history of rock-and-roll photography. A book signing follows. This event is Sign Language–interpreted. Free tickets are available at the Visitor Center at 6 p.m.
Young Voices Gallery Talk

8:30 p.m.
Student Guides Cristina Garza and Sondra Tannenbaum discuss Who Shot Rock & Roll: A Photographic History, 1955 to the Present.
First Saturdays Focus Group

9–9:30 p.m.
Join us and share your ideas in an informal session on what would bring you back to the Museum for another First Saturday and on other weekends.
Target First Saturdays Book Club

9–10 p.m.
Author Bill German discusses his new memoir, Under Their Thumb: How a Nice Boy from Brooklyn Got Mixed Up with the Rolling Stones (and Lived to Tell About It). The book is available for purchase from the Museum Shop.
Dance Party

9–11 p.m.
Dress as your favorite rock star or just come as you are as DJ Evil Dee spins a funky rock dance party highlighting artists featured in Who Shot Rock & Roll, including Michael Jackson, Jimi Hendrix, James Brown, Chuck Berry, and Jay-Z.
Performance

9:30–10:30 p.m.
Terence Koh, whose work is featured in the Museum's collection, presents a special performance, Saaqiou, that blends vocals, rock, and synthesized music with a light and media installation. This event is part of Performa 09.

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