Museum of Neon Art
The good news -- after two long years without a place to to call its own, the Museum of Neon Art (MONA, to close friends and neon enthusiasts) has finally found a new home.
And now the bad news -- the cool downtown digs in the Hellman Building, smack dab in the middle of an Art Walk are temporary. (Plus the front door's so small, some of the best pieces in the collection -- the Brown Derby, the Chief Motel -- can't fit.)
The best news is you can visit the museum's new show, Soda Pop, a three-parter, starting on April 3. Opening reception with food and drinks and swizzle sticks is on April 12.
"We love this space, but we're still looking for something permenant, which means at least a 10-year lease," said Kim Koga, MONA's director.
For info on the exhibit and, of course, the world-famous Neon Cruise, which starts its regular schedule on June 7, check MONA's web site.
--Veronique de Turenne
Photo - Los Angeles Times
The Neon Cruise was the best thing I did when I lived in LA. The tour is geared toward people who live there, not tourists. The host is funny and an evening spent riding around on the top of a double decker bus through LA is exhilarating.
What an amazing experience. It made me love LA -- too bad I'd already bought a house elsewhere.
Anyone interested in LA history, check out the Neon Cruise -- you will not regret it.
Posted by: melissa lion | March 25, 2008 at 08:01 AM