Retrospectacle: Summer of Love
A tidal wave of young people with long hair and tie-dye clothing flocked to San Francisco in the summer of 1967. Fueled by media coverage, an explosive drug scene and a lack of sexual inhibition marked the Summer of Love, a crossroads in our nation’s history. The cry of peace from the flower children still resonates today.
Retrospectacle: Halloween Candy
On Halloween, during WWII, children had to refrain from trick-or-treating because of sugar rationing. ... more
Retrospectacle: The Zoot Suit
1930s menswear made for the dance floor; exaggeratedly large and loose jacket and pants matched ... more
