Virtual membership, exhibits and programs, new podcast episodes, Tree of Hope, holiday shopping, and more keep the beat going in December
CLEVELAND (December 1, 2020) – While activities at the Museum are temporarily on pause, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is keeping the beat going and engaging fans digitally with extra content and programs in December.
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Just in time for the holiday season, give the gift of virtual membership this holiday season. Virtual members get special access to monthly exclusive stories including interviews, archival video footage and other never-before-seen From the Vault exclusives. Memberships are $25.
Rock Hall Tree of Hope
December
Rock Hall Plaza & rockhall.com
Throughout December, be a part of a movement of unity, connection, and hope that’s infused with the spirit of rock & roll to bring people together and lift spirits. Radiating hope from the Rock Hall’s plaza is a Tree of Hope. Fans can head to rockhall.com to add their messages of inspiration and donate to support the Rock Hall’s mission and holiday partner Shoes and Clothes for Kids. Messages from artists and fans will also be shared across the Rock Hall’s social channels.
Rock Your Giving Week
12/1 through 12/5
YouTube (youtube.com/rockhall)
This Giving Tuesday, immerse yourself in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s mission to engage, teach, and inspire through the power of rock & roll. Enjoy a weeklong series of free virtual programs that showcase the Rock Hall’s impact, which is enabled by generous support every day, and consider making a gift. Programs include:
- Backstage Pass (12/1): go inside the Rock Hall’s collections vault to get an insider look at artifact preservation, followed by a virtual tour of featured exhibits from our curators & educators.
- Drum Like a Rock Star (12/2): experience a drumming tutorial, get insights from Inductee Max Weinberg of the E Street Band, and be the first to see a new Inductee drum being added to the collection!
- Preserve Your Rock Star Legacy (12/3): the Rock Hall’s Library & Archives team gives insight into caring for audio/visual collections that encapsulate moments in rock & roll history. Plus, they’ll share tips on how you can preserve your “classic” collection of media right at home.
- Rock Connects Us (12/4): join the Rock Hall’s education team as they demonstrate how their free online resource platform, Rock Hall EDU, is used to explore the musical and aesthetic connections between icons of the 1960s to today.
- Rock & Yoga (12/5): rock & roll has the power to connect us and lift spirits. Unwind with an all levels vinyasa session that samples from the Rock Hall’s annual Believe in CLE yoga event.
New “Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Vault” Podcast Episodes
Every Friday in December
Available on all major podcast platforms and the iHeartRadio app
Four new episodes of the “Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Vault” podcast are available in December. The episodes include iconic Induction speeches with unreleased materials with Tupac Shakur and Snoop Dogg (12/4), Jackson 5 and Diana Ross (12/11), The Cure & Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails (12/18), and Bonnie Raitt and Melissa Etheridge (12/25).
Virtual Exhibits
Available Now
Step inside the Rock Hall virtually and experience new exhibits including the 2020 Inductee exhibit celebrating this year’s class, Baron Wolman Images of an Era highlighting iconic rock stars of the ‘60s, and “It’s Been Said All Along: Voices of Rage, Hope & Empowerment” spotlighting the powerful voice of artists as advocates for social change. The virtual tours offer 360-degree views of the exhibits with audio and written stories.
Virtual Fam Jam
12/12 @ 11 a.m.
YouTube (youtube.com/rockhall)
Featuring free digital events and educational activities curated by the Rock Hall’s award-winning Education team, live performances from The Beck Center for the Arts, crafts with The Children’s Museum of Cleveland and story time with The Cleveland Public Library. Teachers and parents can create a free account on Rock Hall EDU, the Rock Hall’s digital education platform powered by PNC to access supplemental activity information including craft supply lists, instructional sheets, and accompanying activity worksheets.
Holiday Shopping
Available Now
Check your list twice and take advantage of special holiday offers on a great selection of stocking stuffers and gifts for music lovers and everyone online at rockhallstore.com.
To support the health and safety of the community and in anticipation of the increase in traveling and gathering during the holidays, the Museum is temporarily closed. Effective health and safety protocols have provided a clean and safe environment for visitors and staff and we look forward to reopening soon. Stay up to date on programs and reopening at rockhall.com or follow the Rock Hall’s social channels.
About the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Rock Connects Us. Our mission is clear: To engage, teach and inspire through the power of rock & roll. We share stories of the people, events and songs that shape our world through digital content, innovative exhibits, live music, and engaging programs. Join the millions who love it as much as you do. Experience us live or online – Visit rockhall.com or follow the Rock Hall on Facebook (@rockandrollhalloffame), Twitter (@rockhall), Instagram (@rockhall) and YouTube (youtube.com/rockhall). Long Live Rock!
