Beatles Mania…50 years later
In 1964, the Beatles landed in US and conquered the American public. 50 years later, it is time to celebrate that momentous year. Mission Bay Montessori Academy chose the Beatles as the theme for their end of the year show. I have to say I am glad: I like their songs, and it makes the 90 minutes program more bearable.I would almost dare to say it was enjoyable.
The kids were adorable: each class sang three songs and then they all performed together for the grand finale; some of the older kids played instruments, and even dressed up like the Beatles. It was pretty fun. Fortunately Keegan was in the center of the stage, so I was able to see him even from the back. The low-res images are from the video that we could, “voluntarily” purchase for the bargain price of $35. Of course,we didn’t have to, but we were forbidden from taking your own video or photos during the night show.
While purple is not my favorite color, they did look very cute. With this show, we got two uses out of his black slacks and dress shoes. Not bad…and we inherited them from our neighbors anyway.
Of course Keegan can’t stop goofing around, especially if there is a female audience. It is hard to believe that Luiza is only 1 year older.
Mission Bay Montessori Academy was not the only place that was celebrating the Beatles’s invasion. The annual San Diego Fair was also dedicated to this event. Colors, look, promotional materials and even the logo were a throw back of the era.
They even had an exhibit of never released photos, chronicling the famous appearance at the Ed Sullivan Show, and other famous stops. A separate part of the exhibit was showing the photos from the John Lennon and Yoko One “bed-in”. Keegan loved to look at the photos and memorabilia.
They also had music stations to listen to the songs and some TV excerpts. I am sure my mom, a Beatles fan, would have enjoyed it a lot. Since it was father’s day when we visited, every dad received a Fab Father Pin, a take on the Beatles’ nickname: Fab Four. Matt refused to wear it, if not on his backpack, but I got a picture of it at home.
It was a fun day…or should I say a Fab Day?
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