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Fading Ads of the Twin Cities


Adult and Senior / Lifelong Learning -
Adult Enrichment 2023-2024

Do you remember seeing those old painted ads on the sides of buildings for Coca-Cola, Grain Belt Beer, grocery stores, warehouses, etc. Our instructor, Jay Grammond has been drawn to Fading Ads, or “Ghost Signs” for quite some time. In the Summer of 2020, that interest became so much more when he signed a book deal to publish a book about the topic. Join Jay as he takes you on a virtual walk around the Twin Cities to view this sort of “Art Gallery” that surrounds us. You will also learn a bit about the history of some of these companies that date back into the 1800’s.

Jay Grammond

Instructor

Jay Grammond is a Professional Photographer living in East Central Minnesota. He signed a book deal in the Summer of 2020 to create a Photography & History book about the Fading Ads, or “Ghost Signs” in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Fading Ads are the old painted ads on the sides of brick buildings that once advertised a vibrant business, and now have faded to the point where only part of the sign is visible. Join Jay as he takes you on a virtual walk around the Twin Cities to view this sort of Art Gallery that surrounds us. You will also learn a bit about the history of some of these companies that date back into the 1800’s.

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Lenox Community Center : Little Theater
Monday, Jun 3
6:00 - 7:00 PM

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