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Hot Rods 'n' Hepcats
In the 1950s, gleaming chrome and space-age tail fins symbolized a new way of
North American life: individuality, freedom and prosperity. The Reynolds-Alberta Museum
in Wetaskiwin celebrates mid-century car culture with its Fabulous Fifties exhibition,
featuring 25 vehicles – including a 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad restored onsite by
the museum's shop. The exhibits also include a "drive-in" theatre that screens
vintage film trailers and car commercials; '50s toys such as Mr. Potato Head,
the Slinky Dog and Barbie; and a hula hoop station. For head of marketing
and communications Cynthia Blackmore, the drive-in sparks happy
memories of cruising down to double-feature nights in her pajamas
with her family: "It was a part of my growing up," she says. AMA
members save 10 per cent on daily admission. Kids six and under
are free. AMARewards.ca/Reynolds –Robin Schroffel
REYNOLDS-ALBERTA MUSEUM
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