27 March 2007

LIBERACE MUSEUM


The LIBERACE museum was a "must see" for us. He grew up literally blocks away from where Thom lived as a child in Milwaukee, and got his start there. Thom had seen him in live performances in New York a few times, and even once met him in person on 49th Street in front of the WALDORF in NYC. The museum has a great presentation of many of his pianos (some truly unique and historic pieces) and many of his outrageous outfits and costumes. The propety was once a bank and small shopping center, and is a bit "tacky" - just the right atmosphere!!