History of Hip

History of Hip has a new home!

This season, the free programs are now held at Clubhouse Jager, 923 Washington Ave. N., Minneapolis

As popular culture flourished in the mid to late twentieth century, its consumers and critics debated the quality of each emerging artist, trend and product. This series will explore the mysterious factors that confer hipness on an artist or a fad, and trace the origins of creative genres that still register with artists, audiences, and tastemakers today.

Download podcasts of previous programs to see what you missed!

Upcoming History of Hip Events

JagerCon: Sci Fi Tuesday+History

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 - 8:00pm

Join us for a conversation about Minnesota science fiction with book curator Patrick Coleman on the life and work of renowned mid-century author Clifford Simak, acclaimed local actor and playwright Joseph Scrimshaw, and a special screening of “The Duplicate Man,” an “Outer Limits” episode based on a Simak story.

Free! Ages 21 and up only.

Held at Clubhouse Jager, 923 Washington Ave. N., Minneapolis

Scary Movie Night

Monday, March 26, 2012 - 8:00pm

Exorcise the dark, cold misery that is late winter Minnesota with an evening of historic thrills and chills drawn from late 60s classics, "Rosemary’s Baby," "Planet of the Apes" and George Romero’s original "Night of the Living Dead." Local writer and artist Andy Sturdevant will provide commentary. Stick around for a special movie–themed round of bar games with host Ian Rans.