The WENDE MUSEUM of the COLD WAR-->NEW ART + PERM ART-->FREE EVENT/FREE PARKING!

Greetings from Ra:

Looking for something to do on a Saturday afternoon this FALL of 2025 (October)???

Why not join us for a lively afternoon of art, sunshine, and socializing at the beautiful art galleries in Los Angeles.

This event is organized by the Los Angeles Arts, Cultural Events, and Social Mingle Meetup Group, bringing together art enthusiasts, music lovers, and single professionals in a fun-filled evening.

Explore the stunning artwork on display, enjoy the pleasant climate, and mingle with like-minded individuals who share a passion for culture, fine arts, and entertainment.

Whether you're an art connoisseur or simply looking for a delightful social experience, this event promises to be a memorable night filled with creativity and connections.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant arts scene of LA while enjoying great company.

Here are the details:

Mission:

The Wende is an art museum, cultural center, and archive that preserves history and brings it to life through exhibitions, scholarship, education, and community engagement.

Wende is a German word meaning “turning point” or “change” that has come to describe the transformative period around the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Founded in 2002, the Wende Museum holds an unparalleled collection of art and artifacts from the Cold War era, which serves as a foundation for programs that illuminate the political and cultural changes of the past, offer opportunities to make sense of a changing present, and inspire active participation in the personal and social changes that will shape the future.

Collecting, preserving, and providing open access to artwork, artifacts, archives, films, and personal histories from the Cold War.

Promoting rigorous scholarship, educating students, and stimulating general interest through lectures, symposia, publications, and the digitization of collection material.

Presenting innovative exhibitions and interdisciplinary programming inspired by the collection. Facilitating collaborations with contemporary artists and researchers Partnering with other non-profit organizations.
Providing community services such as wellness programs, volunteer opportunities, and family-friendly activities.

History

Yesterday
The Wende Museum of the Cold War was founded by Justinian Jampol, a native of Los Angeles and scholar of modern European history, to address the wholesale neglect and rampant destruction of Cold War material culture in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union that followed the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.

During the early 1990s, these materials that document an entire cultural history of what life was like in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union were
rapidly disappearing. Historical landmarks were being torn down, statues vandalized, consumer products discarded, films and photographs left to deteriorate, and archives actively destroyed.

Tomorrow
No other museum or archive is actively acquiring the artifacts that the Wende Museum collects. In fact, many museums in Europe are actually
de-accessioning works of art and artifacts from the Cold War era. The Wende Museum will continue to acquire, expanding its efforts to reach ever deeper into smaller and rural communities, focusing particularly on materials that are at risk or on the periphery of traditional archival interests.

The museum’s preservation efforts ensure that not only present but also future generations are able to more comprehensively investigate the Cold War era, reevaluate historical interpretations, and make assessments within the context of evolving circumstances.

The museum’s emergence and rapid growth has paralleled a dramatic rise in academic, media, and general public interest in the lived experience of the Eastern Bloc. As a result, the museum faces an increased demand for expanded programming and access to its collection. The Wende Museum welcomes your support and involvement in shaping the museum’s future and ensuring its continued success in meeting this growing need.

ITINERARY:

1. Meeting location and time:

Meeting time: 1:30 AM PST

Meet at The Wende Museum of the Cold War at address:

The Wende Museum of the Cold War
10808 Culver Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90230

Some Meetup members may be running late, so we can wait 15-20 minutes for Meetup members that may be running late.

The Meetup members may chat, mingle, socialize, and get to know each other better.

Here is a link to the Wende Museum:

https://wendemuseum.org/visit-the-wende/

2. Baked Bar LA Gourmet Pastry Shoppe:

The Meetup members may meet at 11:30 AM PST at the Baked Bar LA for a gourmet pastry and coffee prior to the main Meetup event at The Wende Museum of the Cold War.

Baked Bar LA Gourmet Pastry Shoppe
10846 Washington Blvd.
Culver City CA 90232

Link:

https://bakedbarla.com/our-story

Patisserie Hours

Open 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. every day

Phone

(310) 425-8701

Anthony Nigro, Pastry Chef / Owner
Thomas Velasquez, Pastry Chef / Owner

info@bakedbarla.com

How to find us:

Please meet at 1:30 PM PST at the entrance to The Wende Museum of the Cold War located at:

The Wende Museum of the Cold War
10808 Culver Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90230

There is FREE PARKING at The Wende Museum of the Cold War. It is ok if you are running late.

You can call me at 530 355 2320 if you have difficulty locating the Meetup group, I will help guide you to the Meetup group.

I will be wearing a light green cap and a light blue backpack.

Ra