Illinois Jacquet appeared at the Key Club, starting January 4, 1960.

 

The Weavers appeared at Northrop Auditorium on January 30, 1960.

 

The Kingston Trio appeared at the Minneapolis Auditorium on February 13, 1960.

 

Jazz singer and pianist Hazel Scott appeared at Freddie’s in April 1960.

 

Singer Cle’a Bradford performed at the Key Club the week of May 6, 1960

 

Tony Bennett and the Ralph Sharon Trio began a stint at Freddie’s starting May 9, 1960.  Buddy Hackett was also on the bill.

 

Chris Connor and Her Trio performed at the Key Club the week of May 13, 1960.

 

Bo Diddley played an engagement at the Loon Teen Club (which became Mr. Lucky’s) on May 14-20, 1960.

 

Oscar Peterson played Freddie’s on May 21, 1960.

 

Josh White brought his repertoire of blues, spirituals, and folk music to Freddie’s on May 23, 1960.  He was followed by an appearance by Bob Newhart.

 

Frankie Lymon performed at the Key Club the week of May 25, 1960.

 

The “Biggest Show of Stars” came through the Cities in 1960, with 10-12 acts including Frankie Avalon, the Paris Sisters, and Cliff Richard.  (Can’t find this…)

 

Dorothy Dandridge and Vaughan Monroe were some of the performers at the Radisson Flame room in the fall of 1960.

 

Comedian Shelley Berman performed at the Minneapolis Auditorium on October 21, 1960.

 

The Limelighters and comedian Mort Sahl performed at Northrop Auditorium in the fall of 1960.

 

Skirts at the knee were considered too short by some St. Louis Park High School boys.  Really??

 

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