Museum Raffling Two Signed Les Paul Guitars

The announces a raffle of two guitars autographed by Les Paul, the legendary guitarist and inventor. The winning tickets will be drawn at 9:30 p.m. on June 9, 2012 at the Trustees Pavilion at Ramapo College at a gala celebration of what would have been Les Paul’s 97th birthday.   

First prize is an Epiphone E Series Guitar signed by Les Paul and many of the musicians who played with him at Fat Tuesdays in New York. Second prize is a Fender Stratocaster signed with personalized messages by Les Paul and Steve Miller of the Steve Miller Band. Raffle tickets are $25 each.

Tickets can be purchased at the Mahwah Museum, 201 Franklin Turnpike, open Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 1 – 5 p.m. Tickets are also available at Devon Fine Jewelry (303 Franklin Ave., Wyckoff), (280 Route 17, Mahwah), Alto Music  (328 Rt. 59, Airmont, NY) and , 2 Island Road, Mahwah. Go to www.mahwahmuseum.org to order tickets by mail.

The 97th birthday gala, to be held at the Trustees Pavilion at Ramapo College at 7:30 p.m. on June 9, will feature wine, hors d’oeuvres and light fare, musical entertainment, a live auction of other autographed guitars and a silent auction of music memorabilia. Admission tickets are $25 each. 

“Les Paul in Mahwah: A Tribute” continues at the Museum through June 30. This exhibit celebrates the life and genius of Les Paul who lived in Mahwah for over 50 years. 

For more information on all these events go to www.mahwahmuseum.org or call 201 512-0099.

The above is a release from the Mahwah Museum.