Break out the neon, tease up that hair, and prepare to bust a move this coming Friday, March 6 in honor of Women’s History Month —the 1980s are taking over Cleveland Museum of Art with March MIX: Material Girl—celebrating the iconic women who defined a decade of big hair, bold style, and an unforgettable pop energy.

From the boundary-breaking anthems of Madonna to the soaring ballads of Whitney Houston, the funky grooves of Janet Jackson, the cool edge of Blondie, and the smooth sophistication of Sade and Kate Bush, the dance floor will pulse with all the hits that made the ’80s unforgettable.

Everyone is invited to join in, whether channeling diva energy or just ready to get fresh on the dance floor.

DJ BG will spin a mix of synth-pop classics, alternative ’80s gems, and dance-floor favorites at MIX: Material Girl.Get into the groove
Spinning the Material Girl soundtrack are two of Cleveland’s favorite DJs from 91.1 WRUW-FM: DJ Mimi Dromette and DJ BG (Bridget D Ginley).

Expect a back-and-forth of synth-pop classics, alternative ’80s gems, and dance floor favorites pulled from crates of vinyl—all curated with the deep love of music and community that both DJs are known for.

Dromette co-created Cleveland’s largest goth dance event, Dark Wave Dance Cave at the Winchester Music Tavern in Lakewood, while BG hosts “Erie Effusion,” a live 91.1 radio show broadcast on Sundays and highlighting alternative ’80s tracks from Case Western Reserve University’s legendary vinyl collection within the Kulas Music Collection in the Kelvin Smith Library.

Together, DJ Mimi and DJ BG deliver Flashdance energy with a side of cassette-mixtape nostalgia, when they alternate throughout the MIX: Material Girl evening in one-hour shifts. DJ Mimi kicks off the tunes at 6 p.m. and DJ BG closes out the night from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Dress to impress
Guests are encouraged to dive into the ’80s spirit with big hair, shoulder pads, lace gloves, rubber bracelets, scrunchies, neon accessories, or whatever makes you feel like a pop star from the era.

From thrift-store chic to music-video glamour, the more fun, the better. Themed cocktails, beer, and wine are available from chef Doug Katz’ Bon Appétit Management, so you can sip while you strike a pose or throw your best dance moves.

DJ Mimi Dromette will spin a mix of synth-pop classics, alternative ’80s gems, and dance-floor favorites at MIX: Material Girl.Moving in and heading out
While at the Museum, guests are also invited to take a dance break and check out some of the current exhibits, “still/emerging: Native American Works on Paper”—the first exhibition to highlight CMA’s collection of prints and drawings by Native American artists—and “Ann Hamilton: still and moving • the tactile image”

Additionally, be sure to stop in the ArtLens Gallery and view the 40-foot ArtLens Wall before the gallery closes on Sunday, March 8 for re-imagining; while the ArtLens Studio will remain open until Sunday, March 22. The studio and gallery are scheduled to re-open in July.

CMA has been a leader in digital innovation for more than a decade and is currently reimagining ArtLens to look closer and dive deeper through immersive, inclusive experiences and innovative technologies.

Tickets
MIX: Material Girl on Friday, March 6, is from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Ames Family Atrium. Tickets for non-members are $16 in advance, $18 day of the event, $25 at the door; $5 for CMA members, and free for CMA Leadership Circle members.