Cinema at the State Presents
Norman’s Rare Guitars
Sponsored by Debra Oldziewski and Joel and Raenel Toste
When Norman Harris founded Norman’s Rare Guitars in 1975 on Ventura Boulevard, he had no idea that his little shop would become an institution in vintage guitars. And that’s mostly because, back in the day, people didn’t really care about the “vintage” concept.
“What I have always called it is ‘functional art,’ ” he says. “Like a stamp or coin, you can look at it and go, ‘Well, that’s cool,’ and look at it for 10 minutes, put it away, and that’s it. But with a guitar, it makes music. Each one sounds different, plays differently and feels different. I think that’s what gives them pizzazz; it’s the love people have put into them.”
Running time: 1h 38m
Thursday, August 7, 2025
7:00 PM
Location— Odd Fellows Lodge #7, 1226½ Lincoln Way in Auburn