Atlanta cop's Decatur car museum Nov 3, 2009
Checkerboard tile floor, twisted neon, vintage metal gas station signs, toy cars and an overflow of Americana memorabilia fill the place. Luigi Barzinni, a tourist from Ohio, is strolling past. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
WHAT'S IN STORE: Kapsoul Oct 24, 2009
Keep on Styling: Trucker hats were all the rage a few years ago, but before that trend, there were neon hats. Kapsoul offers a neon Looney Tunes Daffy Duck hat and a Tasmanian Devil cap for $32. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Salon keeps Evans in style Oct 12, 2009
Throughout the salon are bright splashes of color -- vibrant purples, pinks and neon greens. Hanging from the salon's doorway are colorful beads and curtains. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Brewery collectibles featured at club's show Oct 3, 2009
Sipos will be showing some rare A-1 neon signs this weekend. La Susa said the group is planning a bigger beer-collectibles show in February to mark the 75th anniversary of the beer can. (AZCentral -- News)
Over 70,000 Hollywood Authentic Movie Props, Antiques, Collectibles To Sell Over 5 Days Sep 12, 2009
In addition to furniture, there is lighting, jewelry, neon, paintings, photography, posters, wall art, vintage fabrics and linens, game room equipment, science fiction panels, castings, rubber molds, and even pallet racks. "There is something for everyone in this gigantic treasure hunt," said Storment. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Sales staying strong Sep 3, 2009
Three years, loads of passers-by and dozens of neon signs after it opened, Laura Knight said people finally have found her business. The owner of Swan Lake Antiques on Main Street laughs as she recalls putting furniture out on the sidewalk to lure customers into her shop. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
What's Happening Aug 16, 2009
The band Neon Rose will perform both days. All singles over 21 are welcome. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
Comings and Goings: Dancer opening new studio Jul 5, 2009
Groundwork has begun on a 5,000-square-foot expansion of Penn Neon Sign Co., 707 W. 8th St., that will nearly double the existing space and provide room for new equipment. . (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Mural tells story of town past, hope for the future Jun 6, 2009
They have designs to renovate the outer facade and bring back the neon marquee, and though the interior still has the original paneling, the building must have new drywall and a drop-down media screen to become a true theater again. In recent months, locals used the building for public meetings, a flea market and to stage a short play about the history of the city. (Athens Banner-Herald)
In London for the G-20? Eat here Apr 4, 2009
Here, the decor tends toward Day-Glo Day of the Dead, with kaleidoscopic murals crawling across the walls, a winged-heart neon light blinking beside the bar, and a donkey pi;ata and string of plastic skulls adorning the front window. But the food is the main draw, with a menu tending toward California-style Mexican fare, including bursting burritos, overflowing taco salads and homemade salsa with tortilla chips. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Rare Superman comic sells for $317,200 Mar 15, 2009
By DAVID B. CARUSO, Associated Press Writer. Saturday, March 14, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
36 hours in Shanghai Mar 14, 2009
While the global economic slowdown has had its impact, Beijing's naughty sister is still up to her tricks: from the flashing neon signs and light-bedazzled skyscrapers to the throbbing clubs and houses from the foreign-concession era hiding their decadent secrets. But beyond the clich. (International Herald Tribune)
