16th annual Berlin Whiskey Rebellion keeps local history alive Sep 25, 2009
Earlier in the spring, the committee had thought about canceling the event because of lack of funding and lack of volunteers. However, some new committee members and new ideas breathed new life into the annual festival. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Antiques aplenty Sep 19, 2009
Period news clippings and photographs of Soekarno and his contemporaries enliven the atrium area. In the nations Ibu Kota or capital, the Tugu group operates two strikingly distinctive eating houses. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Noftsger Hill Inn was a school in Globe. Sep 18, 2009
High ceilings and big windows add a dash of drama to the paintings, sculptures, photographs and hand-dyed silks ... The museum, maintained and operated by volunteers, preserves the heritage of the Verde Valley through artifacts and photographs that capture the impact that mining, ranching and farming have had on the area. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Kick off to the arts: A listing of local arts organizations and events for 2009-2010 Sep 18, 2009
The Parade of Artists show in January 2010 will feature five pieces of art from each of the 37 member artists portraying a variety of subjects in acrylics, watercolor, oils, drawings in pencil and pastel, collage, photographs and monoprints ... Ty Holland is an award winning photographer and photojournalist who has been taking photographs since 1968. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
The Fives: South Dakota for sale, trinket by trinket and beyond Sep 15, 2009
Of course, in the days when few people had personal cameras and when newspapers rarely printed photographs, in particular local ones, I can see where this might have come in handy. It's just that the grim image would seem to limit somewhat the message one could put on the writing side of the postcard. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
FBI probing 'stolen' Jackie Kennedy note... Sep 14, 2009
The business of collecting memorabilia things such as celebrity autographs and rare manuscripts or photographs is unregulated. Dealers follow their own rules on how to authenticate merchandise and how to determine that a seller acquired it legally. (The Drudge Report)
Marlborough seeks 'Heritage Hero' Sep 12, 2009
The award is given out annually at the Heritage Festival to a Marlborough citizen who has been active in either promoting Marlborough s heritage and/or dedicated to preserving historical sites, photographs and memorabilia. The recipient will be honored at the Marlborough Heritage Festival on Sunday, Oct. 4, around noontime. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Fairs to remember Sep 11, 2009
Four photographs of the craft and display are necessary. Jurying and notification are ongoing. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Nature Inspired Home Decorating Pro... Sep 11, 2009
This can also include arranging family photographs in a unique manner that blends into your room d;cor. Consider embellishing plain picture frames with sea grass, tiny shells, grosgrain ribbon or smooth vitreous mosaic glass squares. (Suite101.com)
Armless, legless student gets by with a little help from man's best friend Sep 9, 2009
" Kari Elizabeth excelled with a 4.5 GPA in gifted, advance placement classes. She became a statewide heroine, winning an award. She can e-mail and navigate the Internet with her toes faster than many can do with fingers. She became an artist, taking photographs with her feet and enhancing them on the computer. She draws, even paints with her toes, so she decided to combine her intelligence and desire to be a doctor with her art work and used art therapy to help a special ed child. "I saw by the... (WWLTV.com, LA)
Display kids' creations to add color and whimsy to a room and to boost their self-esteem Aug 29, 2009
To avoid a nursery school look, the couple hangs their children's art on the same walls as world-renowned contemporary pieces, such as photographs by Walter Niedermayr. Their book "Downtown Chic" (Rizzoli, $45) shows how they frame and display kid art, including the family's handmade Christmas cards, and mix it in with high-end furnishings and flea market finds. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
A class of their own: Sunday open-class deadline looms for T.F. Co. Fair Aug 28, 2009
BLAIR KOCH/For the Times-News Dennis Crawford, of Twin Falls, holds a photo album containing antique photographs, including of late Presidents Lincoln and Washington. A class of their own: Sunday open-class deadline looms for T.F. Co. Fair By Blair Koch Times-News correspondent Twin Falls' Dennis Crawford knows a thing or two about former President Lincoln; he's been an avid collector of Lincoln memorabilia for 25 years. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Cleanup can be a struggle for some Aug 19, 2009
She points to some photographs of her ancestors on the wall and says she got them out of a trunk and had them framed. I like antiques. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Author publishes story about oil exploration in Kettleman Hills Aug 18, 2009
Before publishing the book, Sawyer scouted the hills in Kettleman City and took photographs and went to the R.C. Baker Memorial Museum in Coalinga to research the history of the hills. The book is filled with those photographs and some of his grandfather working in Kettleman City, which he said make it read like an "old-fashioned novel.". (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
'Antiques Roadshow' taping in Phoenix Aug 14, 2009
Bittner had photographs of her father with the plane, but nothing to document his flight with Lindbergh, who made his historic nonstop solo flight over the Atlantic in 1927. Bittner inherited the engine and propeller when her father died. (AZCentral -- Home)
School Notes, 8-4-09 Aug 11, 2009
News items and photographs about education always are welcomed for publication in A. Typed contributions should be directed to Sharon Knox, newsroom assistant, The Journal Times, 212 Fourth St., Racine, WI 53403; e-mailed to ; or faxed submissions can be sent to (262) 631-1780. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Barbra Streisand to auction items for charity Aug 6, 2009
Thursday, August 06, 2009. Entertainment Headlines. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Gayatri Devi's bungalow as museum! Aug 2, 2009
She said the museum could be set up at Lilypool if the Jaipur Royals want as they own the various memorabilia associated with the former maharani like her photographs, clothes, jewelleries, antiques and above all various gifts she received from people of eminence. The state government, in turn, would provide all the help to the royal family so that the guests visiting the Pink City will get a glimpse of the colorful life of Rajmata', as Gayatri Devi was popularly know. (India Times, India)
City Beat (2) Jul 26, 2009
Cleveland native Rose photographs nature, including while living in New Zealand. Legacy Village s Legacy Live weekend entertainment series features classic rock/oldies by NOS Band tonight (Fri. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Directors, actors geek out with fans at Comic-Con Jul 26, 2009
Sunday, July 26, 2009. Entertainment Headlines. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Tribe, feds seize tribal artifacts in Tacoma Jul 18, 2009
The dealer s owner Alan Gorsuch said earlier this week that he believed he bought the baskets, photographs and other Native American items from a representative of the owner, 88-year-old Ramona Hawthorne, who is the daughter of a Puyallup tribal leader from a century ago ... The items seized include a rare Coast Salish woven basket, tribal photographs and other items. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Family: Michael Jackson Had A Will Jul 1, 2009
Scores of fans have streamed past the gated entrance to leave handwritten notes, photographs, balloons and flowers. He was 29 and at the height of his popularity when he bought the ranch, naming it after the mythical land of Peter Pan, where boys never grow up. (CBS News)
Local Fans Cash in on Jackson Memorabilia Online Jun 30, 2009
It's a story playing out across the country from New York to Los Angeles to small town Virginia where Jackson memorabilia including tickets, photographs, clothing, coke cans and even the June 26 edition of the Washington Times announcing the King of Pop had died, is selling fast. "I don't really have any sentimental value. I'm not a collector and I thought shoot -- $800, $900 comes in handy!" It seems the man and his music are priceless -- or at least very expensive. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Fourth festivities: Homestead cabin a focal point for holiday activities Jun 30, 2009
Rebecca Sellers, a summer visitor from Florida, photographs the historic Potomac Valley homestead cabin at Fort Missoula Monday while touring the grounds at the Fort. The homestead will be a center of activity during this year's annual Fourth of July Celebration on Saturday. (Missoulian, MT)
It's Franschhoek time Jun 29, 2009
Kalfi's restaurant offers home cooked meals and photographs of Franschhoek in the olden days. Tel +27 21 876 2520. (iAfrica.com)
Paint for freedom Jun 28, 2009
The public is welcome to bring pre-made pieces of art, any type that can hang -- such as photographs or mixed-media pieces -- that represent what freedom means to them. The artwork will hang through the Fourth of July holiday and then be delivered to the Emory L. Bennett Veterans Nursing Home, Daytona Beach. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Jackson weird but in a friendly way, certainly not a freak Jun 27, 2009
Located on the 18th floor, the room is full of photographs and collectibles of the superstar. Syed Yusof has also put Jacksons doodles on the wall. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
20 home decor updates under $20 Jun 27, 2009
Create one-of-a-kind art by enlarging one of your photographs and cropping in an unusual way, then matting and framing in a 16- by 10-inch frame, available at stores like Michaels and Target. Apply word art ($16. (AZCentral -- Home)
The oldies are goodies at Marlborough appraisal event Jun 23, 2009
Marilyn Perry of Marlborough, who brought an old painting and a stereoscope - a device for viewing three-dimensional photographs - with a pack of photographs, felt the same way. The painting was worth $50, and the photographs between $200 and $300. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Jasper: Art, music and scenery Jun 20, 2009
61 Main: Farm-to-table restaurant using locally grown ingredients in a country-chic setting with high-backed banquette seating and photographs in old wood frames. The lunch menu includes soups, salads and sandwiches, including tangy chicken salad and pimento cheese on mini croissants. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Memories strong for New Smyrna woman Jun 16, 2009
Sitting in a blue rocking recliner surrounded by the collectibles of a lifetime, faded photographs of past and current generations and shelves filled with books, Tipton talked while her attentive audience sat shoehorned into a small wicker chair next to the brick fireplace. "I was born in Hawk's Park (now known as Edgewater) in Dr. Forster's women's sanatorium," she said, starting at the beginning. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Writer list for WOW is notable May 29, 2009
He hopes that the photographs will inspire people to protect our world s beautiful natural and historical heritage. Bill Neal Rancher, former newspaper reporter, retired trial lawyer and author graduated with honors in 1964 from the University of Texas Law School where he served as comment editor of the Texas Law Review. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Ted Williams Baseball Collectibles May 29, 2009
In fact, The Official Ted Williams Web Site is still in operation today, offering signed photographs, autographed Ted's Creamy Root Beer replica signs and other items. Both older and newer Ted Williams autographed memorabilia routinely comes up for sale. (Suite101.com)
LICENSING International Expo 2009 Exhibitor Profiles May 28, 2009
Cindy Lewis photographs America's love of automobiles. . (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Woodbury 350th Committee Seeks Volunteers, Donations May 27, 2009
For historical displays at the block party and perhaps elsewhere around town, Ms. Scruggs said the committee is looking for old photographs, antiques and collections to display that pertain to Woodbury. Ms. Scruggs said she wants people to bring cameras to the block party. (Voices, CT)
World's first camera on display in Macao May 23, 2009
MACAO, May 22 (Xinhua) -- Entitled "The Invention of Photography and the Earliest Photographs of Macao, China", an exhibition showcasing old photos and cameras, including the world's first camera, was opened Friday at the Macao Museum. The exhibition, which will last till August 23, was co- organized by the Macao Museum and the Nicephore Niepce Museum in France. (Xinhuanet, China)
Beacon Street condo displays Moroccan flair May 21, 2009
An eclectic mix of paintings and photographs adorn the room, lending the space the additional air of an English sitting room. A seaside boat scene from Provincetown keeps company with portraits picked up in Paris, abstract pieces given to Lazarus by a client who couldn't pay his legal bills, and a striking oil portrait by South African artist Velaphi Mzimba done on a "canvas" of wood and tin. (Boston Globe)
Stylemaker: Patti McAdaragh May 18, 2009
Common mistake: "Too many family photographs in bad frames, scattered or clustered throughout the house. Oftentimes, clients will use photographs as decorations because they don't know what else to do. My suggestion is, if you really love family pictures, create a gallery wall along a hallway and keep the table frames to a minimum, pairing them up with interesting objects.". On selecting artwork: "Clients often ask me, 'Will this piece of art work with the room?' My answer is, 'It doesn't... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Fort Worth Postcard and Paper Show to Showcase Unique Collections from Pretty Artisan Cards to Rough Old West Cowboys May 17, 2009
In terms of paper collectibles, the show offers everything from matchbooks and sheet music to vintage advertising and antique photographs. Quite a bit of local history is available such as old Stockyards and State Fair memorabilia. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Chicken nuggets grow on trees May 15, 2009
Stephen Ashton's photos have just been selected by the Jury of the Bordeaux International Competition of Photographs of Wines and Vines. Ashton took his winning photographs in Tokai, Hungary; the Penedes region of Catalonia, Spain; Ontario, Canada; and Sonoma County. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Old movie posters mean big bucks for NJ collector May 11, 2009
DeLuca's first purchase was in the early 1990s - a poster for Mel Brooks' "The Producers." He figures he now owns tens of thousands of archival pieces, including rare photographs, original movie scripts and concert posters, for a collection worth upward of $10 million. Far fewer posters were printed in Hollywood's early years, he said, and often they were leased to the theaters and were not intended for public collecting in the same way as baseball cards or comic books. (Fresno Bee -- State)
THEN & NOW II: More reflections from Winchester's Great Depressions May 8, 2009
Dan Chane browses through old photographs of the town he loves in his Forest Street home. THEN & NOW II: More reflections from Winchester's Great Depressions. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
On Display (40) May 6, 2009
Le Bistro French Restaurant, 150 S.W. Madison Ave. Black-and-white photographs, Images of France, by Corvallis artist Dean Hanson ... Aloha Photographic Studio and Gallery, 595 E. Ash St. The gallery features photographs and collages by Tony Hayden, original art from New Orleans and Hawaii and Suquamish tribal photos ... Photographs of the birth of Israel by Paul Goldman. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Preserving the core of Anderson history May 6, 2009
The group also has plans to renovate the Boggess House, which is currently closed, and use it as a main office and museum to display a variety of original documents and photographs. The house was built in 1853 by B.B. Throop and was sold to the John Boggess family in the early 1870s. (Navasota Examiner, TX)
FP Newspapers Income Fund Reports First Quarter 2009 Results May 6, 2009
Joe is nominated for 20 images submitted from his 2008 portfolio, including photographs he took while embedded with the Canadian Forces in Afghanistan. In addition to these individual awards, the Free Press placed second and third in the Special Project category in the Canadian Newspaper Association's 2009 Great Idea Awards, which recognize sales and marketing efforts in print and online. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Where Britannia reigns supreme May 3, 2009
It's just up the waterfront from Queen's University where full-length photographs of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip loom over the Council Chamber. In the basement is the Royal Way, a gallery of memorabilia from the Windsors' visits. (Boston Globe)
Merv Griffin belongings to be auctioned May 1, 2009
"The items in this sale are a testament to Mr. Griffin's astute aesthetic sensibilities; he sought out the unique," said Martin, for what else can be said about the four East Indian wooden carousel elephants (opening bid $2,000) and the life-size plush chimpanzee ($800) and the peace pipe ($150) and the countless framed photographs of Griffin leading a band ($100), Griffin holding a microphone ($200), Griffin in a tuxedo ($100) and Griffin in a blue sweater ($300). The total estimated value of... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Carlton Hobbs 'Gem' Acclaimed in Fine Art Connoisseur Report on Palm Beach May 1, 2009
After meeting the Grand Duke Friedrich I von Baden, an astronomy enthusiast, in 1887, Grimm decided to paint a representation of the moon, based on his photographs, to be presented to the Grand Duke. The painting shows the moon as it can never be seen in reality: fully lit across the entire surface at once. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Citizen's Canes Apr 28, 2009
For months after the canes were distributed, the Post published photographs and biographies of recipients, including Manson Haws. After Haws passed away, Leominster's Boston Post Cane was given to various residents until it was lost in the 1930s. (Boston Globe)
Did knife belong to Lincoln? Apr 20, 2009
Photographs show that Phelps bore a striking resemblance to Lincoln. They could have been twins, Morris said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Artfact Live! Monthly Auction Roundup - Important Sale Results from the Artfact Live! Staff Apr 12, 2009
Based on photographs, Jonathan Fairbanks, Artfact's Vice President of Research, believes that the signature on this Russian-style work may be Cyrillic. Cheffins, "The Fine Art Sale" -- March 26, 2009 - Chinese Carved 19th Century Rhinoceros Horn This rare 19th Century rhino horn, Cheffins' top-selling lot, was claimed by an Artfact Live. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Portsmouth area community calendar Apr 7, 2009
Furniture, Victorian, Country French, cupboards, wicker, garden, clocks, lamps, early Portsmouth, N.H. advertising, maps and photographs, sterling, estate jewelry, oriental rugs, ceramics, etc. www. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
New York art dealer charged with stealing $88 million Mar 27, 2009
In October 2007 John Crawford, a son of the abstract painter and printmaker Ralston Crawford, said that he went to the authorities because at least a dozen paintings and photographs consigned to the gallery were missing. He estimated that they were worth $1. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Treasure Market kicks off at Stanford Mar 27, 2009
Local residents, alumni, art and antique dealers, and collectors have donated items for sale, including paintings, sculpture, photographs, antiques, collectibles, and heirloom furniture. The sale also features Oriental rugs and carpets, jewelry, books, fine china, silver, linens, crystal, furs and jewelry. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Pirkle Jones; photographer depicted migrants, activists Mar 27, 2009
Perhaps his most remarkable photographs, taken in the tumultuous year 1968, captured the leaders of the Black Panther Party as they would have liked to be seen: bold revolutionaries poised to overturn the white power structure ... Mr. Jones's photographs of three Panthers standing on courthouse steps holding a "Free Huey" banner and of male and female Panthers posing with guns became emblematic images of the era. (Boston Globe)
Buyers Hunting Art-Fair Bargains Force Dealers to Cut Price as Much as 30% Mar 24, 2009
Dealers in some other sections of the fair, such as antiquities and vintage photographs, were less keen to lower prices. Roman Antiquities. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
* Designer dialogue Mar 18, 2009
Chen has collaborated with Quo on her seasonal collections since 2007, drawing inspiration from his photographs, which Chen began collecting two decades ago. Quos work is simple but dreamily evocative. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Melanie Smith crafts a mixed-media portrait of Mexico City Mar 17, 2009
The paintings have their own art-history precedent: Gerhard Richter's blurry black-and-white paintings based on aerial photographs of townscapes ... A series of photographs depicts cavernous stores selling cheap goods, many of them orange-colored items ... And the same held for several other videos and photographs in the show. (Boston Globe)
Yesterday, today and tomorrow Mar 15, 2009
In the rows of photographs that line the wall above the bleachers are the faces of almost 50 years of RHS swimmers, and their portraits tell the story of a sport steeped in tradition. SPORTS. (Forest Republican, WI)
Bishops' mansion blessed with art Mar 14, 2009
But photographs from the past offer a glimpse of this mansion's grandeur. Built in 1910 by rubber tycoon Herbert DuPuy, the home includes five suites, four bedrooms, a formal dining room and breakfast room, a kitchen and butler's pantry, a wine cellar, 10 fireplaces, and a five-car garage with a storage area. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Beverly Hills pawnshops snap up artwork, Rolexes Mar 14, 2009
" Beverly Hills has long been the symbol of fabulous, unimaginable wealth, but it no longer is insulated from the country's economic woes. California's unemployment rate stands at 10.1 percent, higher than the national average of 8.1 percent, and with mortgage costs rising many may now have no option but to hand over that Kandinsky or Rolex to pay for the rent ADVERTISEMENT Copyright ? 2005 AFP. All rights reserved. All information displayed in this section (dispatches, photographs, logos) are... (Yahoo! Asia News)
Jacko Flea Market Finds Mar 10, 2009
There are also personal photographs. Brooke Shields will be pleased to know she s the only female included with Jackson in a photo. (Fox News)
JOHN CHAPPELL: North Notes Notebook: All Kinds of Activity Keeps Robbins Busy Mar 6, 2009
More than 175 years of work is on display including nearly 100 pieces and many photographs. This exhibit has work from the Owen/Owens family members of the Joseph Owen Family. (The Pilot Newspaper)
At Your Library: Programs to lift winter spirits Mar 6, 2009
For those of you interested in knitting, we are bringing in a speaker, Kathy Goldner, who will tell us stories of knitting on March 7 at 2 p.m. This hour-long presentation, illustrated with photographs, knitted items, and antiques from Kathy s own collection, explores the world of knitting past and present through stories. Grandmothers are a theme throughout the presentation beginning with her own grandmother, who lived in pre-war Germany when she learned how to knit. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Dog severely beaten Mar 4, 2009
Jose Misael Cardenas appeared before Judge Kelly Simmons on Wednesday for a preliminary examination of the evidence, which included photographs of the injuries to the 6-month-old puppy, Scooby. The dog's injuries Aug. 27 included hemorrhaging to the left eye and bruising to his lower legs, chest and right ear, said Dave Stapp, an officer with the Marin Humane Society. (Pet-Abuse.com)
