'Couple Dating' premieres at the LinkvillePlayhouse features work by Bend playwright Nov 9, 2009
dear attended Saturday wrote on Nov 8, 2009 2:33 PM:" Silly theater patron, you WERE given fair warning! In addition to the website, season brochure, and numerous ads all around town, there were posters on the main markee outside the theater, in the lobby, AND at the enterance to the theater all clearly stating that the play "contains mature themes and is NOT appropriate for children. " What part of "NOT appropriate for children" did you not understand? ". (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Where the melting pot still simmers Nov 8, 2009
The dark interior and framed campaign posters inside the 21st Amendment give it a political backroom vibe, appropriate given its popularity with the pols and press who work under the gilded dome of the State House across the street. The Hill Tavern is such a local hangout that you see doctors and nurses from nearby Massachusetts General Hospital still in their scrubs. (Boston Globe)
Opera, high fashion on a Milan escape Nov 8, 2009
Naturally, the boys and their father preferred a metro trip far northwest to The Skate Shop (Via Grossich 11), owned by Milan s most famous pro skateboarder, Joe Onorato, who s nice enough to give out free DVDs or posters even if you just buy stickers. 3 p.m. Take the subway to the Garibaldi Station and walk to 10 Corso Como, a three-story cafe-bar-boutique-bookstore-gallery opened by Carla Sozzani, whose sister Franca is editor of Vogue Italia. (Boston Globe)
Auctioning off a piece of the Iron City Oct 25, 2009
The two-day event, organized by St. Louis-based Schneider Industries, kicked off Friday morning with around 450 industrial items up for bid, followed yesterday by a mishmash of memorabilia ranging from old beer taps to collectible posters and beer cans. A predominantly male crowd attended the industrial portion of the auction, with many bidders coming on behalf of other breweries or manufacturing companies to seek out deals on keg equipment, motors and spare parts. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Lots of Interest in London Oct 23, 2009
BLOOMSBURY Located a stone's throw from the big-name designer shops of New Bond Street, Bloomsbury Auctions deals in books, prints, posters, photographs, maps anything, in fact, on paper. Sales aren't held to a fixed timetable, so see for dates of forthcoming events. (Time.com)
Holiday sales events at warehouses, outlets Oct 12, 2009
It specializes in production picture framing and distribution of high-quality prints and fine art posters ... Highlights: Framed art prints priced at $9 to $159; prints and posters at $1 to $18; framed beveled mirrors at $59 to $99; and readymade frames at $5 to $15. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Salon keeps Evans in style Oct 12, 2009
Posters of rainbow-colored peace signs, flowers and butterflies decorate the walls. In the next room, the drying chairs are 50 years old, but they've been revived with decorative scarves to give each one a different personality. (The Augusta Chronicle)
No. 18 FSU To Host Hokies, Cavs Sep 26, 2009
Game prorgams and posters wil be available to collect signatures. Women's Volleyball - Football - Football - - Women's Soccer - Women's Soccer - Football - Football - Football - Women's Volleyball. (Seminoles.com)
Spam collector goes whole hog to help arts group Sep 25, 2009
The celebration and auction of all things Spam -- which will include the debut of local musical group the Spiced Hams -- is organized by Support Performing Arts and Music, or S*P*A*M, a committee that supports the arts and music in Storm Lake schools. The collection of memorabilia of Hormel's world-renowned canned meat product is being donated by Storm Lake resident Andriette Wickstrom. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Disney's dining Sep 22, 2009
Our take: The theming here is quite something youll feel as if youve stepped inside an Indian marketplace, replete with authentic Bollywood posters. The food is Asian of all kinds, but tempered for mainstream tastes a bit like the P.F. Changs chain. (The Palm Beach Post)
The Fives: South Dakota for sale, trinket by trinket and beyond Sep 15, 2009
While I don't know the real value of an Ames Bros original (apparently, it's nearly 400, according to the Buy It Now price) and I haven't made a practice of decorating my room with rock concert posters since I graduated from high school, this nifty little piece of art promoting the 1998 Pear Jam concert in Rapid City caught my eye. The concert holds a special place in my heart as being the first rock concert I ever attended that I was probably too old to be attending rock concerts, well, at... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Auctionpalooza coming Sept. 27 Sep 15, 2009
Over seventy different T-shirts of various sizes; a variety of other apparel, hats, and accessories; countless clocks, cookbooks, kitchen utensils, aprons, and mugs; many styles of pajamas, boxers, sweat pants, and shorts (several made with glow-in-the-dark fabric); lots of golf and other sporting items; several professionally framed posters and puzzles; and numerous watches and jewelry items are part of the collection. Also some rather rare things including a vintage SPAM recipe box, a wood... (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Gary Cooper Commemorated on Stamp Sep 13, 2009
The dedication ceremony took center stage in Los Angeles at the Autry National Center of the American West where the Oscar(R) ( )for his role in High Noon and Cooper movie posters were on display. All 40 million 44-cent First-Class stamps are available nationwide today. (PR Newswire)
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)
* More than Miro Sep 12, 2009
Then its on to a nearby poster and print shop, stacked from floor to ceiling with old cartoons, magazine covers and film posters. For the final part of the tour we head into the Ravel for some serious vintage fashion: Ravel is home to a whole road of vintage clothes shops, Calle Riera Baixa. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Debora Iyall and the Story Behind R... Sep 4, 2009
Emails reminded fans and friends about the exhibition mentioned that small and large collectible posters of her art were available for purchase. If that wasn't enough to convince you, the message also included the hook phrase, I'm experiencing a real need for income right now. (Suite101.com)
Lester Glassner, 70, pop culture collector Aug 31, 2009
There are World War II propaganda posters ... That s not to mention chalk, ceramic and porcelain figurines, rare celluloid toys, Halloween masks, clothes, antique sleighs, dolls, 78 RPM records, art glass, movie posters, movie stills, lobby cards, and a host of other items ... And in 2005, Mr. Glassner s World War II American Propaganda collection was exhibited in Japan alongside examples of Japanese propaganda posters. (Boston Globe)
Enamored by ornaments of Christmas past Aug 27, 2009
They looked like $5,000 Santas," he said. Avoiding such scams takes education and being suspicious of anything, especially on eBay, that seems to be too good a deal, Heintze said. Glow members touted a single rule - if you're not sure it's the real thing, don't pay too much for it. Costly collection Facing prices that go over $1,000 for a German Dresden, or a few hundred dollars for Italian blown-glass or American celluloid ornaments, many attendees paused at the glass cases, gazing longingly at... (San Francisco Chronicle)
America's best flea markets Aug 26, 2009
Organizers enforce a 20-year-minimum age rule for sale items, which guarantees you'll be shopping for real-deal relics (like French travel posters, Hollywood movie memorabilia, and early-20th-century Japanese pottery), not tables of tube socks and cheap electronics. The layout is clear and intuitive, with long, evenly spaced rows arranged in a grid; thoughtful touches like pushcarts for hauling heavy purchases, a porcelain-repair kiosk, and free parking with a shuttle service add to the appeal. (CNN)
Michael Jackson, Woodstock Spark Surge In Music Memorabilia Aug 23, 2009
An auction lot of 21 Michael Jackson items, ranging from vintage posters to a shirt, sold for $205,000 during a Las Vegas event the day after his death. The same items fetched only $15,000 in a private sale about six years earlier, says Darren Julien, president and founder of Julien's Auctions, who hosted the event. (Time.com)
On the road with Iowa's Bob and Sheila Everhart Aug 19, 2009
"It's been a busy week for us, not only getting ready for the festival, but also three shows we had to travel to this week. We were out putting up posters all over, getting ready for a concert in Harlan, that featured Pat Boilesen, Nebraska's Daughter. She is one fine vocalist, songwriter, and performer, and the show we did with her in Harlan turned out really well, with a great deal of thanks, not only to the High School, who let us use their auditorium (wow, the acoustics are great there), but... (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
The X Factor: Manila's Footwear Expo Aug 18, 2009
It's hard not to find joy within the expansive Grand Thrift House, tel: (63) 920 962 3079, run by a family of antique and curio collectors expect vintage Elvis posters, brick-sized cell phones and secondhand photography books (if you're lucky, you'll find one that features a youthful Imelda Marcos cavorting with Madame Mao). Pop-culture fiends will delight in Sputnik, tel: (63-2) 709 1867, which sells local and international comics as well as vinyl toys, while fans of vintage furniture will find... (Time.com)
Two arrested after drugs found in Galt apartment Aug 13, 2009
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Off Road Antique Show' coming Aug. 15 Aug 12, 2009
Rick Alexander is certified with the Certified Appraisers Guild of America with specialties in country store antiques and collectibles in advertising and World War I and World War II posters. Bob Norman is most knowledgeable in paintings, art restoration and antiques, Bob Keller in gold and silver coins, tokens and some paper currency and Bill Taylor in paper money, hard time tokens and gold and silver coins. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Fans Get First Peek At 'Iron Man 2' Jul 28, 2009
6:58 P.M. GMT july 24, 20093:57 P.M. GMT july 26, 2009Several new posters, images and collectibles have been introduced by studios and companies at Comic Con 2009 ... Several new posters, images and collectibles have been introduced by studios and companies at Comic Con 2009. (Click2Houston, TX)
City Beat (2) Jul 26, 2009
Featuring more than 700 dealers exhibiting collectable cards, autographs, posters, pennants, photos and game-worn uniforms. Scheduled appearances by more than 50 sports stars, including Joe Montana, Troy Aikman, Lynn Swann, Tom Seaver, Bob Feller, John Barry Sanders, Gale Sayers and Thurman Thomas. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
James Cameron Wows Comic Con With 'Avatar' Jul 26, 2009
Several new posters, images and collectibles have been introduced by studios and companies at Comic Con 2009 ... Learn how to replace the imposters with nutritionally rich foods. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Sweepstakes: 'Orphan' Movie Prizes Jul 26, 2009
Several new posters, images and collectibles have been introduced by studios and companies at Comic Con 2009. Take a look at what's new. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Tribe, feds seize tribal artifacts in Tacoma Jul 18, 2009
Hawthorne s neighbors began calling the police and putting up posters alerting people the items were stolen. I m trying to get everyone in on this, said neighbor Brenda Hall. (Longview Daily News, WA)
You Are What you Eat Jul 10, 2009
Comment posters are responsible for the opinions they express and the accuracy of the information they provide. We urge comment writers to treat this as a public forum where manners matter. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
» Readers pay tribute Jul 7, 2009
"I was so shocked by this. I grew up with the fact that Michael was the greatest. I'm 15 - got the albums, posters - leather jackets! I've learned the dance moves man. You just can't get away from him and his influence. He made people live, dance, and sing. All across the world people danced to a voice and a power that moved them beyond words. Yanno what I love about this - watch everyone. Watch them dancing and singing and becoming so filled with life when they think of him and play his music... (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Use caution if buying Michael Jackson items Jul 6, 2009
Items included autographs, gloves, posters, newspapers and even a Cheeto, which supposedly predicted the death of the pop star. In addition to memorabilia, commemorative items are already being mass produced and sold to fans -- including T-shirts and special edition newspapers and magazines. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Store owners create a custom lifestyle Jul 2, 2009
The unit consists of a maple plywood frame, outfitted with found and salvaged materials - including old cabinet fronts, sign parts, posters and even a fire extinguisher cover. Adding personality. (San Francisco Chronicle)
MJ tops music charts Jun 28, 2009
The collectibles for direct sale or auction include Michael Jackson posters, dolls, ticket stubs, concert programs, newspapers, magazines, tote bags, pins, badges, stickers, T-shirts and other clothing. And, of course, albums, hundreds and hundreds of albums. (India Times)
Be on TV: Tryouts for Houston Dynamo commercial this weekend Jun 18, 2009
The first 7,500 fans through the gates will receive the second, in a series of three, Dynamo Collectible Art Posters, courtesy of StatoilHydro. The game, scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m., can be seen on KHOU 11. (KHOU.com, TX)
Making a statement: Frame can complement or announce your art Jun 4, 2009
Try framing a few pieces that you already own and love, whether it's landscape art, prints, posters or exquisitely woven tapestries ... "Posters are collectible, and you never know where you're going to hang it. A couple of years later, you could already be losing the red and yellow colors," says LaLonde, who specializes in archival framing and does most of her jobs with conservation glass. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Stylemaker: Patti McAdaragh May 18, 2009
"I was always rearranging my bedroom, painting, hanging posters, lighting incense," she recalled ... "I was always rearranging my bedroom, painting, hanging posters, lighting incense," she recalled. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Old movie posters mean big bucks for NJ collector May 11, 2009
All the posters date back to the movies' original release, and give the room the feel of an old theater lobby. 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... (Fresno Bee -- State)
What's on festival pin? Official rose Apr 28, 2009
Posters and pins are available through the Rose Festival Association, 503-227-2681, www ... Posters also are available at Northwest Framing and Powell's City of Books ... Posters and pins are available through the Rose Festival Association, 503-227-2681, www. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
An Evening in Celebration of Wine & Tulips Apr 19, 2009
Limited edition collectible Wine & Tulips posters signed by internationally acclaimed Cedar Falls artist Gary Kelley will be on sale at the event. One lucky individual will also walk away with Kelley's original artwork for this year s poster in our Wine & Tulips auction. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Many ways to remember Stadium opener Apr 16, 2009
Photograph yourself and friends or family in the Great Hall with those magnificent player banners overhead, and then put the images on such items as posters, coffee mugs, greeting cards and clocks. In addition to this great look, you can find the. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
The CENTSABLES: Financial Literacy Project Launches On Multi-Media Platform Apr 15, 2009
Added DiPippa, "While many websites exist to help kids learn about financial literacy, only The CENTSABLES provides a multi-media platform including an animated television series, interactive website, educational programs in schools, and a real banking program to educate kids about money and encourage them to save. The CENTSABLES website, , enables kids to explore the concepts of money, how value is determined, basic economics and investing, without being too technical to understand. Using... (PR Newswire)
Artfact Live! Monthly Auction Roundup - Important Sale Results from the Artfact Live! Staff Apr 12, 2009
National Book Auctions, "WWI Posters, Art Reference, etc" -- March 22, 2009 Artfact Live. produced 42% of all winning bids, equaling 209 lots sold. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Ex-Khmer Rouge Still Dominate Regions Of Cambodia Mar 29, 2009
The town's 3,000 schoolchildren are taught nothing about their country's Khmer Rouge past, and only a few posters about the trial have been put around school grounds, says elementary school Vice Principal Reak Smey. He is one of a sizable influx of non-Khmer Rouge from other parts of the country, drawn by the possibility of acquiring land in the sparsely populated area and earning income from a lucrative cross-border trade with nearby Thailand. (CBS News -- World)
Center for Arts exhibit to pay tribute to Cowan Mar 25, 2009
The exhibition will consist of original works from private collections, as well as a collection of signed giclees (print), posters, and books available for sale. Original works by fellow sports artists including Al Barnes, Herb Booth, John Dearman, Kyle Polzin, and Steve Russell will also be featured. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
'Little surprises' around every corner Mar 24, 2009
But the room most dedicated to TV watching is an upstairs den decorated with posters of 1980s-era movies like Indiana Jones, Gremlins, Flashdance and Star Wars. Bryan collected them when he worked in movie theaters during high school in Valdosta and in college in Athens. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Patriot Girls Wear Their Love of Country On Their, Well... Mar 21, 2009
According to The Patriot Girls spokesmodel, pro-wrestling diva Amy Vitale, the "American Flag bikini is the standard attire" and the some 200 girls do everything from posing for calendars to creating military-themed merchandise (like men s and women s swimwear, posters, and collectible dolls) to waitressing and washing cars in their red-white-and-blue swimsuits. By promoting events like "Game Day at the Playboy Mansion" for the Super Bowl, a model contest in the Dominican Republic for Spring... (Fox News)
Tone of online talk regretful Mar 21, 2009
It did and many, many posters were responsible for it, not just me ... Every news website requires posters to abide by the terms of service, most require at a minimum an email address. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Vintage surf auction back on the treasure trail Mar 19, 2009
Also, newspaper articles, magazine stories, printed books about surfing, travel posters depicting surfing, surfing magazines, water-slide decals, and advertising materials. World-class designers, shapers and manufactures of the 60s, 70s and early 80s will be in attendance at the auction along with a host of legendary pro surfers. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Collectible Car Movie Posters Mar 13, 2009
Movie memorabilia collectors love old car film posters from the late 1940s, '50s and '60s. Hot rod movie posters are especially coveted, with such gems as Hot Rod Gang, Dragstrip Girl, Hot Car Girl, Fireball Jungle and Hot Rods to Hell paving the road to movie collector's heaven ... Collectors pursue hot rod movie posters for their colorful, garish artwork, outrageous taglines and automotive/juvenile delinquency themes. (Suite101.com)
Economy May Continue to Decline in '09 Mar 5, 2009
In this file photo, staff remove posters of their closing sales at a branch of Woolworths in Camden. In this file photo, staff remove posters of their closing sales at a branch of Woolworths in Camden Town, north London, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009 as they close for the final time. (ABC News -- Business)
South by Southwest (SXSW) Music Conference & Festival Mar 5, 2009
A featured attraction also in the Austin Convention Center is The Flatstock Concert Poster Exhibition and Collectors Show sponsored by Onitsuka Tiger and presented by SXSW and the American Poster Institute (API) on Thursday through Sunday, March 19 - 22 from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Over 100 poster artists representing decades of styles, colors and techniques will be selling and displaying their posters ... With titles from as far back as the 1930's, you'll find countless 78s, 45s, LPs, CDs,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
* Russian passport offensive has former Soviet states worried Feb 27, 2009
Posters of Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin adorn her college dormitory room. About one-fourth of Trans-Dniesters 550,000 people have already received Russian citizenship. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Cities captured by master strokes Feb 22, 2009
"The Psychedelic Experience: Rock Posters from the San Francisco Bay Area, 1965-1971": Rocky Mountain high + Summer of Love head trip = this Denver Museum of Art exhibition, which gathers 300 rock posters from when San Francisco and environs were at their Haight-Ashbury height. Also on display are album covers, alternative newspapers, and other youth-culture artifacts of the day. (Boston Globe)
Grace Kelly Movie Collectibles Feb 19, 2009
Film Memorabilia: Posters, Lobby Cards, Publicity Stills, Autographs ... Movie collectors love Grace, pursuing posters, lobby cards, stills and autographs from her film career ... Grace Kelly Movie Posters, Lobby Cards. (Suite101.com)
Iraqi women get posts, but want power and respect Feb 17, 2009
She drew some notoriety by plastering campaign posters on buildings and the blast walls lining Baghdad's streets with posters showing her face and showing it without her hair covered ... But even her family objected to the posters, she said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
The Wizard of Oz Movie Collectibles Feb 12, 2009
Film Memorabilia: Posters, Lobby Cards, Pressbooks, Autographs ... Collectors love everything Oz, including posters, lobby cards, pressbooks, autographs ... Original posters, props and lobby cards sell for thousands of dollars, with reissue material also bringing good prices. (Suite101.com)
Andrew Tate Some would say that watching Pele, Don Bradman, Tiger Woods or even James Hird in full flight is the highest form of art. Read more Feb 7, 2009
Old timers may well remember the original oil paintings on glass, and posters produced for pubs from the 1930s to 1950s, as part of a push to make pubs more appealing. In 2005, The Australian Financial Review reported that about 6000 such paintings were believed to have been produced, but most were lost in the 1960s with a change in marketing strategy. (The Age, Australia)
Antiques show aids Womanspace Feb 7, 2009
About 35 antiques dealers from six states showcased pieces from the American and European period and country furniture, folk art, porcelains, fine art, jewelry, prints, and vintage posters of The Beatles and old advertisements. Between 1,000 and 1,500 people typically attend the annual Lawrenceville/Princeton Antiques Show at The National Guard Armory on Eggerts Crossing Road, where half the proceeds from their $7 admissions go toward Womanspace, a non-profit organization that provides emergency... (NJ.com -- Times)
SE fests for Jan. 16-18, beyond Feb 7, 2009
Huntsville The 16th annual Antiques ctibles Show, Feb. 14-15, includes 45 vendors displaying glassware, jewelry, toys, books, postcards, posters and more. 256-880-0680, Ext. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
