Queen - 1974. From left to right: Brian May, John Deacon, Roger Taylor, Freddie Mercury. In my teenage years, I loved Queen. I thought that Freddie Mercury, with his bombastic stage presence, charisma, and phenomenal vocals, embodied the wonderfully brilliant weirdness of the ’70s. As an adult, I came to appreciate the unbelievable once-in-a-lifetime songwriting, the stunning...
Generations of fans have loved The Brady Bunch since the sitcom made its debut on TV in September of 1969. Fans still collect merchandise like games, paper dolls and lunch boxes featuring Mike and Jan Brady and their children Greg, Marcia, Peter, Jan, Bobby and Cindy. Now, one fan has bought what might be the ultimate piece...
We are home to 100 expert antique dealers and London's largest and most glittering collection of antique jewellery including rare pieces from Georgian, Edwardian, Victorian and Art Deco eras. Situated in a beautiful Nineteenth-century terracotta building in the heart of London's West End, in Mayfair, Grays is moments away from Sotheby's, Phillip's, Asprey's, The Royal Academy and...
Roger Ebert called it “probably the best film of its sort since The Wizard of Oz.” Fifty-two years after its release in 1971, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory continues to enchant viewers. The charismatic performance of the late Gene Wilder made this delightfully imaginative adventure even more vibrant and joyous.As a child, I really wanted a...
Diana, Princess of Wales, played a starring role in the “Legends of Hollywood and Royalty” auction presented by Julien’s Auctions and Turner Classic Movies Sept. 6-8. Showcasing pop culture wonders from film, fashion and royalty, it was Princess Di’s wardrobe that stole the show, with three of her gowns selling for more than $1.65 million. Diana's scarlet...
YORK, Pa. – The "Original 181th Semi-Annual York Antiques Show & Sale" swings into action Friday and Saturday, Sept. 22-23, at the York Fairgrounds Convention & Expo Center, Memorial Hall East, 334 Carlisle Ave., York, Pa. The event features 60 curated exhibitors selling an impressive breadth of antiques, including 18th and 19th century American and English furniture, American country pieces...
Josh Agle, known professionally as Shag (stylized as SHAG), is a contemporary artist widely known for his distinctive style that captures the essence of mid-century modernism and retro pop culture. With his vibrant colors, bold designs, and playful characters, SHAG has become an icon in the world of modern art. Recently, his “L.A. Modern (Day)” from 2005,...
Who says crime doesn't pay? A police car stolen by notorious mobster John Dillinger during his infamous escape from Indiana's Crown Point Jail in 1934 sold for $149,788 at Witherell's Auction House, August 26.The 1933 Ford V-8 belonging to Sheriff Lillian Holley, was stolen by Dillinger in a daring jail escape in March of 1934. The story...
If you’re like us, back-to-school season makes you feel super nostalgic. While school shopping remains as much of a ritual as ever, the supplies filling today’s backpacks are far different than they were decades ago. Many of the items that you might have had have fallen by the wayside, but that doesn’t mean they’re not fondly remembered. From vintage...
The circus. Two words that are guaranteed to send any child (including the child within most adults) into a paroxysm of joy. When I was young, yearly trips to Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus (The Greatest Show on Earth) were a family tradition. An active child, I rarely cared to sit still for more than five...
The band's track "Future Days" has an important connection to the video game and the TV series Pearl Jam...
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