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Super Bowl Art

Ahead of the Super Bowl, the   NFL   is blending sports and art in the Bay Area. Local artist   Erin Fong , for instance, has created custom letterpress prints. These will appear across game day tickets and official programs.  Erin's work will also be part of a lobby display at  Moscone North , where the  Super Bowl Fan Experience  is taking place from February 3-7. During the evenings of February 5-7, a  Ferry Terminal Building  projection show is to celebrate six decades of the Super Bowl and the culture of the Bay Area. More culture is planned for  The Pearl,  where art installations, performances, and conversations will be offered. The event is called the  NFL Culture Hub , and runs from the fourth to the seventh of February, according to  https://www. sfbayareasuperbowl.com/super- bowl-lx-events . Fans looking for photo opportunities may want to check out the large-format LX roman numerals being installed at several l...
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''Remix'' And ''Relief''

One hu ndred percent. That's how much  Julien's  will donate to charity next month.  This is to be held on the first of February, and is called  Juliens Musicares-Charity-Relief- Auction . So proceeds will go toward disaster relief, mental health services, and addiction recovery programs.  The event takes place a couple of days after  Mariah Carey  is honored as the  MusiCares Person of the Year . In fact, she has donated a  Thunderbird  convertible, used as a prop during her Las Vegas residency, among other items.  More participants will be announced shortly. Meanwhile,  Juliens Remix Auction  features some unexpected items. Richard Chamberlain , for instance, was best known as an actor, but he also created paintings. He was an art collector, too, with pieces ranging from a lava lamp-like glass vase to a Salish carved frog mask. Other options include a faux fur coat worn by actress  Jean Kasem  (the widow of rad...
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The Sounds of Sin City

The  Hard Rock Cafe  in Las Vegas has a new production. Ikons of Rock  is a salute to names like  Van Halen, Rob Zombie, Lita   Ford, Pat Benatar, Kiss , and  Queen.  As many as 50 artists will be represented during the year-long residency.  Formed in Canada, the players have gone on to share the stage with notables ranging from  Ratt  to  Rick Springfield .  Those who prefer the real deal have a slew of options.  Caesars Palace  headliners include  Jenn ifer Lopez, Rod Stewart, Def Leppard ,  Cyndi Lauper,  and  Dolly Parton . Sphere  is another popular Vegas venue, and returning performers include the  Eagles  and  Backstreet Boys . Perhaps Sin City could also be called 'Sound City''!
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The Story of GNR's Long-Awaited Album

''What's taking so long?'' A new book,  Magnum Opus: The Unbelievable Saga of Guns N' Roses' Chinese Democracy , delves into why  Guns N' Roses  took fifteen years to release an album.  It didn't help that the lineup kept changing, as did producers and studios.  The writer,  James Greene Jr , also discusses the band members' experiences with other music-makers. They include  Soundgarden , who opened for  GNR , but were not happy about it. So  Guns N' Roses ' crew referred to them as ''Frown-garden.'' Nirvana  was asked to support the group as well, and turned down the opportunity. While the lead vocalists didn't get along, they had quite a bit in common. Both  Axl Rose  and  Kurt Cobain  were major public figures who were not accepted in their hometowns. When it came to band decisions, each had the final say, even when it didn't benefit the other musicians.   In addition, each man was fond of ...
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A Cheer For The New Year

During the past year, the  Art and Music Guide  featured items about the  Pillsbury Dough Boy ; troll sculptures; lighthouse celebrations;  Hippie Fest ; another side of  Joan Rivers ; punk music photography, and lots more.  Readers can expect a variety of exciting topics in 2026 as well. Happy New Year!
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Trolls in Tupper Lake

A Danish artist is bringing his monumental trolls to the Adirondacks next year. The display opens on the first of June.  Thomas Dambo , whose pieces consist of recycled wood, aims to explore the human relationship to nature. Six of his sculptures are to grace Tupper Lake's  Wild Center .  Marketing Director  Nick Gunn  told the  Art and Music Guide  that the center is about five hours north of New York City, and two and a half hours south of Montreal, Canada. Nick says that Thomas will participate in some public speaking events. He also shared a fascinating video in which Thomas discusses his background (which has included working as a rapper) as well as why he thinks trolls are ideal for his environmental and sustainability message: https://vimeo.com/1135884385/ 45dde34bf3?share=copy&fl=cl& fe=ci .
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Music Veterans Announce Concert Changes

The  Rolling Stones  have scrapped plans for a 2026 stadium tour across the UK and Europe. No dates had been officially announced. One reason, according to  Variety , is that  Keith Richards  doesn't feel like he can commit to the rigors of another tour. The guitarist, who just turned 82, admits that his playing has changed, due to his arthritis. The band is likely to release a new album next year, though. And an unnamed spokesperson claims they will get back onstage ''when they're good and ready.'' Another 82-year-old is rescheduling his January shows to undergo surgery.  Barry Manilow  revealed in a  statement  via  Instagram  that he has lung cancer.  The spot was caught early, and apparently hasn't spread. So Barry won't need chemo or radiation therapy. ''Just chicken soup and  I Love Lucy  reruns,'' he quipped.
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