Cheryl's Art And Music Guide

Hippie Fest  is a music and arts festival for all ages. While not the same everywhere, attendees can generally expect to see bohemian vendor booths, tribute bands, drum circles, tie-dye activities, and a vintage car show.   The latter is to open all vehicles which fit the hippie theme. Categories include Most Artistic, Grooviest Paint Job, Best Photo-Op, and Most Psychedelic. The next festival will be held in Tipton, Indiana, on September 27 and 28. The  Seth Brown Duo  (Seth and his wife, Desiree) will be among the entertainers. Their specialty is ''country roots,'' a blend of folk, rock, and country music,and they perform original material along with some covers.  Desiree told the  Guide  this will be their first  Hippie Fest , and thinks both their attire and set list are ''very seventies.''  Another  Hippie Fest  follows in Salisbury, North Carolina, on October 25 and 26. Juggler  Clark Lewis  is performing here--...

It's unusual to see a chandelier underground--unless you're using the Moscow Metro.  This is one of 22 subway systems featured in  Transit Tourism  by  David Seltzer .  The writer, who focuses on art and design, admits to being particularly fond of London. He appreciates the ''vibrant'' Moquette seat covers on the trains, and considers the roundel logo to be iconic. In Beijing, David noticed an art installation featuring badges and other mementos, contributed by locals. And Stockholm's  Kungstradgarden  or ''King's Garden'' is a must-see, as it resembles archaeological excavation site . . . in homage to the palace ( Makalos ) and French garden which once stood here. David is from Philadelphia, which is also featured in the book. He used to work as a financial advisor and raise capital for transportation agencies. But he thinks his fascination with trains goes back to his childhood, when he could hear them from his bedroom window. 

When  Gram Parsons  is mentioned, his  Nudie Cohn  outfits often come to mind. The singer also loved the western-style outfits at a London shop, even going so far as sleeping there.  While based on Cohn's ideas, these versions boasted a Savile Row flavor and velvet collars.  Another patron was  Keith Moon , who refused to be rushed while selecting clothes to wear that evening. Besides spending five hours here, he tried to pay with half of a credit card! Keith had used the credit card to unlock the door to his apartment, but half of it got stuck. The store visited by Gram and Keith was  Granny-Takes-A-Trip , also the title of  Paul Gorman 's upcoming book  (available on the 25th of September). Although some complained of snobbery, non-showbiz folks were welcome at  Granny's . One man brought in curtains and had no trouble getting a suit made out of them. Such tales--and most of the photographs--are the best parts of the book, as...

Chrissie Hynde  has completed a new project, and it's not with the  Pretenders . Instead, she has teamed up with the likes of  Julian   Lennon, Debbie Harry, Brandon Flowers, k.d. lang, Dave Gahan , and  Shirley Manson .  The first single is with  Rufus Wainwright , a cover of  Always On My   Mind , which hit streaming services on the 13th of August. Chrissie considers it to be a lot more stripped-down than  Elvis Presley 's version.  Fans can get the full  Rhino Records  release in vinyl, CD, or digital format on October 17. Another music veteran,  Barbra Streisand , released a duets album in June.  The Secret of Life: Partners Volume 2  included a special trio performance by Barbra,  Ariana Grande , and  Mariah Carey .  It was the follow-up to her platinum-selling disc of duets in 2014.  June saw the release of more collaborations, this time with  Rascal Flatts  on  Life ...

In June,  Ronnie Wood  (who is included in the last edition of the  Art   and Music Guide ) celebrated half a century with the  Rolling Stones . Along the way, he has released seven solo studio albums. So it's an ideal time to look back. That will happen next month with the release of  Fearless: Anthology 1965-2025.  The collection begins with Ronnie's first bands as a teenager and highlights his work with  Jeff Beck , the  Faces , and, of course, the  Stones .  Some songs written by Ronnie,  Mick Jagger ,  and  Keith Richards  are featured here. In addition, the performer has come out with a couple of new tunes.    Fearless  is due on the 26th of September. But fans who pre-order (before September 25) have a chance to win the entertainer's signed guitar. Visit  https://ronniewood.com   for details.

Art and animal enthusiasts in London have until the 12th of September to check out a new outdoor exhibit. It features sea turtle sculptures, designed by notables like the  Rolling Stones '  Ronnie   Wood , illustrator  Ralph Steadman,  and photographer  Rankin .  Other participants include a couple of couples (pun intended). They are comic actor  John Cleese  and his wife  Jennifer , a jewelry designer, as well as the artists  Rob  and  Nick Carter.   The creatives have come up with all sorts of colors.Their aim is to raise awareness of plastic pollution and other threats facing marine turtles. So in October, the sculptures will be auctioned off, with proceeds going towards  Tusk's  marine conservation projects.  Wood is  Tusk 's longest standing ambassador, having supported the charity for three decades.  The musician, who is also a painter, says he is inspired ''by the way turtles navig...