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''Days of Punk''

I n Huntsville, Alabama, on November 6, photographer   Michael Grecco   will discuss what it was like to associate with the likes of   Joan   Jett   and   Johnny Rotten .  It coincides with his exhibit,  Days of Punk , at the  Huntsville Museum   of Art , opening on the 17th of October and running through the first of February. There will be over a hundred photographs on display, from the seventies and eighties.  The museum's Executive Director,  Christopher Madkour , said that the artist's work ''immerses visitors in a moment when music, fashion and attitude collided to create a movement that continues to inspire generations.'' Grecco recalls walking into his first punk club at the age of 18, and feeling as if he could be himself. ''The spirit of punk was extraordinary, and I hope these images let others feel its infectious freedom.'' Learn more by visiting the museum's  website . Days of Punk  is also the name ...
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Next Month's Record Store Day

T he next  Record Store Day  takes place on Good Friday, November 28. This will be the first time that the recording of  Warren Zevon 's final concert is available. On August 9. 2002 at Canada's  Edmonton Folk Music Festival , Warren's set list featured fan favorites like  Werewolves of London  and  Lawyers, Guns and Money .  More hits (extended versions of songs such as  One More Night, Take   Me Home , and  Don't Lose My Number ) can be heard on  Phil Collins ' limited edition EP. It's to mark the 40th anniversary of  No Jacket   Required .  Alice Cooper  is marking an anniversary, too. It's been half a century since his debut solo record  Welcome To My Nightmare , so a previously unreleased live show from the tour is planned for  RSD . This was at the  Forum  in Los Angeles, and the set list included  No   More Mr. Nice Guy, Billion Dollar Babies, I'm Eighteen, and Schoo...
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Another Side of Joan Rivers

On October 9,  Juliens Auctions  will sell items which once belonged to   Joan Rivers . This includes a lot of art--pictures of the late comic, and others created by Joan herself. Her daughter,  Melissa , was among her subjects. Much of it was conventional: portrayals of landscapes and art supplies, and a charcoal still life of fruit and a pitcher.  And there are quite a few lots devoted to the performer's dog,  Spike :  These range from a photograph of the pair to a collar worn by the animal. Another lot features a pair of needlepoint door stops, apparently inspired by  Spike .  Jewelry (such as flower and bee brooches), clothing, and awards are also part of the Beverly Hills auction. Bids will be accepted online as well, with over 300 items to choose from. The sale starts at 10 a.m. Pacific time.
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A Tribute to Roadside Americana

Dinosaurs are not extinct . . . to go by the many examples featured in  The Great American  Retro Road Trip . They range from Dinosaur Land , a park in Virginia with fiberglass creatures, to  Dino,  from the  Flintstones -themed park near Arizona's Grand Canyon. Cowboys are also popular roadside attractions. Author  Rolando Pujol  points to an entry in the  Guinness Book of Records.    Nevada's  Wendover Will  is listed as the world's largest mechanical cowboy. Even more famous is his ''neon brother,''  Vegas Vic , who used to be able to speak and wave. But he can still wink. Reproductions of stars and moons are seen throughout the book, too. Among them are a half-moon, advertising the  Moon Lite Motel  in Versailles, Indiana, and four stars outside the  Starlite Motel  in Kerhonkson, New York. There are loads of ice cream cone signs. One business, though, lets visitors hang out with the cows who helped...
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Southern Celebration of Art And Nature

A free  Halloween Art & Nature Festival  is planned for October 25th in Arnaudville, Louisiana.  Hosted by  Atelier de la Nature , a nature reserve and eco-educational campus, the event is inspired by the state's natural wonders and cultural traditions. Fifty hands-on activities, such as workshops and hikes, will be led by artists and scientists. Space is limited, so registration is required for the 10 a.m.-4 p.m. session, or an evening session. During the latter, folks can take part in a fantasy creature drawing contest and view a glow-in-the-dark forest art installation.  Volunteers are welcome to help with decorations, props, refreshments, and more. This year's theme is  Enchanted Forest . 
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Ocean City to Host Two Music Festivals

At least 50,000 people from around the U.S. are expected to attend the next  Oceans Calling  festival in Ocean City, Maryland. It runs from the 26th-28th of September. With its variety of performers, the event is a ''huge economic catalyst for local businesses,'' according to  WOBC-TV.    This year's lineup includes  Lenny Kravitz, Green Day , the  Black   Crowes, Devo, Collective Soul, Michelle Branch, Vampire Weekend ,  Train, Nelly, Blind Melon, Ziggy Marley, Fountains of Wayne, Fall Out Boy , and  En Vogue . In addition, there will be cooking demonstrations, with the  Food   Network 's  Robert Irvine  and actor  Jason Biggs  joining in (the latter serving as host). Attendees can also enjoy amusement park rides at  Jolly Roger At The   Pier  or shop at  Artsy Boho,  which offers Bohemian clothes, handmade backpacks, and healing crystals. For more choices, visit  https://...
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Rock History's ''Indiana Jones''

Craig Inciardi  has been called the  Indiana Jones  of rock history. The New Yorker used to handle pop memorabilia on a daily basis while at  Sotheby's . That's where he met  Eric Clapton , who tried on  Buddy Holly 's motorcycle boots. Another time, then-13-year-old  Sean Lennon , stopped in, wanting to try on a jacket worn by  Jimi   Hendrix . Both Eric and Sean discovered that the apparel fit them perfectly. Craig previously worked for  Phillips  auction house, and was ready for something different when he was asked to help with the new  Rock And Roll Hall of Fame .  There were some awkward moments in the early years. At one dinner, waiters with oversized platters kept bumping into  Mick Jagger  and  Little Richard !  Craig's initial encounter with  Ozzy Osbourne  didn't go well either. In his new memoir (available from the 30th of September),  The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame: The Outra...
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