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July Jamboree

The Truckers Jamboree in Walcott, Iowa, began in 1979 with a handful of exhibits, live music, and food. A few hundred drivers attended.  Last year, the event attracted as many as 46,000 visitors. And there were over 175 displays. A highlight of the next jamboree, running from July 9-11, will be the Super Truck Beauty Contest . Some will compete for best Custom Paint Design and Custom Vinyl Design , while all entries are considered for Trucker's Choice, Polish & Detail Work , and Best Overall Theme .  The concerts are a big draw, too. Among those taking the stage will be the Schmidt Brothers , whose repertoire includes songs from the likes of Motley Crue and Britney Spears , as well as Nate and Amber Butler , the husband and wife duo at the heart of Shiny Shiny Black . Amber told the Guide that their venues have included coffee shops and small clubs, which is why they've been called ''coffeehouse rock'' artists.  Admission is free of charge. That's a...
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Edible Collectibles

Oreo has collaborated with famous fans like Lady Gaga, Post Malone , and Selena Gomez . Now the company has teamed up with BTS . The new treats are inspired by hotteok, a brown sugar-stuffed pancake popular in Korean street food markets.   Mondelez , Oreo 's parent company, says that on the first of June, the snacks can be purchased online, and in stores a week later. Besides purple wafers--a nod to the band's signature color--there are 13 embossments created by BTS to celebrate their 13th anniversary. Designs include member names and the group's finger heart symbol. The cookies will be available in over 80 markets around the world. This makes it the brand's biggest partnership to date.
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Pee-wee's Playhouse Weekend

Atlanta's Center for Puppetry Arts is looking back at Pee-wee's Playhouse .   Tonight, from 6-9 p.m., is the first public unveiling of the original Season One Globey puppet . . . now part of the Center's permanent collection. The event includes a live conservation with Pee-wee puppeteers and conservator Russ Vick , and a meet-and-mingle with the original Playhouse artists.  Tomorrow evening, fans are invited to a Pee-wee reunion with George McGrath, Alison Mork, Wayne White , and other notables, to find out what happened behind the scenes. You can attend in person or use the following link to join the special guests via Zoom :   buy virtual TICKETS
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More Art Galaxy Than Gallery

Since its 2020 Las Vegas opening, AREA15 has offered a variety of experiences, including shopping and dining. Now with a 20-acre expansion, art lovers have a lot more choices. Among the attractions are the Moon Pod , an Apollo spaceship tribute, as well as twin bulldogs made of repurposed plastic. There is also a monarch butterfly digital installation, chainsaw car, and alien-like sculpture named Gilly .  It's no wonder the website calls it ''more art galaxy than art gallery.'' And while no date has been given, the largest Museum of Ice Cream location will open at AREA15 . The Vegas-style installations are to include a sprinkle-filled banana boat canal ride and dessert-themed wedding chapel. 
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The Culture of Fire Island

The first book about Fire Island's rich artistic history was published last month. Andy Warhol, Nan Goldin, Robert Mapplethorpe, Paul Thek , and David Hockney are a few of the creatives featured in Fire Island Art: 100 Years . The editor is John Dempsey , an island history expert and president of the Fire Island Pines Society . He told Out magazine: ''You have some of New York's most creative people gathered in a place of extraordinary natural beauty.''  John will offer more of his thoughts at Manhattan's Rizzoli Bookstore on the second of June.  Joining him will be writer and filmmaker Michael Bullock , whose essay, Fire Island's Art Renaissance, 2010 to Present , appears in the collection. 
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An Announcement For Concertgoers

Two popular acts are cancelling shows for very different reasons. Post Malone has pushed back the start of his Big Ass Stadium Tour Part 2 with Jelly Rol l in order to complete his new album: actually a double LP, according to https://www.instagram.com/ p/DWzZOO4Dz7V . The first six dates are off, so the stadium tour will begin six weeks later. Meanwhile the Psychedelic Furs have scrapped spring and summer appearances due to a ''serious medical issue in the band.'' Refunds are available at point of purchase, and the music-makers apologized for the inconvenience.   So far they are still expected to play the Darker Waves festival in Huntington Beach, California, on the 14th of November.  Smashing Pumpkins, Simple Minds, Adam Ant, Morrissey, Manic Street Preachers, Soft Cell , the Buzzcocks , and Gary Numan are among the other participants.
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The Great American State Fair

State fairs tend to be associated with animal displays and fast food. But they've long been a vital outlet for artists, too.  A mother and daughter, Lillian Colton and Linda Paulsen , have been among the participants. Their crop portraits appear in a catalogue published in conjunction with Smithsonian Books ,  State Fairs - Growing American Crafts , which is also the title of a Smithsonian exhibition running through September 7. The women used materials ranging from pine needles to lima beans for their celebrity portraits. Most are effective, but Lillian's version of Elvis Presley looks more like James Dean , while 'Andy Warhol' strongly resembles John Denver .  Visitors can try making such pieces themselves on the 25th of June, when the Washington, DC, museum hosts an event called Handi-hour . Those who prefer demonstrations can learn about how decoys are made, on the 29th of May.  There's something for everyone, much like the book. One of the most memorable pr...
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