Cheryl's Art And Music Guide

A popular performer's amplifiers, writing desks, clothing (shirts, vests, blazers, and jeans) and turquoise bracelet are going on the auction block next month. Also featured will be a variety of guitars owned by  Gordon Lightfoot . That includes the  Gibson  he used while writing  Sundown .   In addition, the sale offers photos and awards.  Gary Shrum , director of entertainment and music memorabilia at  Heritage Auctions , felt honored to work with Gordon's estate, as they have a ''deep love'' for the songwriter and brought in ''amazing personal pieces.'' Go to  ha.com  to view the items.

The unofficial start of the shopping season is Black Friday--the day after Thanksgiving. This year, it falls on the 29th of November. With that in mind, those looking for music have lots of choices at  Record Store Day Black Friday . For the first time on vinyl, for instance,  Dark Horse Records  reissues  Leon Russell 's 1995  Hymns of Christmas . The instrumental album features orchestral arrangements and Leon's piano playing. Among the ten tracks are  Silent Night  and  Joy To The World . Another offering is  The Doors: Live in Detroit , from their May 8, 1970 performance at the  Cobo Arena . It's the first time the set is available on 4-LP vinyl. Part of the band's  Roadhouse Blues  tour, it was one of their longer shows. As a matter of fact, they played an hour beyond curfew, so were not allowed to return to the arena for future tours.  The  Allman Brothers Band, The Beaches , the  Ramones, Phil   ...

Nathan Wyburn  has created many celebrity portraits and pop culture images with unconventional materials. This has included food, toys, and lipstick. So he is a good choice for  Kellogg's Pop T(Art) Gallery   Experience . This is a pop-up gallery at 133 Bethnal Green Road in London. It is open for just two days--the 25th and 26th of October. Samples of the breakfast food will be available, and a must-see is Nathan's re-creation of  Andy Warhol 's  Marilyn Monroe  portrait (using over 120 pop tarts).   Luke McConkey , a graphic designer, has also contributed to the show. And according to  Somerset Live , there are craft sessions in which visitors can create their own work. 

Over five thousand illuminated jack-o-lanterns are currently on view at the  Bronx Zoo .  It's part of  Pumpkin Nights , which has been running on and off since September. It winds up on October 27. This is their second year--after a successful debut in 2023.  There is live pumpkin carving, and a variety of ecosystems, such as the jungle and desert, are represented. Adding to the experience are atmospheric sounds, music, colored lights, and costumed characters. Tickets are on sale here . During the day--also running through the 27th of the month--this New York zoo offers  Boo at the Zoo , where attendees are invited to contribute to a mural. You can draw your favorite animal or spooky creature. Face painting and a Halloween mash up with an emcee are also on the agenda.  Tickets are required, but those who are two years old or under get free admission. 

Hoping to own a jacket worn by  Billie Eilish , an autographed  Kate   Bush   photograph, or one of  Noel Gallagher' s custom guitars? These are a couple of choices music fans will have if they bid in  Propstore 's auction next month.  This takes place on the 15th of November--Day 2 of their sale of their Entertainment Memorabilia Live auction. There are hundreds of listings. Among the most unusual are an elephant-patterned waistcoat worn by  Jimi Hendrix  and a bird-shaped hair accessory used by  Amy Winehouse  during a TV appearance.  Visit  propstoreauction.com/ music  for details. Meanwhile, guitars used by names like  Elvis Presley  and  Keith   Richards  are on the auction block. These are part of  Gotta Have Rock And Roll 's  Rock & Roll Sports  auction--running through October 25th. Also available are albums signed by members of  AC/DC ,  Led   Zeppe...

Christie's  has announced that one of  Ed Ruscha 's best known works will lead the  20th Century Evening Sale  during Fall Marquee Week next month. It is called  Standard Station, Ten-Cent Western   Being Torn in Half , and could go for as much as $50 million. The artist first encountered the  Standard Oil  gas stations during a road trip from his native Oklahoma to California in 1962. A press release points out that as  Andy Warhol  did with soup cans, Ed immortalized the gas station through seriality.  Others featured in the New York auction on the 19th of November include  Frank Stella, Willem de Kooning , and  Georgia O'Keeffe . Also on that date, the auction house will present  Mica   Ertegun 's collection--Part One. Artists include Ruscha,  David   Hockney, Joan Miro , and  Rene Magritte.   Christies  is pleased to announce that a good portion of the proceeds will benefit philanthro...

W ith the 2024  Rock and Roll Hall of Fame  induction ceremony set for next weekend, a new exhibit has opened. On the  Rock Hall 's third level are items ranging from  Peter Frampton 's guitar to  Mary J. Blige 's boots.  Other highlights include stage costumes worn by  Cher  and  Ozzy Osbourne , and instruments played by the likes of  Foreigner, Kool &   The Gang , and  Jimmy Buffett . As for the big event at Cleveland's  Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse  on the 19th of October, this is to be livestreamed by  Disney+ .  A variety of talent is expected to attend.  Andrew Watt, Roger Daltrey,   Billy Idol, Jack Black, Chad Smith, Dua Lipa, Dr. Dre, James   Taylor, Jelly Roll , and  Keith Urban  are just some of the names who have been announced.

Johnny Depp 's first art installation has opened at New York City's  Starrett Lehigh  building in the Chelsea neighborhood.  The immersive exhibit is called  A Bunch of Stuff , and ranges from self-portraits to personal memorabilia from Depp's acting career. They span from his early twenties through the present day.  Among the graphic works is  Hedy Lamarr  . . . also the subject of a collaboration with  Jeff Beck  in 2022. In addition,  A Bunch of Stuff  features a bodega of themed items.    The performer said in a press release that he doesn't always find creation a comfortable process, but it is necessary.  He added, ''Through the magic and madness of life, art has been my sanctuary.'' The show runs through the 30th of November, with tickets starting at $29.99. Visit   abunchofstuff.com  to purchase tickets or learn more about the show.

The  American Music Awards  is hosting their 50th anniversary special tomorrow night from 8-10 p.m. ET. It can be seen on  CBS , and will be streamed on  Paramount+ .  Jennifer Hudson  has signed on to do a  Whitney Houston  tribute, while  Brad Paisley  is to honor  Charley Pride . Other entertainers will include  Mariah Carey, Chaka Khan, Nile   Rodgers & Chic , and  Sheila E . And while they won't be performing, lots of others plan to make appearances. Among them are  Jennifer Lopez, Carrie Underwood, Samuel L. Jackson, Lance Bass, Kate Hudson,  and  Jimmy Kimmel , a five-time  AMA  host.   Previously unseen footage from  Dick Clark Productions ' archives can expected as well.

Eric Roberts  has been in hundreds of films, ranging from  The Pope   of Greenwich Village  to  The Dark Knight . In later years, he has been involved with music videos as well. This makes up a small--and significant--portion of his new autobiography,  Runaway Train . Many may be surprised to learn that Eric didn't always earn much from such work. It wasn't unusual for him to come home with $150-$300. So he was happily surprised to receive a whopping $25,000 for his contribution to one of  Akon 's videos. It is interesting to learn about his interactions with  Mariah Carey, Rihanna  (who seem to be among his favorite collaborators) and  Chris Cornell . In the case of the latter, Eric left Chris a CD--from his musician stepson  Keaton Simons . Chris loved it, and invited Keaton on tour with him. Keaton was not with the  Soundgarden  and  Audioslave  singer for his final concert. Eric takes comfort in this, but is ...