Cheryl's Art And Music Guide

In  2012, an Idaho resident was watching the New Year's Eve ball drop in New York City and got an idea.  Dylan Cline  told the  Art & Music Guide  that little was happening in Boise that night until he started the  Idaho Potato Drop . Initially, the tater was made of foam, over a metal frame. Within a few years, it was a stronger model made out of fiberglass. There are now LED lights, too. While sometimes wings have been added, that won't be the case this time around. But Dylan says it will ''still fly,'' and thinks this year's event could be the best yet, with a bigger fireworks display than ever before.  Dylan is also pleased that the entertainers will include  Blues   Traveler 's  Ben Wilson  and  North Mississippi Allstars '  Cody   Dickinson . And for the first time, attendees can get customized screenprints. Other options include the VIP room, where folks can dance, enjoy an open bar, or take part in a raffl...

The   Florida Museum of Photographic Arts  in Tampa currently has a show which offers a look at both fans and performers. It's called  Fandom . The images are from photojournalist  Jay Nolan . He told the  Guide  that there are 27, with acts including  U2, Henry Rollins , and the  Cro-Mags . They are accompanied by a collection of concert posters and other memorabilia, courtesy of former  Virgin Entertainment   executive  Dave Alder .  The  FMOPA  exhibition will be up through the second of March, and a talk with Dave is scheduled for the 9th of January.  Alder is also a musician. Visit  https://rocknrollbrit. com  to find out more. 

The man behind a holiday classic,  Feliz Navidad , is the subject of a new Bronx mural. That's  Jose Feliciano , who made his debut at the age of nine in this New York borough.  Feliciano was born blind, but was able to teach himself to play guitar. The artist is  Tony ''RAM 2'' Cruz . He explained that he struggles with his own vision. So his painting, at  R&S Express Laundry Center  at 2077 Southern Blvd. in West Farms, is a message: that with resilience, anyone's dreams can be achieved. Feliciano is surprised  Feliz Navidad  has remained so popular 54 years on.   He gets regular requests for the song throughout the year.  What's more, the tune is #10 in  Spotify’s list of most-streamed holiday tracks of all time , and has been covered by the likes of  Celine Dion, Michael Buble ,  BTS,  and  Daryl Hall .  But the performer has admitted it's been like an albatross around his neck, and that he'd li...

Steve Schapiro   started working with   Andy Warhol   in 1965 when he was with  Life  magazine. Strangely enough, the photojournalist's story wasn't used. But now many of the images will soon be seen for the first time--part of a new book called   Steve Schapiro. Andy Warhol   And Friends .  Steve spent a lot of time with Andy in the sixties, visiting the  Factory  and attending art openings. So he also took pictures of Warhol superstars  Edie   Sedgwick  and  Nico .  In fact, the photographer was at the opening of Andy's first museum retrospective in Philadelphia . . . when the artist and Edie had to run upstairs to escape an excited crowd.  In addition, Steve spent time in Los Angeles, where Andy had an exhibit of his  Silver Clouds , and watched a performance by the  Velvet Underground .  Schapiro passed away in 2022, but was able to see the completion of this book. The publisher is  T...

Juliens Auctions  is selling property from the estate of  Olivia Newton-John . The sale begins today, and includes personal documents such as passports and a driver's license, as well as various music awards. Particularly poignant are the handwritten lyrics to the last song Olivia ever wrote.  This was  My Blue Piano . In fact, the auction features a turquoise blue piano once owned by the entertainer.  There are also outfits worn on special occasions, such as a blouse used for a music video with  Dolly Parton . Other options include Olivia's  Grease   motorcycle jacket,  Chanel  blazers, and  Gucci  dress.  There is even artwork created by the singer. This ranges from a painting of a tropical scene to a clay sculpture of what's described as a ''whimsical bird.'' And with the holidays just around the corner, folks may be interested in items like Olivia's Christmas stockings and ornaments (categories include Australia and th...

A hippo has become a popular attraction at the   Cincinnati Zoo &   Botanical Garden , not to mention a muse for creatives. Fiona , who initially struggled to survive when born prematurely in 2017, has since inspired  art work  created by  Marge Adkins . Sales from each fairy ornament are donated to the Cincinnati animal park and conservatory. In fact, their  PNC  lights display, on through the 5th of January, includes a chance for those visiting the  Hippo  area to find five  Fiona  fairies.   This is in addition to 5 million LED lights at the Ohio zoo's  Festival of Lights , a black light puppet show, and Swan Lake  Wild Lights  show, choreographed to music.  It should come as no surprise that the zoo's store is loaded with  Fiona  goodies, including mugs, caps, socks, and necklaces. Or that the animal has been the subject of numerous illustrated books.

The  Phoenix Art Museum  will soon showcase over 50 of  Richard   Avedon 's works. This consists of fashion and celebrity photography.  The late artist contributed to  Harper's Bazaar  and  Vogue.  His showbiz subjects included  Marilyn Monroe  and  Paul McCartney . Richard Avedon: Among Creatives  opens on the sixth of December, and goes through May 25. Go to  phxart.org/exhibition/ richard-avedon-among-creatives  for more details.  Across the pond, the  Lightroom and Vogue  have teamed up to explain the history of the fashion runway. Narrated by actress  Cate Blanchett , the London show uses  Vogue 's archive and contributor network to bring together industry voices from the past, present, and future.  Over 60 designers are represented, with  Louis Vuitton, Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood , and  Dolce & Gabbana  among them. The immersive exper...

On April 12, the 2025 edition of the  Sick New World  music festival was to take place in Las Vegas, Nevada. It has been cancelled, but no with no real explanation. Organizers merely cited ''unforeseen circumstances.'' Metallica, Linkin Park, Ministry, The Flaming Lips , and  Queens of   the Stone Age  were among those expected to perform.  Ticket holders should receive full refunds within 30 days. Sources told  Hits Daily Double  that organizers had booked too many bands.