Cheryl's Art And Music Guide

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...

Tom Petty 's ex-wife has been working on a book.  American Girl, American Dreams: My Life With Tom Petty  is due next year.  Besides offering exclusive photos, Jane Petty discusses how they first met as teenagers, and is candid about their struggles with drug addiction. They were married for 25 years.  Rod Stewart  and  Penny Lancaster  have been husband and wife for 18 years (but together for 25). Folks interested in learning about their family life can pick up a copy of Penny's autobiography on the 25th of November.  In  Someone Like Me , the former model also shares her efforts to promote women's health and safety, including her work as a Special Constable for the City of London Police. Another writer could be facing legal action.  Britney Spears  is reportedly considering this, having learned about  Kevin Federline 's upcoming book.  The dancer and actor, who was married for Britney from 2004-2007, is releasing  ...

Julien's  is pleased to present  Fine Art From The Playboy Archive Part II  on the 26th of August. This follows the success of Part I in 2024.  Besides some of  Hugh Hefner 's own items (such as his custom-made silk pajamas and captain's hat), people have 300 works of art from the  Playboy  magazine archives to bid on, ranging from  LeRoy   Neiman  drawings to a  Keith Haring  ceramic plate. The lots even include a  Mr. Magoo  illustration! Also being sold are quite a few reproductions of the  Playboy  bunny logo, such as sculptures from  Richard Hunt  and  Ed Paschke .  And a couple artists have created  Hugh Hefner  portraits.  Bill Mack 's piece incorporates the 'H' from the original  Hollywood  sign. It was painted to celebrate the restoration of the sign in 1978 (which Hugh helped raise funds for). Another that's worth checking out is  Jason Mecier 's co...

Laurence Leamer 's new book--his 20th--is called  Warhols Muses-The Artists, Misfits, And Superstars Destroyed by the Factory Fame Machine . So it's hardly a flattering look at the artist. The 83-year-old is correct that most of Warhol's employees weren't paid enough (an exception being  Candy Darling ). Then again, one ''superstar'' didn't need his money--at least for a while.  Edie Sedgwick,  who occasionally was helped by her family, received a trust fund from her grandmother Unfortunately she used it up quickly. The author often complains that Andy didn't step in to help his employees. Yet he claims the artist would have been lost without his  Factory  ''family,'' and they would've been lost without him. Most troubling is the way Leamer writes about Warhol's would-be assassin. He sounds like he feels sorry for  Valerie Solanas , who couldn't get Andy and others to produce her screenplay.  Leamer is at his best when...

Today is  National Lighthouse Day , which has inspired a slew of activities. Quite a few lighthouses are offering tours. That's the case in Key Biscayne, Florida. But a virtual tour is available for those who would like to explore but not climb to the top. This evening, visitors are also invited to draw or paint their own images--and can even create lighthouse hats.  Details are here:  https:// friendscapeflorida.org/event- 6092043 . And there are museums which are devoted to the beautiful structures. Among them is the  Watch Hill  in Westerly, Rhode Island, where one can learn about the lives of the lighthouse keepers and view historical documents and photographs. 

Would you like to get a fan which accompanied Stevie Nicks onstage in the eighties (which she also autographed)? Or a guitar previously owned by Pamela des Barres which was played by Jimmy Page and Robert Plant ?  Such are the offerings at the latest G otta Have Rock and Roll auction.  It is divided into two sessions. One ends on August 8; the second wraps up on the 9th of the month.  There's quite a bit of clothing, worn by the likes of Elton John, U2, Sabrina Carpenter , and Lady Gaga . Other highlights include a preamp used by Pink Floyd as well as Paul McCartney' s used and signed microphone. The latter comes with a guitar pick: both items were utilized at a 2004 gig.  Folks have over 1500 items to choose from at http://www. gottahaverockandroll.com .

Not many gardeners pack a camera when going to work.  Tony   Putman  does, as he enjoys taking pictures of wildlife--particularly robins. His favorite subject was  Bob . He used to sing to the Englishman and follow him around (even though the gardener's two dogs were always there). Many photos have appeared on social media, as well as in a book,  Bob The Robin.  In one of the shots, the bird poses on top of a cellphone, with his image on the screen! There are also illustrations from  Clare Attwell , artist at  Pet Portraits by Clare. Tony is celebrating his  Facebook  page's 10th year by giving away a signed copy of his book on the 8th of August. His  FB  profile is 'Putman and Robin,' inspired by  Batman  and  Robin : https://www.facebook.com/ putmanandrobin .

The  Art and Music Guide  is now three years old! This comes a day after  MTV  celebrated: it was on August 1, 1981, that the channel's very first music video was played: the  Buggles '  Video Killed the Radio Star .  Other sorts of programming, including reality shows, came later. But during MTV 's heyday, performers ranging from Cyndi Lauper to Whitesnake were featured.  Incidentally, August is also  American Artist Appreciation Month .  Connecticut's  Hamden Public Library  suggests that people explore all forms of art, from visiting galleries and museums to attending live performances, and reading books by American authors.