Month: June 2022

2022 Art Auction Preview Exhibition visual artThe annual Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA) Art Auction is currently underway, with a corresponding online bidding period and in-person viewing of all artwork. There are plenty: 78 works by 72 artists from the region ranging from Los Angeles to Tijuana. The the online exhibition is currently open for auction until August 1, 2022, and you can browse the artworks on the auction portal. This does not replace seeing them at the exhibit in person, which is viewable to the public until July 31.…

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Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Two chalk and pastel studies of Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘The Last Supper’ that once belonged to a 19th-century Dutch king will go up for auction next month. The head portraits of St John the Evangelist and St James, each seated to the left of Jesus Christ in the famous Milan fresco, are part of a Sotheby’s London sale July 6 dedicated to masterpieces on paper. Attributed to Leonardo’s assistant, Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio, each 25 x 18.5 inch drawing, designed to be life-size of the figures in the…

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CLARKSVILLE, TN (NOW CLARKSVILLE) – Clarksville Academy announced on Monday the hiring of Matt Hoppe as the school’s new athletic director and men’s basketball coach. Hoppe comes into the role with over 25 years of coaching experience. Most recently, he coached the Brentwood Academy men’s basketball team. According to Clarksville Academy, Hoppe compiled a 70-12 record over a three-year span. He had quite a bit of success during his time in Brentwood. This includes accomplishments such as a second-place state finish, a final four, a quarterfinal appearance, two D-II AA…

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Jim Beacom III believes the secret to retail success is keeping prices low and customer service high. The third-generation businessman said that was the credo of the family business, 380 Auction and Discounts Warehousealong Fairview Drive in Murrysville. “You keep prices as low as possible (and) you work hard,” said Beacom, 44, of Frazer. “In the end, you let the tokens fall where they are. Always be on God’s good side. Lay your head at night knowing that you have done well with your fellow man and have no worries…

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From July 1 to 4, 2022 Los Angeles Convention Center at DTLA One-day admission $80 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday), one-day admission $50 (Monday) There’s a reason anime fans love the remarkable cosplay-tacular that comes to downtown Los Angeles every July: Anime Fair is known as the “largest Japanese popular culture event in North America”. That means a lot to enjoy, see, try and savor during the four days of celebration that unfold in awe-inspiring fashion around the Los Angeles Convention Center. In fact, there’s “(s)too much to do, you’ll need…

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Set against the Colorado Mountains, the property features 3 separate residences, senior water rights, development potential, and more. The 277 acres are extraordinary, with three move-in ready residences, unparalleled mountain vistas and extensive water rights. — Steven Shane, listing agent NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA, June 23, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — Set amid vast Colorado pastoral countryside on an incredible 277 acres, Hawk Ridge Ranch will be auctioned next month via Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions, in cooperation with top listing agent Steven Shane of Compass Colorado. Listed for $21.5 million, the property…

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In the late 1960s, a guy was driving across country to deliver a massive beef statue to a buyer out west. About the time he arrived in Omaha, he learned that the deal to sell him had gone sour. Being a quick thinker, he stopped at a local restaurant known for its beef and found another buyer. And the 14-foot-long steer has been living at Anthony’s Steakhouse ever since. “It was quite a marketing tool,” said Tony Fucinaro Jr., whose father bought the statue. “It was on a trailer and…

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NEW YORK (AP) — What is the price of peace? That question may find a partial answer on Monday night when Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov auctions off his Nobel Peace Prize medal. Proceeds will go directly to UNICEF in its efforts to help children displaced by war in Ukraine. Muratov, who received the gold medal in October 2021, helped found the independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta and was the publication’s editor when it closed in March amid the Kremlin’s crackdown on journalists and of public dissent following the Russian invasion…

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There was a heavy police presence on Saturday outside President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm, where some of his cattle were up for auction. Uniformed and plainclothes police were stationed outside the farmhouse while the auction proceeded inside. The media were prevented from covering the event and journalists were ordered by the police to stay away from the gate of the farm. Police said the farm was Ramaphosa’s private residence and no journalists were allowed entry. There was also no cell phone signal outside the farm. Inside the farm, however,…

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KEARNEY — The bright blue Ford Mustang on LeRoy Johnson’s trailer has been gathering dust in a shed near Sumner for nearly 50 years. Thursday afternoon, as Johnson and his wife, Amy, of Nelson prepared to drive away from the Buffalo County Fairgrounds, they were ready to blow off the rest of the dust. The Johnsons had just purchased the 1970 Mustang 429 Boss. At $442,000, the Mustang was the top seller at an auction that included 17 rare and powerful cars from Sumner’s late “Butch” Siebenauler collection. He had…

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For the first time since 2019, the Penticton Art Gallery is opening its doors for a live, in-person event. The gallery’s 45th annual auction will take place on June 25, with a flight-worn spacesuit and an array of local paintings among the items on display at this year’s gathering. It’s not just an ordinary auction, however. The gallery is marking the occasion with a special draw that will see a flight voucher for two to any WestJet location given to a randomly selected donor. “We wanted to incorporate a little…

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The capital has no shortage of stunning art spaces and galleries, but a new addition to the range has opened its doors to the public with a superb collection of local works, all set to go under the hammer this month. next. Webb’s has established itself as one of the country’s leading auction houses in recent years – it specializes in everything from jewelry, cars, fine wines and whiskeys, and of course, art. The company’s artistic interests led to the recent opening of its own (no pun intended) state-of-the-art gallery…

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By Cady Corman Special for the black press Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North (Habitat VIN) is hosting its third annual Bid to Build online auction to raise funds to build safe and affordable homes with local families. From June 16-26, virtual auctions will be open for over 200 items, gift cards, experiences and getaways donated by local businesses and professionals. Proceeds will support Habitat VIN’s current 12-home project at 1375 Piercy Ave. in Courtenay, initial development costs for their next project at 461 Hilchey Rd. in Campbell River and…

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One of the biggest results of the long weekend was on the Mornington Peninsula, where a four-bedroom home sold under the hammer for $4.55 million, $1.05 million above of the reserve. Three bidders competed for the property at 69 Bass Street, Flinderswhich overlooks Flinders Golf Course. The auction opened with a seller’s offer at the reserve price of $3.5 million, which was followed by a strong bid, said Ruth Williams, sales agent for Kay & Burton Flinders. “It was a hotly contested auction with three enthusiastic bidders and 120 people…

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MILWAUKEE — Even before he graduated from high school, Jonah Dixon had already made some impressive accomplishments. “I was a tri-sport athlete, but I also have a very strong public speaking strength, where I was able to learn how to express myself in different areas of life,” he says. Last year, Jonah capped off his high school career with another achievement – being crowned Mr. Juneteenth. “This competition is all about expressing yourself and your talents,” says Jonah. Part of his earnings included a college scholarship. “College is tough on…

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Megan C. Hills Margaret Atwood’s “The Handmaid’s Tale” has often sparked controversy, facing book bans in the decades since its release in 1985. Now, as part of awareness raising efforts around increase in censorship and a resurgence of book banning efforts in American schools, Atwood and publisher Penguin Random House released a single “unburnable” copy of the seminal novel, a dystopian tale about a theocracy that forces fertile women to have children for the privileged. And it was tested by Atwood with a real flamethrower. “Never thought I would try…

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The South African Gqeberha Police Service will be hosting a Police Auction on Tuesday 14th June 2022 where a variety of items will go under the hammer. The South African Gqeberha Police Service will be hosting a Police Auction on Tuesday 14th June 2022 where a variety of items will go under the hammer. The viewing will take place on Monday June 13 between 09:00 and 14:00 at the Southdene Auction Center at Forest Hill Drive (behind the airport). All potential buyers must register on the viewing date. Proof of…

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Longmont partners come together to host a tag show to raise money for local nonprofits. The art exhibit, featuring artwork made from labels, will take place from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 11 at the Left Hand Brewing beer garden, 1245 Boston Ave. There will be live music from the bands Cat Jerky and Parchment Doll, and an art auction. According to a press release from the Left Hand Artist Group, proceeds from the event will benefit Homeless Outreach Providement Encouragement, the Longmont Community Foundation and the…

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The following information was provided by Anchor Cross Foundation: The Anchor Cross Cancer Foundation (ACCF) is proud to present its 3rd Annual Masquerade Ball at the Daphne Civic Center on the evening of Saturday, June 11. Patients and supporters from across the Gulf Coast are invited to help us “hide” cancer for one night during this fundraising event as we celebrate local cancer survivors and those still battling. Attendees will enjoy modern Eldorado music and dinner from Guidos Restaurant, as well as plenty of beverages and spirits, including specialty drinks…

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MIAMI VALLEY – As we begin a new month, new charges will appear on your AES electricity bill. These changes may mean that more money will be withdrawn from your wallet each month. AES said its rates, along with the rates of other state utilities, are set at an auction overseen by the Ohio Public Utilities Commission. The auction decides whether electricity prices increase or decrease. At the last auction, which took place at the end of April, due to market pressures, AES rates were raised to an additional 6…

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