Arts & Entertainment

Three vibrant and colorful paintings by the legendary Nova Scotia folk artist Maud Lewis (1901-1970) sold for a combined $79,060, and a 19th century French Bontems caged singing bird automaton played a sweet tune for $10,030 in Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd’s online Advertising, Canadiana & Historic Objects auction held April 13th. All prices quoted are in Canadian dollars and include an 18 percent buyer’s premium. Maud Lewis has been featured in numerous Miller & Miller auctions in recent months, always with positive results. Of the three of her paintings in this auction, the top performer was a late 1965 or early 1966 mixed media on pulpboard (beaverboard) titled Cow in Spring Meadow. It was signed “Maud Lewis” lower right and bested the $25,000 high estimate by bringing $30,680. The other two paintings signed by Ms. Lewis were a mixed media on artist board titled Covered Bridge in Winter, which featured blue loops that almost certainly dated it ... Continue reading →

Brooklyn, NY, USA, April 27, 2024 -- SJ Auctioneers is fast gearing up for an important, online-only Spring Silverware, Toys, Figurines & Collectibles auction on Sunday, May 5th, starting promptly at 6 pm Eastern time The catalog contains just over 200 lots of SJ Auctioneers’ finest selection to date of fine jewelry items, sterling silver estate lots, vintage trains and toys, and collectibles. The artists, designers and silversmiths in the auction will include names such as Cartier, Tiffany & Company, Dominick & Haff, Jose Hess, Emile Delaire, Gorham, Movito, Reed & Barton, Watson, Wallace, William B. Kerr, Sackermann, Hessenberg & Co., Italian Vetreria Murano, Arte, American Flyer, Lionel, Nintendo, Tootsie Toy, Buddy L, Matchbox, Lesne and others. Outstanding sterling silver lots are expected to dominate the auction’s list of top achievers. A prime example is lot 170, a 200-piece Tiffany & Company Art Deco flatware service in the Hampton pattern ... Continue reading →

For the longest time, Xfinity internet customers were able to enjoy thousands of movies and TV shows from Peacock, as well as sporting events and live TV channels the platform hosted, at no additional cost. As part of the larger Comcast umbrella, Xfinity and Peacock were often bundled together, but now with the cancellation of Peacock's free tier, you might be wondering if that's still the case.  The good news is that it is, albeit for certain Xfinity members. For instance, if you're an Xfinity user with gigabit speeds, you're actually eligible to get Peacocktv.com/tv Premium free for two years. But if you're not on Xfinity, you can still access a bundled deal via Amex's Digital Entertainment Credit program, which allows you to receive up to $20 in statement credits each month. With the demand for bundles reaching an all-time high, we're sure more deals will come up in the following months, but for now, these are the ... Continue reading →

Peacock TV is an extremely budget-friendly streaming service that holds its own against the competition. With low prices, a solid selection of classic and current NBC programs, and daily live news and sports, Peacocktv.com/tv is perhaps the best streaming service for customers on a tight budget. ???? For those on a tight budget looking for quality content, Peacock is a smart choice among streaming services. However, you get what you pay for with Peacock TV. For the price, their selection of content is a great value. But, compared to rivals like Netflix or Hulu, they are considerably lacking in original series, children’s content, and newer movies. If you have more money to spend, you may want to look into alternative streaming platforms, such as Sling TV or DIRECTV STREAM. READ MORE :  Peacock Free Plan Before deciding on the right TV streaming service to match your viewing preferences and budget, be sure to check out our in-depth reviews of ... Continue reading →

Linking your Microsoft account offers ease of access to all Microsoft services with a single sign-in, provides seamless integration across devices, and allows for a personalized experience within the Microsoft ecosystem. When it comes to using Microsoft products such as Windows 10, Xbox, or Office, having a Microsoft account can greatly enhance your experience. This account is not just a login credential, but it also gives you access to a range of services including OneDrive, Skype, and Microsoft Teams. Additionally, having a Microsoft account allows you to connect with other Microsoft enthusiasts, select apps from the Microsoft Store, and customize your interactions within the Microsoft ecosystem. To get started, let’s explore how to seamlessly link your Microsoft account using www.microsoft.com/link Why Link Your Microsoft Account? First, let’s discuss why you might want to link your Microsoft account. You will benefit from linking your Microsoft account in the ... Continue reading →

Finding the right streaming service takes balancing the “wants” category of your budget. Using the 50/30/20 budget framework, where 50% of your income applies to needs, 30% to wants, and 20% to savings and debt repayment, Fubo would fall within the 30% category. To free up room in your budget for a streaming service like Fubo.tv/connect , you can explore new ways to save money by lowering costs in other areas.  Another angle worth investigating is rewards categories if you use a credit card. Some cards offer perks for streaming services, with as much as 6% cash back. Fubo also offers a free trial for each plan option, allowing subscribers to try before they buy. Fubo free trials sometimes last only 24 hours, so be sure to check the latest offerings before signing up.  You will need to provide a credit or debit card to initiate the trial, and at the end of your free period Fubo will automatically switch you over to a paid subscription unless you cancel. ... Continue reading →

Having a pocket-friendly device can be an absolute blessing for getting things with just a click. In a highly digital world, where we run our fingers on screens more than we run our bodies on land, it’s just a matter of time when professional filmmakers start shooting high-quality films and videos on their smartphones. And with constant improvements in technical features, smartphones, even with all their complexities, are becoming more and more user-friendly. Here are a few pointers if you are trying to use a smartphone to enhance your short film-making experience. 1.Impactful Setting An amazing storyline can be just as effectively told with the help of a solid backdrop. The quality of a storyline would greatly depend upon the location, even if it is as general a location as a hospital ward with lowlights. Try to work in a silent zone, far away from city lights and car honks, but not necessarily in a 100% soundproof place. READ MORE   Vudu.com/start 2. Keeping an ... Continue reading →

Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. will spring into May with three online-only auctions totaling more than 1,100 diverse and highly collectible lots. These will include a Toys & Historic Ephemera auction featuring Part 2 of the late Howie Meyer Legacy collection on Friday, May 10th; a Toys, Advertising & Coin-Op auction on Saturday, May 11th; and a Petroliana & Advertising auction featuring the late Syl Rumas collection on May 12th. Bidders please take note: the May 10th sale is different from Miller & Miller’s normal process. It is an online-only sale with no live webcast portion. All lots are open for bidding now and will automatically close in sequential order starting at 5pm Eastern time on Friday, May 10th. Taking the auctions in order, May 10th contains 340 lots of toys and militaria, with Howie Meyer the undisputed headliner. “If one word describes Howie Meyer and his toy collecting, that word would be ‘fun’, said Ethan Miller of Miller ... Continue reading →

Beachwood, Ohio, USA, May 8, 2024 -- Eager bidders blew past high estimates for many of the lots in Neue Auctions’ online-only Art in Bloom sale held on April 27th. The top achievers of the 363 lots that came up for bid were a lithograph by M.C. Escher (Dutch, 1898-1972) that sold for $33,825 and an untitled acrylic on canvas by Julian Stanczak (American, 1928-2017) that finished at $27,675. The catalog was packed with contemporary art glass, including pieces by Chihuly, Kirkpatrick, Mace, Scanga, Brock, Weinberg, Carlson, Francis, Leppla, Novotny, Roubicek and Smith; as well as many pieces of contemporary artwork, sculpture and fine objects. “It was a solid sale from start to finish, with high prices realized,” said Cynthia Maciejewski of Neue Auctions. The 1932 lithograph on paper by Maurits Cornelis (M.C.) Escher was titled Castel Mola and Mount Edna, Sicily. It was a rare early litho from Escher that was signed lower left, numbered (“8/24”), and ... Continue reading →

Atlanta, GA, USA, May 9, 2024 -- A handsome Rolex Daytona ‘Paul Newman’ watch in 18k yellow gold slipped onto a new wrist for $66,550 in Ahlers & Ogletree’s Spring Jewelry & Timepieces sale, featuring the Bridget and Jerome Dobson collection, held April 25th-26th by Ahlers & Ogletree, online and live in the Atlanta gallery located at 1788 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard NW. The watch was the sale’s top lot. Over 400 lots crossed the auction block, with Day 1 featuring the jewelry and watch collection of Bridget Dobson (lots 1-93), the co-writer, along with her husband Jerome, of the hit TV soap operas General Hospital, Santa Barbara, As the World Turns and Guiding Light. The April 26th session showcased fine and costume jewelry items, including gemstones, David Yurman and estate jewelry. The 2021 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona 'Paul Newman' 38mm watch in 18k yellow gold featured a Swiss-made perpetual movement, three subsidiary ... Continue reading →