Arts & Entertainment

Quinn’s Auction Galleries will forge ahead in their 30th year as northern Virginia’s most trusted auction and estate specialists with a live gallery auction dedicated to the Michael A Quigley collection of Wizards of the West Coast Magic: The Gathering trading cards. The May 15 auction is open for absentee bidding through Quinn’s online catalog now through 11:40am Eastern Time on auction day, at which point all absentee bids will be executed competitively against live bidders in the gallery and those participating online via LiveAuctioneers and Invaluable.  Magic: The Gathering (also known as just “Magic” or “MTG”) is enormously popular with collectors and the gaming community. The tabletop and digital card game was created in 1993 by Richard Garfield, initially as Wizards of the Coast. It was the very first trading card game, and during the years 2008 through 2016, more than 20 billion Magic cards were produced.  Magic: The ... Continue reading →

Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. will be busy as Canadian beaver later this month, as the auction powerhouse has five consecutive days of auctions slated for May 21st-25th. The first three will be online-only, with no live webcast portion. The last two are also online-only, but bidders can tune in to the live webcast to watch lots close in real time. Taken in order, the auctions are as follows:  - A Toys, Banks & Beatles Memorabilia auction on Wednesday, May 21st, featuring the Christopher Dennett collection, starting at 6pm Eastern time. - A Vintage Comics & Comic Art auction on Thursday, May 22nd, starting at 6pm Eastern time. - A Soda Advertising & Push Bars ‘When Push Comes to Shove’ auction on Friday, May 23rd, featuring Part 1 of the Glenn Buchanan collection, starting at 6pm Eastern time. - A Petroliana, Automobilia & Advertising auction on Saturday, May 24th, featuring the Wayne Woods collection, starting at 9am Eastern time. - A Soda, ... Continue reading →

To honour the dedication of mothers and commemorate heroes of enterprise, Beyond Business Virtual Assistants, a leading provider of Filipino virtual assistant services, has announced its newest promotional campaign: “Beyond the Call – A Mother’s Heart, A Hero’s Drive, A Business Boost.” From Mother’s Day through Memorial Day until 31 May 2025, business owners can take advantage of exclusive discounts on Beyond Business Virtual Assistants’s Virtual Assistant Recruitment Package, crafted to connect companies with exceptional remote talent from the Philippines. “Entrepreneurs often wear many hats, but behind every thriving business is the quiet strength of skilled, dependable support,” said Andy Kowalski, CEO of Beyond Business Virtual Assistants. “We launched this campaign to recognise the heart-led discipline of mothers and the operational heroes who keep businesses running. Our Filipino VAs do both.” This seasonal ... Continue reading →

Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC officially ushered in the month of May with a four-day “Mint State” Americana & Numismatics Auction held May 2nd thru May 5th. The first three days were live sessions, held online and live in the Reno gallery. May 5th was a timed-only session; bids could be placed online, in-person or over the phone with an agent. The auction featured over 2,400 lots in multiple collecting categories, including numismatics (coins, medals, tokens and US Mint ephemera), bottles, mining, minerals, Native Americana, general Americana, toys, militaria, railroadiana, art, stocks and more. Internet bidding was facilitated by iCollector.com, LiveAuctioneers.com, Invaluable.com and Auctionzip.com. The overall top lot of the four days happened on Day 3, with the sale of the three-page, handwritten last will and testament of David Rittenhouse (1732-1796), an astronomer, inventor, clockmaker, surveyor, mathematician, treasurer of the state of ... Continue reading →

Shannon’s Fine Art Auctioneers hosted their annual Spring Fine Art Auction on Thursday, May 8th at 6pm Eastern time. The auction included 168 lots of quality paintings, drawings, prints, and sculpture. The sale totaled $2.1 million and was 85 percent sold. Leading the auction was a rare, early portrait by Cuban artist Wifredo Lam. It sold for $266,700 (including buyer’s premium). The portrait was well-documented in the catalogue raisonné and other publications and had been in a private collection for nearly 50 years. Dated 1939, Personnage No. 2 was painted the same year the artist met Pablo Picasso. Picasso referred to Lam as a “lost cousin” and the two artists inspired each other. There was international attention on this lot and several telephone bidders. It ultimately sold online to a prominent private collector of Latin American art. The diverse auction included artworks from all around the world. The second-leading lot in the sale was by the Indian ... Continue reading →

If you're passionate about music and live in or around Salt Lake, Kolkata, you’re in luck. Whether you're a beginner guitarist or a seasoned musician, finding the right instrument can significantly enhance your performance and passion. Luckily, Salt Lake boasts several well-stocked guitar shops offering both in-store and online purchasing options, making it easier than ever to buy musical instruments without leaving your home. Why Choose a Guitar Shop in Salt Lake? Salt Lake City, Kolkata is known for its modern infrastructure, vibrant lifestyle, and growing music culture. Several reputable music stores have set up shop in this area, catering to a wide range of musicians—from hobbyists to professionals. The best part? Many of these shops now offer online shopping platforms, combining the reliability of a local store with the convenience of e-commerce. Wide Range of Musical Instruments Available While guitars are the top-selling instruments, these music stores in ... Continue reading →

We Won’t Go Back, the second book of Wexler's Farewell to South Shore series, is the story of Babs, who lived a pleasant life in a northern suburb of Chicago, devoting her time to her husband and two teen daughters. When the Supreme Court signals that it is going to overturn Roe v. Wade, however, Babs’ life changes as she reunites with her late mother’s fellow activists from the 1970s to take up the fight for women’s rights once again. But family matters continue to intervene—a close relative's death, meeting a previously unknown half-brother, an unplanned pregnancy, and a nostalgic great aunt who wants her 100th birthday party to be a pilgrimage to the now-downtrodden South Shore community of Chicago. Through it all comes a determination that We Won’t Go Back to a time when women lacked basic rights. The frightening Highland Park, IL, Fourth of July parade shooting of 2022 also plays a prominent role in We Won’t Go Back. ... Continue reading →

A six-volume set of books personally owned and signed by Thomas Jefferson; a Rev. War-dated letter signed twice by George Washington as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army; and an archive of German-language correspondence exchanged between Albert Einstein and an unidentified physics enthusiast are a few of the expected top lots in University Archives’ next online-only auction slated for Wednesday, June 4th, at 10 am EDT. All 525 lots in the Rare Autographs, Books & Space Memorabilia auction are up for viewing and bidding now on the University Archives website – www.UniversityArchives.com – plus the three platforms Invaluable.com, Auctionzip.com and LiveAuctioneers.com. Phone and absentee bids will be accepted. “The June auction features exceptional historical material drawn from multiple collecting categories,” said John Reznikoff, the president and owner of University Archives. “Three strong specialty categories include Abraham Lincoln ... Continue reading →

A rare circa 1958 Omega Railmaster “Flightmaster” watch, a Patek Phillipe 18k white gold annual calendar watch, and a Rolex “Red Sub” Submariner watch are just a few of the dazzling timepieces up for bid in Miller & Miller’s online-only Historic and Luxury Watches auction on Thursday, June 5th, at 6pm Eastern time.  The auction is a tidy affair – just 67 lots of pocket watches and wristwatches, many of them (not surprisingly) Swiss-made. In addition to the makers named above, other famous watchmakers will include Jaeger LeCoultre, Tag Heuer, Tudor, Blancpain, Longines and Breitling. Pocket watches will include examples by Illinois, E. Howard, Rolex, Patek Philippe, Movado, Hamilton and Ball-Hamilton, Leroy, Aero Neuchatel, Waltham, Elgin, Pugh Brothers and Gangl, Valjoux.  “This is a fresh-to-market sale that is focused on quality over quantity,” said Justin Miller of Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. “Many of the ... Continue reading →

Peacock TV has rapidly become a go-to destination for entertainment lovers. With a vast library of movies, shows, and live events, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re of comedy, drama, reality TV, or do***entaries, Peacock has got you covered. One of the biggest advantages of Peacocktv.com/tv is its affordable pricing. You can choose from a free tier to find the perfect fit. Plus, Peacock offers a seamless streaming experience that’s accessible on multiple devices. Stream on your TV, whenever you want, wherever you are. It is almost time for the launch of NBCUniversal’s streaming platform Peacock. So, now seems like a good time to discuss exactly how you can watch movies, TV shows, sports, and other goodies on Peacock. How Much Is a Peacock Subscription? Peacock is split into two subscriber tiers: the Free tier and the Premium tier. The ad-supported Free Peacock tier will run you $4.99/month, while the ad-free ... Continue reading →