Arts & Entertainment

A rare, Canadian early 1900s 3 Strikes Cut Plug pocket tobacco tin, one of the most important pieces of Canadian tobacco history, was the overall top lot in five days of auctions held May 21st-25th by Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. The tin came into the May 25th auction with a $10,000-$12,000 pre-sale estimate but ended up bringing $64,900.  All prices in this report are in Canadian dollars and include an 18 percent buyer’s premium.  The first three sales were online-only, with no live webcast portion. They included a Toys, Banks & Beatles Memorabilia auction on May 21st, featuring the Christopher Dennett collection; a Vintage Comics & Comic Art auction on May 22nd; and a Soda Advertising & Push Bars ‘When Push Comes to Shove’ auction May 23rd, featuring Part 1 of the Glenn Buchanan collection.  The last two auctions were also online-only, but bidders could tune in to the live webcast to watch lots close in real time. They included a ... Continue reading →

An early 2000s Patek Philippe 18k white gold annual calendar watch climbed to $27,140, a late 1971 Rolex “Red Sub” Submariner watch changed hands for $18,880, and a Heuer Ref. 73443 Camaro “Champion Dial” chronograph watch sold for $16,520 in Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd.’s Historic & Luxury Watches sale held June 5th.  All prices in this report are in Canadian dollars and include an 18 percent buyer’s premium. The auction consisted of 67 lots of pocket watches and wristwatches, most of them Swiss-made. Other watchmakers included Jaeger LeCoultre, Tudor, Blancpain, Longines and Breitling. The pocket watches included examples by Illinois, E. Howard, Rolex, Patek Philippe, Movado, Gangl Valjoux, Hamilton Ball-Hamilton, Leroy, Aero Neuchatel, Waltham, Elgin and Pugh Brothers. The Patek Philippe Ref. 5146G 18k white gold wristwatch, which sold within estimate, was the auction’s top lot. It was first introduced as a replacement to the ... Continue reading →

A large oil and acrylic on canvas painting by Syd Solomon (American, 1917-2004) sold for $12,100; a glass sculpture by Dale Chihuly (American, b. 1941) realized $9,075; and a color lithograph on Arches paper by Joan Miro (Spanish, 1893-1983) changed hands for $6,655 in two days of auctions held June 4th and 5th by Ahlers & Ogletree, online and live at the firm’s gallery in Atlanta. The June 4th event was a Modern & Contemporary Art & Design auction, one in which 420 lots came up for bid and grossed $551,216. The June 5th sale was titled Translucence: Contemporary Studio Art Glass, with 153 lots of studio art glass by noted artists, including many sculptures by Chihuly. In that auction, the gross was $192,511. All prices in this report include a 21 percent buyer’s premium. The painting by Syd Solomon, titled Naturole (1974), was the top lot of Day 1 and the overall top achiever of the two days, easily breezing past its pre-sale estimate of $5,000-$7,000. The ... Continue reading →

Attending ballet class feels exciting, but preparation makes a big difference. When your ballet bag has the right items, you arrive focused, ready to learn, and free from stress. Students of all ages benefit from having their gear organized and accessible. This simple guide outlines the must-haves for your ballet bag, helping you stay comfortable and confident in every class. 1. Ballet Shoes Your ballet shoes are the most essential item in your bag. They must fit well and match the dress code of your class. Most beginner and intermediate dancers use soft leather or canvas shoes. Always pack an extra pair if possible, especially during wet weather or on performance days. 2. Leotard and Tights Most ballet schools follow a specific dress code. Students should bring a clean leotard and at least one pair of ballet tights. For adults attending evening classes after work, packing the outfit ahead of time helps avoid last-minute delays. Keep the clothes neatly folded in a separate pouch ... Continue reading →

Rare and highly desirable vintage cars ruled the day in Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd.’s Automobiles, Motorbikes & Advertising auction, featuring the lifetime Mike and Wendy Fairbairn Collection, held June 14th, online and live on-site at the Fairbairns’ ‘Car Barn’ in Chatham. The couple built the ‘Car Barn’ to house their outstanding collections. Roaring into the winner’s circle and taking top lot honors was a 1973 Pontiac Trans AM LS2 455 cu. in. Super Duty car, packing a 430 hp V8 engine with 800 CFM Holley carburetor. Its provenance as the Toronto Auto Show feature car, combined with its pristine, unrestored condition, low production and nearly every option available, made it the ultimate muscle car. Owners of these cars make no bones about their pride in owning the swan song of Detroit's most outrageous era, and bidders eagerly met and exceeded the $175,000-$225,000 pre-sale estimate. When the dust settled finally after ... Continue reading →

A large oil and acrylic on canvas painting by Syd Solomon (American, 1917-2004) sold for $12,100; a glass sculpture by Dale Chihuly (American, b. 1941) realized $9,075; and a color lithograph on Arches paper by Joan Miro (Spanish, 1893-1983) changed hands for $6,655 in two days of auctions held June 4th and 5th by Ahlers & Ogletree, online and live at the firm’s gallery in Atlanta. The June 4th event was a Modern & Contemporary Art & Design auction, one in which 420 lots came up for bid and grossed $551,216. The June 5th sale was titled Translucence: Contemporary Studio Art Glass, with 153 lots of studio art glass by noted artists, including many sculptures by Chihuly. In that auction, the gross was $192,511. All prices in this report include a 21 percent buyer’s premium. The painting by Syd Solomon, titled Naturole (1974), was the top lot of Day 1 and the overall top achiever of the two days, easily breezing past its pre-sale estimate of $5,000-$7,000. The ... Continue reading →

Chaplains of wide background of faith groups have served the soldiers of the US Army since Day 1 in 1775. They have been in the trenches and on the battlefields alongside the soldiers they served at every step of the fight. "As we commemorate the 250th birthday of the United States Army, I call on President Trump to approve the long-overdue update to the Chaplain’s Hill monuments at Arlington National Cemetery, so we can add names of chaplains who died in Korea, Vietnam, Cold War, Iraq and Afghanistan not already presented” That's Capt. (R) Doyle Dunn USN, Executive Director, National Conference on Ministry to the Armed Forces (NCMAF), who adds, “This will stand as a meaningful and powerful tribute honoring the legacy of chaplains across generations, from all branches of our military—those who faithfully served both God and country, those who gave their lives in that sacred service." A long-standing effort to add 81 names to the Protestant and ... Continue reading →

A game-used, team-signed Bill Barilko hockey stick from the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 1950-51 Stanley Cup championship season soared to $70,800, and a 1952 Topps #311 Mickey Mantle “holy grail” baseball card finished at $59,000, in Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd.’s online-only Pre-1980 Sports Cards & Memorabilia auction held June 22. All prices in this report are in Canadian dollars and include an 18 percent buyer’s premium. The Barilko hockey stick was the undisputed sleeper item of the sale, easily blasting through its $5,000 high estimate on its way to top lot honors. The Mantle card was no surprise, having come into the sale with a $40,000-$50,000 estimate, but the final selling price bested that by $9,000. In all, 235 lots came up for bid in an auction that grossed $386,951.50, a success by any measure. "The Bill Barilko stick was an absolute thrill to bring to market and see a Canadian icon's name live on in the sale of a historic piece ... Continue reading →

The Recovery Arts Project and Bigvision are proud to announce a transformative partnership aimed at addressing the addiction epidemic through the power of the arts. This collaboration will expand Bigvision’s reach into the creative community and establish the Recovery Arts Project’s presence at Bigvision’s 309 Social Club in Manhattan. The partnership comes at a critical time: overdose is now the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18 to 49, with one person dying every seven minutes. The economic toll of addiction in the U.S. exceeds $1.5 trillion annually. Through this alliance, the Recovery Arts Project will use Bigvision’s stunning 4,000- square-foot 309 Social Club as its New York City headquarters. The space will serve as a creative hub for artists in recovery, supporting the development of theater, television, animation, and film projects. Over the past year, the Recovery Arts Project has made significant strides— collaborating with Redwood: ... Continue reading →

As global interest in cryptocurrency continues to grow in 2025, TWL Miner announced the official launch of its free cloud mining application, allowing users to passively earn cryptocurrency without the cost or complexity of traditional mining equipment. This marks an important step in TWL Miner's mission to popularize cryptocurrency worldwide. The new mobile application enables both beginner and experienced users to mine digital assets like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Dogecoin (DOGE) directly from the cloud. With no hardware needed and no upfront fees, users can start mining immediately after registering, and even receive a free $10 trial mining contract upon signup. A Seamless Gateway into Crypto Mining TWL Miner’s app stands out for its simplicity. Once installed, users can choose from a range of mining plans based on their budget and desired contract length, with options starting as low as $10. Earnings are calculated and distributed daily in USDT, and the platform ... Continue reading →